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Ocean Cup World Speed Record competitions are designed for sea worthy, offshore craft capable of undertaking independent, extended offshore passages in unprotected waters.
First recognized as a sport in 1904, offshore powerboat racing began as point-to-point, endurance races frequently spanning hundreds of miles of open ocean. In the mid-1990s, offshore became near-shore racing in a track style format, a circuit loop around which boats raced for a number of pre-determined laps. This improved the viewing for the spectators.
During the years, the near-shore course has gotten smaller and shorter. Today a race course is normally a small 5-mile oval as close to the beach as possible. Since the beach drops off quickly, the boats usually run within 150 feet of the surf. Even the outside leg can be clearly seen from the shoreline.
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Every year the Race World Offshore Championships are held at the start of November, visible from the famous Sunset Pier.
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We have a limited number of general admission tickets available for the viewing area around the Sunset Pier Bar on Friday, November 8 and Sunday, November 10, 2024. There will be limited seating, plenty of standing room and a cash bar. Join us at the BEST VIEWING spot in town.
Race World Offshore Key West Championships
Every year the Race World Offshore Championships are held at the start of November, visible from the famous Sunset Pier. And every year it is a true adrenaline rush for those lucky enough to see it. Experience the pulse-pounding adrenaline rush of offshore racing!
There are few sporting events more exciting than Race World Offshore Championships, and Key West is the host city for this exhilarating boat race. This powerboat racing event attracts the most competitive racing teams in the world. The racecourse, on the Gulf side of the island, is 6 miles of high-speed action, as racing boats can reach top speeds of 180mph.
The fun starts with the opening of the Racing Village and the Boat Parade down Duval Street. There are events every day leading up to the multiple days of high-speed, high-excitement racing.
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Enjoy the RWO Ocean City Grand Prix double-points powerboat race from an Oceanfront VIP Viewing Deck overlooking the beach, Boardwalk and Atlantic Ocean. Join the fun with fellow race fans and foodies for this all-in race experience. Enjoy Eastern Shore hospitality, culinary creations and unique libations presented by Ocean City's own ...
Offshore powerboat racing is a type of racing by ocean-going powerboats, typically point-to-point racing. In most of the world, offshore powerboat racing is led by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) regulated Class 1 and Powerboat P1. [ 1 ] In the US, offshore powerboat racing is led by the APBA/UIM and consists of races hosted by ...
Check out the race replays of the 2023 & 2024 Race World Offshore races. Captured live, these replays provide exciting commentary and in-the-moment action shots. Click to view 2024 Ocean City races >> Click to view 2024 Marathon races >> Click to view 2023 Key West races >> Click to view 2023 Clearwater races >>
Class 1, International Powerboat Competition Sanctioned by the UIM and operated by Powerboat P1 . ... Next Race. Cocoa Beach. Fri 17 - Sun 19, May. Lake of the Ozarks. Thu 30, May - Sat 01, Jun. Sheboygan. Fri 09 - Sun 11, Aug. Sarasota. Fri 13 - Sun 15, Sep. St. Petersburg. Fri 18 - Sun 20, Oct.
P1 Offshore is an organisation responsible for a series of world-class powerboat racing competitions. P1 Offshore is operated by Powerboat P1. Classes include: Class 1, Supercat, Superstock, VX, Stock V, Mod V and Bracket Classes 100 - 700 . P1 Offshore is partnered by the American Power Boat Assocation (APBA), Mercury Racing and the Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA)
During the RWO Powerboat Ocean City Grand Prix event, guests are invited to explore two distinct Race Pit areas: Dry Pit Area:. Location: Roland Powell Convention Center Parking Lot.; Activities: This area serves as an active race team village where guests can view high-performance race boats on static display, shop for team merchandise, and interact with race teams.
December 6, 2016. Offshore powerboat racing is, for all intents and purposes, the aquatic version of off-road automobile racing. There are similarities, such as man and machine versus a demanding environment, and the demands on both simply to survive any given contest. Yet there's also a key difference: In off-road racing, the course changes ...
The American Power Boat Association (APBA) has announced its plans for the 2021 race season which include a comprehensive calendar of events for all offshore classes. This is the first time for more than 30 years that the APBA has sanctioned all offshore powerboat racing events and the full calendar was confirmed and released at the Annual ...
Ocean Cup World Speed Record competitions are designed for sea worthy, offshore craft capable of undertaking independent, extended offshore passages in unprotected waters. First recognized as a sport in 1904, offshore powerboat racing began as point-to-point, endurance races frequently spanning hundreds of miles of open ocean. In the mid-1990s ...
Class 1 in brief. Class 1 is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world and is considered to be one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race boat has twin inboard 1100HP engines and can reach speed in excess of 160mph. All boats are limited by a minimum weight of 4,950kg. Class1World.com.
Experience. Step into the exhilarating world of Race World Offshore, where the ocean becomes a high-speed battleground for cutting-edge boats and fearless competitors. Welcome to Race World Offshore, where every moment is a celebration of nautical prowess and the relentless pursuit of victory on the offshore racing stage.
Helicopter footage from the XINSURANCE helicopter during the 2023 Sarasota Grand Prix Offshore boat races. This is the Super Cat race. Shot by @jparkerlinds...
There is probably no single race more famous than The Benihana Offshore Grand Prix. This race was known as the Indy 500 of Offshore Racing and was held in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, during the 1970's. The New Jersey Offshore Powerboat Racing Association has been the host club since racing started in Point Pleasant Beach some 40+ years ago. NJ Offshore (NJOPRA) is still a very active club with ...
Offshore. APBA Offshore racing features some of the biggest and fastest boats around. These Mega-horsepower catamarans and V-hulls are capable of speeds up to 180 MPH. The teamwork and professionalism of Offshore racing make it a class act and a thrill for spectators. Typically, a team of one driver and one throttleman battle the wind and waves ...
June 2-4 LAKE RACE Lake Ozark, ... July 29-31 ST CLAIR CLASSIC St Clair, MI August 4-7 GREAT LAKES GRAND PRIX Michigan City, IN August 19-21 OCEAN CITY GRAND PRIX Ocean City, MD ... OPAracing.org is the official web site for OPA Racing, LLC. OPA Racing LLC, is also referred to as the Offshore Powerboat Association. The OPA logos and marks ...
2024 Race Schedule Marathon FL - April 26th - 28th, 2024 Ocean City MD - June 7th - 9th, 2024 Clearwater FL - Sept. 27th - 29th, 2024 Key West FL - Nov. 3rd - 10th, 2024 2024 RWO Results
Between longtime events and new ones produced by Powerboat P1 and Race World Offshore, teams competing in the 2024 American Power Boat Association Offshore National Championship Series have a diverse eight-event mix of venues and waterways to consider. ... June 7-9—Ocean City, Md. (RWO) August 9-11—Sheboygan, Wis. (P1)
The Ocean City Grand Prix is a brand new race location presented by Race World Offshore. Ocean City is a resort town in the U.S. s. ... The Powerboat P1 team works closely with the sport s governing bodies, the UIM, APBA and the IJSBA. P1 has delivered more than 85 world championship events in over twelve different countries for more than a decade.
This powerboat racing event attracts the most competitive racing teams in the world. The racecourse, on the Gulf side of the island, is 6 miles of high-speed action, as racing boats can reach top speeds of 180mph. ... Ocean Key Resort & Spa 0 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040 Map & Directions. NEWS & OFFERS LIST . HOTEL DIRECT. 305-809-8072. ROOM ...
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