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Formula 1 powerboat racing returns to the Royal Docks

The British leg of the flagship series of single-seat inshore circuit Formula 1 powerboat racing will be held at East London’s historic Royal Victoria Dock on June 15-17.

The spectacular event will offer spectators an opportunity to watch the lightweight, tunnel-hull catamaran powerboats battling each other into turns at over 90mph and hitting speeds of up to 140mph on the straights.

On Friday, June 15 the F1H2O powerboats will have a free practice session. On Saturday 16 June qualifying will see the 10 F1H2O teams battling the clock and vying for pole position. While on Sunday 17 June in the afternoon racing will get underway following an hour’s free practice session and a parade lap.

As well as watching 10 teams battle for the F1H2O Grand Prix of London title; spectators will also be treated to nine teams competing in the Formula 4-S class, in which the sport’s up-and-coming drivers learn to hone their skills. While Formula 4-S powerboats have less powerful engines (60bhp) than those in F1H2O, they still manage to reach speeds of over 70mph. There will also be demonstrations over the course of the weekend from historical powerboats; jet skis; a 14-metre, five-tonne, V12 Class 1 offshore powerboat, which will hit a straight-line speed of up to 100mph; and junior, entry-level powerboats piloted by the next generation of British talent.

General tickets and VIP tickets (which include a range of hospitality packages) are available for the UIM F1H2O World Championship Grand Prix of London. For further information please visit  www.f1h2o.co.uk .

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Me and My Motor: Marit Stromoy, F1H2O powerboat racer

“It’s crazy fast, like piloting a fighter jet”

THE HIGH-OCTANE sport of powerboat racing will return to London’s Royal Victoria Dock next month for the first time in more than 30 years. The British leg of the Formula 1 powerboat world championship — known as the F1H2O championship — will feature lightweight boats that skim the surface at 140mph, with one driven by the only woman to win a top-flight race.

Marit Stromoy is a part-time singer who pulls on a racing helmet and fire suit at the weekends to compete in a400-horsepower 500kg boat.

“It’s crazy fast, like piloting a fighter jet,” says Stromoy, 41. “In London we will make hairpin turns at 90mph. The drivers have to make split-second decisions. It is dangerous but I feel as safe in my boat as I do in my car.”

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She first competed in Formula 1 in 2007 and four years later became the first woman to earn a pole position. In 2015 she became the first woman to win a grand prix race.

Stromoy grew up in Sandefjord, 90 minutes south of Oslo. Her father, Leif, was also an inshore powerboat racer and first took her for a ride when she was seven years old. “The boats were made of flimsy plywood and very small. Dad removed some cockpit equipment and squeezed me in behind him. I was hooked. On one side of my bedroom wall I had posters of Madonna — on the other, famous speedboat racers.”

She passed her driving test at the first attempt two weeks after her 18th birthday (the legal driving age in Norway) and made an unlikely choice for her first car. The ancient Autobianchi A112 was loosely based on the Fiat 128.

“We fitted a towbar and painted it the same colours as my race boat,” Stromoy recalls. “It looked very retro and cool but that car was painfully slow. The brakes were also terrible — which made life interesting when I had a trailer-load of boat on the back.”

After that came an Opel Kadett (branded Vauxhall Astra for the UK market). Stromoy loved the extra speed and comfort, but her most vivid memory of the car is hitting an elk, which caused substantial damage.

She began her powerboating career in Formula 2 in 1999, racing a 200bhp boat. She was good enough to win a sponsorship deal with Nissan, which provided a new X-Trail SUV. “I really thought I had arrived.”

Stromoy followed that with a Mercedes SLK convertible, which she describes as “the coolest car I have ever owned”. She now drives a “super comfortable” Subaru XV.

Her father died in 2009, the year she met Andrea Colombo, an Italian race engineer and her future husband. “Dad was my absolute idol. Andrea and I now work together and he motivates me 100% every day.”

Her latest boat cost £130,000 and is built of composites. The strains put on the engine during a race mean the pistons and crankshaft have to be replaced after every two hours of use.

“Racing is expensive, so I need my sponsors and a second job as a singer. It’s an escape and gives me a chance to dress up and swap my racing gear for a pretty dress and a pair of high heels.”

Marit Stromoy: my life in cars

• 1994  Autobianchi A112
• 1996  Opel Kadett
• 2000  Nissan X-Trail
• 2005  Mercedes SLK
• 2014  Subaru Levorg
• 2017  Subaru XV
• My dream car  Porsche Cayenne

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Formula 1 powerboats to make waves on Thames for first time

Formula 1 powerboats will race at speeds of up to 140mph at a major competition hosted in London for the first time in more than 30 years.

