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This website is dedicated to the history of circuit powerboat racing in the UK
and to those involved in the sport.
Drivers, teams, boat builders, sponsors and fans.
It gives special recognition to that period from the late 1960s to the end of the 20th century, and to those involved in the sport during that time who made it so memorable.
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For a long time I had thought there should be a dedicated website specifically for those who love circuit powerboat racing in the UK.

I’m coming at this from the point of view of a keen spectator, so please excuse me if I get any information, facts or figures wrong. I’m hoping that over time any errors that exist will be corrected by those with more knowledge of the sport than me. My main aim is to have a website dedicated to the sport, its history, its drivers, teams and clubs. I would also like this site to be a portal to clubs, teams, drivers, sponsors and other related websites.

I owe my thanks and gratitude to those who have been kind enough to take the time and trouble to contact me, give advice and guidance, and to send photos and other archive material.

New Look
I hope that those of you who have visited the site before approve of the new look.
You will find there is now the ability to use zoom on certain images and YouTube videos are now displayed directly on the website.
Enjoy

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In Memory of Bill Shakespeare

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JPS Velden to Return to Oulton Broad?

From top:
John Hill, Bristol 1990. Photo © Peter Vincent.
Bob Spalding (11) and Cess van der Velden (4), Bristol 1980. Photo © George Gallop
Billy Seebold and Renato Molinari, calm before the storm, London Victoria Docks, 1984. Photo Powerboating International
Monohulls, Bristol 1982. Photo © George Gallop

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Bristol Grand Prix Exhibition

Do you remember the Bristol Powerboat Grand Prix that took place in the city’s docks, which started in 1972 and ended in 1991. If so, M Shed would love to hear from you.

Bristol’s new Museum, M Shed is currently looking for stories and memorabilia on the Bristol Powerboat Grand Prix for a major exhibition around urban sport in Bristol that will open this summer at the Museum.

We’re interested in hearing your memories from the event whether you were one of the drivers that took part in any of the races during its 19 year history and your stories if you were part of the crowd of 200,000 people that watched the weekend  event along the city’s harbourside.  


If you can help please contact becky.peters@bristol.gov.uk
tel. 0117 9036538


 
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