The Victorian Tim Foundation announced that it will participate in the sixth and final round of the World Speedboat Championship (category I), hosted by the waterfront on the beaches «Fort Myers» overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, October, through two boats.
Victor Tim's Board of Directors adopted the new resolution at the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors, which was held at the Foundation's headquarters last weekend, in the presence of Hariz Al Murr Mohammed Bin Hariz, Chairman of the Board.
Victory 3, led by duo Salem Al-Adidi and Issa Al-Ali, is currently competing for five tournaments to win the title, which will be held for the first time in a new look under the supervision of the International Federations (UEM), the American Speedboats, and the organization of the OBA. The participation of some of the most prominent international speedboat stars aboard a number of boats.
Hariz Al-Murr revealed that the new boat (33), will enter for the first time in the world championship this year along with the boat Victory 3, which is competing to win the title of the first category of the world championship, after succeeding in obtaining 82 points, the balance of the Australian boat (OF Shore 222) himself.
He explained in a press statement that the presence of a second boat by the Victorian Tim Foundation enhances the chances of winning the world title, noting that the sixth round and the final to be held in Ft. Meyer will be decisive Global.
He said the institution had decided to choose former US double world champion John Thompson and Swedish rider Eric Stark to share the cockpit of the Victory 33 in the upcoming final round.
Al-Murr confirmed that Tomelson and Stark have great potential, pointing out that the first goes without definition in the world of speedboat racing, whether European or American, has won twice the world championship, the first with the Saudi rider Laith Pharaon, and the second with his compatriot Gary Balogh on He boarded the Abu Dhabi 6 in 2015.He also participated with the Foundation's boats last year at Key West, while Stark has made a name for the Formula 1, 2 and XC World sailing events.
He pointed out that the competitions of the world championship in the United States has attracted the attention of many, especially after joining the Victorian team and his appearance in the first category to compete with the largest American teams there, such as Miss Geco 113 team led by eight-time world champion Steve Curtis and American James Shephard, who Prepare the icon of teams that compete in the sport.
Victory 3 boat led by Salem Al-Odaidi duo
Issa Al Ali, a strong candidate for the world title,
He is currently sharing the overall lead with a boat
Australian Offshore 222 with 82 points