In The Offshore Grand Prix, There's No Turning Back, author Jill Berg introduces the reader to the dynamic sport of Class I offshore powerboat racing - the international racing sport of rich daredevils and thrillseekers. While following the day-to-day race activities of Norway's Ugland Race Team, readers learn about the basic technology and safety measures involved in the sport and get a sneak peak at the behind the scenes activities competitors enjoy during the seven month season. 33 international race teams are featured in over 190 photos illustrating the excitement, danger and color of offshore racing.
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"From rookie performance enthusiast to the experienced racer, this colorful pictorial has something for everyone." -- Powerboat Magazine
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For 6 years author Jill Berg traveled throughout the United States handling sports marketing and public relations for several top teams on the American Powerboat Racing circuit, then spent 3 years involved in international racing with the internationally based UIM. After working with teams such as Gentry Racing, Spirt of America and Agitator in the U.S., Berg went on to handle the 5 boat Victory Team, for the Royal Family of Dubai, U.A.E, and the British Petrolium sponsored Ugland Racing Team. In 1990 Berg served a term as the national public relations director for the APBA Offshore Commission, and in 1991 served as publisher and editor of Offshore Worldwide Magazine.
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It would be impossible to tell the story of The Offshore Grand Prix, the premiere circuit of offshore powerboat racing, without introducing you to the people. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dunk test, five dollar part, offshore racing, milling area, offshore race, dry pits, wet pits, race site, trim tabs, white flare, boat racing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grand Prix, Ugland Team, Fiat Uno, Victory Team, World Championship, Andreas Ugland, Jann Hillestad, Pace Boat, Steve Curtis, European Championship, Fabio Buzzi, Brooks Shoes, Edoardo Polli, Kjell Rokke, Hamad Buheleba, Leo Kennedy, Randy Scism, Achilli Motors, Norberto Ferretti, Powerboat Marine, The Ugland Group, Dubai Television, Felix Serralles, Leonardo Polli, Monte Carlo New!
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