WPPA Xcat (class 3), how a series should be done.

The WPPA announced its 2009 schedule with a $1.5M US dollar prize fund. Pays down to 15th at all races and to 25th at some others. $150 crew fee and no entry/reg fees. 20-30 boats in a fast (100+ mph) semi-spec class, fastest boat/team wins.

Jan 16-17 Dubai, UAE
Jan 23 Abu Dhabi, UAE
Feb 13-14 Dubai, UAE
April 17 Abu Dhabi, UAE
April 27 Doha, Qatar
May 8-9 Dubai, UAE

Is class 3 the Super Stock O/B class?


Edit*
Found my answer with a quick Google search. Also found the web site if anyone is interested.
http://www.thewppa.com

yes it is.

here are the pdf's.

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X Cat World Powerboat Racing Series
X Cat defines the most challenging and Xtreme Powerboat Racing in the world, the largest International
contingent in the Powerboat Racing world, the biggest challenge in the Powerboat world. The Worlds
largest fleet and the greatest number of International teams competing anywhere in the World. This
combined with the most spectacularly competitive race class in the World at some of the Worlds most
glamorous and modern venues provides an extravaganza of motor sport with a unique entertainment
experience. X Cat defines the adrenaline fuelled Xtreme sport of Power boat Racing.
• 30 plus race boats on the start line.
Many claims are made in racing with the talk of the Worlds Premier Class or Greatest Challenge. X Cat
stakes its claim at the pinnacle of Powerboat Racing and defines itself by its very nature as the No 1 in
the World.
Speeds approaching 120 mph on a track as rough as any off road motorsport. The seas are
unpredictable one moment smooth the next a wild ride over the wave tops. The roar of 60 to 70 V6
engines, state of the art advanced carbon technology and paint finish the envy of any custom car owner.
• 14 Nationalities from all corners of the World racing within its ranks, it is the only
International Offshore racing where great budgets do not easily convert to success.
Competitors have a wide customer choice when choosing an X Cat Race boat as there are many
manufacturers around the world, resulting in competition between the builders and excellent
innovative new boat technology.
X Cat Race boats are raced under different names in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and the
Southern hemisphere enabling it to bring together the best of the Worlds competitors, Champions and
Professionals from the different continents. The technical regulations make this the most fiercely
competitive powerboat racing anywhere in the world. The skill of the pilots is the difference between
winning and losing.
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• Prize fund in the region of $1.5 Million Dollar(U.S.) prize fund
The Worlds largest prize fund in Powerboat Racing spread over the Series and at each race event down
to at least 15th place. In addition some venues offer prize fund down to 25th place.
• 3 confirmed venues have 1,200,000 UAE Dirham prize fund per race, 3 other venues offer
600,000 UAE Dirham equivalent per race.
The X Cat Series has been developed in the Middle East under the guidance and vision of Saeed Hareb
the Managing Director of the Dubai International Marine Club with the support of the various Middle
East states. What began as a local competition has grown to become the largest International entry list
in the Powerboat Racing world. Competitor interest from all corners of the globe from Scandinavia in
the North, the USA in the West and Australia in the South is driving future new World venue interest.
• X Cat has become the initiative to take this into the future.
In 2009 the Series moves again to the World stage with the largest International fleet in Powerboat
Racing, taking place at the Middle East’s major venues.
X Cat 2009 Race Event Dates and destinations:
DATES VENUE
16 – 17 January 2009 Dubai International Marine Club, Dubai, UAE
23 January 2009 Abu Dhabi International Marine Club Abu Dhabi, UAE
13 – 14 February 2009 Dubai International Marine Club, Dubai, UAE
17 April 2009 Abu Dhabi International Marine Club Abu Dhabi, UAE
27 April 2009 Qatar Marine Sport federation, Doha, Qatar
8-9 May 2009 Dubai International Marine Club, Dubai, UAE
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X Cat also combines state of the art technology for the first time in Powerboat Racing, Virtual Reality,
with live time information first used at the final of the 2007 season in Dubai and proved a resounding
success. The benefits of Virtual Reality for the sport are phenomenal, providing live run time on the
internet. Information from the race course is limitless providing coverage never before seen.
The virtual system also provides for the next generation of Race Management and statistics never
before available. This provides unparalleled information to Race officials for implementation of
sporting rules and regulations on a fact basis.
• Every Race Boat fitted with transponder equipment from the WPPA enabling Virtual
feedback information.
The X Cat race series is the first offshore powerboat racing to be developed for International television.
The race circuits have been designed to incorporate tight corners, sweeping high speed curves,
chicanes and fast straights. X Cat has combined with one of the worlds premier TV producers to provide
the best programs in Powerboat Racing for World wide distribution across the globe benefiting from all
the latest programme specifications and graphics. Linking all the benefits of the virtual system’s
information, similar to that of the Worlds Premier Motor Sports. Each round of the X Cat series will
have a dedicated TV production along with possible live feed and broadcast. It is estimated that X Cat
will reach a potential World wide audience in excess of 800,000,000 viewers.
• All World wide Television distribution schedules available in advance.
Premier World Brand names have shown interest in the series and its lifestyle images.
For any further information, details or entry information please contact:
WPPA Secretary
Sid Bensalah
Tel: +9714 3995777
Fax: +9714 399 4181
Email: [email protected]
UK/Europe/AUS/US Contact:
Rory Power
WPPA Race Director
Tel: +447802 232242
Email: [email protected]
Middle East
Adel Abdul Al Fattah
Tel: +9714 3995777
Fax: +9714 399 4181
Email: [email protected]

I know this is great racing over there..... but a couple of things...

"WORLD SERIES"???????

-The entry fee is $150.00 per race......

-Registration is from $1,500.00 for you number to $750 for higher numbers and then $100.00 per year.

-Plus annual measurement certificates at $150.00 per year.

In the past the fuel was also free, I am not sure if they are still doing that.

I think it's still cheaper than SBI events plus they have a nice purse.

you know better than most that every org wants to be the "world".... the wppa should just call it the great middle east challenge or something, but whatever.

and basically the cost for the whole season is about what it is to race in KW only.

i was just pointing out that they seem to have their act together, they aren't adding new classes for anybody who wants one, they have serious prize money, very low entry fees, a huge boat count, major tv contract, virtual boat tracking/scoring live coverage... basically everything we talk about on here about what we want for a series.

hopefully the doha race will be joint with class 1 again, if it is i will try to go again, that was a great race to watch.

I hope to make one or two this year as well.

Im jealous of you guys that will get to go. Definitely neat stuff.