Qatar Cup On For February 2015
11-13-2014 | 06:02 PM
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Qatar Cup On For February 2015
The latest update, http://speedonthewater.com/in-the-ne...-february-2015
11-14-2014 | 07:50 AM
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This may be the biggest news in American offshore power boating in....well, possibly ever. What teams wouldn't want to join this race group with how well organized and professional it's run? Unifying all offshore racing on one front? That is by far the hugest hurdle in moving this sport in the direction of legitimate big time racing (F1, nascar, etc).
I'm actually interested and excited about offshore racing in the first time since they pulled the plug on F1 and F2. Can't wait to see how all this unfolds.
I'm actually interested and excited about offshore racing in the first time since they pulled the plug on F1 and F2. Can't wait to see how all this unfolds.
11-14-2014 | 08:04 AM
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agreed! Massive!
I'd like to see competing in the outboard class a 30'/32' wide body Skater, Doug Wright, and Victory boats (XCat pictured below) all competing in the same venue.
Also would be great to see the victory boats compete throughout the 2015 competition year in the US
XCat Victory Powerboats are designed by Mannerfelt Design ==> http://www.mdteam.se/home.html
Photo Credit: http://www.xcatracing.com
agreed! Massive!
I'd like to see competing in the outboard class a 30'/32' wide body Skater, Doug Wright, and Victory boats (XCat pictured below) all competing in the same venue.
Also would be great to see the victory boats compete throughout the 2015 competition year in the US
XCat Victory Powerboats are designed by Mannerfelt Design ==> http://www.mdteam.se/home.html
Photo Credit: http://www.xcatracing.com
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11-14-2014 | 08:26 AM
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I was amazed this past weekend by something I experienced. I'm watching the races and a group of 4 or 5 women are watching. You can tell they are really into it. I then ask which one would be on the sticks. They were like, huh... Then a little bit later I ask what do you think the helicopters are up there for? They go taking pictures. I said there divers in caase a boat flips. A couple more Q&A and you could tell they loved watching the races even more.
Point is I do think television could pull off a great audience. The commentators would have to dumb it down a little and really explain the aeordynamics, skill, and concept. That in itself would entertain a common person outside of boats..
Then put in the new fans of boating wanting to buy boats and all of a sudden boat builders get much more open to sponsorship.
Point is I do think television could pull off a great audience. The commentators would have to dumb it down a little and really explain the aeordynamics, skill, and concept. That in itself would entertain a common person outside of boats..
Then put in the new fans of boating wanting to buy boats and all of a sudden boat builders get much more open to sponsorship.
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11-14-2014 | 06:42 PM
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Crap, that is a week before the Mia Show. Talk about having travel fatigue. Better get on my booking sites. 
