P1 Race Series Heads For Daytona Beach

The countdown is underway to the Daytona Grand Prix of the Sea, a two-day event on the weekend of 15-16 June where racers will compete for up to $12,000 in prizes. The race line-up will include the P1 SuperStock USA Championship and the launch of P1 AquaX USA and Jet Ski freestyle series.

 

 

The SuperStock powerboat racing will follow a 1.75-mile lap in front of the Plaza Resort and Spa. There will be four heats of 8 to 10 laps per heat, plus the match race qualifying heat. Current race leaders Jason and Tom Morton in their Morton Water boat will be working hard to stay ahead of former champions Andy Biddle and Tracy Blumenstein of Team Pro Boat, who are on their way home from victory in the opening round of P1’s UK series. The husband and wife teams of Gene and Paula Weeks in CI Alpha and Cynthia and Craig Belfatto of Livorsi will be looking to make their mark after returning from a six-week break.

“We’ve been looking forward to racing in Daytona with its unique motorsport heritage and pedigree,” said championship manager Azam Rangoonwala. “There’s no better place to launch the P1 AquaX series here in the USA.”

P1 AquaX jetski racing runs alongside the SuperStock powerboat series in the UK, where it has quickly become a favorite with race fans around the country. The championship provides the perfect arena for recreational watercraft users to open up their throttles and enjoy the full performance of their craft in a safe, controlled environment. It also offers them a chance to win a slice of the purse prize.

Eric Lagopoulos, a multi-time World and US National Champion and two-time Guinness World record holder, will be one of the AquaX USA competitors this season. With more than 20 years of race experience, Lagopoulos will be a great asset to newer racers while also giving them a run for their money.

“When you race on the ocean, anything can happen,” he said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun and I’m excited to be involved with the series.” Lagopoulos is sponsored by SeaDoo, RIVA, Jettribe, Hydroturf and Scott Goggles.

Daytona Beach Grand Prix of the Sea provisional schedule:     
Thursday – Media Day:
1 p.m. and 3 p.m.: Media Rides in P1 Panther boats     
Friday:
AquaX Safety Training and Set-up
8:30: Meet the racers at Inlet Harbor for welcome drinks and dinner     
Saturday:
11 a.m.: SuperStock practice and qualifying
12:15 p.m.: AquaX practice and qualifying
2 p.m.: AquaX Race1
3 p.m.: SuperStock Race 1     
Sunday:
11 a.m.: SuperStock Race 1
11:45 a.m.: AquaX Race 2
1:15: AquaX Final
2 p.m.: SuperStock Final
4 p.m.: Podium/Prize-giving

Source; USA Superstock