The world’s best F1 Powerboat drivers will race at the Royal Victoria Docks at the London Grand Prix on June 16 and 17 next year, the first time since 1984 that Formula 1 Powerboat racing - sometimes referred to as F1H20 - has been held in the capital.

The event will also showcase the latest in powerboat technology and engineering. The race will take place during London Tech Week 2018 - Europe’s largest festival of technology and innovation.

It is part of the 38th F1H20 World Championship season that will see eight races held in cities across the world including Abu Dhabi and Miami.

Li Haojie, chairman of Tianrong Sports, the Chinese sports promotional company behind the F1H2O World Championship, said: “London has a great sporting tradition and was a natural choice to showcase Formula 1 Powerboat racing.”

The race will be broadcast live around the world and on Sky Sports in the UK.

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F1 racing uses tunnel hull catamarans that are capable of both high speed and exceptional maneuverability. Overall, the boats weigh 860 pounds (390 kilogrammes), including 260 pounds (118 kilogrammes) of engine. They are 20 feet (6 metres) long and seven feet (2 metres) wide, keeping weight low through extensive use of carbon fiber and kevlar. The tunnel hull design creates an air cushion under the hull, so that at speed only a few inches touch the water, leading to the high speed possible with these hulls.

F1 boats are powered by a Mercury Marine V6 two stroke that burns 100LL Avgas at a rate of 120 liters (32 gallons) per hour, generating 425 horsepower at 10,500 rpm. This engine can propel the boats to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than four seconds and to a maximum speed of over 240 km/h (150 mph).

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What is prw.

It’s a powerboat racing website that has covered circuit racing, offshore racing and PWC since 2016. Maintained by The Race Factory based in Norway who have specialists in event planning and promotion, social media, graphic design, and photography. We are currently working on our vision and believe that we can and will make a different in powerboating. We will dedicate our time to produce accurate factual stories and to promote the sport to a wider global audience.

It’s not creating the headlines that it once did but the after effects of COVID-19 continue to flow through the world’s health, educational, financial, and commercial institutions, and the motorsports ecosystem is no different.

Powerboat races and series are still being disrupted leaving governing bodies, organisers, teams, drivers, and sponsors trying to navigate the impacts and implications of event cancellations and modifications.

When PRW spoke to Tim Seebold, one of the men who are trying to guide the United States based F1 Powerboat Championship back onto an even keel he had this to say,

The last three years have been exceedingly difficult. Ever since the pandemic came out everything has changed so quickly. One of the main problems was that we were not sure whether the races could even take place. From state to state the environment differed, our only option was to postpone the whole series and bring it out of hibernation later.

Finding a sponsor was another huge task that Seebold and partner John Schubert had to contend with as no one sponsors an event when they are laying off people due to the pandemic. It’s a fine line for any corporation in this unique time and the public’s perception of how they are navigating through it responsibly.

The whole landscape of sponsorship has changed over the last few years, it’s now more about business to business. Long gone are the days when a huge corporation like Anheuser-Busch came along and offered sponsorship money to have your raceboat branded with their product or back your series just for media coverage. They are now more interested in paying to bring fifty to one hundred of their corporate guests to meet up with other corporate guests and exchange contacts details in a VIP environment alongside the race circuit.

This is where the Formula 1 – two-seater boat race ride experience comes into its own. With Seebold offering the attraction of ride experience for dignitaries, invited media, sponsors, and VIPs with dragster like acceleration along with its five plus G’s cornering ability. Plans are now well underway so that the two-seater can be branded in whatever corporate colour scheme is necessary for that weekend’s guests. Videos footage of themselves strapped in alongside Seebold, showing them lapping the course with telemetry displaying speed and G-Force will then be available to download.

It has become a vitally important side of what we are doing as I see the two-seater ride becoming the ‘Crown Jewel’ in the way we promote the series to corporations and sponsors. You can’t lose sight of the fact that we are both an entertainment business/sport business. When guests leave the VIP Marquees, they want to see action on the water. It’s extremely hard to sell an empty space of river, so that’s the beauty of the different classes that run during our weekend minimizing down time.

We can always put something out on the water, it doesn’t have to be tunnel boats that why the Texas Tri-Hull are an integral part of the series. Don’t forget that both Chris Rinker and Jeremiah Mayo started out in the Tri-Hull’s.

With the first round at Port Neches River Fest all wrapped up Seebold was pleased with the outcome.

From a positive point of view having four different heat winners shows the parity of the field and I’m very encouraged by the performance of the Mercury APX 200. The final results didn’t quite tell the whole story after qualifying third RJ jumped the gun in the final and Dustin Terry hit two buoys. It will be the right fit and it won’t make the other engines ‘obsolete.’ We are making every effort to improve race on race. We are always working on the live-stream and social media aspect, it’s a lot of work to undertake and everything you do has a cost.

