Welcome to the "Australian" Formula Powerboat Grand Prix website!
Formula Powerboat racing is an internationally recognised extreme sport that is highly entertaining for participants and spectators of all ages. It is fast, colourful and action packed - a combination that is certainly guaranteed to keep the adrenalin pumping. Our series is run and supported by it's members and is proud to be able to bring this spectacular form of powerboat racing back to Australian waters.
Official Photographer: Theo Spykers (t.spykers@bigpond.com)
CHECK OUT... ROUNDS 2 & 3 on FOX SPORTS:
Wednesday 4th August - 07:00 FOX SPORTS 3 Sunday 8th August - 04:30 FOX SPORTS 1
Latest News
PORT MACQUARIE ROCKS TO "THE FORMULA"
The Formula Powerboat Grand Prix series descended upon Port Macquarie at the weekend for the first time since 2007 and, judging by the crowd support, has been welcomed with warmth aplenty!
The committee couldn’t have planned for better weather with bright blue skys and gentle breeze – a truly welcome sight after the 30 knott winds suffered at Geelong.
Craig Truslove, President of the AFPGP, said that he was blown away by the support shown by the locals on day one and with Sunday offering up a full day of racing, he was confident that the series would continue to delight.
The Formula Futures and Sports Monos opened the show on Saturday, with numbers in both groups bolstered for the round. For the monos, Dave Ainley, normally a hard core entrant, had decided to....
Feature Team
SHANE VELLA
Team: Shane Vella RacingSponsors:Lindenvel Group
Hull Manufacturer: SEEBOLD
Date of Birth: 22 December 1964
Home Town: Cranebrook NSW
Occupation: Project Manager
Favourite Food: Seafood
Team Website: www.shanevellaracing.com.au
