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GETTING READY … scene at the starting point of the race.
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5th December, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: The F2000 World Cup Powerboat Series returns to Sabah for the second year running and looks set to take the Land Below the Wind by storm yet again!
The world class championship will be held at the same venue – the scenic Kota Kinabalu waterfront – on December 12-14.
Top-notch powerboat racers from all over the world including from Great Britain, Sweden, Latvia, Italy, France, Norway, Kuwait, Finland, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Portugal and Spain will be here for the grand finale of the World Cup series.
The local organiser, headed by Zachary Aman, is convinced the event will be a huge success after its maiden debut last year.
“We have learnt a lot from our first hosting of the race last year, and I’m sure this time around it is going to be a big success,” said Zachary, who is also the executive chairman of the Powersports Events Sdn Bhd, yesterday.
He added that, besides the race itself, there are plenty of other activities to be held during the three-day event including a street carnival, live concerts and so on.
“There will be a lot of fun-filled activities throughout the championship.
Last time out, the event lured more than 50,000 fans that flocked the Kota Kinabalu waterfront vicinity from day one until the final day. On the final day itself, more than 20,000 were in attendance.
“I think this time more people will turn out for this event,” Zachary said.
“I hope the public at large will not miss this golden opportunity to watch for themselves world class racers in action.
“Let’s together make this event a big success and show to the world that Sabah is capable of hosting big events such as this World Cup race,” he added.
On their preparations, Zachary said that they are ready for the big day.
Interestingly, he said this final leg of the series will determine the winner thus making it a thriller as racers will certainly push themselves to the limit to claim the honour.
Zachary confirmed that reigning champion Colin Jelf will be coming to defend his crown.
He added that that the participating teams are expected to arrive on Dec 10.
For the record, the first series started in Vila Real de San Antonio, Portugal followed by Riga in Latvia then Jeddah in Saudi Arabia while the final leg is on Sabah’s shores.
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