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Monday, June 15, 2026
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Nuff Said Closes in Missouri Team Bermuda Still Leaders
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Bermuda’s grip on the international powerboat landscape has tightened significantly following a historic, high-octane weekend at the IHRA Shootout Offshore at the Lake of the Ozarks.
The competitive field arrived in Missouri desperate to close the gap on the dominant mid-Atlantic teams, but instead witnessed a total island takeover on the freshwater circuit.
The marquee event culminated in a historic maiden professional victory for Luis Martins and Nick Imprescia aboard Nuff Said, while world championship leaders David Selley and Steven Bridges secured a vital podium finish to maintain their status as the definitive team to beat.
Having laid down a massive marker by qualifying on the inside of the second row, the crew of the S-12 canopy catamaran, titled Nuff Said, executed a tactical masterclass on the water.
Martins and Imprescia handled the breezy lake conditions with superb discipline, locking into an early deck-to-deck duel before pulling away into clean air.
The S-12 crew controlled the eight-lap race entirely from the front, stopping the clock in a blistering, winning time of 26:00.188.
The breathtaking display earned the team a massive 115 points, pushing their season tally to 352 overall. While they remain fourth in the world standings, the maximum points haul blows the championship race wide open. Nuff Said now sit just nine points behind third-placed Wozencraft, and are within striking distance of second place, currently held by Allied/STR Powerboats on 378 points.
The island's dream weekend was backed up beautifully by the premier boat in the division.
Racing from pole position, David Selley and Steven Bridges encountered a fierce challenge from their compatriots early on. Navigating the heavy wake and tight river corners, the crew of the S-25 Team Bermuda boat delivered a heavily disciplined performance, crossing the line in second place with an eight-lap time of 26:12.351.
The podium continuation collected 104 valuable points for the championship frontrunners, expanding their commanding total to 438 points at the summit of the world standings.
With the field preparing for the next tour stops, Bermuda’s multi-boat onslaught has left the international fleet scrambling for answers in the race for the 2026 world title.
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
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Nuff Said Storm to Maiden Victory - Team Bermuda 2nd
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Bermudian powerboat racing celebrated a historic milestone in Missouri as Luis Martins and Nick Imprescia steered Nuff Said to a dominant, first-ever professional victory at the Shootout Offshore.
The high-octane spectacle at the Lake of the Ozarks culminated in a flawless dream weekend for the mid-Atlantic island, with Nuff Said leading a sensational one-two finish ahead of world championship leaders Team Bermuda.
Having qualified a highly commendable third on the Grand Glaize Arm of the lake, the S-12 canopy catamaran was primed for an aggressive launch. When the green flag dropped, Martins and Imprescia immediately locked into a furious, deck-to-deck first-lap battle with pole-sitters David Selley and Steven Bridges in the S-25 Team Bermuda boat.
Utilizing the tight inside line on the narrow freshwater course, Nuff Said executed a clinical overtake to seize the clean air.
Once out in front, the S-12 crew never looked back. Handling the breezy lake conditions with superb technical discipline, Martins and Imprescia controlled the tempo effortlessly from the front, leading every single one of the eight demanding laps.
As the race progressed, the two Bermudian boats displayed a terrifying gulf in class between themselves and the rest of the international fleet. Pulled along by a relentless pace, the S-12 and S-25 catamarans detached from the chasing pack entirely, turning the final stages of the race into a private island duel.
Nuff Said crossed the line unchallenged to secure an emotional maiden professional win for driver Martins, team owner Stephen Moniz, and world champion throttleman Imprescia.
Team Bermuda cruised across the line just behind them to take a solid second-place finish. The podium continuation ensures Selley and Bridges maintain their grip on the summit of the Super Stock world standings, while Nuff Said’s maximum points haul shatters the championship race wide open ahead of the next tour stops.
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Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Team Bermuda secure pole & Nuff Said are third in Qualifying
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Bermuda’s offshore powerboat racers have laid down a massive marker in Missouri, dominating the Super Stock qualifying session ahead of the highly anticipated Shootout Offshore at the Lake of the Ozarks.
The high-octane global tour arrived in freshwater territory with the rest of the international fleet desperate to catch up to the blistering pace set by the mid-Atlantic drivers. Instead, the Bermudian contingent flexed their muscles to secure two premium spots on the starting grid.
Continuing their near-flawless start to the 2026 campaign, the formidable duo of driver David Selley and throttleman Stephen Bridges steered the S-25 Team Bermuda canopy catamaran straight to the summit of the timesheets.
The championship frontrunners handled the unique river course conditions with clinical precision, unlocking maximum velocity from their 32-foot Doug Wright hull to secure pole position.
Having already secured maximum points in earlier rounds on the coast, the S-25 crew have established themselves as the definitive team to beat. Starting from the front of the grid gives them a massive tactical advantage as they look to extend their commanding 27-point lead at the top of the world standings.
The island's sensational qualifying performance was backed up beautifully by Bermuda's second entry in the premier class.
Piloted by Lewis Martin and throttled by Nick Imprescia, the S-12 canopy catamaran, titled Nuff Said, enjoyed a spectacular session on the Grand Glaize Arm of the lake.
After enduring a grueling opening stretch to the season that left them fourth overall in the world standings, the crew found an extra gear in the Missouri waters. They delivered a fierce, heavily disciplined run to secure an impressive third-place qualifying spot.
Starting from the inside of the second row, the Nuff Said crew remain firmly within striking distance of the leaders, priming the field for a potentially historic Bermudian double-podium finish when the green flag drops for tomorrow’s main event.
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
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Team Bermuda lead Super Stock ahead of Lake of the Ozarks
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Bermuda’s offshore powerboat racers are dominating the international stage as the IHRA Offshore Championship heads to Missouri this weekend for the highly anticipated Shootout Offshore at the Lake of the Ozarks.
With three gruelling rounds already completed, the global tour moves into its critical summer stretch with a pair of Bermudian entries anchored firmly at the sharp end of the premier Super Stock class.
Sitting comfortably at the summit of the world standings is the S-25 Team Bermuda canopy catamaran, campaigned by the formidable duo of driver David Selley and throttleman Stephen Bridges.
The pair have enjoyed a spectacular start to their 2026 campaign, capturing a wire-to-wire season-opening victory at St. Petersburg and executing a tactical masterclass in brutal conditions last month to win at Thunder on Cocoa Beach.
Their immense consistency and ability to unlock maximum speed from their 32-foot Doug Wright hull have yielded a massive haul of 331 points. The result gives Selley and Bridges a commanding 27-point cushion over their nearest rivals, Wozencraft, establishing the island duo as the definitive team to beat heading into the Missouri waters.
The Bermudian title charge is backed up beautifully by the island's second entry in the high-octane premier division.
Driving the S-12 canopy catamaran titled Nuff Said, pilot Lewis Martin and throttleman Nick Imprescia have endured a punishing opening campaign to secure fourth place overall in the world championship standings.
Accumulating 234 points through three rounds, the Nuff Said crew have shown exceptional resilience on the rough Atlantic and river courses. Despite a series of mechanical challenges, they remain firmly within striking distance of the global podium positions.
With four rounds remaining before the World Championship finale in Miami, this weekend’s shootout on the Grand Glaize Arm of Lake Ozark presents a crucial opportunity for both Bermudian crews to solidify their world championship aspirations.
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Bermuda Teams Flying High in Offshore Series
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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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