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Offshore powerboat racing is a type of racing by ocean-going powerboats, typically point-to-point racing. In most of the world, offshore powerboat racing is led by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) regulated Class 1 and Powerboat P1. [ 1 ]
It is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world. Class 1 is considered one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race-boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach speeds in excess of 257 km/h (160 mph). All boats are limited by a minimum weight of 4950 kg.
The UIM E1 Series is the first and only Union Internationale Motonautique-sanctioned all-electric international offshore powerboat racing series. The main focus of the series is sustainability and marine conservation. The first season began with the E1 Jeddah GP in Saudi Arabia in February 2024. [1]
After a hiatus in 2020 because of COVID-19, the Offshore Powerboat Association World Championships returns to Englewood Beach Waterfest. Offshore Powerboat World Championships return to Englewood ...
Following his retirement from F1, Cappellini moved to the Class 1 offshore category and became team manager for the DAC Racing team, which runs boat No.74. Beginning in 2010, Guido has enjoyed moderate success within the class, though for 2013 has stepped aside from driving duties, with Tomaso Polli taking over, due to a dispute over technical ...
He has teamed up with Herb Stotler Racing and will be competing in the Superboat Class of offshore racing in both the SBI and OPA circuits with a debut planned for August 2013. The new vessel is a Carbon Fiber 40 foot Platinum designed by Michael Peters and powered by twin 1250 h.p. Stotler Racing Engines. [ 9 ]
The team made its offshore powerboat racing debut in 1986, but it wasn't until 1990 that it began to build its own boat. [1] During the final two rounds of the inaugural season of the Class 1 Championship in 1992, Victory Team debuted as a guest entry, and finished first and second in both of its races. [2]
Conditions were perfect for the 30th running of the St. Clair River Classic on Sunday.