fazza or victory 1?

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fazza or victory 1?

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december
DUBAI
DUBAI SET FOR TITLE SHOWDOWN
WHO WILL BE CROWNED
CLASS 1 WORLD CHAMPIONS
FAZZA OR VICTORY 1?
CLASS 1 SUPPORTS THE QATAR
ORPHAN FOUNDATION
At the beginning of 2008 the International Offshore Team Association (IOTA) reached a
two-year agreement with the Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF) to launch “Class 1
for Dhreima” – an initiative to support the Qatar Orphan Foundation.
HE Sheikh Hassan Bin Jabor Al-Thani, President of the QMSF, was instrumental in
encouraging Class 1 – a sport in which he has played a leading role since 2003 – to
become an active vehicle to raise awareness of the foundation. “In presenting this
initiative I wanted to emphasise how sport, in whatever form or however extreme, can
support the values and the importance of the activities of an organisation such as the
Qatar Orphan Foundation.”
During the course of the initiative, Class 1 and Dhreima have developed a series of
activities and events during Grand Prix weekends, with the purpose of highlighting the
activities of Dhreima and finding synergy with similar organisations based in countries
that host Class 1 events.
The Qatar Orphan Foundation - Dhreima was launched on 10 June 2003 under the
patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser Al-Misnad, Chairman of the
Supreme Council. “We in the Qatari Orphan Foundation believe that our community
values of solidarity, compassion and cooperation make us truly capable of providing all
the support the children need,” said Nabil Ali Bin Ali, Chairman of the Dhreima Board,
adding, “and we are extremely happy that the Class 1 Championship has elected to
support the Foundation.”
DECEMBER / page 03
PREVIEW
DECEMBER / page 04
DECEMBER / page 05
PREVIEW
After five Grands
Prix and eight
races, the fight
for the coveted
Class 1 World title
has come down to
the wire and will
be decided this
weekend, 10 -12
December, in the
final two races of
the season in the
Emirates/Dubai Duty
Free DUBAI Grand
Prix.
DECEMBER / page 06
W
ith the Victory Team having already secured a
Nadir Bin Hendi, will start as marginal favourites
remarkable ninth Class 1 World title, the only
and hold the bragging rights for race wins this year
unanswered question is which of the Dubai-based
with six, but Victory 1’s Mohammad Al Mehairi and
team’s two thoroughbreds will emerge victorious on
Jean-Marc Sanchez, with two wins under their belts,
their home waters and in front of a partisan crowd
put one over their team-mates in Italy to take the
and lift the trophy - Fazza or Victory 1?
European Championship.
Just eight points separate Fazza and Victory 1 in
Each outfit knows it can beat the other and that each
what has been a titanic struggle for supremacy all
is capable of lifting the crown, and with Victory Team
season, with the Championship lead changing hands
general manager, Gianfranco Venturelli, stating that
race-by-race.
there are no team orders, Fazza and Victory 1 are set
for one last throw of the dice and the stage is set for
Championship leaders, Fazza’s Arif Al Zafeen and
a winner-takes-all scenario.
Championship leaders,
Fazza’s Arif Al Zafeen and
Nadir Bin Hendi, will start
as marginal favourites
and hold the bragging
rights for race wins this
year, with six.
DECEMBER / page 07
PREVIEW
Barry-Cotter
and Nilsen,
who finished
third overall
in the European
Championship
standings, on the
back of three
podium finishes,
will be hoping to
get their season
back on track
DECEMBER / page 08
Norwegians Kolbjorn
Selmer and Jorn Tandberg
in Welmax look poised to
take third place in the
overall Championship
standings
With the title and the runners-up slot out of reach,
podium finishes, will be hoping to get their season back
would bring a smile to his face is the prospect of rough
Norwegians Kolbjorn Selmer and Jorn Tandberg in
on track, and that the technical issues that have blighted
conditions on the leg outside the Palm, which would
Welmax look poised to take third place in the overall
their last three outings will not be repeated in Dubai and
give the Italian throttleman and rough water specialist a
Championship standings. A fourth and a third place
allow Foresti & Suardi - Roscioli Hotels to sneak into
chance to drag the best out of Foresti & Suardi - Roscioli
- their fourth podium of the year - last time out in Abu
fourth place.
