News & events
News
Voom Voom proudly presents the Formula E-Tec. It's manufactured by Veldon and powered by Evinrude which gives the Formula E-Tec stunning performance. For more information, see the Formula E-Tec in our Product section.
#07 VoomVoom.com throttleman Gareth Williams has revealed that the team was lucky to even finish today's SuperSport Sprint race in Malta – let alone finish in second place – after a dramatic spin-out midway through the event.
The British-based team was well on course for a solid podium finish in the event as it battled with the #38 Baia High Performance and #47 Silverline Buzzi Bullet boats, when it dramatically spun just two laps from the end of the race.
"We were very close to the #47 Silverline Buzzi Bulletboat, we hooked it into a corner and just spun," Williams explained. "[Pilot] Vee [Ganjavian] was thrown halfway out of the boat, but I grabbed him by the ankles, got him back in, we reconnected our kill switches and got started again."
"We're not complaining, though. It was a fantastic race. In the end, we very nearly got second place and we're still second in the championship, so we're very happy."
Article edited from powerboatp1.com
http://www.powerboatp1.com/news/en/96/article.aspx
The #07 VoomVoom.com crew of pilot Vee Ganjavian and throttleman Gareth Williams had the perfect surprise ending to their Italian Grand Prix of the Sea weekend, inheriting the SuperSport Sprint race win after the Endurance race-winning #44 Conam Yachts boat was handed a two-minute penalty for jumping the start.
The Sprint victory – allied to the #07 VoomVoom.com team's second place in the Saturday Sprint race – gave Williams and Ganjavian the overall victory in the Italian Grand Prix of the Sea weekend.
On the course, the #44 Conam Yachts crew of pilot Aaron Ciantar and throttleman Angelo Tedeschi led the way from #59 Saho Offshore Rana's team and the #07 VoomVoom.com boat, but the two-minute penalties that were ultimately applied to the #44 Conam Yachts and #59 Saho boats dropped them back down the order.
A second victory of the weekend would have given Ciantar and Tedeschi a clear lead in the Italian Grand Prix of the Sea and a crucial early-season lead in the standings after their home event, but – sadly – it wasn't to be. It only became clear to the #44 Conam Yachtscrew of their narrowly missed win when they reached the harbour.
Equally, Williams and Ganjavian were unaware of their surprise win until informed by someone else. "We didn't know until one of the Baia High Performance OSG team told us there was the possibility of a penalty and a change in the results," said Ganjavian.
Once the rules had been clarified – and after a bit of showmanship racing rivalry from Ciantar and Tedeschi on the podium, Williams and Ganjavian were able to take the top step of the podium and begin their celebrations. "That was a great finish to an excellent weekend," said Ganjavian. "We've had some good racing, and San Benedetto del Tronto has been an excellent venue. This couldn't have been a better start to the season."
Article edited from powerboatp1.com
http://www.powerboatp1.com/news/en/48/article.aspx
Sponsors and Associates Links:
'Aquarius Inflatables'
Hustler Powerboats
'THUNDERCAT RACING' - Global community
'POWERBOAT P1'
'Premier Shipping & Packing Limited' For trouble free boat and engine shipping
'GILL' suppliers of the VoomVoom race team clothing
'STANDARD HORIZON' suppliers of navigation equipment
'INNOTEC' suppliers of lubricants and sealers to the team
'MICROLINK PC' (UK) ltd
'Team PSP' Front running race team using the Aquarius boat
'Neal Holmes Powerboat Race & Training Centre '
'RIB INTERNATIONAL'
'Boat Mad' The only place to spend time when not boating
Hustler Goes Full-Throttle!
In the US, Hustler Powerboats has a racing heritage steeped in success and Team Hustler plan to extend this into Europe with a Hustler 388 Slingshot powered by twin diesel engines. The boat, considered one of the sleekest, fastest and most technologically advanced in its class, can reach speeds of around 90mph and there is considerable optimism on both sides of the Atlantic that a world title challenge is achievable.
Driver and proprietor of Team Hustler is Vee Ganjavian, a successful businessman and entrepreneur whose thrill for speed is underlined by a successful racing career on land and sea. His decision to invest in a new state-of-the-art craft clearly demonstrates his determination to compete to win. The team took delivery of the boat in March and an intense test programme has been taking place whilst competing in the 2007 P1 World Championship, that started in Malta.
Experienced racer Charlie Williams-Hawkes, 29, will continue to partner Vee both on the water in P1 and in a new business venture importing and selling Hustler Powerboats in the UK. Ranging from 21 – 50 ft and all with standard production hulls with fully customisable options, the new company, Voom Voom Marine, located in Southampton, will use its entry in the Powerboat P1 World Championship as a marketing platform for these exclusive custom-made pleasure powerboats.
Charlie Williams-Hawkes, Voom Voom Marine:
"The Powerboat P1 World Championship is the best possible arena in which to demonstrate the quality of a Hustler product under the most arduous conditions. Physically and mentally Vee and myself will be in the best possible shape to win races and we know that our boat will have both the speed and reliability."
"It promises to be a very exciting year and our optimism extends to boat sales through our dealership. Hustler Powerboats have an excellent reputation in the important areas such as performance, rigging and operational costs. Equally as impressive is the attention provided to the hand-over and after-sales-care. At Voom Voom we shall also be providing customers with a 48 hour European call-out service for customers wishing to take their boats abroad."
John Cunningham, Hustler Powerboats:
"We are excited about the huge growth we see in the European market and are proud to team up with VoomVoom Marine in building its new P1 Powerboat 388 Slingshot. We look forward to working with them and are happy to have them on our team as our new UK dealer."
"Our goal is to provide Europe with the highest quality performance boats on the market and we feel this is a good opportunity to prove not only the performance but our quality as well. We wish all the P1 Powerboat competitors good luck in the coming season and hope to see you in the winners circle!"
Voomvoom.com website is launched!
