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In most of the world, offshore powerboat racing is led by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) regulated Class 1 and Powerboat P1. [1] In the US, offshore powerboat racing is led by the APBA/UIM and consists of races hosted by Powerboat P1 USA. The sport is financed by a mixture of private funding and commercial sponsors. [citation needed]
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.
For example, in offshore powerboat racing, one racer dies each year from accidents. Although a push for safety in recent years has led to the decrease in deaths and serious injuries as closed cockpits, safety cells and harnesses more common in automobile racing have become more common among the top and fastest classes. [1]
The American Power Boat Association (APBA) is an American membership-owned corporation. In 1903, New York's Columbia Yacht Club had formulated a constitution for what ultimately became the APBA. [1] It is the United States sanctioning authority for the Union Internationale Motonautique, the world governing body for powerboat racing. [1]
Here's a look at what to know ahead of the 2024 Michigan State Fair. When will the state fair be? The 2024 state fair runs from Thursday to Monday, Aug. 29-Sept. 2.
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]
The final race of the 2024 H1 Unlimited hydroplane series is this coming weekend, and it’s a big one. The American Power Boat Association’s Gold Cup — unlimited hydroplane racing’s Super ...
Muncey began his boat racing career in 1949 by sinking in front of a hometown crowd on the Detroit River. Muncey's first attempt to drive in an American Power Boat Association (APBA) Gold Cup event began by blowing up the engine. Muncey went to Gar Wood’s riverfront mansion, and asked Wood for help. Muncey got an engine from Wood, but the ...