Hotels.
and Pal Virik Nilsen into third spot, and they now have
The target for Giampaolo Montavoci will be to maintain
Giovanni Carpitella will be joined in the cockpit of Sea
the luxury of a twenty-point advantage over their young
his remarkable run of consistency and points-scoring
Dubai - C.A.M. by Giorgio Manuzzi - making a welcome
Australian-Norwegian rivals.
finishes - a run that began back in 2007 and extends
return to racing after crashing out in Romania when
Dhabi saw them leapfrog Maritimo’s Tom Barry-Cotter
to 23 races - as he targets his highest-ever placing
driving Maritimo 12 - as the Spanish Team, Duemme
Barry-Cotter and Nilsen, who finished third overall in the
and points-finish in the Championship. With a degree
Broker, continue their march up the leaderboard. After
European Championship standings, on the back of three
of uncertainty over who will partner him in Dubai, what
finishing fourth in the season-opener, then missing the
DECEMBER / page 09
PREVIEW
The target for
Giampaolo Montavoci
will be to maintain
his remarkable
run of consistency
and points-scoring
finishes
next two Grands Prix, Carpitella returned to take two top-five finishes in Italy, his first
at the end of 2008, but returned to renew race duties alongside Abdullah Al Mehairbi in
Class 1 podium in race 1 in Abu Dhabi followed by a fourth place, to catapult him into
Victory 7, will be looking to end their six-race campaign with a flourish and to add to two
sixth place in the overall standings and third in the Middle East Championship.
fourth place finishes and a podium in Italy.
Giorgioffshore will line up in Dubai looking to at least repeat their third place finish in the
First official practice takes place on Thursday afternoon (10 December), with a one-
Mina Seyahi Grand Prix in Dubai last year. Nicola Giorgi, partnered by the experienced
and-a-half hour session on Friday morning for practice and qualifying in the Edox Pole
Christian Zaborowski, has already enjoyed a solid season and a string of good results,
Position, followed by race 1 in the afternoon, 54.91Nm - 12 laps, including one long lap.
and will be confident that the team can build on their best ever qualifying performance
in Abu Dhabi, where they finished on the podium after a scintillating lap put them third
A third and final practice session on Saturday morning is followed by race 2 in the
quickest.
afternoon - with the starting line-up determined by the results of race 1 - 68.96Nm, run
over 15 laps, including two long laps - with both races counting for full Championship
Outgoing double World Champion, Mohammed Al Marri, who stepped down from racing
DECEMBER / page10
points.
Giorgioffshore will line up in Dubai
looking to at least repeat their third
place finish in the Mina Seyahi Grand
Prix in Dubai last year.
Giovanni Carpitella will be joined in
the cockpit of Sea Dubai - C.A.M. by
Giorgio Manuzzi
Outgoing double World
Champion, Mohammed Al Marri
and Abdullah Al Mehairbi, will
be looking to end their eightrace campaign with a flourish
and to add to two fourth place
finishes and a podium in Italy.
REVIEW
FAZZA-VICTORY 1
DOUBLE ONE-TWO IN ABU DHABI
SECURES NINTH CLASS 1 WORLD
TITLE FOR VICTORY TEAM
Fazza moved back to the top of the World Championship standings,
Jorn Tandberg and Kolbjorn Selmer grabbed fourth podium of the year in
leading home team-mates Victory 1, to complete the double in first
Welmax, with both Maritimo and Giorgioffshore impressive in Edox Pole
ever Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Giovanni Carpitella and debutant Ahmed Al
Position to take podium spots, going second and third-quickest.
Hameli impressed in Sea Dubai-C.A.M. to take first podium in race 1.
DECEMBER / page 14
DECEMBER / page 15
SEA DUBAI
PLATINUM PARTNER
Sea Dubai is the distinguished UAE sports brand that promotes the highest levels of competition in
numerous watersports through regional and international strategies. Established in 2007 under
the patronage of HH Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sea
Dubai highlights the Emirate as a major destination and the sporting capital for
watersports in the Middle East.
Sea Dubai is not merely aimed at fostering and preserving the bond
between culture and sports, it also aims to link the past with the
future. The history and heritage of the country is deeply rooted, and
the vision of its leaders encourages local competitors to portray
their skills and culture on the one hand, whilst international
competitors showcase the modern side of marine motorsports.
