Bermudian powerboat duo David Selley and Stephen Bridges have claimed a historic victory on Florida’s "Space Coast," masterfully navigating treacherous Atlantic swells to secure the top spot at Thunder on Cocoa Beach.
The final day of the three-day IHRA Offshore Racing Series spectacle saw thousands of fans line the shoreline to witness the fastest boats in the sport battle the elements. However, it was the technical precision of the Team Bermuda S25 crew that stole the show, as they adapted to conditions that forced race officials to shorten the contest.
With the Atlantic delivering its trademark unpredictable "chop," officials made the tactical decision to limit the Super Stock Class to a grueling five-lap sprint. The shortened distance placed an immediate premium on the start and initial positioning—a challenge Selley and Bridges met with clinical execution.
Piloting Team Bermuda S25, the pair demonstrated the "outstanding form" that has become their hallmark on the international circuit. While rivals struggled to keep their hulls settled in the turbulent water, Selley and Bridges found the ideal trim to maintain maximum velocity, crossing the line to take a commanding win.
It was a tougher afternoon for the island's second entry in the Super Stock field. The Nuff Said S12 boat, crewed by Lewis Martin and Nick Imprescia, found themselves entrenched in a punishing mid-pack scuffle from the opening buoy.
Despite the physical toll of the five-lap sprint on a damaged surface, Martin and Imprescia displayed immense grit to stay within the points. The team eventually battled through the spray to secure a sixth-place finish, a respectable result in one of the most competitive fields in offshore racing.
