Back in the Day
Historical powerboat racing coverage from Powerboat News. Archive stories, heritage features, vintage racing profiles, and water speed record history from the sport's past. Coverage includes classic championships, legendary drivers, forgotten venues, and the evolution of powerboat racing from circuit classes to offshore and unlimited hydroplanes.
2026
Back in the Day
Fabio Buzzi’s Code X: The Catamaran That Was 25 Years Ahead of Its Time
April 8, 2026
Back in the Day
When Racing Boats Went South: The British Offshore Hulls That Ended Up in Gibraltar
April 4, 2026
Back in the Day
Virgin Atlantic Challenger II: How the Blue Riband Came Home
April 1, 2026
Back in the Day
The Boat That Started Sunseeker
March 24, 2026
Powerboat People
Ted Toleman: The Powerboat Years
March 22, 2026
Back in the Day
When Chuck Norris Became a World Powerboat Champion
March 20, 2026
Back in the Day
Al Copeland: The Fried Chicken King Who Ruled Offshore Racing
February 27, 2026
Powerboat People
Daniel Scioli: From World Champion Powerboat Racer to Argentine Cabinet Minister
January 30, 2026
Back in the Day
When Tennis Champion Adriano Panatta Raced Offshore
January 25, 2026
Back in the Day
When Nigel Mansell raced a Formula One powerboat in 1982
January 17, 2026
Back in the Day
Rocky Aoki: The Offshore Racer Who Survived Twice
January 16, 2026
Back in the Day
Fabio Buzzi: The Italian Genius Who Ruled Offshore Racing
January 11, 2026
Back in the Day
Offshore Racing Champion to CIA Witness: The George Morales Story
January 11, 2026
Back in the Day
When Trump Promoted an Offshore Powerboat Race
January 10, 2026
Back in the Day
Historical powerboat racing coverage from Powerboat News. Archive stories, heritage features, vintage racing profiles, and water speed record history from the sport’s past.
Coverage includes classic championships, legendary drivers, forgotten venues, and the evolution of powerboat racing from circuit classes to offshore and unlimited hydroplanes.