MARINEPOOL
OFFICIAL CLOTHING
SUPPLIER
Marinepool – Spirit of the Ocean, founded in 1991, is the
biggest life jacket manufacturer in Europe. The company
is equally well known for its range of versatile marine and
leisure clothing composed of functional fashion, shoes
and bags all manufactured to the very highest technical
specification.
Marinepool has established itself as a global player in the
marine and leisure industry with commercial interests in
38 countries. The brand is especially well known for its
reliability and top of the range quality and within the world
of powerboat racing is the official clothing supplier to the
Qatar and Victory teams as well as the World Professional
Powerboating Association.
DECEMBER / page 16
EDOX
NOR-TECH
OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER
OFFICIAL PACE BOAT
As the official and exclusive timekeeper of the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship
and the EDOX Pole Position Championship, EDOX underlines the sporting values of
quest for performance, precision and pushing oneself to the limit.
America’s leading high-performance boat manufacturer provides
the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship with two state-of-theart, twin-engined, five-seater Nor-Tech 3600 Supercats, powered
by the new CE approved Mercury 600 with NXT drives and the
latest Nor-Tech stealth exhaust system. “We are delighted to have
teamed up with the world’s leading powerboat championship,”
said Trond Schou, President and owner of Nor-Tech. “Nor-Tech has
the most complete line of custom products of any hi-performance
builder in the industry and our partnership with Class 1 allows us
to showcase our products on a worldwide stage.”
EDOX first became involved in Class 1 at the beginning of 2006
as an official partner of World Champions, Spirit of Norway,
and Christian Hotz, EDOX Marketing Director, saw the
opportunity to strengthen the company’s commitment
in 2007 to what he describes as a ‘spectacular
and nerve-tingling’ sport and to increase the
synergy between the two brands. “EDOX is a
young, dynamic, privately-owned company with
a product range that reflects excellence, quality,
style, reliability and glamour and the Class 1
World Powerboat Championship epitomises these
values.”
MARINETEK
OFFICIAL PONTOON SUPPLIER
As one of the leading marina developers in the world
offering a wide range of pontoons and breakwaters as well
as “turn-key” marina solutions, Marinetek operates through
its representatives and partners in over 25 countries and
has been the supplier to the Class 1 World Powerboat
Championship, providing its floats for the Wet Pits area
since 2003. “There is a perfect synergy between
Class 1 and our products,” said Marinetek, CEO,
Ilkka Seppala. “The safety and advanced
technology of our products were
evaluated and are highly regarded
by Class 1’s team of specialists.”
MOVING
OFFICIAL PARTNER
Moving provides all the services necessary to companies wishing to promote
their brand or their products using dynamic advertising. Its flexible structure is
made up of professionals who have always worked in this area and therefore
act with good knowledge of the environment and its problems. Moving
does not limit itself merely to organising promotional events,
but is able to assist with design and planning, drawing
ideas from its vast range of experience. The
studies and investigations which are
carried out on a daily basis enable the
company to put forward concrete
proposals which are tailored
for the target audience.
DECEMBER / page 17
VENUES
NOVEMBER / page 16
From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, to the
Dubai is a dynamic international business centre as well as a laid-back tourist
calm waters of the Arabian Gulf, the Emirate of Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of
escape; it is a city where the sophistication of the 21st century walks hand in hand
activities for visitors and residents. Lying on the blue waters of the southern Gulf
with the simplicity of a bygone era, where a diversity of activities have given it its
and backing onto the majestic desert, Dubai offers visitors year-round sunshine
unique flavour and personality: a cosmopolitan society with a culture deeply rooted
and five-star luxury... plus the adventure of a unique Arabian experience. Dubai –
in the traditions of Arabia.
one of the seven emirates which constitute the United Arab Emirates – is a place
of fascinating contrasts, a distinctive blend of a modern city and timeless desert,
east and west, old and new.
A century ago, it was a tranquil town whose coral-and-gypsum huts housed
Bedouin traders and pearl divers. Today, commerce is truly international and
science-fiction skyscrapers stand alongside the mosques and wind towers of old
Dubai. Dubai has many jewels in its crown, not least the unparalleled architectural
innovations that confirm Dubai as a world leader; from the Burj Al Arab, the Palm
Islands developments and The World – a series of man-made islands in the shape
of the continents – to what will perhaps become Dubai’s most symbolic structure,
the Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building.
