The 2026 International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Offshore Powerboat Series is shaping up to be a historic campaign for Bermuda's elite racers, with both local boats firmly entrenched in the upper echelons of the prestigious Super Stock Class.
Following three bruising rounds of high-speed action, the leaderboard paints a spectacular picture for the island's contingent, anchored by an absolute masterclass in consistency and raw speed.
The championship standings were locked in after a dramatic third round at the iconic 'Thunder on Cocoa Beach' event in Florida. Navigating the unpredictable Atlantic swells and a fiercely competitive international field, the Bermudian crews handled the extreme pressures to put themselves in prime position for world championship glory.
Sitting comfortably at the summit of the world standings is the S-25 boat, campaigned by the formidable duo of David Selley and Stephen Bridges. Operating under the banner of Team Bermuda, the pair have put on a clinical display across the opening three fixtures of the season.
Their tactical maturity and ability to unlock maximum speed from their canopy catamaran have yielded a massive haul of 331 points. The result gives Selley and Bridges a commanding lead at the top of the table, establishing them as the definitive team to beat as the global tour moves into its critical summer stretch.
The title charge is backed up beautifully by Bermuda's second entry in the premier class. Driving the S-12 boat, titled Nuff Said, pilot Lewis Martin and throttleman Nick Imprescia have endured a grueling opening campaign to sit fourth overall in the championship standings.
Accumulating 234 points through three rounds, the Nuff Said crew remain firmly within striking distance of the podium places. Despite facing a series of mechanical challenges and rough waters in the early rounds, their fighting performance at Cocoa Beach ensures that Bermuda occupies two of the top four spots in one of offshore racing's most unforgiving divisions.
With the series now pivoting toward the upcoming rounds, the rest of the international fleet will be forced to play catch-up to the blistering pace set by the drivers from the mid-Atlantic.
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