Need For Speed
The Cowes – Pool – Cowes offshore powerboat race, one of the most distinguished and challenging powerboat races in the United Kingdom, took place on the 27th August. The thrilling event, that holds up to 20 contenders and covers 200 miles, is thought to be one of the most vigorous challenges a powerboat racer can face. Having successfully been held for 57 years, the race and its competitors are widely recognized and respected both in and out of the powerboat world. One particularly prominent contender that grasped a lot of attention during the race was the Vintage Torque, a 1000 BPH speedboat that can travel at a speed of over 100 mph. The “mean machine” is owned and operated by Frank Rose, an extremely experienced and dedicated powerboat racer who has been competing at the Cowes powerboat race since 2003 and has grabbed
numerous gold medals in various powerboat races within the area. In a nutshell, 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 exciting 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 sure the boat runs as fast and efficiently as possibly whilst remaining safe for its drivers. This successful work resulted in a package deal arising that sees Pirtek Isle of Wight supplying hydraulic steering hoses in return for the Pirtek name being cast across the boat. An opportunity that “couldn’t have been better” for all involved.
Frank, who throttles the boat during races, described Pirtek’s
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