Inaugural St. Petersburg Powerboat Grand Prix, Sept 3, 4, 5 2021

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Friday 03th September From To Location

Pits Open to the Public 05:00 pm 10:00 pm Vinoy Park
Matthew Wayne Concert in the Park (Sponsored by A-Game) 07:00 pm 10:00 pm Vinoy Park

Saturday 04th September From To Location

Safety And Tech Inspections 09:00 am 05:00 pm Pits
AquaX - Practice plus Race 1 10:00 am 11:00 am Racecourse
VIP Areas Open 10:00 am Vinoy Park/Pier
Testing - Offshore Powerboats 11:00 am 03:00 pm St Pete Pier
AquaX Race 2 - 30 mins plus 1 lap 03:15 pm 04:00 pm Racecourse
Pits Open to the Public 05:00 pm 10:00 pm Vinoy Park

Sunday 05th September From To Location

AquaX Race 3 - 30 mins plus 1 lap 09:00 am 10:00 am Racecourse
Offshore Race 1 - Super Stock 10:30 am 11:30 am Racecourse
Offshore Race 1 - Class1, Super Cat, SV, Bracket 100/200 12:00 noon 01:00 pm Racecourse
Offshore Race 3 - Mod V, Bracket 300/400/500 01:30 pm 02:30 pm Racecourse
Offshore Race 4 - Stock V, Bracket 600/700 03:00 pm 04:00 pm Racecourse

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[Ratickle]

Tried to do an overlay of the sketch map to the satellite image. This may be close.

Who is familiar with that area? Is there really no good place to watch from shore?

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[rschap1]

How about the Clearwater race??
I had been hoping to head down see that one AND Ft Meyer...
But now I see Clearwater rescheduled?
May just go down and see that one.
Any advice, viewing sites, hotels, etc.??
THANKS

[rschap1]

OR am I best waiting and just doing Key West again??

[Ratickle]

How many options do you have?

Key West is the best, Englewood usually second best, Fort Myers would be third in my estimation. Key West is by far the most expensive.

For two races, the Friday Saturday Key West followed by Englewood would really be a busy week of racing.

Bobcat???

[Pete B]

The pier is available at St Pete for a price.
Clearwater has a pier, a Long Beach, as well as a charter boat the serves drinks and food.
Key west is Key West
Englewood has plenty of beach space for viewing.

[Bobcat]

Englewood will have the most Boats, and Key West just canceled Fantasy Fest....The Boat Races maybe next...There weren't a lot of Teams in 2019, but the

Poker Runners put on a pretty good Show.

I'd say Englewood. You can always take the Ferry down to Daytrip KW.

[rschap1]

Had not thought of Englewood really.
Didn't even notice the one week until next after Key West.
That was what caught my attention about going from Clearwater to Ft Meyer...
Will have to do a lil' more diggin'
BIG THANKS ! ! !

[sonicss31]

Key West is best. Where else can you hang out with me and Bobcat while drinking his warm beer. :sifone:

[rschap1]

No doubt about that. Just thinking about spreading it around a little.

[Ratickle]

https://youtu.be/k6ch2HCp1EA

[rschap1]

St Pete is always a great place when we visit.
Races are looking good too ! ! !

[Bobcat]

Fantasy Fest is not canceled...It just went full Retard though:rofl:

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[rschap1]

Started wondering last night after hearing races might be iffy...

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[Ratickle]

PARKING for Races
Parking garages for the event are at:

1) Sundial Parking Garage
117 2nd St N.
St Petersburg,FL 33701
727-895-3800

2) South Core Parking Garage
101 1st Ave S.
St Petersburg, FL 33701
727-896-2256

[Ratickle]

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[Ratickle]

Livestream

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[Ratickle]

Ryan's new colors are definitely bright!

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[Ratickle]

I didn't know what this boat was, Bobcat knew it was a Hann 50.

Kind of a cool boat, the lines seem a bit flat, big for sure....

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This is actually impressive. Could come in handy if you broke two motors and had to outrun a thunderstorm.


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[Ratickle]

The Boden "Shoot 2 Thrill" eye in the sky.

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[rschap1]

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Were there strakes/sponsons added to the sides of that Outlaw, or just look like it with the black paint stripe???

[Bobcat]

It's a Wrap..Same Boat here.

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[rschap1]

Knew it was same boat, but noticed the way it handled and seeing the "step" in the black stripe, reminded me of the outside sponsons on my old 550JS/SX Kawasaki jet skis. Thought they might have added something to control chine walking or something...

[Ratickle]

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