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Powerboat P1 And Mercury Racing To Continue Class 1 Power Pairing

Since 2017, twin quad-cam four-valve turbocharged Mercury Racing 1100 Comp engines have been the official spec powerplants for teams competing in the Union International Motonautique Class 1 World Championship Series produced by Powerboat P1 . That relationship will continue for the five-event Class 1 series as well as the American Power Boat Association -sanctioned Race World Offshore Key West World Championships in November.

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Mercury Racing 1100 Comp engines will continue to be spec power for the UIM Class 1 World Championship Series. Photo by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix .

The Powerboat P1 group is expecting five to six teams at each event this season, including the second-year Monster Energy/M CON team, which runs a 43-foot catamaran from Skater Powerboats and finished four overall in the Class 1 series in 2023.

“In our inaugural season in Class 1, Mercury Racing provided a great product and first-class race support,” said Tyler Miller, the owner and throttleman of the Monster Energy/M CON team. “Through our initial trials and tribulations being new to the class, the Mercury Racing team assisted without hesitation to bring our program as well as the entire Class 1 program to the top, providing heart-pounding racing to all fans and spectators.

“It has been our pleasure to work with Mercury Racing,” he continued. “We are looking forward to another amazing season with the 1100 Comp platform and the amazing team behind us that the engine company provides.”

The director of category for Mercury Racing and former director of engineering for the Fond du Lac, Wis., company Jeff Broman said he is looking forward to the upcoming Class 1 season as the Mercury Racing tech support will have a heavy presence in the pits and in the P1 Offshore race villages.

“Partnering with P1 allows Mercury Racing to share our passion for wide-open competition with race teams and fans around the world,” he explained in a Powerboat P1 press release. “We’re committed to providing the highest power and performance on the water and nothing puts that to the test like the demanding conditions of offshore racing.”

Added Powerboat P1 chief executive officer Azam Rangoonwala, “Our partnership with Mercury Racing has expanded each year with new areas of collaboration and mutual business development.”

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After over 85 championships in over 12 countries, the P1 world is fast, and growing. The international motorboat racing competition organised by the Union Internationale Motornautique (UIM) is the highest class of inshore powerboat racing, proving to be an adrenaline rush for both participants and spectators. 

The P1 Championship promises an event filled with speed, extreme water sports and excitement. Don’t miss out on the powerboating universe and all of its races. In the P1 Superstock USA racers face each other on their respective P1 Panthers at vertiginous speeds and try to reach the finish line in the first place.If you like extreme sports, you are in for a thrill. 

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Episode 1 Cocoa Beach, FL

The exhilarating sport of powerboat racing is on in this first episode of the UIM SuperStock category. Cocoa Beach in Florida is the chosen scenery for the ultimate challenge in racing. This year, the P1 Panthers have a new look with canopies to make them safer and faster. Find out more about the race that is taking place in Cocoa Beach now.

Episode 2 Round 2 Cocoa Beach, FL

We are in Cocoa Beach, this time to enjoy the Offshore Powerboats race happening in the Florida coastline. We've got the best powerboat racers from around the world coming together for the first time to battle in a series of races across the United States. This weekend, we have a famous appearance you might not expect coming up.

Episode 3 St Pete Beach, FL

Welcome to the famous Pink Palace of St Pete Beach. Opened in 1928, the iconic Don Cesar hotel boasts a rich and glamorous history. However, this weekend culture and heritage are making way for props and horsepower as St Pete Beach hosts round three of the P1 SuperStock USA Championship. Two teams from the US are dueling out with two teams from the UK. Who will win?

Episode 4 Sarasota, FL

Fourth of July, Independence Day in the US. Thousands of fans go to the beach and some of the fastest boats on the planet are ready to give them the show of their lives. This time, we are in the Sarasota sunshine for the 35th annual Powerboat Grand Prix Festival, and the weekend looks promising for boat racing. Don't miss out on the latest episode of P1 Championship.