Another positive the series can take credit for is the race format that differs completely from the one used for decades by the UIM World Championships.

It all used to be marathon races, fifty, sixty laps which we realised lost its attraction after twenty minutes. We have found that the shorter action-packed sprint format holds the audience attention right up to the chequered flag. Utilizing timed races rather than number of laps allows us latitude to race on a variety of course lengths and shapes while not jeopardizing our competitors fuel load capacities. We want to shuffle the deck and run at different venues to vary the lap length.

To underline the popularity of this concept this race format has been successfully adopted by the Australian Formula Powerboat Grand Prix series.

To assist them they brought me over to Australia to avoid a lot of heartache and growing pains and now it’s proving to be remarkably successful for them. Sprint races with good vantage points works really well.

Amongst the highlights in Port Neches was the outstanding performance put in by Mayo during the F1 Final. Finishing second behind Terry Rinker with not only blades missing from his propeller but also the skeg missing was truly remarkable.

There are still many questions to be answered in this ‘post’ covid situation. Can Seebold simultaneously manage fan expectations, minimise operational costs and disruption, and plan for a future that, in both the short and long term, may not look anything like the past but at the same time keep those involved content?

I genuinely feel that we are finally heading in the right direction and a lot of that is down to having more than a one-year contract with the race venues. Multiyear deals mean that the drivers and teams can then go to their sponsors in July and discuss next season with confidence. Once that confidence is shared then we have the base to build the series up from. Switching to promoting the series is one of the biggest challenges of my life, but it was the right time for me to step out of the cockpit and give something back into the sport that as a family we have been involved with for decades now and will continue to be involved with.

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Powerboat racing weekend arriving in Brixham

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Bay hosting watersports spectacular

The OCRDA Aqua Adrenaline race series for powerboats and jet ski’s heads to Brixham for the final Round of the season this weekend.

The biggest offshore circuit race series in the UK held Round 1 in West Bay at the end of April. It has travelled the length and breadth of the country since then, and now finishes with a home event for the season decider. OCRDA are based in Kingsbridge and many of the competitors come from the South West.

The boats are divided into three classes, F1, F2, F3 based on engine size, the jet ski’s are also divided into three classes.

The action will take place off Brixham Breakwater with two powerboat and two jet ski races on both Saturday and Sunday. Spectators can get a close look at the boats in the dry and wet pits in Brixham Marina. The course runs parallel to the Breakwater and offers excellent viewing of the racing for spectators.

The scheduled times for the racing are: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8, October 12:30pm Jet Ski – Race 1 12:30pm Jet Ski – Race 1 1:15pm Powerboats – Race 1 1:15pm Powerboats – Race 1 2:00pm Powerboats – Race 2 2.00pm Powerboats – Race 2 2:45pm Jet Ski – Race 2 2:45pm Jet Ski – Race 2

Each race (both boats and jet ski’s) will be run for a duration of 25 minutes plus 1 lap – the racers will be shown a green flag to indicate the start of their final lap.

In F1, Aquablast – Richard Mason and Darren Douthwaite head the table, but 66 Racing – the father and son team of Malc and Bradley Dopson are only 100 points behind. Current F1 Champions, Smoky & the Bandit 2 - the highly experienced Jeremy Gibson and Malachy Browne - are third.

In F2 it has been a very consistent season for Southampton based crew, Ben Brown and Andrew Jenvy – Wrap Marine. They have opened up a commanding lead over second place boat - Lions - Steve Cox and Harrie Shortman. Thunderstruck - Wayne Mort and Carl Taylor are third.

In F3. Robbie Mould and Luke Moore - Working On It - head the Class, with a comfortable gap over Anthony Scaccia/Chris Dossantos – Welsh Lions and Graham Drew/Perry Murphy in Mistress.

In the jet ski’s, names to look out for are Phil Howarth and Matt Townsed in Class J1, ex professional yachtsman Callum Davidson-Guild and Andrew Fellows in Class J2 and Steven Pidsley and Michael Leeming in Class J3.

Under the leadership of President Bob McCarthy (who will also be racing this weekend with James Goldsmith in If Only) and Chairman and Race Manager Steve Oaten, supported by a group of keen volunteers, UK offshore circuit powerboat racing is in very good health. If you want to know more about OCRDA, please visit their web site www.ocrda.com and Facebook page for all the latest news.

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You can watch F1 Powerboat races on the Mississippi River in Alton this weekend for free

The F1 Midwest Powerboat tournament will take place this weekend in Alton.