DECEMBER / page 19
a stunning lap in qualifying in Abu Dhabi gives Giorgioffshore
first Pole Position podium
WORLD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP
AT 160MPH WHAT YOU SEE IN FRONT OF YOU
IS ALREADY HISTORY…
Just imagine…"…two of you strapped into an enclosed safety
cockpit…one has the throttle controls the other the steering wheel…
wrapped around you a five ton state-of-the-art carbon kevlar composite
powerboat…behind you two 900hp engines capable of speeds in
excess of 160mph…simply breathtaking".
1 VICTORY
TEAM INFO
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Team: VICTORY TEAM (Dubai, UAE)
Boat: #1 Victory
Team Owner: Government of Dubai
Managing Director: Khalfan Harib
General Manager: Gianfranco Venturelli
Overall Length: 12.67m
Beam: 3.75m
Racing Weight: 4800kgs
Engines: Victory V12
Builder: Victory
Boat Construction: Composites
victoryteam.ae
DRIVER
THROTTLEMAN
European Champion: 2009
Mohammad Al Mehairi (UAE)
Date of Birth: 5 January, 1975
Place of Birth: Dubai, UAE
Lives: Dubai
DEBUT RACES 2009
WINS
8
World Champion: 2007
European Champion: 2009, 2007
Middle East Champion: 2005
Jean-Marc Sanchez (France)
Date of Birth: 27 March, 1961
Place of Birth: St Tropez, France
Lives: Dubai, UAE
PODIUMS
2
5
POLE POSITION WINS
1
DEBUT 2004 (1984)
RACES 47
WINS
PODIUMS
10
POLE POSITION WINS
28
2
3 FAZZA
DRIVER
Arif Saif Al Zafeen (UAE)
TEAM INFO
Boat: # 3 Fazza
Beam: 3.75m
Builder: Victory
THROTTLEMAN
Date of Birth: 1 September, 1974
Place of Birth: Dubai,U.A.E.
Lives: Dubai
DEBUT 2007
RACES 17
DECEMBER/ page 22
WINS
11
PODIUMS
3
POLE POSITION WINS
4
Middle East Champion: 2008
Pole Position Champion: 2008
Nadir Bin Hendi (UAE)
Date of Birth: 15 December, 1969
Place of Birth: Dubai, U.A.E.
Residence: Dubai
DEBUT 2005
RACES 38
WINS
11
PODIUMS
5
POLE POSITION WINS
7
7 VICTORY
TEAM INFO
Boat: #7 Victory
Beam: 3.75m
Builder: Victory
victoryteam.ae
DRIVER
THROTTLEMAN
Abdullah Al Mehairbi (UAE)
Mohammed Al Marri (UAE)
Date of Birth: 2 February, 1962
Lives: Dubai
Date of Birth: 7 July, 1977
Lives: Dubai
DEBUT RACES 2008
WINS
14
-
PODIUMS
8
POLE POSITION WINS
DEBUT 2000
-
RACES WINS
69
PODIUMS
13
POLE POSITION WINS
28
8
8 Foresti & Suardi - Roscioli Hotels
TEAM INFO
Team: VENETA MARINA - SCAM (Italy)
Boat: # 8 Foresti & Suardi - Roscioli Hotels Team Owner: Franco Alloni
Team Manager: Giampaolo Maschietto
Beam: 3.60m
Engines: Lamborghini-SCAM 8.2litre, V12
Builder: Victory
Boat Construction: Carbon Kevlar Composites
venetamarina.com
scam-srl.it
DEBUT 2007
DRIVER
THROTTLEMAN
Marco Pennesi (Italy)
Date of Birth: 20 August 1960
Place of Birth: Grottammare (AP), Italy
Lives: Grottammare
Giampaolo Montavoci (Italy)
Place of Birth: Venice, Italy
Lives: Venice
RACES 5
WINS
-
PODIUMS
-
POLE POSITION WINS
DEBUT 1998
-
RACES WINS
91
-
PODIUMS
2
POLE POSITION WINS
1
10 SEA DUBAI - C.A.M.
TEAM INFO
Team: DUEMME BROKER (SPAIN)
Boat: #10 SEA DUBAI - C.A.M.