Episode 5 Round 2 Sarasota, FL

We are in Sarasota beach ready to dispute the latest edition of the Powerboat Grand Prix Festival. Not only will this be a huge event as it is the 4th of July, but also the OPA and P1 have come together under the same roof to create a six-round series that will champion the overall best of the best. We got racers from all around the globe and they are all hungry for victory.

Episode 6 Fort Myers, FL

Competition is about to reach its highest peak at the last race of the year in Fort Myers. The venue is ready to give a grandiose finale to this competition that stands at the pinnacle of powerboat racing. What team is going to make it to the top of the podium?

Find out in the sixth episode of the P1 USA UIM Class 2019.

Episode 7 USA Review Various

The 2019 P1 USA UIM Class Championship has concluded, but we wanted to capture the best moments of the season in this final episode of the USA Review Various. If you want to relive the highlights of the competition and the moments worth seeing again, then stay tuned on Nautical Channel! 

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Episode 1 Preview

It has finally arrived! The most awaited moment in powerboats and extreme water sports. The UIM Class 1 Powerboat Championship has returned to US waters. During several weeks of challenges, rivals will fight to win the Class 1 Championship. Adrenaline, speed and fun form part of this year's edition. Find out now in this episode what we can expect of the latest edition of the P1 UIM Class Championship and the latest incorporations to the lineup.

Episode 2 Thunder on Cocoa Beach

The first round of the UIM Class 1 Powerboat Championship 2021 is finally here! Riders will be competing on Cocoa Beach, and the public couldn't be any happier. Finally, we will see how well prepared these riders come to the competition and have a first glance at the latest edition of the championship. Don't miss out!

Episode 3 Sarasota, FL

Thousands of people have showed up to Sarasota to enjoy the Powerboat and AquaX Races presented by Powerboat P1 and Visit Sarasota County at Lido Beach. After Team Allen Lawncare won in Cocoa Beach, the best action await in Sarasota. However, also an impactful race incident has affected one of the boats at Sarasota, so not all will make it to the end line.

Find out the highlights of the competition at the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix. 

Episode 4 Great Lakes, MI

The Great Lakes Grand Prix returns once more to Michigan City for the city's largest event. For the delight of racers and fans, this year it will be bigger and better, and with the unbeatable water conditions, the UIM Class is up for the challenge. Are you ready for all the action? 

Find out what happens on the fourth round of the P1 USA UIM Class Championship. 

Episode 5 St Pete, FL

Reaching the end of the P1 UIM Class 2021 Championship in the USA, racers have made it to the St Pete Powerboat Grand Prix for a grandiose finale. Competing against the clock and against their rivals, they will prove their need for speed is real to win the championship. 

Be part of the exciting and fast world of powerboat racing in this fifth episode of the P1 USA Championship. 

Episode 6 Roar Offshore on Fort Myers, FL

The P1 welcomes the 2021 Roar Offshore Fort Myers Grand Prix, the final round of the APBA Offshore National Championship. Teams are making their final adjustments to their boats ahead of this weekend's national championship decider. The 5-mile course situated off Fort Myers Beach will see boats passing the shoreline and local Pier at over 130mph. 

Are you ready for the action? Watch the best moments of the competition, on Nautical Channel! 

Episode 7 Key West Championship

The waiting is finally over for what many describe as the Super Bowl of offshore powerboat racing. The 40th annual UIM-RWO World Championships is about to take place, and more boats than expected will be participated in this week-long event. Adrenaline, power and the fastest boats on the water await for a show like no other. Are you going to miss out? 

Episode 8 Review

The 2021 P1 USA UIM Class Championship has already concluded, and there have been many moments worthy of mention. We want to capture the best moments of the season in this final episode and relive the highlights of the competition. 

Discover all the moments worth seeing again on Nautical Channel! 

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What is Offshore Powerboat Class 1? Rules, Specs, Speed, and Main Events

The Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) hosts the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship, an international motorboat racing event for powerboats ( UIM ).

Offshore Powerboat Class 1 is the world’s best class for offshore powerboat racing. It creates a stunning race series by fusing driving prowess with technology. The highest level of offshore powerboat racing, Offshore Powerboat Class 1 is frequently compared to Formula 1 auto racing.