Qualifying begins Saturday at 10:20 a.m. with races later that day and final heats finishing Sunday. The event, which is free to spectators, spans the Mississippi River and is viewable from Riverfront Park in Alton.

Four classes of boats will participate in six to eight races — F1 Powerboats, 12-foot tunnel boats, tri-hulls, and a type of small riding boat called a J-Hydro for racers aged nine to 16.

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F1 Powerboat Midwest Championship returns to Alton

ALTON, Ill. – Cars are revving their engines during the day and rocking along the river at night this weekend in Alton, Ill.

Formula 1 Powerboat Midwest Championship racing has returned.

“It’s exciting, we’re expecting thousands of people to visit the Alton riverfront. It’s been a partnership with the City of Alton (and) Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau to bring F1 powerboat racing back,” Cory Jobe from Great Rivera and Routes said.

It has been over 30 years since F1 was on the riverfront. Boats that look similar to a space shuttle and are fast like rockets reach speeds of 120 mph.

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While the event is free, there are paid, upgraded areas with special seating.

“You got the fast current and then you get a little groundwell from it also, and then there’s always some debris here and there,” Tim Seebold, managing partner, said. “It’s quite a challenge for the racers but it’s good because it kind of shuffles the deck.”

Attendees should be mindful to remember their sunscreen and stay hydrated.

“For the first time in 40 years, the Mississippi River Fest…is reborn Saturday night,” Jobe said. “Tickets are still available. We’ve got headliners (like) Grammy award-winning artist Larkin Poe, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, the 90s band Fastball, and s St. Louis band called Field.”

For those craving live music or F1 racing, Alton is the place to be.

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"U.S. Soccer stands firmly against racism in all forms and will continue to support our players."

USMNT facing early Copa América exit after devastating loss to Panama

Nothing ever comes easy for the U.S. men's national team.

Los Angeles Clippers draft pick Cam Christie joins brother in L.A. ... sort of

This isn’t the first time a member of the Christie family has been drafted.

Copa América: USMNT loses to Panama in chaotic, red card-stained stunner

The U.S. men's national team lost Tim Weah to a red card, then lost to Panama 2-1 on Thursday in Atlanta.

NHRA legend John Force moved to neurological intensive care after fiery crash

Force has been in a trauma ICU since his crash on Sunday.

Jamal Murray reportedly negotiating four-year extension with Denver Nuggets worth up to $209 million

Murray has been a key player for the Nuggets since being drafted in 2016.

ESPN's ESPY Awards to honor Prince Harry, Dawn Staley, Steve Gleason with major awards

Prince Harry created the Invictus Games Foundation and is being given the Pat Tillman Award for service.

2024 Predictions: Who is this year's Rachaad White (King of the RB dead zone)

Continuing our summer 'Flip the Script' series we take a look at who could be this year's Rachaad White: A dead zone RB that ends up becoming a top ten fantasy RB at the end of the season. Nate Tice joins Matt Harmon to identify this year's RB dead zone and pick which RB could become the king of the RB dead zone.

Nic Claxton agrees to 4-year, $100 million deal to return to Nets: Report

Nic Claxton isn't going anywhere.

Guardians rookie loses bat in 1st career at-bat, then homers on next pitch

Jhonkensy Noel had quite an MLB debut.

Copa América: Venezuela clinches quarterfinals berth with 1-0 win over Mexico

For the second straight 2024 Copa América match at SoFi Stadium, the “home” team failed to deliver.

NBA Draft: Timberwolves trade with Spurs for No. 8 pick Rob Dillingham

Fresh off a breakout season, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded into the lottery Wednesday night.

Knicks' OG Anunoby to return on five-year, $212.5 million deal: Report

The New York Knicks are having a very good week.

NBA Draft 2024: Results, grades, picks for Round 1 as Zaccharie Risacher goes No. 1 overall to Atlanta

The second round of the NBA Draft will kick off on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET.

Celtics' Kristaps Porziņģis to miss 5-6 months after surgery to repair injured ankle

The injury will cause Porziņģis to miss Olympic qualifying for Latvia.

Concern for Cole, Padres-Nationals beef, college baseball drama & who might be in the Home Run Derby

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman examine if there’s reason for concern with Gerrit Cole after two rough outings, drama within the college baseball world, who might be participating in the 2024 Home Run Derby and ask why some players don’t have a home run yet this season.

Reports: Bam Adebayo signing 3-year, $166M extension to remain with Heat

The max extension will keep Adebayo in Miami through 2029.

NBA free agent big board: The top 40 players on the market

Here's your spot to keep tabs on the status of the biggest names on the market.