Mod VP racing: Alive and well in Mexico.

Mod VP-style racing: alive and well in Mexico.

What many consider the NASCAR of powerboat racing is alive and well in Mexico where the class received CPR and a large adrenaline injection that proved to give excellent results. Today, 40+ teams are involved in these spectacular circuit races bringing back memories from the “good ol´days”.
Motonautica Mexico (www.motonauticamexico.com) is Mexico´s top powerboat racing organization, has successfully held many events over the past few years. During 2016, their National Series schedule includes 8 events in which Mod VP circuit races will be the main attraction in addition to jet boat and personal watercraft classes.

But circuit racing is not everything in the minds of drivers, team owners and promoters. There are also long-haul river marathons, some of which challenge drivers and navigators with legs of white water rapids, shallow areas where it´s necessary to “find the channel” , as well as making quick decisions and maneuvers to avoid crashing against superficial rocks or sand banks.

As part of its strategy, Motonautica México is sponsoring teams from the United States in hopes that once the word gets out, a few die-hard racers will take a look down South for some action. At the moment, folks from Nevada and California are confirmed for the first race of the season that will take place on February 27-28 in Emiliano Zapata, Tabasco. There are three interested parties from New York that have also expressed an interested in taking the plunge South-of-the border.

Unfortunately, the media does not make Mexico any favors. While things are scary and dangerous in certain specific areas (mainly in border cities), Mexico is a country of friendly people who are eager to mingle with tourists and visitors.
Motonautica Mexico´s event rules state that at least the first 25 registered boats registered for a race must receive free entry fees, hotel accommodations, and enough cash to cover transportation to and from the event site (gas and toll roads from wherever the driver lives or from Laredo, Texas if the team is from the US). There are usually free dinner parties, award dinners, and sometimes event free fuel. All boats must use 92 octane pump fuel.

Lasers, Mirages, Stokers, Alisons, STVs, Bakers and the like are back on the water in divided in two classes: Formula 2000 (up to 2051 cc two-stroke motors) and Formula 3000 (up to 3100 cc two-stroke motors).

If you would like to know more about racing in Mexico, simply e-mail charles@motonauticamexico.com. I´ll be happy to chat with you!