Team Bermuda Secure Podium Finish in New Orleans Thriller
IslandStats.com
David Selley and Steven Bridges produced a stellar performance in challenging conditions to claim second place at the IHRA New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix.
The Super Stock Class lived up to its reputation for high-octane drama, with the final providing a fast and furious spectacle on the waters of Louisiana. Navigating a course that demanded both technical precision and immense physical durability, the S25 Team Bermuda duo remained in the hunt for the top spot throughout a grueling contest.
In a finish that went down to the wire, Selley and Bridges crossed the line just 2.6 seconds behind the eventual winners. Despite the testing surface, the Bermudian pair maintained a relentless pace, narrowly missing out on the victory in a sprint to the checkered flag that captivated the New Orleans crowds.
Further down the field, fellow Bermudian pilot Luis Martins also faced the elements alongside throttleman Nick Imprescia in S-12 Nuff Said. The pair battled through the wake of the lead pack to secure a respectable fifth-place finish. They ended the grand prix 43.1 seconds adrift of the winners, ensuring two Bermuda-linked boats featured prominently in the final standings of one of the season’s most demanding events.
The result marks another strong showing for the island’s powerboat racers on the international circuit, reinforcing their status as genuine contenders in the highly competitive Super Stock division. As the teams depart New Orleans, the focus shifts to the next round of the championship, where Team Bermuda will look to go one better and claim the top step of the podium.
