2012 Clearwater Super Boat National Championship Results

It was a great day offshore racing at the 4th Annual Clearwater Super Boat National Championship & Seafood Festival. Here are the winners of today’s races by class:

For complete results, please visit; http://superboat.com/2012-clearwater-results/

 

 

CLASS	NUMBER	BOAT	AVG SPEED
SUPERBOAT UNLIMITED	8	GASSE	115.11
SUPERBOAT VEE EXTREME	77	LUCAS OIL MAV-TV	90.31
TURBINE	741	SEMPER FI	115.25
SUPERBOAT	13	STIHL	96.15
SUPERBOAT VEE LIMITED	14	SNOWY MOUNTAIN BREWERY	80.30
SUPERBOAT STOCK	S-31	DUCE RODS.COM	90.99
MANUFACTURER PROD P1	P1-01	INSTIGATOR	85.76
MANUFACTURER PROD P2	P2-777	ZIPP EXPRESS	76.79
MANUFACTURER PROD P3	P3-8	TEAM KILT	78.56
MANUFACTURER PROD P4	P4-30	DARE DEVIL	69.78

One week until the Clearwater Super Boat National Championship

Only one week to go until the 4th Annual Bright House Clearwater Super Boat National Championship

 
Stihl Offshore Race Team

 

The Super Boat National Championship are coming to Clearwater, Florida and bringing with it will be the world’s fastest and most famous powerboats in the United States. Super Boat drivers and throttlemen come from around the world to race the SBI circuit and this year will be no different. Many international drivers will be in attendance at the Bright House Clearwater National Championship. The September 28th – 30th event is the culmination of yearlong powerboat racing and will include the crowning of various National Champions.  We will be there all weekend long to photograph this great event.

http://superboat.com/2012/09/4th-annual-bright-house-clearwater-super-boat-national-championship/

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Cleveland Construction Racing

 

 

Instigator Race Team

 

WHM Motorsports

 

 

 

Results of the 2012 OPA Offshore Powerboat National Championships

What a great day of offshore powerboat racing in Solomons Island, Maryland at the 2012 OPA National Championships. Please see the results below from the race on September 17 2012.

Check out our photos at
http://www.davecragophotography.com/f428249933

 

2012 OPA National Champions
September 17, 2012
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CAT LITE & HIGH POINTS CHAMPION
388 PhoenixParts.com
Driver: Ray Contreras ~ Throttles: Anthony Smith

SUPER VEE
V-1 Wazzup
Driver: Ed Smith ~ Throttles: Anthony Smith

SVL
Pending Result from Solomons race

CLASS 100
129 Cleveland Construction
Driver: Ed Smith ~ Throttles: Shawn Smith

CLASS 300
360 Bull On The Beach
Driver: Bob Anselmo ~ Throttles: Jim Anselmo

CLASS 400
419 Twin Screws
Driver: Howard Richardson ~ Throttles: Val Fiorillo

CLASS 500
555 Pushin-Tin
Driver: Paul Jenkins ~ Throttles: Jake Jenkins

CLASS 600
633 WAZZUP II
Driver: Nick Smith ~ Throttles: Anthony Smith ~ Navigator: Ryan Grauer

One Week Until The OPA Offshore Powerboat National Championship

Only one week left until the OPA Nationals in Solomons, Md on September 16th. There will be plenty for the whole family and race fans. With activities planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, they are expecting another record sell out with close to 15,000 people descending on the island for a great weekend of racing and events.  Come see the worlds fastest race boats up close, with some approaching unbelievable speeds with great racing action. We will be there photographing all the action.

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http://www.oparacing.org/nationals.html

 

 

2012 NKF Rich Salick Pro/AM Surf Festival photos are posted

 

It was a great day of surfing action at the 27th Annual NKF Rich Salick Surf Festival is the largest surfing charity competition in the world, featuring Professional & Amateur Surfing Competitions, Stand Up Paddleboard & Tandem Competitions, Skateboard, Entertainment and Family. This event is held each Labor Day Weekend in Cocoa Beach, Florida.  Photos can be viewed at the following link;

http://www.davecragophotography.com/p505567465

Jake Kirschenbaum won the Ron Jon Surf Shop $5,000 Men's Pro Finals Monday at the Pro/Am Surf Festival, at the Cocoa Beach pier.  In addition to receiving checks, all professional champions received an original trophy sculpture donated by the Wyland Galleries worth an estimated $10,000.



 

 

 

 

Two weeks to go until the Solomons Offshore Powerboat Grand Prix. September 14-16, 2012

The 3rd annual Solomons Offshore Powerboat Grand Prix will be held September 14-16, 2012 in Solomons Maryland

http://www.solomonsrace.com

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There will be plenty for the whole family and race fans. With activities planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we’re expecting another record sell out with close to 15,000 people descending on the island for a great weekend of racing and events. Be sure to subscribe to our news feed so you get up to the minute announcements. Come see the worlds fastest race boats up close, with some approaching unbelievable speeds with great racing action.  We will be there photographing all the action.