INTRODUCTION

The U.I.M. Class 1 World Powerboat Championship is one of the most spectacular and dramatic series in the international motor sport calendar, comprising of numerous races.

Each Class 1 powerboat is capable of speeds in excess of 270kmh, weighs approx 5000kgs, is 42 ft in length and powered by two 8.2litre, V12 engines. Class 1 is sanctioned by the U.I.M. (Union Internationale Motonautique) the international powerboating governing body. The first driver's championship was sanctioned by the U.I.M. in 1964. The present day World Championship format was established in 1992.

Inaugurated in 1981, F1 Powerboating World Championships is a grand prix style event, similar to Fomula 1 automobile racing, in which teams compete in 13 venues around the world. In the 2006 season 27 drivers competed for 12 teams, with 24 boats competing in any one race. The races took place along a track of approximately 350 meters with multiple turns, over which the boats can reach 140 miles per hour (220 km/h). The races are longer than most power boat races at approximately 45 minutes, but still shorter than most automobile races.

The Powerboating World Championship Archive combines the fast paced action and excitement of this daring sport.

FOOTAGE COLLECTION

The Powerboating World Championship Archive is an exciting collection of the fast paced action and excitement of this amazing sport in both full feeds and highlight compilations.

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