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2014 Offshore Super Championships
Superboats set to soar in NewcastleThe 2014 Offshore Super Championships (OSC) is set to make its return to six spectacular venues along the magnificent eastern Australian coastline this year, kicking off in Newcastle on April 26-27. Round 1 of the OSC has traditionally been host to Fuelarama, and will again be highlighted with muscle cars and street displays as the event celebrates its forurth anniversary with the Superboats in Newcastle.
A crowd of over 40,000 motorsports and superboat fans is expected to make it to Newcastle for the first weekend of the OSC series. Following Newcastle, the series heads north to Bowen, June 21-22; Townsville, June 28-29; Coffs Harbour, August 30-31; Redcliffe, September 13-14; and Hervey Bay, November 29-30.
Offshore Superboat President, Graham Fraser, had nothing but praise for the anticipated calendar this year.
"A big year ahead would be a understatement, that’s for sure,” Fraser said. "Not only are there more boats racing, but the number of spectators that attend each round has also increased considerably and we are looking forward to a year full of great competition and exciting racing.”
One of the changes this year will be the inclusion of Bowen for Round 2. Local resident, Mick Boyce, has a passion for motorsport and was quick to cement negotiations in the off-season with the Offshore Council. A new venue and new course is something the competitors will no doubt relish.
Also making a return to the Offshore Superboat Championships for this year’s season is Maritimo Offshore boss, Bill Barry Cotter, who will be campaigning two boats in the rejuvenated "Class 1” category.
The Class 1 category, however, has been amended to "Supercat Extreme” which is in line with the other Supercat categories. Team Navy will step up from Supercat 1000 to also compete in Supercat Extreme, making for some exciting competition.
This year will see possibly the biggest field for Supercat 600 with seven boats contending. Newcomer, Brenton Price, has just received his imported Doug Wright boat with super performing Merc 280hp outboards powering it along, which is certainly set to get the attention of others. Long time Offshore member, Simon Isherwood, from Race Marine Victoria is expected to throttle the new boat.
Supercat 1000 and Supercat 400 will also campaign a solid year which will be quite a spectacle once the flag drops at Round 1. Broadcasting the series again this year will be "Speedweek” on SBS. For more information visit www.superboat.com.au. Opening photo by Andrew Gricks courtesy of Offshore Superboat on facebook.
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