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Ammon
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Ammon
Speedboat that flipped midair in 200 mph crash wins race on Arizona lake
Ammon News - A speedboat went airborne and did a complete backward flip while racing at about 200 mph (322kph) before crashing into an Arizona racers inside the boat's covered cabin survived the event, which saw the boat go over 30 feet (9 meters) in the air. They wore harnesses and helmets, and 'were just a little banged up,' according to a social media post on Facebook by the Freedom One Racing team and an account by a race Saturday crash took place on a three quarter-mile course (1.2 kilometer) at an annual speedboat flying boat still managed to cross the finish line and win the contest by registering a top speed of 200.1 mph (322 kph), Speedboat Magazine Publisher Ray Lee said the twin-hull Skater boat is designed to rise up and hydroplane across the surface of the water. Windy conditions and propeller adjustments called trims likely contributed to the boat taking flight, he says it's an inherently dangerous sport, through courses have been shortened from a previous length of 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) that produced speeds in excess of 240 mph (386 kph). Safety precautions include reinforced cockpits with underwater diving One Racing released a video saying its boat operators got out safely and that the vessel was now back on a trailer. The video showed extensive damage to the boat, including splintered for Freedom One Racing did not immediately respond to email and phone messages. The team emphasizes fundraising for Ticknor, president of the company that runs the event, said the boat was participating in a contest to see which vessel could race the course the fastest. He said divers were on hand and responded to the crash within 20 described the relief of seeing both people on board the boat pop open the hatch. 'Oh my gosh, it's just a miracle,' Ticknor said.*AP
ABC News
29-04-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Footage shows US speedboat soaring into air and crashing into lake at 322kph
A speedboat attempting to break a speed record in the US state of Arizona has spun in the air before crashing back into the water. Footage of the incident from Arizona's Lake Havasu showed the boat zooming off the water's surface and flipping mid-air while travelling at what was said to be a speed of about 322 kilometres per hour. The crash took place at the Desert Storm Shugrue's Shootout annual speedboat race on Saturday, US time. Two racers inside the boat's covered cabin survived the incident in which the boat launched more than 9 metres into the air. According to the Freedom One Racing team and an account by a race witness, the pair wore harnesses and helmets and "were just a little banged up". Freedom One Racing released a video saying its boat operators got out safely and that the vessel was now back on a trailer. The video showed extensive damage to the boat, including splintered fibreglass. Event organiser describes relief at 'miracle' survival The boat still managed to cross the finish line and win the contest by registering a top speed of 322kph, Speedboat Magazine Publisher Ray Lee said. Mr Lee said the twin-hull Skater boat was designed to rise up and hydroplane across the surface of the water, adding that windy conditions and propeller adjustments called trims likely contributed to the boat taking flight. He said it was an inherently dangerous sport, though racecourses had been shortened from a previous length of 1.6 kilometres that produced speeds in excess of 386kph. Safety precautions include reinforced cockpits with underwater diving gear. Representatives for Freedom One Racing did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the AP news agency. Steve Ticknor, president of the company that runs the event, said the boat was participating in a contest to see which vessel could race the course the fastest. He said divers were on hand and responded to the crash within 20 seconds. Mr Ticknor described his relief at seeing both people on board the boat pop open the hatch. "Oh my gosh, it's just a miracle," he said. AP
Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
Speedboat goes flying in air during record-breaking competition in Arizona lake; chilling video goes viral