Offshore Powerboat Class 1 Team Allen Lawn Care shows a clean pair of heels and wins the Super Stock

One of the most magnificent marine motorsports is Class 1. An Offshore Powerboat Class 1 race boat features two inboard 1100 horsepower engines and is capable of exceeding 257 kilometers per hour (160 mph). The minimum weight requirement for boats is 4950 kg.

History of Offshore Powerboat Class 1 racing

Since the first race was ever documented in 1887 in Nice, France, and was run by the Paris Sailing Club, the sport of powerboat racing has seen unheard-of transformations.

The Poissy Sailing Club hosted a 62-mile race in Meulan on the River Seine in 1903, and a 230-mile race from Paris to Trouville was also won by the French. But a 22-mile race from Calais, France, to Dover, England, was the first one to receive formal recognition as an international offshore powerboat race.

The first running of the renowned Miami-Nassau race, which eventually led to the introduction of the Sam Griffith Memorial Trophy and a UIM-sanctioned World Championship in 1964, marked the beginning of the modern age of offshore powerboat racing on May 6, 1956. From 1964 through 1976 , points accrued from numerous races staged at various locations across the world were used to determine the World Championship winner. From 1977 to 1991 , a single event at the end of the year held a series of races to determine the champion. In 1992, the World Championship switched back to a multi-event structure.

Since the U.I.M originally approved Offshore Powerboat Class 1 in 1964 , technological advancements have advanced significantly. Jim Wynne, Dick Bertram, and Don Aronow, t hree Americans, led the race for technological superiority shortly after it began, with Daytona, Mercruiser, and AeroMarine power plants dominating.

But the pendulum swung in the 1980s, ushering in a time when European design predominated. The James Beard-Clive Curtis Cougar catamarans, Italian producers Picchiotti and CUV, and Don Shead’s Aluminum monohulls set the pace. With the development of glass-reinforced polymer hulls, turbocharged engines, and integral surface drives, Fabio Buzzi made a significant advancement.

The 1990s saw the rise of Michael Peter’s design and the dominance of Tencara and Victory hulls , with Sterling, Lamborghini, Seatek, and more recently, Mercury sharing the power battle. Modern racers are pushing the frontiers of what is possible with their boats and cutting-edge technology in their never-ending quest for competitive greatness.

If this whets your appetite, keep a look out for the upcoming article “ Powerboat Racing classes ” on this website.

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Main Types And Specifications Of The Boats Used For Offshore Powerboat Class 1 Racing?

Most of the vessels in the Offshore Powerboat Class 1 fleet are catamarans. They have a stepped hull design (you can learn more about stepped hulls in the “ Stepped Hulls ” article) and usually are made of advanced composites like carbon and Kevlar. They are typically 12-14 meters long, 3.5 meters broad, and powered by inboards with surface-piercing propellers. They weigh about 5 tonnes.

As safety has grown to be a top priority over time, modern Offshore Powerboat Class 1 boats are the safest they have ever been. An escape hatch in the hull serves as an extra measure of protection in the event of an accident, and the cockpit is reinforced to withstand the severe impacts that could happen if a boat crashes at speeds greater than 150 mph.

The fleet is made up of brands including Maritimo, MTI, Outerlimits, Tencara, and Victory. All boats have petrol engines that range from Mercury or Outerlimits V8 to 8.2 liter V12s from Lamborghini-SKEMA or SCAM, with the Victory Team using an 8.2 liter V12 from Victory.

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The Bond Between Man And Machine

An Offshore Powerboat Class 1 race boat is highly technical and state-of-the-art and its overall performance is dependent on design, aero and hydrodynamics, choice of a propeller, and gear ratio selection. The crew is kept informed of the boat’s progress during a race using satellite GPS systems, trim indicators, engine data dashboards, instrument panels, and danger lights inside the cockpit.

There will be two main people in the cockpit, The driver, who navigates and directs the boat, and the throttle-man, who sets the speed by manipulating the throttles and the trim, are the two crew members of each boat . The relationship between the driver and throttle man, who navigate and control the power and must directly input to adjust the trim and drive settings during a race or official qualifying, plays a huge role in the outcome of the race.

