1st Race of 2012 Getting Really Close!!

[Ratickle]

Well, it's been a long winter, more so in some parts of the country than others, but with the very first race of the season in just a few days we can officially declare winter over in a few days....


P1 is expecting a strong season, and some of their venues are brand new this year. Since I don't remember races at St Cloud, others of you will have to pipe in about the town and support of the area. I've heard it was great. Here is some of the information I have currently.

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[Ratickle]

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[Ratickle]

Sure looks to be a very interesting course layout.....

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[Ratickle]

From P1's main website,

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The one-design P1 SuperStock USA Championship is set for a second season of exciting and highly competitive offshore powerboat racing with five events on its 2012 race schedule.

For the second consecutive year, P1 SuperStock USA teams will race in Detroit, MI and Morehead City, NC with the addition of three new venues: St. Cloud, FL, Biloxi, MS and Pittsburgh, PA.

“We were approached by a huge number of venues who are interested in bringing P1 SuperStock USA to their city,” said Martin Sanborn, P1 Director of North American Operations. “The amount of interest this series has generated throughout the U.S. is very encouraging and will be instrumental in bringing the Championship to a regional level by 2013, reverting back to the APBA regional format from the late 1990’s.”

The season starts on March 30- April 1 in St. Cloud, FL at “Spring Fling” presented by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud. This kick-off event will bring powerboat racing back to St. Cloud for the first time in three years. St. Cloud was traditionally the season opener for APBA offshore powerboat racing starting in 1983 when teams would race East Lake Toho as an exhibition race at the beginning of each season.

The second event of the season is scheduled for April 26 - 29 in Biloxi, MS for “Smokin’ the Sound.” P1 SuperStock USA joined the Offshore Super Series for “Smokin the Sound” in 2011 as an exhibition race but this year’s race will count towards teams’ overall championship score.

After a two-month break in the schedule, P1 SuperStock USA teams will travel to Pittsburgh, PA for the “Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta” on June 30 - July 1. This year will be the 35th running of the event and an estimated crowd of 600,000 spectators is expected.

Two weeks later, P1 SuperStock USA teams will return to Detroit, MI July 13 - 15 for the “2012 Detroit APBA Gold Cup” presented by the Detroit River Regatta Association and the Detroit Yacht Club. Last year, P1 SuperStock USA 2011 National Champion crew, JD Byrider, picked up their first win of the season in Detroit and hoisted the coveted Garwood trophy.

The final stop of the 2012 season is in Morehead City, NC for the 7th Annual Crystal Coast Grand Prix and the P1 SuperStock USA National Championship. Morehead City provided some of the closest and most exciting race action in 2011.

“We are excited to bring the P1 SuperStock USA National Championship to Morehead City, NC this year,” said Sanborn. “The competition was outstanding in Morehead City last year and the venue provides one of the best viewing areas of any race site. We consider Morehead City to be our home event since it’s only 90 miles from our P1 USA headquarters in Greenville, NC.”

Look for P1 SuperStock USA at the Miami International Boat Show this weekend where the P1-28SS Panther will be on display at the Marriot Biscayne Bay Hotel and Marina. Demo rides will be available for potential customers with serious interest in the boat.

P1 SuperStock USA 2012 Schedule

St. Cloud, Fl March 30 - April 1

Biloxi, MS April 26 - 29

Pittsburgh, PA June 30 - July 1

Detroit, MI July 13 - 15

Morehead City, NC September 14 - 16

http://www.p1superstock.com/news/p1-superstock-usa-announces-2012-race-schedule

[jonesn']

IT'S RACE WEEK!! Here is the latest info I have on the race schedule:


Friday 10am Press conference/media rides in the Panther
Saturday 11am Parade of boats
3-6 racing for all classes
Sunday 12-5 racing for all classes
5:30 podium awards

Dry/wet pits/cranes at the St. Cloud Marina/community ramp

Looking forward to it, heading down Thursday!

[Ratickle]

Any info on registered boats yet?

And are they running 2 heats Saturday and 2 heats Sunday, or ?????

[jonesn']

I haven't spoken to any teams directly so I'd rather not "committ" anyone without hearing it from the horses mouth...

Heat lineup will probably be finalized on Friday after everyone arrives and they know how many boats/class...In the same time frame we ran 10 heats in MHC last year with 6 of those being on Sunday!

[jonesn']

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Just got off the phone with Jeff...the Scream Machine will be headed south Thursday!

[Ratickle]

Sweet. I'm 99.9% positive Ryan is going with S-111

[Ratickle]

MAke sure to keep us in the loop David....

[XtremeRacing]

Any word if they are racing.

[XtremeRacing]

I heeard 2 boats went over anyone if they are ok?

[F1-00 Racing]

It looks like #15(Oregon Custom) and #13(Camping World) went over. Pete B. reported on FB that everyone is ok

[XtremeRacing]

Awesome thanks

[Ratickle]

Yep, two of them went over, everyone is okay.



#13(Camping World) went over early in practice, #15(Oregon Custom) went over during racing later..



They ran 4 heats, Blake and Brock ended up first overall from what I've founf out.

[XtremeRacing]

Hopefully we will have a race soon this yr that everyone stays right side up LOL

[jonesn']

Back to reality, what a great weekend! Sorry for the lack of updates during the weekend, I was a bit busy! Gratton boys took the overall win by four points!!! And yes, two roll overs with all crew ok!! Check out the new P1 USA website which went live last Friday... www.p1superstockusa.com

[TYPHOON]

Ok, what happened to roll one of these boats let alone two? Spin,trip,stuff,hit or water conditions. It sure makes it more interesting to watch as long as no one gets hurt. Any video of it?
MD

[jonesn']

Not sure about Kyle's roll but in speaking with Tim they were trimmed high and pushing very hard to gain position at the end if the second heat in the turn when they rolled...bottom line is ALL four of them are ok!! On a positive note, the canopy structure and the boats overall held up very well...in fact, the OCM boat was running an hour after coming out of the water, freshwater being a blessing in disguise! And yes Randy there is footage, 20 on boards plus the helo and fixed land based cameras...should start seeing some of that released within the next week or so!

[jonesn']

Here is the episode from St. Cloud...including the OCM rollover from three different angles, helmet cam on Mike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSB1yOCWa_E&feature=g-all-u&context=G2844877FAAAAAAAALAA


http://youtu.be/WSB1yOCWa_E

[Ratickle]

Dang....


http://youtu.be/rGomZRekqR0

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Martin sure puts on a great show.

Great job on the win Blake and Brock.

Good to see Eric returning to racing too.

Thanks for sharing.

[Underdog88]

Just that quick... splash.
Looks like a GREAT Series. I hope to catch them in Pittsburg this summer.