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Dillon Racing
Mini GT Powerboat Racing
Mini GT is a part of the Outboard Performance Craft (OPC) category, raced under the auspices of the American Powerboat Association (APBA). It is a Sportsman class, which means it is not raced nationally. In fact is only found here in Minnesota and nearby states in races organized by the Twin City Powerboat Association (TCPBA). The boats are production molded tunnel hulls and V bottoms, at least ten feet long, and powered by stock 25hp OMC motors with aluminum propellers. It's not complicated, and it's not expensive. Speeds hover around 40 mph. The class is open to drivers (men, women, boys and girls) as young as 12 years old, and there is no maximum age. Mini GT is for everyone!
With only three veteran drivers set to return for 2008, Mini GT is especially in need of new boats and drivers. Now is the time to hop on board!!
If you are interested in becoming a Mini GT or GT Pro racer, or want to know more about powerboat racing in general, please feel free to contact me with your questions. The TCPBA is a wonderful bunch of men, women and youngsters. We have hard-charging competition on the water at speeds from 40 mph to 130 mph, and geat comraderie and cooperation on the shore. The goal is to have safe, competitive races, and just plain fun.
For more information:
- Twin City Powerboat Association
- American Powerboat Association
- Outboard Performance Craft
- Boat Racing Facts, boat racing forum
- Scream and Fly, high performance boating online magazine and forum