mph, then turn 180 degrees, reaching 4.5g’s in the turn. These are known as the fastest turning vehicle on the planet! Skill is required to drive these boats! The high speeds of these boats make them candidates for spectacular blow overs (360 degree flip). These classes are very popular at national circuits races where many TCPBA members are “regulars”. Prices for these boats start around $10,000 -$25,000.
SST 60 racers also travel to other parts of the country to vie for championships and prize money. These boats are designed to fly more than they are to be on the water. They reach speeds of over 80 mph, and turn on a dime. This class is always exciting to watch, very competitive, and they often seem to be on the brink of blowing over backwards. SST 60 is a great racing class as it includes beginners and seasoned veterans. Prices for these boats will run between $5000-$15,000.
When the TCPBA comes to your town to put on a race, be assured that you will see a family friendly, exciting race event full of competition and comradery. We also put safety of our members, staff, and fans as out top priority. We always welcome our fans to come to the pits to check out the boats, and meet the drivers in person.
SST 120/Formula 150/SST 200 are the big boys (Pro Division). These 3 classes all utilize the same boat hull and in minutes can change powerplants to compete in the other class. These are 16 foot tunnel hull boats with factory V6 Mercury Racing outboards. Horsepower ranges from 215 to 325. Speeds are between 105 and 135 mph. These boats will speed down the course at over 100 Our drivers are always willing to sign autographs, answer questions, and even have their photo taken with you after the race. We also welcome any newcomers that would be interested in racing. There can usually be arrangements made to accommodate a trial race with just about any class of boat. We also welcome any volunteers that would like to become involved in boat racing, from score keepers, administration, boat ramp bosses, rescue boat drivers, announcers, and many others. Please visit out facebook page, or contact our website for more information. Hope to see you at the races this summer!
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