Team Owner: Duemme Yacht Brokers Spain S.L
Team Manager: Alberto Rigo
Beam: 3.57m
Engines: Mercury-Class 1 9.1litre, V8
Builder: Tencara
duemme-offshore.com
DEBUT 2007
DRIVER
THROTTLEMAN
Giorgio Manuzzi (SMR)
Date of Birth: 20 May, 1964
Place of Birth: Cesena, Italy
Lives: Cesena
Giovanni Carpitella (Italy)
Date of Birth: 22 August, 1968
Place of Birth: Venice, Italy
Lives: Lecco
RACES 11
WINS
-
PODIUMS
2
POLE POSITION WINS
-
DEBUT 2007
RACES 22
WINS
-
PODIUMS
1
POLE POSITION WINS
-
DECEMBER / page 23
11 MARITIMO
TEAM INFO
Team: MARITIMO AUSTRALIA (Australia)
Boat: # 11 Maritimo
Team Owner: Bill Barry-Cotter
Team Manager: Jim Poole
Beam: 3.50m
Engines: MARITIMO Performance Engines 9.1litre supercharged V8
Builder: Maritimo
maritimo.com.au
DEBUT DRIVER
THROTTLEMAN
Tom Barry-Cotter (Australia)
Date of Birth: 27 March, 1988
Place of Birth: Sydney, Australia
Lives: Gold Coast
Pal Virik Nilsen (Norway)
Place of Birth: Tonsberg, Norway
Lives: Sandefjord
RACES 2007
WINS
19
PODIUMS
-
POLE POSITION WINS
3
-
DEBUT RACES 2005
WINS
27
-
PODIUMS
3
POLE POSITION WINS
-
12 MARITIMO
TEAM INFO
Team: MARITIMO AUSTRALIA (Australia)
Boat: # 12 Maritimo
Team Owner: Bill Barry-Cotter
Team Manager: Ann-Marie Cook
Beam: 3.50m
Engines: MARITIMO Performance Engines 9.1litre supercharged V8
Builder: Maritimo
maritimo.com.au
DEBUT 2007
DRIVER
THROTTLEMAN
Giorgio Manuzzi (SMR)
Date of Birth: 20 May, 1964
Place of Birth: Cesena (Italy)
Lives: Cesena
Peter ‘Muddy’ McGrath (New Zealand)
Date of Birth: 5 January, 1956
Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand
Lives: Gold Coast, Australia
RACES WINS
11
-
PODIUMS
POLE POSITION WINS
2
-
DEBUT 2000
RACES WINS
27
1
PODIUMS
POLE POSITION WINS
10
-
18 GIORGIOFFSHORE
TEAM INFO
Team: GIORGIOFFSHORE (Italy)
Boat: # 18 Giorgioffshore
Team Owner: Gianni Giorgi
Team Manager: Gianni Giorgi
Beam: 3.69m
Engines: SKEMA V12
Builder: Victory
Boat Construction: Carbon Kevlar - Epoxy
giorgioffshore.com
DRIVER
THROTTLEMAN
Christian Zaborowski (Norway)
Nicola Giorgi (Italy)
Place of Birth: Florence, Italy
Lives: Montecatini Terme
Date of Birth: 20 April, 1973
Place of Birth: Asker, Norway
Residence: Asker
DEBUT 2005
RACES 26
DECEMBER / page 24
WINS
1
PODIUMS
5
POLE POSITION WINS
1
DEBUT 2000
RACES 70
WINS
-
PODIUMS
1
POLE POSITION WINS
-
90 WELMAX
TEAM INFO
Team: UGLAND OFFSHORE RACING (Norway)
Boat: # 90 Welmax
Team Owner: Jorn Tandberg
Team Manager: Jorn Tandberg
Beam: 3.47m
Engines: Mercury-Class 1, 9.1litre V8
Builder: Marine Technology Inc
uglandoffshoreracing.com
DEBUT 2007
DRIVER
THROTTLEMAN
Kolbjorn Selmer (Norway)
Place of Birth: Trondheim, Norway
Residence: Trondheim
Jorn Tandberg (Norway) Date of Birth: 15 March, 1964
Place of Birth: Larvik, Norway
Lives: Larvik
RACES 20
WINS
-
PODIUMS
4
POLE POSITION WINS
DEBUT 2005
-
RACES 39
WINS
3
PODIUMS
9
POLE POSITION WINS
1
95 QATAR
TEAM INFO
Team: SPIRIT OF QATAR (Qatar)
Boat: # 95 Qatar
Team Owner: Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF)
Team Principal: HE Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al-Thani
Team Manager: Matteo Nicolini
Beam: 3.75m
Engines: Sterling V8 supercharged
Builder: Victory
qmsf.org
DRIVER
THROTTLEMAN
Abdullah Al-Sulaiti (Qatar)
Matteo Nicolini (Italy)
Place of Birth: Fermo, Italy
Residence: Dubai, UAE
Place of Birth: Doha, Qatar
Lives: Doha
DEBUT 2005
RACES WINS
30
2
PODIUMS
9
POLE POSITION WINS
DEBUT 1992 (1986)
1
RACES 96
WINS
PODIUMS
3
POLE POSITION WINS
22
4
96 QATAR
TEAM INFO
Team: SPIRIT OF QATAR (Qatar)
Boat: # 96 Qatar
Team Owner: Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF)
Team Principal: HE Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al-Thani
Team Manager: Matteo Nicolini
Beam: 3.75m
Engines: SKEMA V12
Builder: Victory
qmsf.org
DRIVER
THROTTLEMAN
World Champion: 2006, 2005, 2004
2003, 2002, 1998, 1987, 1985
European Champion: 2006, 2003,
2002, 1998
Middle East Champion: 2007, 2006,
Date of Birth: 9 June, 1964
Place of Birth: Wimbledon, England 2004, 2003
Pole Position Champion: 2007, 2006,
Lives: Hythe
2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1992
Sheikh Hassan Bin Jabor Al-Thani (Qatar)
Steve Curtis (England)
Place of Birth: Doha, Qatar
Residence: Doha
DEBUT 2003
RACES 46
WINS
2
PODIUMS
20
POLE POSITION WINS
6
DEBUT 1992 (1984)
RACES 122
WINS
40
PODIUMS
30
POLE POSITION WINS
48
DECEMBER / page 27
JULY / page 23
STANDINGS
CLASS 1
WORLD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP
EDOX POLE POSITION
CHAMPIONSHIP
after round 5 of 6
1 Fazza 3
A Al Zafeen (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE)
2 Victory 1
M Al Mehairi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (France)
3 Welmax 90
K Selmer (Norway) / J Tandberg (Norway)
4 Maritimo 11
T Barry-Cotter (Australia) / P V Nilsen (Norway)
5 Foresti & Suardi - Roscioli Hotels 8
R Lo Piano (Italy) / G Montavoci (Italy)
6 Sea Dubai - C.A.M. 10
A Al Hameli (U.A.E.) / G Carpitella (Italy)
7 Giorgioffshore 18
C Zaborowski (Norway) / N Giorgi (Italy)
8 Victory 7
A Al Mehairbi (U.A.E.) / M Al Marri (U.A.E.)
9 Qatar 96
H J Al-Thani (Qatar) / S Curtis (England)
10 Maritimo 12
G Manuzzi (SMR) / P McGrath (New Zealand)
11 Qatar 95
EUROPEAN
CHAMPIONSHIP
after round 5 of 6
MIDDLE EAST
CHAMPIONSHIP
after round 3 of 3
after round 2 of 3
133
1 Fazza 3
84
1 Victory 1
75
1 Fazza 3
60
125
2 Victory 1
65
2 Fazza 3
67
2 Victory 1
42
76
3 Maritimo 11
43
3 Maritimo 11
51
30
56
4 Welmax 90
41
4 Welmax 90
44
4 Welmax 90
21
53
5 Qatar 95
35
5 Victory 7
30
5 Foresti & Suardi-
17
44
6 Giorgioffshore 18
29
6 Foresti & Suardi-
Roscioli Hotels 8
28
6 Qatar 96
15
43
7 Qatar 96
24
7 Giorgioffshore 18
23
7 Giorgioffshore 18
14
38
8 Victory 7
19
14
8 Victory 7
4
15
9 Roscioli Hotels 8
14
9 Maritimo 12
12
- Qatar 95
0
13
- Qatar 95
0
-
Maritimo 11
0
11 Maritimo 12
11
- Qatar 96
0
-
Maritimo 12
0
12
A Al-Sulaiti (Qatar) / M Nicolini (Italy) 4
Foresti & Suardi-
Roscioli Hotels 8
DECEMBER / page 29
Class 1 is the ‘spiritual heir’ to offshore
powerboat racing of the 1980s, when
lightning-fast catamarans started to do battle
on open seas around the world.
Today, Class 1 sets out to be the ultimate in
top-flight powerboat racing, with spectacular
events on coastal racecourses, and easily
seen by ever increasing crowds of spectators. Class 1 is also the point of reference for the
world of powerboat racing in terms of its
levels of technology and safety, which have
been achieved thanks to its Racing Rules,
which enable racing with substantial parity
of competition, despite using engines of
conceptually diverse designs.
For further information contact:
Marco Sala
IOTA
tel: + 39 02 3651 9780 email: marco@class-1.com
class-1.com
ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE - racing rules summary
HULL DIMENSIONS AND MINIMUM
WEIGHTS:
ENGINE RESTRICTIONS:
PROPELLERS:
CREW CONTROL:
Any existing hull built prior to
1st January 2001, measuring
12.0/14.63m (39ft.4in/48ft.0in) and
weighing a minimum of 4800kg after
race completion, will be grandfathered
indefinitely.
V12 naturally aspirated engines max
Rpm 8700
All other engines max 7600 Rpm
V8 Engines max 7600 Rpm
(See WPPA Rules/technical notes for
790 hp/ 495 to 510 cu carbureted
engines – thewppa.com)
From 1st January 2009 there will be 1
supplier of propellers for Class 1.
The system must be homologated
and fully inspected before installation,
including all drawings and details of
components. The system must meet
the rule and the ‘spirit of the rules’ in
all aspects. The scrutineer’s decision
not to allow any or all components in
the system is entirely at his discretion
and cannot be appealed. The system
cannot be improved, changed or
modified in any way without prior
written approval.
Any hull built after 1st January 2001,
measuring 12.19/13.41m (40/44 feet)
and weighing a minimum of 4800kg
after race completion.
Any hull measuring 11.5/13m using
the 790 hp naturally aspirated engines
and weighing 4100kg after race
completion.
Other hull/engine combinations may
be permitted to compete in Class 1
through specific dispensation from
the World Professional Powerboating
Association (WPPA).
MAXIMUM
LEVELS:
PERMITTED
NOISE
The maximum permitted noise levels
from any individual competing boat in
a WPPA Class 1 race is 100 Decibels
+5%.
Readings are taken at 50 metres
distance, at max RPM+/- 2% with
no other race boat in the vicinity.
Readings are only accepted as official
when taken with the official WPPA
calibrated sound meter.
106 DBA and above – after the first
2 races 2009 season, non eligibility
to race
DECEMBER / page 30
Max 4 camshafts per engine
OEM camshaft position cannot be
changed
OEM position of lifter bores cannot be
changed
Pistons to be produced from automotive
piston alloys
Heads and blocks to be manufactured
in cast Aluminium or Iron only
Max 4 valves per cylinder
No Titanium components or coatings
with the exception of cylinder head
valves
No Ceramic components or coatings
with the exception of spark plugs, seals
and bearings
Any Diamond or hardened coatings
Valves must open and close using
conventional mechanical methods
No variable length tracts or ducts
Original registered quantity of spark
plugs to be retained
COMPRESSION RATIO MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE:
Natural aspirated 10.0:1
Pressure charged 8.5:1
Carbureted 10.5:1
The Propeller thickness cannot be
altered, and will be specified by
the manufacturer and/or the WPPA.
Propeller cup may be altered; however,
this will void any warranty claim that
may arise. The manufacturer will
specify the areas that can be modified.
Three sets of propellers which were
used in the 2008 season can be
registered and used for the 2009
season and can only be replaced with
the official supplier’s Class 1 2009
specification propellers.
All Propellers must adhere to the
Minimum thickness.
Three different pairs of propellers per
boat will be allowed. Propellers can
only be changed for the identical type
as those initially registered, due to
damage or wear.
Propellers will be allocated to a boat,
for use on that boat only. For instance
a two-boat team may not swap
registered propellers from one boat to
the other. However a two-boat team
with fewer than 4 sets of registered
propellers may use them on either
boat.
For 2009 Season only, 1x set of
propellers can be changed for a
different diameter or pitch during the
racing season.
