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Press & Information Pack Bi Bi Racing A two boat Formula I Powerboat team formed in 1999 to compete in the 1999 UIM Fl World Powerboat Series, a thrilling spectacle with images and associations of high technology, glamour, winning and achievement, with boats reaching speeds up to 135mph, capable of 0-60mph in under 2 9 seconds. The Drivers Britain’s Andrew Elliott and Italian Massimo Roggerio head the team, with Andy having 8 World titles in various classes and Massimo 3 World titles the team has great potential to achieve maximum success in the 1999 Series. The Sport Within the sport of Powerboat racing Fl is the pinnacle of all powerboat drivers ambition. Drivers compete in races across Europe, Asia, Middle & Far East for the coveted title of World Champion. Racing on Rivers, Lakes and sheltered Sea bays 22 boats producing 280 bhp each, this truly is an awesome sight. The Audience Each Formula 1 race is held at a premier venue as close as possible to major city centres. In 1999 some races will have a spectator audience in excess of 200,000 people. Every Fl round has a guaranteed TV coverage including satellite providers which is distributed Internationally reaching a world-wide audience of 500 million. The Support The team consists of 2 Drivers, 1 Team Manager, 8 Mechanics, 1 Truck and trailer, support van and pit bikes. As you can imagine transportation of the boats and team members around Europe and Overseas can be a very costly part of the teams budget. The Boats The boats are of a catamaran type ( sometimes known as tunnel boats ) made of marine ply and composite or frilly composite with a safety cell of which the driver is strapped into. The intention is to drive with as little of the boat in the water as possible to gain maximum speed ( known as propriding) only trimming in the boat at each turn which acts as a brake and the trimming out as you come out of the turn to regain speed. The Boats are propelled by a single Mercury 2 Litre EFI engine producing 280 bhp. Various Propellers are used depending on course and weather conditions. Sponsorship Various Sponsorship packages are available for either single races or a full season. Costs range from as little as $5000 to $200,000 for full sponsorship of both boats for complete season. (A fraction of the cost of F1 Cars). For further Information and Promotional Video please contact us on the address on our brochure.