A close working relationship and complete trust are necessary for this combination. Imagine operating the accelerator when you are driving and your passenger. The fastest drivers, in the eyes of spectators, will win if the crew simply jumps into the cockpit. This a reasonable argument, but one that ignores the expertise and professionalism of the pilots who routinely soar over the waves at speeds exceeding 160 mph(250 km/h) .

To decide the race setup, including the type of propeller needed for the weather, gear ratio settings, the amount of fuel required, and race tactics, both pilots work closely with their pit crews. The choice of a propeller can make or break a championship as well as a race.

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Main Rules Of Offshore Powerboat Class 1

The UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship consists of eight races at four locations, with races lasting roughly 55 or 75 Nm and numerous laps lasting approximately 5 Nm (including one or two mandatory long laps). The team with the most total points at the end of the season wins the World Championship. A winning team receives 20 points, a runner-up receives 15, and a third-place team receives 12 points.

The first day of a Grand Prix weekend is dedicated to registration, technical inspection, the first practice session, and driver briefings. On day two, the Edox Pole Position (qualification), which counts toward a separate championship, is held in the morning, followed by Race 1 in the late morning. The Edox Pole Position is held on the Grand Prix course, just as the practice sessions, providing the crews more time to become comfortable with the track and weather conditions and make setup decisions.

The Pole-sitter (person with the best time) lines up closest to the official start boat as it serves as the qualifying round for the starting line-up for Race 1 . Teams must execute a minimum of one timed lap during the Edox Pole Position, which lasts 45 minutes. Teams are permitted to return to the wet pits to make setup tweaks, but they are only allowed a total of 10 minutes under the crane.

On day three, Race 2 is held in the afternoon after a last practice session in the morning. A Nor-Tech 3600 Supercat official pace boat sets the starting order for each race, moving at a controlled speed as it leads the boats out of the wet pits and into a line abreast under a yellow or amber flashing light. For Race 1, the starting order for Race 2 is determined by Race 1’s finishing position, and Race 1’s starting order is determined by Race 1’s finishing position.

Each race has 11–15 laps and is 55–75 Nm in duration , with one or two extended laps being required. The winner of the World Championship is decided by adding the outcomes of each race. Specific events that occur in such geographical areas serve as the benchmarks for the European Championship and the Middle East Championship.

What Are The Safety Measures In Place During Class 1 Offshore Powerboat Races?

Safety is of the utmost importance in Class 1 offshore powerboat racing, and several measures are in place to ensure the safety of the participants and the public. The UIM sets the safety standards for Class 1 racing, and these standards cover everything from the design of the boats to the safety equipment required by the drivers.

Some of the safety measures in place during Class 1 offshore powerboat races include:

  • Each boat is required to have a minimum of two crew members, including a driver and a throttleman.
  • All crew members are required to wear personal flotation devices and helmets.
  • Boats are required to have a number of safety features, including automatic fire extinguishers and emergency kill switches.

Offshore Powerboat Class 1 Main Events

An Offshore Powerboat Class 1 season consists of a Grand Prix series, which includes two races, one official qualifying session (also known as Pole Position), and three official practice sessions. The winners of the World Championship, the European Championship, and the Middle East Championship are determined by unique events that take place in those geographical areas.

Some of the main events in the United States are as follows,

  • Thunder on Cocoa Beach – Cocoa Beach, FL
  • Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix – Sarasota, FL
  • Great Lakes Grand Prix – Michigan City, IN
  • St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix – St. Petersburg, FL
  • Roar Offshore – Fort Myers Beach, FL
  • Key West Championships – Key West, FL

Some of the most popular International Class 1 offshore powerboat races include:

  • Dubai Grand Prix : Held in Dubai, UAE, this race is part of the UIM World Championship series and attracts top teams from around the world. The race is held on a 6.1 km circuit and is known for its challenging conditions and high-speed racing.
  • Cowes-Torquay-Cowes : This race is held in the UK and is considered to be one of the oldest and most prestigious offshore powerboat races in the world. The race covers a distance of 200 miles and is known for its challenging conditions and unpredictable weather.
  • Italian Grand Prix : This race is held in Italy and is part of the UIM World Championship series. The race is held on a 5.5 km circuit and attracts top teams and drivers from around the world. The race is known for its high-speed racing and challenging conditions.

