25th June 2019
Powerboat Racing News
Héctor Sanz believes that this season could be the one where he breaks through the ranks and challenges for outright honours in the UIM F2 World Championship.
The Poole Bay 100 signaled the start of the British Offshore Powerboat racing season, not only did the event boast 34 entries, it also had F-15E Strike Eagle's overflying the start of the race!
Sam and Daisy Coleman announced their arrival in the 2019 P1 Superstock USA series last weekend, taking 4 victories out of 5 races to win the weekend overall on their debut for Miss GEICO Offshore Race Team.
Earlier on this year it was decided by Thomas Kurth, Secretary General of the UIM that the UIM F2 World Championship needed something of a ‘make-over’ if it was to not only survive in this tough economic climate but also remain relevant in today’s sporting environment.
With just over a week till the start of the 2019 UIM F2 World Championship it was time to sit down with Pelle Larsson, who had been appointed by UIM Events s.a.r.l., a newly created commercial branch of the international governing body and talk about his role of UIM F2 World Championship Race Director.
Mercury Racing answered the question in Nashville yesterday that has been subject of speculation and rumour for a while now. They unveiled their most powerful outboard to date, the 450R. The motor produces 450 hp at the prop, weighs in at 313 Kg, runs on 89-octane pump fuel and will retail in the US between $54,000 – $64,000. Full specifications here.
The wait is nearly over for the start of the 2019 UIM World Championship.
Ken Cassir, the 1977 winner of the Cowes Torquay Cowes, passed away yesterday with his family around him, he was 83.
El Diablo now lead the VOOMQUEST Enemed UIM V2 World Powerboat Championship with 55 Points, after placing first in Races 1 and 3, and third in Race 2 this weekend. El Diablo’s Clive Butler said after the racing: Super team.. super race.. no words can describe this experience. Race 3 saw Interceptor Remax lead for the first 9 laps, however El Diablo got passed them to take victory. Interceptor Remax are now second in the championship. After the final podium, organiser Aaron Ciantar said: It was an incredible weekend, and although we had to alter the programme, with great determination and perseverance we still managed all three races. Thankfully there were no accidents, we raced fast and the teams helped each other as and when required as they were very supportive until the very end. We also saw changes in…
