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Peter Bloomfield
Written on 15 Dec, 2009 at 20:39 in Focus On
Even with all the escalating restrictions of safety regulations, growing expense, controversial rules and legalities etc., associated with powerboat racing in this day and age, I bet there is one man who, if he was at the helm today, with... (Continue reading)
Telstar stole ‘Surfery’s limelight’
Written on 15 Dec, 2009 at 20:02 in Focus On
The Sonny Levi designed ‘Surfury’ had won the 1967 Cowes epic and built up a strong following of offshore fans. Owned by brothers Charles and Jimmy Gardner and powered by twin Daytona V8’s totalling 1050hp, ‘Surfury’ started the ‘68 race... (Continue reading)
Jean-Marc Sanchez
Written on 15 Dec, 2009 at 19:50 in Focus On
Watching a very emotional Jean-Marc Sanchez become the first Frenchman to lift the WPPA Class I World Powerboat Championship Trophy as well as the Sam Griffith Trophy at a glittering Gala Awards Dinner in Dubai – it seemed almost implausible... (Continue reading)
Jay Price
Written on 15 Dec, 2009 at 19:33 in Focus On
There’s never a dull moment in the life of this Formula 1 ace driver and despite some devastating events in his life, he manages to retain a wicked sense of humour and rarely panics when it comes to F1 powerboat... (Continue reading)
