Joker Powerboats 611
 

Smith Brothers Offshore Racing Team announced today they will join with Joker Powerboats to contest the 2011 Offshore Powerboat Association Championship . The boat is 26’ and will be powered by the same Mercruiser 496 Mag HO that propelled their previous boat to the 2009 OPA Class 6 National Championship. The boat will be campaigned as Joker Powerboats 611.

Pete Smith, Driver "We are looking forward to getting our new Joker Powerboat. David Goode builds one heck of a boat and we look forward to racing it against the other manufacturers in our class. We will join two other teams currently running Joker Powerboats in OPA Offshore Racing.”

Rich Smith, Throttleman “Brian Hollis at Joker Powerboats is building us an outstanding boat. Not only is it built to be raced, the construction and finish is perfect. The boat is identical to the one that beat us in the 2007 OPA Championship, so we know how it will perform.”

Completion and delivery of the Joker is expected to be in late December . The team is looking forward to escaping the cold weather in the Northeast and head to Georgia to take delivery. Rigging of the boat will begin immediately upon their return to NJ to be ready for the 2011 season.

About Smith Brothers Offshore Racing Team:
The team is comprised of brothers Pete and Rich Smith. Pete a resident of Moorestown, NJ is the driver while Rich, a resident of Souderton, PA is the throttleman. They were the 2009 Offshore Powerboat Association Class 6 National Champions as well as the 2009 Class 6 Geico Triple Crown winning team. The team was also honored with the 2009 Godfather Cup for sportsmanship.

About Joker Powerboats:
Founded in 2000 by racer Brian Hollis, Joker Powerboats is located in Georgia. The boats are custom built by David Goode, who’s current project with Brian is a 41’ performance boat . Joker powerboats have won National and World Championships along with many wins in offshore racing.

nice job....good luck

Congratulations on the new boat, and safe racing next year!
Bob

rich and pete dont forget to get you keel protector put on before you pick it up you dont want to blow the bottom out of the new boat!:lolhit:

Nice job boys!!!!!

That's great!!! Looking forward to 2011! :)

Chris

Nice move on the hull. You guys could win in a row boat hull. All kidding aside Brian makes a great boat. You are in it for the long hall and a solid hull will keep you there. Ive always told people your team with a 496 is what class 6 is all about. You are always a fan favorite as the underdog and you pull out championships. I dont have to tell you to man up. You NEVER complain just race. My heros!!!!
MD

Now I get your race number 611. Class 6 2011 Champions.
MD:party-smiley-004:

I thoght I was in on the secret...a long time ago... :p
Congrats again Rich and Pete

Way to go guys, welcome to the JOKER team.:drink: