Wall-To-Wall Crowds Pack Sarasota During Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix

Sarasota, Fla. (July 9, 2013) – Rooster tails, tight turns and packed beaches were the order of the day during the 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival. More than 30 of the world’s fastest boats took to the Gulf waters, circling a 5.4-mile long, diamond-shaped course that stretched the length of Lido Key. And those fans witnessed some of the closest racing action on the Super Boat circuit this year.

The beaches were so full, the drivers couldn’t help but notice the crowd. Even at close to 150 mph. “It was unbelievable. I mean, wall-to-wall people,” said J.R. Noble, driver of the 38-foot Team STIHL Skater. “I’ve never seen Sarasota so packed before. It was beautiful weather and there were people everywhere.

The next Superboat International race will be at Michigan City, Ind.. the weekend of August 2-4. The 5th Annual Super Boat Great Lakes Grand Prix attracts thousands of fans to the shores of Lake Michigan and returns the racers to a tighter loop race course.  Read more; ”Wall-To-Wall Crowds Pack Sarasota During Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix