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| In an awe inspiring display of endurance and speed, Class One superboat Maritimo overcame engine problems in the early stages of the Williamstown Offshore Powerboat Classic and raced to victory from the back of the field, completing 12 laps of the 13.7km circuit and lapping its closet competitor Impact Steel. It was a disappointing day on the water for Class One rival Simrad - having lead the field for much of the race and looking like cruising to a Round Four wine, mechanical problems forced the team out of the race after eight laps. Similarly, ACME Racing retired after just four laps. Melbourne-based boat Saracen followed in Maritimo's footsteps to make it back-to-back victories in the Supercat Outboard class. A busy week on the water fulfilling media commitments didn't seem to bother Saracen drives Simon Thomas and Antony De Fina, who racked-up 10 laps of the circuit in an hour. Saracen remains undefeated this season. Yesterday's race completed an exciting two rounds of offshore powerboat racing in Melbourne, during which thousands of people turned out to experience the sport - many for the first time. Round Five of the Offshore Powerboat Championships - the Sydney Superboat Grand Prix - is schedule to roar into action on Sydney Harbour 8-9 March. |