This is the WORLD championship - the Superbowl of offshore racing.
According to tour promoters, Key West is the favorite venue for offshore powerboat races - allowing fans to watch the races from shore, mingle with the drivers and check out the boats in the nearby pits, and enjoy typically calm racing conditions.
Spectators lined the Key West harbor - from Fort Zachary Taylor State Park to Mallory Square.
Below are photos from one heat of the races. (click on them to see larger versions)
Seeing boats enter the tranquil harbor at over 100 mph, followed by a swarm of helicopters, was stunning. Congratulations to the winners and all the participants. We may never get the Superbowl, but Key West is happy to crown a world champion.
Race fans watching the action from Mallory Square
Fountain Marine, always a leader, roaring by.
Powerboats racing by Sunset Key in Key West's harbor.
The start of a race - the big (and LOUD) boats head offshore.
Speeding by the Westin Resort (formerly the Hilton) at over 100 mph.
Power boat race in Key West underway.
Looking like a spaceship, this power boat is nearly as fast.
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