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Outboard racing has been taking place since the invention of the outboard motor.
Soon after, sanctioning organizations were created to organize the sport. The organizations
that survive today are the APBA (American Power Boat Association) and NBRA (National
Boat Racing Association). |
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The Race
The announcer calls the first heat. Drivers prepare by donning their Kevlar driving
suits and life jackets; the drivers and their pit crews launch the boats. The driver
climbs in and straps on the helmet as the pit crew points the boat towards the course
and gives the rig a final check.
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Equipment
The essential equipment needed to participate in a race. |
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Getting Started
There is a lot to know prior to getting started in outboard runabout and hydroplane
racing. Choices regarding the class, the type of boat, new or used, and the cost
are just a few of the questions you have to answer. |
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