Need for speed
The Cowes-Poole-Cowes offshore powerboat race, one of the most distinguished and challenging powerboat races in the United Kingdom, took place on 27 August. The thrilling race, which has up to 20 contenders and covers 200 miles, is thought to be one of the most testing a powerboat racer can face. Having been held for 57 years, the race and its participants are widely recognised and respected both in and out of the powerboat world. One particularly prominent contender this year was the Vintage Torque, a 1000 BPH speedboat that can travel in excess of 100 mph. The “mean machine” is owned and operated
Frank knows exactly what he needs for a successful race, which is exactly why he and his team relied so heavily on the Pirtek Isle of Wight centre, trusting in Pirtek so much that a sponsorship deal arose. The relationship was established over the last year when the Vintage team began using the centre’s services, regularly popping in for parts and relying on them to make This successful work resulted in a package deal that saw Pirtek Isle of Wight supplying hydraulic steering hoses in return for the Pirtek name on the side of the boat. This was an opportunity that “couldn’t have been better” for all involved. Frank, who throttles the boat during races, described Pirtek’s involvement with the boat as invaluable. “I entered sure the boat ran as fast and efficiently as safely possible.
by Frank Rose, an extremely experienced and dedicated
powerboat racer who has competed in the Cowes powerboat race since 2003 and grabbed numerous gold medals in races in the area.
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