Rule
“All control inputs affecting trimming
and steering of the boat must be
directly provided by the crew. It is not
permitted to interface the operation
of the control surfaces, drives, ballast
tanks, fuel tanks or throttles with any
devices that provide additional control
input, whether electronic, mechanical,
hydraulic, pneumatic, or any other
source.”
Any additional sensing devices, such
as, but not exclusively, those used in
a data acquisition system, must be
demonstrably physically independent
of any individual control system.”
For 790 HP naturally aspirated 4100kg
boats;
Steering must be by either drives or
rudders, not both.
Rudders must only be allowed to move
on one axis (no retractable rudders).
Drives must not steer independently of
each other (no toe in or out underway).
If an electronic tie bar is used, a data
logger must be fitted at the team’s
cost.
ORGANISATIONS
uimpowerboating.com
UNION INTERNATIONALE MOTONAUTIQUE - UIM
Emirates/Dubai Duty Free
Dubai Grand Prix, Dubai, U.A.E.
10 - 12 December 2009
Round 6 of the CLASS 1 WORLD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP
Round 3 of the CLASS 1 MIDDLE EAST CHAMPIONSHIP
The Union Internationale Motonautique (U.I.M.), was
formed in 1922 and is the world governing body for
marine motorsport and is recognised as such by both the
General Association of International Sports Federations
(GAISF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
President: Raffaele Chiulli
General Secretary: Régine Vandekerckhove
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WORLD PROFESSIONAL POWERBOATING
ASSOCIATION - WPPA
The WPPA was founded on 2 December 2006, based on
an agreement between Saeed Hareb and the International
Offshore Team Association (IOTA) and is located in Dubai.
The WPPA has reached an agreement with the UIM, under
the terms of which the Association has the exclusive
right to manage Class 1 powerboat racing. The WPPA is
responsible for the development of this Class, for setting
the Rules and for providing the Race Officials.
President: Saeed Hareb
General Secretary: Sid Bensalah
class-1.com
INTERNATIONAL OFFSHORE TEAM ASSOCIATION - IOTA
Founded in 1987, the International Offshore Team Association
(IOTA) is the organiser and the officially-sanctioned promoter
and worldwide television and commercial rights holder of the
Class 1 World Powerboat Championship. It represents the
collective interests of all teams competing in the championship.
Chairman: Gianfranco Venturelli
General Secretary: Marco Sala
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TIMETABLE
Thursday, 10 December 2009
09:00 - 10:00 Administration/Registration
09:00 - 12:00 Technical Scrutineering
10:00 - 21:00 Fuel available
11:00 Team Managers' Briefing
11:00 - 19:00 Crane available
12:30 Pilots course viewing on C1 Rib
13:30 - 15:30 Official Practice on racecourse, incl. long lap
17:00 Boat Parade from Jumeirah Beach Residence - DIMC
20:00 Drivers' Briefing – DIMC Race Center
20:30 Welcome Reception
Friday, 11 December 2009
10:30 - 11:00 Official Practice on racecourse
11:15 - 12:00 EDOX POLE POSITION
15:30 EMIRATES/DUBAI DUTY FREE DUBAI GRAND PRIX - RACE 1
followed by Podium presentation
16:00 - 21:00 Fuel available
20:30 Mina Seyahi Beach Party – Mina Seyahi Sailing Club
Saturday, 12 December 2009
11:00 - 12:30 Official Practice on racecourse, incl. long lap
15:30 EMIRATES/DUBAI DUTY FREE DUBAI GRAND PRIX - RACE 2
followed by Podium presentation
20:00 Gala Dinner – Club House Lawn
RACE MAP
First Lap
4.86 Nm
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Race Lap
4.50 Nm
F-F2-A-A1-A2-B-B1-C-C1-D-D1-E-E1-F
Long Lap
5.05 Nm
DECEMBER / page 32
F-F2-A-A1-A2-B-B1-C-C1-D-D1-E-E1-F
RACE 1
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nigel Quilter tel:+44(0)1252 713223 / mob:+44(0)7785 325346
q@class-1.com / q@q4media.com / class-1.com
54.91 Nm
First Lap + 10 Race Laps + 1 Long lap
RACE 2
First Lap + 12 Race Laps + 2 Long Laps
68.96 Nm

fazza or victory 1?

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