Offshore Powerboat Racing – SNAV OSG recover from freak spinout to win Evolution Class Sprint Race
SNAV OSG recovered from a freak first-lap spin-out to score a sensational victory in Saturday’s Evolution Class Sprint Race at the Italian Grand Prix of the Sea.
The Italians capitalised on their rivals, Cigarette Smash Poker’s, sixth-lap spin-out – notably at the very same southern buoy as the eventual winners – to power to their second win of the 2009 Powerboat P1 World Championship.
Managing the perfect Central Adriatic racing conditions better than the pacy Lucas Oil Outerlimits and Metamarine Pignolo hulls, there was little to separate between Italy’s two premier Evolution Class teams, who were neck-and-neck throughout.
Triumphant SNAV OSG Pilot Giancarlo Cangiano said: ‘It was the most exciting race for me so far this year, particularly as all the boats were …Â Details