A high-speed boating event in Arizona took a dramatic turn when a speedboat travelling at 200 mph lost control, flew into the air, and flipped before crashing upside down into the water. The incident occurred on April 26 during the annual Desert Storm Shootout at Lake Havasu, located around 150 miles south of Las Vegas, USA Today reported. Both racers suffered only minor injuries and are reportedly in good health. A viral video shows the Freedom One Racing boat, a powerful twin-hull Skater model, taking off the surface, twisting mid-air, and somersaulting before slamming down. The chilling moment was captured by the audience. A voice in the video can be heard shouting, 'No, no, no! Oh my God. Oh my God,' while others scream in the background as the crash occurs. Watch here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Mail (@dailymail) The video amassed an array of reactions, with a user commenting, 'Speed thrills and in most cases kills, lucky they walked away with minor injuries.' Another user commented, 'Notice how the boat hovers temporarily over the water. GTA San Andreas got it right.' 'with that speed falling into the water will feel like concrete,' a third user chimed in. When the accident occurred, the boat was reportedly attempting to break the lake's speed record of 206 mph. Although they fell short, hitting 200.1 mph, it was still fast enough to win the competition. According to Speedboat Magazine publisher Ray Lee, the Freedom One boat crossed the finish line despite the crash and was declared the contest winner based on its recorded top speed. Lee explained that the boat is designed to hydroplane across the water's surface, but windy conditions and trim adjustments, changes to the boat's propeller angle, likely caused it to lift off uncontrollably. 'It's an inherently dangerous sport,' Lee said. He added that safety has improved, with modern boats featuring reinforced cockpits and emergency underwater diving gear. Freedom One Racing later confirmed in a video that the operators exited the boat safely and that the damaged vessel was now back on its trailer. The clip revealed significant damage, including splintered fibreglass from the violent impact, PEOPLE reported.
28-04-2025
- Sport
Speedboat that flipped midair in 200 mph crash wins race on Arizona lake
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. -- A speedboat went airborne and did a complete backward flip while racing at about 200 mph (322kph) before crashing into an Arizona lake. Two racers inside the boat's covered cabin survived the event, which saw the boat go over 30 feet (9 meters) in the air. They wore harnesses and helmets, and 'were just a little banged up," according to a social media post on Facebook by the Freedom One Racing team and an account by a race witness. The Saturday crash took place on a 3/4-mile course (1.2 kilometer) at an annual speedboat race. The flying boat still managed to cross the finish line and win the contest by registering a top speed of 200.1 mph (322 kph), Speedboat Magazine Publisher Ray Lee said. Lee said the twin-hull Skater boat is designed to rise up and hydroplane across the surface of the water. Windy conditions and propeller adjustments called trims likely contributed to the boat taking flight, he said. Lee says it's an inherently dangerous sport, through courses have been shortened from a previous length of 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) that produced speeds in excess of 240 mph (386 kph). Safety precautions include reinforced cockpits with underwater diving gear. Freedom One Racing released a video saying its boat operators got out safely and that the vessel was now back on a trailer. The video showed extensive damage to the boat, including splintered fiberglass.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Speedboat that flipped midair in 200 mph crash wins race on Arizona lake
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) — A speedboat went airborne and did a complete backward flip while racing at about 200 mph (322kph) before crashing into an Arizona lake. Two racers inside the boat's covered cabin survived the event, which saw the boat go over 30 feet (9 meters) in the air. They wore harnesses and helmets, and 'were just a little banged up," according to a social media post on Facebook by the Freedom One Racing team and an account by a race witness. Advertisement The Saturday crash took place on a 3/4-mile course (1.2 kilometer) at an annual speedboat race. The flying boat still managed to cross the finish line and win the contest by registering a top speed of 200.1 mph (322 kph), Speedboat Magazine Publisher Ray Lee said. Lee said the twin-hull Skater boat is designed to rise up and hydroplane across the surface of the water. Windy conditions and propeller adjustments called trims likely contributed to the boat taking flight, he said. Lee says it's an inherently dangerous sport, through courses have been shortened from a previous length of 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) that produced speeds in excess of 240 mph (386 kph). Safety precautions include reinforced cockpits with underwater diving gear. Advertisement Freedom One Racing released a video saying its boat operators got out safely and that the vessel was now back on a trailer. The video showed extensive damage to the boat, including splintered fiberglass. Representatives for Freedom One Racing did not immediately respond to email and phone messages. The team emphasizes fundraising for charity.