The Offshore Powerboat Class 1 race is one of the most thrilling and accelerating boat races around the world. The races can take place in a variety of places, including the Mediterranean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean. The sport is considered risky and demands a great degree of expertise and training to engage in.

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What is Offshore Powerboat Class 1?

Offshore Powerboat Class 1 is a high-speed powerboat racing event that is internationally recognized and considered the highest level of offshore powerboat racing in the world. It is hosted by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) and is often compared to Formula 1 auto racing.

Who are the top teams in Offshore Powerboat Racing Class 1?

Offshore Powerboat Racing Class 1 features some of the best teams and drivers in the world, competing at the highest level of the sport. The top teams are those that consistently perform well in races and have a track record of success. Some of the most successful teams in Class 1 history include Victory Team, Dubai, and Qatar Team.

How did offshore powerboat racing class 1 come about?

Offshore Powerboat Racing Class 1 came about in 1964 when the first offshore powerboat race was held in Miami, Florida. The event was called the Miami-Nassau Powerboat Race, and it was a 184-mile race that was won by Dick Bertram in his 30-foot Bertram boat. The success of the Miami-Nassau Powerboat Race led to the formation of the American Power Boat Association (APBA), which was created to promote offshore powerboat racing in the United States.

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Following the announcement last month that the UIM has assigned to Powerboat P1 the international rights to Class 1 Offshore Racing in an exclusive ten-year agreement, P1 has published a provisional race calendar for 2021 together with details of a new television broadcast and live streaming agreement with the APBA.

Coca Beach will welcome the Class 1 fleet in the opening event of the season in May and the six-venue series will climax with the Key West Championships in November.

At all race events, P1 will produce a one-hour television highlights show to be broadcast in the United States and internationally, and this will feature other APBA classes including Super Cat Racing.

P1 coverage will also include live streaming of all race classes on its official Facebook page.

P1 has reached an agreement with the APBA to obtain the exclusive worldwide rights to film and distribute its Offshore events for the next ten years and APBA Offshore Racing Commission Chairman, Rich Luhrs commented:

APBA Offshore is pleased to be a part of this TV relationship with P1. We feel that quality broadcast television coverage is a basic building block for any successful motor sport. APBA and P1 are both focusing on a new and exciting model to highlight not only our sport, but more importantly, its personalities. This is a unique opportunity for Offshore Racing to focus on our own heroes, and we look forward to working closely with P1’s world class team towards that goal.

P1 CEO, Azam Rangoonwala explained:

The impact of Covid-19 on this season’s racing has enabled us to already complete our key planning for 2021 that includes drawing up a provisional race calendar and putting in place two significant, far-reaching agreements with UIM and the APBA. These will allow us to develop the UIM Class 1 Championship commercially and promote the series both nationally and globally to deliver enhanced value for race teams, venues, sponsors and partners.
Our principal aim is to return Class 1 to the pinnacle of Offshore Racing by attracting more teams and building the worldwide television audience. Over the coming years, we will work closely with everyone involved in Offshore Racing to unite the sport and meet this objective. Class 1 has a long association with Key West – who can forget a young Steve Curtis winning his first title there in 1985 to make him the youngest ever Class 1 Champion – and our tv broadcast package will include highlights and live streaming of the Championships.

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Our race events combine high-speed, free-to-watch sport and family entertainment, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators and millions of television viewers around the world, also playing a valuable role as an effective destination marketing tool. By creating high caliber events, we generate a significant level of inward economic investment at host venues, together with the commercial platform created for sponsors, partners and the wider marine industry.

Media and broadcast relationships play a key role in enhancing our international presence, delivering exposure for venues and commercial partners, and building the foundations for a commercially viable, credible and global marine motorsport platform.

