Spectators will be able to enjoy extreme boat racing at speeds up to 240km/h on the Inner Harbour of Corio Bay this weekend as the Superboats come to Geelong.
The second round of the 2023 Offshore Superboat Championship, running from Saturday, March 18 to Sunday, March 19, will feature Offshore Championship races as well Sport 65 and 85 events.
The weekend of racing will conclude on Sunday with a presentation ceremony at Steampacket Gardens at 2.30pm.
Australian Power Boat Association Offshore Council, race director for the championships and driver of the race control truck Russell Embleton said he was looking forward to the Geelong round of the championships.
“The Wyndham Harbour races a few weeks ago did a great job of unearthing some first round gremlins on a number of the Superboats,” Embleton said.
“With ample time between rounds one and two to iron those gremlins out, I’m expecting the calmer, faster waters of Corio Bay in Geelong to really offer up some great Superboat racing.
“With increased numbers at Geelong, spirited and close racing is guaranteed, Geelong’s natural amphitheatre is going to host some memorable racing this weekend!”
AMT Racing throttleman Paul Fowlds said he and teammate Andy Taylor were looking for a better result after round one’s disappointing performance.
“Whilst the team was bitterly disappointed with the round at Wyndham Harbour, we really look forward to the Geelong round, which is undeniably one of the favourites on the circuit,” Fowlds said.
“Our main goal is to get some points back on The Sting. Their boat is running fantastically well, and will be hard to beat.
“It will also be a tough contest with both TCR, and Saracen, who will be just as motivated as we are to get a complete weekend’s racing in.”
Racing commences at 1pm Saturday. Details: superboat.com.au.
