THE HONDA FORMULA 4
STROKE 2007 POWERBOAT CHAMPIONS
THE most exciting finish to the
2007 Honda Formula 4-Stroke Series Powerboat
Championships took place on the River Mersey with
thousands of people lining the banks. The event lead to
Lings Racing and Negotiator on Sunday being declared
winners of the 2007 Honda Formula 4-Stroke Series. The
atmosphere was electric both on the water and off it,
with the closest views of any Formula Powerboat Racing
in the world...
On Saturday, 29 September 2007, saw not
one, but two dramatic races taking place. One of the
races resulted in the 225hp championship being settled
with a stunning win from the leading boat, Negotiator.
Not only that, but one of the boats was damaged as it
raced round the course. Another boat in the 150hp
championship lead to a steward's review after Salcombe
Racing missed a buoy, for which they were docked a lap.
Fantastic boat handling, driving and navigating in that
race, made amazing viewing for spectators.
On Sunday, the conditions where harder, yet it was full
throttle and hold on tight for two closely run races.
This was a thrilling weekend. Sunday's races, in both
championships, led to nail-biting displays as the boats
took off. One of the 225hp boats capsized and had to be
pulled into the dock upside down, with its crew being
picked up by a rescue rib.
Sunday's race for the 150hp class had a few surprises as
well. Salcombe Racing lost the championship in an
impressive race. "We're gutted to lose the
championship, but it was something of a consolation to
win today's final event. It was a thrilling race and
other teams put up a great fight. It's been a fantastic
championship and we will be pushing for the title next
year". Said Salcombe Racing's driver Jerry
McArthur.
Berkshire, navigator of Lings Racing commented:-
"Sunday's race was really tough. Tactically we opted to
stay out of the mix but halfway through we decided to
push harder, we had a championship to win! It's been a
long season but all our hard work has paid off, we are
over the moon. We told spectators in Lowestoft that we
were going to win and we refused to let them down."
On Sunday, Rupert Pugh, in ITV4,
'Fearless', finished the series in style by
crossing the finish line in first place for the first
time this season. We caught up with him on land He told
us:- "We all drove like devils on the water the
last two days. Liverpool is a fantastic place to race as
the atmosphere is so friendly for all of us crews and
spectators alike. Also the views the public get of the
racing are amazing and team online get to see the race
unimpeded from start to finish. It is the closest you
can get to the action if you are a spectator! On the
water, the river is also a fantastic place to be as you
get an enjoyable course to navigate around."
225hp Championship winners, 'Negotiator',
which had already wrapped up the series in Saturday's
race, maintained the pressure throughout revelling in
the conditions and the competition.
Nathan Libby, navigator of 'Negotiator'
commented:- "We are both really pleased with how
the whole series has gone this year. We had great fun in
the choppy conditions and Rupert drove fantastically for
ITV4 'Fearless'. We are looking forward to coming back
next year; there isn't a better series out there."
2007 HONDA FORMULA 4-STROKE
CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL POSITION AFTER 10 RACES HF4S 150
Series
1. LINGS RACING - David Cowley & Paul
Berkshire
2. SALCOMBE RACING - Jerry McArthur & Jonny Twelvetrees
3. PREMIER CREW - Neil Crabb & Lee Darbyshire
4. CIDER DAZE 150 - Jak Cockman & Andy Phipps
5. QUALITY JOB - Tom Plant & James Plant
6. TEAM EBEL - Graham Foster-Vigors & Harry Armer
7. DELMAR GROUP - Tony Crossley & Mark
Glanville
8. CONSTRUCTION RACING - Marcus Bradshaw & Paul Wilkins
9. EARLS COURT BOATSHOWS - James Brooke & James West
10. SPIRIT RACING - Lee Smith & Suzy Smith
11. LOCAMOTION - Rose Lores & Sharyn Brown
12. AIRWAVES CLAYGATE - Nick Clemson & Paul Trow-Smith
13. APPGATE MERMAID - David Hobson & Kirsty Clark
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