P1 Offshore

This increasingly important brand within the P1 family encompasses the APBA offshore national championship series, with P1 having been granted by the APBA exclusive worldwide rights to film and distribute its offshore events for the next five years. At all race events, P1 will produce a one-hour television highlights show, featuring Class 1 racing and other APBA classes.

P1 Jetcross

Attracting a younger demographic, P1 Jetcross is considered by many to be the equivalent of motocross on water, with custom designed race hulls and highly tuned engines to power themselves around close-to-shore technical courses.

P1 Superstock

When competitors are racing with the same boat, same engine, and same performance the only difference between winning and losing is the crew. P1 SuperStock lets the pilots battle it out on the water through every turn and every wave jump. It’s an acid test of a team’s ability to command the boat in challenging conditions.

Class One racing is the highest class of powerboat racing in the world where boats can reach speeds in excess of 160mph, attracting teams from the United States, Dubai and Australia. Powerboat P1 promotes the APBA Offshore Championship, a six-venue, multiclass race series.

P1 AquaX is the fastest growing watercraft race series in the world. It prides itself on attracting the best riders and the fastest off-the-shelf watercraft with speeds in excess of 80mph. Its rapid growth is owed to a simple, accessible yet challenging race format that appeals to today’s personal watercraft users.

In September 2010, P1 launched a registered charity which has as its principal objective the promotion of the conservation, protection and improvement of the marine and coastal environment. The Foundation focuses on conservation by supporting research, raising awareness of serious threats to the oceans and creating selected partnerships.

United States

Sat 27 - Sun 28, Jul

Fri 09 - Sun 11, Aug

England

Fri 23 - Sun 25, Aug

Fri 13 - Sun 15, Sep

Kissimmee / St Cloud

Fri 20 - Sun 22, Sep

St. Petersburg

Fri 18 - Sun 20, Oct

Fri 01 - Sun 03, Nov

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  1. Class 1

    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. ... Get invitations to exclusive Class 1 events, watch races for free! Also get the latest on this high-octane sport!

  2. P1 Offshore

    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)

  3. UIM Class 1 offshore racing

    APBA-sanctioned Class 1 racing is promoted by Powerboat P1, with catamarans competing with strictly regulated sterndrive Mercury Racing 9.0L 1100hp twin-turbocharged V8 engines. The current Class 1 champions are the Victory team from the UAE. ... While a Class 1 race boat is highly technical and state-of-the-art, the skill of the crew and the ...

  4. Class 1 World Powerboat Championship

    The UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship (also known as Class 1) is an international motorboat racing competition for powerboats organized by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). It is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world.. Class 1 is considered one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race-boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach ...

  5. About Class 1

    UIM Class 1 offshore racing. 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 speeds in excess of 160mph. All boats are limited by a minimum weight of 4,950kg.

  6. Highlights Show

    The first round of the 2022 UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship took teams to Cocoa Beach, Florida - and it was rough...Don't forget to like, subscribe ...

  7. Powerboat P1 Unveils 2024 P1 Offshore And Class 1 Race Calendar

    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.

  8. UIM Class 1 World Championship

    The Official YouTube channel of the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship - the premier category of powerboat racing!

  9. Race Calendar: Class 1, 2022 Season

    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 ... Class 1 World Championship Races 2022 UIM Class 1 Series. Cocoa Beach. Thu May 19 ~ Sun May 22 2022; Sarasota. Fri Jul 01 ~ Sun Jul 03 2022; Michigan ...

  10. P1 SuperStock

    All Class 1 racing powerboats are powered by two strictly regulated 9.0-liter V8 Mercury Racing 1100 Competition twin-turbocharged engines, producing a combined 2200hp. ... Class 1 is the premier class of international offshore powerboat racing and considered to be one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. The modern era of offshore ...

  11. Offshore powerboat racing

    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 ...

  12. Powerboat P1 Unveils 2023 UIM Class 1 Race Calendar

    UIM Class 1 World Championship - 2023 Race Calendar: on Cocoa Beach. Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix. Sheboygan - Mercury Racing MidWest Challenge. 1-3 September: St. Petersburg Powerboat Grand Prix. TBC: Miami Powerboat Grand Prix : tbc. Powerboat Racing World covers International Jet Ski, Offshore and Circuit Powerboat Racing.

  13. Powerboat P1 And Mercury Racing To Continue Class 1 Power Pairing

    The Powerboat P1 group is expecting five to six teams at each event this season, including the second-year Monster Energy/M CON team, which runs a 43-foot catamaran from Skater Powerboats and finished four overall in the Class 1 series in 2023. "In our inaugural season in Class 1, Mercury Racing provided a great product and first-class race ...

  14. Team Info: Class 1 boats, 2022 Season..

    Boat, team and crew information Class 1. Boat, team and crew information Class 1 ... The Powerboat P1 team works closely with the sport�s governing bodies, the UIM, APBA and the IJSBA. ... JBS Racing. Class 1 2022; 17. dfYOUNG. Class 1 2022; 18. Team Defalco. Class 1 2022; 22. Morpheus 8. Class 1 2022; 77 . Lucas Oil Satcom Direct E3.

  15. P1 USA UIM Class 1

    The international motorboat racing competition organised by the Union Internationale Motornautique (UIM) is the highest class of inshore powerboat racing, proving to be an adrenaline rush for both participants and spectators. ... The UIM Class 1 Powerboat Championship has returned to US waters. During several weeks of challenges, rivals will ...

  16. World's Most Advanced Class 1 Raceboat

    How do you build the first Class 1 Skater Powerboats offshore racing catamaran in more than 20 years when delays are piling up each day and the completion de...

  17. Offshore Powerboat Class 1? Rules, Specs, Speed, Main Events

    Offshore Powerboat Racing Class 1 came about in 1964 when the first offshore powerboat race was held in Miami, Florida. The event was called the Miami-Nassau Powerboat Race, and it was a 184-mile race that was won by Dick Bertram in his 30-foot Bertram boat. The success of the Miami-Nassau Powerboat Race led to the formation of the American ...

  18. Class 1 Championship Teams

    Class 1, International Powerboat Competition Sanctioned by the UIM and operated by Powerboat P1 ... Mercury Racing : 2020: No racing due to COVID 19 pandemic: 2021: Not awarded: 2022: Brit Lilly / Travis Pastrana ... during this period races were run as the Class 1 USA Championship. Powerboat P1™ USA. 2320 Clark Street Suite A1-3 Apopka, FL ...

  19. Class 1 looks to 2021 ⋆ Powerboat Racing World

    The impact of Covid-19 on this season's racing has enabled us to already complete our key planning for 2021 that includes drawing up a provisional race calendar and putting in place two significant, far-reaching agreements with UIM and the APBA. These will allow us to develop the UIM Class 1 Championship commercially and promote the series ...

  20. Class 1 Specifications

    Class 1 Engines - twin inboard: 1,100HP Mercury Racing Motor - QC4V Mercury Racing Class 1 Race Engine Hull: Catamarans - 37' to 47' P1 Offshore; Powerboat P1 is the fastest growing marine motorsport series in the world and has a long term commitment to growing and developing the sport of power boating at all levels. ... The Powerboat P1 ...

  21. Race Calendar: 450R Factory Stock class, 2024 Season

    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)

  22. Lake of the Ozarks, MO

    Shootout Offshore, formerly know as LOTO Powerfest/Lake Race, is now partnering with P1 Offshore which will see it include the UIM Class 1 World Championship and APBA National Championship racing, open to fifteen classes of powerboat. Offshore racing will take place on Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st 2024. The preliminary event schedule is as follows:

  23. Powerboat P1

    Class One racing is the highest class of powerboat racing in the world where boats can reach speeds in excess of 160mph, attracting teams from the United States, Dubai and Australia. Powerboat P1 promotes the APBA Offshore Championship, a six-venue, multiclass race series. P1 AquaX is the fastest growing watercraft race series in the world.