jim O'Toole

Hi

I'm Jim O'Toole, managing dIrector of Powerboat P1 Management in London,

As mentioned in previous postings we will be present in Key West in November to meet with any teams interested in joining our championship in 2008 and beyond.

We have a very clear vision as to how we will grow our series and will share that plan in Key West

I wil be joined by our owner, Asif Rangoonwala and our Sales and Marketing Director, Robert Wicks, ([email protected])
We aim to meet with as many interested parties as possible( and to attend as many parties as possible!) over the week and will be hosting an event at which we and some of our current teams, pilots and manufacturers will be sharing theeir experiences of P1.

If you'd like any further information in advance, or to arrange a conversation in Key West, please do not hesitate to get in touch

[email protected]

Look forward to seeing some great racing.


Kind regards

Jim

vipermax

Hi Jim,

Nice to see you found the way to the OSO forum
Hope you get to do a great job in Key West with a lot of response as a concequence.

wcmarine

Hello Jim,
Craig Wilson here. Look Forward to seeing you guys in Key West. You forgot to mention that P1 is represented by Fountain Worldwide-King of shaves!! Have a safe trip and I hope to see yourself, Robert and Asif on Saturday in Palm City!!!

jim O'Toole

Looking forward to seeing how it's one in the US and to the famous Duval Street ..

Jim

jim O'Toole

Ha ha))

wcmarine

Jim,
congrats on the new position! You didnt answer if you guys were going to make it to the FWW-KOS championship party!!

jim O'Toole

We'll be there..

Robert and I arrive on the saturday, where should we stay?

Jim

wcmarine

louise will be sending you an email, we will take care of accomodations

SHARKEY-IMAGES

To all US Powerboating Teams



Following the visit by Powerboat P1’s senior management to Key West last week we felt it would be useful to provide you with a copy of the Championship’s 2008 rules which were unanimously adopted at the UIM General Assembly in Turkey at the weekend.



The Rules were very well received by the UIM delegates and we received some very positive comments regarding their content and structure. Much work has gone in to the compilation of the Rules, and we have consulted not just with the Teams but also with acknowledged industry experts who have given very worthwhile input. We believe that these new clear and understandable Rules give us a sound basis for the future of the Championship.



The key points to emerge from the process of consultation and discussion with teams, manufacturers and Pleasure Navigation Commissioners are:



Evolution Class



- Full-canopy, prototype boats

- Minimum weight of 4,000kg

- Power-to-weight ratio of 1hp / 3.5kg, monitored and controlled by data-loggers

- High-technology shop window for hull and engine makers

- Rules encourage reliability and true endurance characteristics

- Close, high-speed racing with no speed limit



SuperSport Class



- Open-top, production boats

- Power-to-weight ratio of 1hp / 4.5kg, monitored and controlled by data-loggers

- Strictly controlled specifications

- Maximum speed of 85mph, in the interests of competitor safety





General



Pilot safety and fitness:

All pilots will be required to undergo a strict pre-season medical examination and further random medical checks will be carried out at all races



New fuel system safety rules:

To ensure maximum safety and significantly reduce the risks of fire or pollution



New method of defining engine power:

All teams will submit one engine for pre-season dynamometer testing at the promoter’s expense to establish a Designated Power Output, which replaces the previous system of Maximum Assumed Power. Once the DPO has been established on the dyno, each boat will be equipped with a data-logger. The data-loggers will monitor three factors; Revolutions per minute, fuel pressure/volume and turbo or supercharger boost.



By continually monitoring these three factors, the scrutineers will be able to determine whether any team’s engines are exceeding their DPO, and thus the nominated power-to-weight ratio, ensuring a level playing field for the wide variety of boats taking part.


Please find attached a full copy of the newly approved rules.



Should you have any queries or comments on the new rules please do not hesitate to contact our Sport & Event Director Steve Lydon ([email protected]), or our Managing Director Jim O'Toole ([email protected]).



Kind regards





Jim O’Toole

Managing Director



Powerboat P1 Management Limited

Unit 16 Quayside Lodge

William Morris Way

London SW6 2UZ

Tel: +44(0)20 7101 7600

Fax: +44(0)20 7751 0853

www.powerboatp1.com



Let the RACES begin !!!