The F2000
Powerboat race took place in KK at the City Waterfront on Sunday morning with the participation of racers
from all over the world including Portugal,
England, Italy, France,
United Kingdom, Hungary and Holland. Supported by the Sabah Tourism
Board, the event drew spectators from all over the world and not to mention,
the local Sabahans. *smile* 

 
waiting for the event to starton the very hot day *smile*

After 35 laps, Alex Carella
of Italy emerged as the winner of the Sabah GP. I’m still a long way to grasping the
sport like I do with F1, but I can imaging the adrenaline pumping through the
veins of the drivers as they manoeuvre the 1-seater powerboats at a maximum
speed of 200 km/h. 

Formula 2 boats are equipped with
2-liter Mercury stock engines generating 200 HP. Hulls of Formula 2 are the
same as for Formula 1 boats and they reach minimum length of 4.8 meters and
minimum weight of 513 kg (including the pilot). Due to their specially designed
tunnel hulls, Formula 2 boats are able to turn almost instantaneously incurring
more G forces than any other racing machine on the planet. 

 
with performers in their colourful Sabah national costumes

Starting this year, all boats
racing at international venues were equipped with safety crash boxes. The only
difference between the boats in Formula 2 and Formula 1 is the power of engine
– in F1 boats are equipped with engines generating up to 400 HP and capable of
reached speeds of 240 km/h.

Any F2000 powerboat fans here? *smile*