Price clinches first Pole Position |
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Although Qatar driver Jay Price heads the championship table, this was his first F1 Pole Position. |
Former F1 champion stranded in Thailand |
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Four times World F1 Champion Jon Jones is one of many Brits stranded at Bangkok airport as protesters try to overthrow government. |
What has Jay Price and New Orleans got in common ? |
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Apart from the fact Jay lives in New Orleans, the two have something else in common. |
Honda for F1 and F2 |
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Australian is racing a Honda 150 4 stroke in F2000 |
See 'live F1 action' from UAE on your computer |
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F1 promoter to test a new experimental programme to broadcast live pictures from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah onto your computer with commentary from Steve Michael. |
Powerboat P1 - Changes at the Top Table |
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After selling his bakery business, Eurobuns, that supplied several major fast food outlets, Asif Rangoonwala takes the helm of P1 |
Latest model from Sunseeker |
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Wer'e not too sure about the sundeck styling but its definately a SuperYacht. |
Qatar's Sheih Hassan suffers more disappointment |
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Sheikh Hassan's Trans Gulf record attempt was aborted 10 miles into the journey when a transmission failed. |
Jim O'Toole - Was he pushed or did he jump ? |
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Jim O' Toole, Chief Executive of Powerboat P1 leaves at end of November. |
Reliability problems in F1 |
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Sacrifice power for reliability is an obvious answer. |
World F1 changes its GP format |
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The hierachy at the UIM GA approved plans to change the conventional 50-55 lap GP format to two heats in 2009. |
Sheikh Hassan attempts Trans-Gulf Record |
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Qatar's Sheikh Hassan will attempt to set a new speed record between Abu Dhabi and Doha in his new Nor-Tech catamaran powered by twin Turbines |
Final Vote Fiasco as UIM GA closes |
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A revote as Monaco representitive was not chosen |
Controversy surrounds World F2 promotor |
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Farooz wins battle for UIM World F2 promotorship but was it a fair fight. |
Selio wins Shenzhen GP but Price heads table |
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Although Sami Selio won the race, Qatar's Jay Price extends his lead at the top of the points table. |
Richard Carr declared bankrupt |
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Only weeks after clinching his first victory aboard 'honeypart.com' in Vigo, Richard Carr has been made bankrupt. |
Rumours are Rife in Powerboat Racing |
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If half the rumours we hear turn out to be true, 2009 could be a great season. |
Abu Dhabi- Serious contender for World F2 Series |
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The UIM are currently considering new candidates as the promoter for their World F2 Championships and Abu Dhabi offer an attractive proposal. |
Farooz looks Favourite as World F2 promoter |
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We understand an announcement is imminent, in which it will confirm Abdul Salam Mohamed Farooz has been appointed UIM World F2 promoter |
Roy Smith clinches 3rd World 3c title and retires |
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Veteran Channel Islander Roy Smith, resident of Jersey secured his third World Class 3c title to add to his success in 2002 and 2003 at the 2008 World Championship on the neighbouring island of Guernsey |
Maritimo returns to World Class 1 series |
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Australian Bill Barry-Cotter, a long time supporter of Class 1 returns to the UIM/WPPA championship in 2009 with a two boat team. |
Powerboat P1 - Bahrain GP cancelled |
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It came as no surprise to hear that the November GP of Bairain has been cancelled, although P1 hope to stage it in that country in 2009 |
UIM World F1 look at four stroke options |
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With rumours rife that 2 stroke engines will be outlawed in the not to distant future HRH Nicolo di San Germano visits the US to see what 4 stroke options might be available |
Rule changes to attract new teams to Class 1 |
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In an effort to attract new teams, the WPPA have introduced sweeping new changes to their rule book |
Will Cowes be Fabio Buzzi's swan-song |
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The world's most successful offshore racer, Fabio Buzzi will be lining up at Cowes, Isle of Wight for the 2008 CTC revival but will this be his last race. |
Mike Lloyd takes on Cowes Torquay revival |
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When the curtain came down on the 2008 Round Britain marathon, we are sure the Event Director of the race Mike Lloyd did not anticpate being in the firing line again, so soon after his last ordeal |
P1 Bahrain Grand Prix Rescheduled |
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Hot on the heels of the Bahrain F1 GP being cancelled because of contractual problems, we hear that the date for the Powerboat P1 race has been put back three weeks. |
Powerboat P1 Pulls The Plug On Cowes |
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With little over three weeks before the green flag drops to signify the start of the revived Cowes - Torquay race, the event backers, Powerboat P1 have announced they are withdrawing their support... |
Victory 1 Extends Lead In Moscow |
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World Class 1 Championship leaders Nader Bin Hindi and Mohammed Al Marri aboard Victory 1 extended their lead at the top of the table with a convincing win Moscow, Russia. |
Moscow - Qatar 96 Quickest In Testing |
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The UIM/WPPA World Class 1 tour has arrived in Moscow for round three of their championship with Victory 1 holding a 24 lead of the Middle East rivals, Qatar. |
Blue FPT Clinched RB8 Overall Victor |
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Although Fabio Buzzi was missing from the scene, one of his creations, Blue FPT clinches a magnificent overall victory. |
Blue FTP Takes Overall Lead |
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Although Hannes Bohinc clinched another victory in the 5th leg from Edinburgh to Newcastle, it is Greek entry FPT Powertrain that secured 2nd place that has moved into the overall lead. |