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4th July 2012

PERFECT CONDITIONS IN TOWNSVILLE FOR ROUND THREE OF SUPERBOATS

Despite Townsville putting on perfect conditions for round three of the Australian Offshore Superboat Championships, local teams 'Mazlin Electrical Services' and 'It's About Time' didn't have much luck in both races.

The Offshore Superboat round was part of the 'Townsville 400 festival', which provided the perfect family atmosphere, with free entertainment and live music. The month long event also includes a round of the V8 Supercar Championship to be held this weekend.

"It was fantastic to be back in Townsville and the large crowds along the Strand proved just how popular this event is for locals and competitors," Offshore Superboat President Adam Gilbert said.

"We get great support from local Council as well as the Breakwater Marina, and we will definitely be back here next year."

In some of the closest racing this season, Steve Jellick and Travis Thompson from Team 3 in Supercat 1000 Class went from pole position in race one to sixth place on lap three after missing a turn buoy.

However, with 15 minutes of racing to complete, Team 3 managed to haul in their competitors to take the race win.

"We simply miss judged the turn at the bottom end of the course. So we rang the boat's neck to get back the lead. The boat's going really well and we can't wait for the next round in Mooloolaba," Team 3 Pilot, Travis Thompson said.

Team 3 then continued their impressive form in the second race, where they again claimed line honours.

"It was a great result for Team 3 and it really sets up an interesting final three rounds of the season as only a few points separate Team 3 from Maritimo Mainlube Express, Global Racing and The Good Guys," President Gilbert said.

It was a tough day for local team Mazlin Electrical Services, with Carl Mazlin and Scott Kittle unable to give their home fans anything to cheer about, finishing fifth in both races.

However, the team remains optimistic their Supercat boat will get better and will be competitive for the rest of the season.

In Supercat 600 class, Blade kept their momentum going from the last round in Mackay, with Cameron Davis and Peter Lewis claiming line honours in the first race.

In the second race, Graham Fraser and Scott Gehrman from BBC Digital were victorious ahead of Blade. Kwozzy 2 and SUV Dodge Ram completed the round, however both had mechanical issues.

In Supercat 400 class, the battle continued between Phantom and 88 Offshore racing, with the lead changing at least ten times during the first race.

The Phantom team of Mick Walker and Gary Smith again proved too strong and won both races in Townsville.

"Phantom are certainly the inform team of the competition and remain undefeated this year. They are going to be very hard to beat especially with only three rounds to go," President Gilbert said.

The Offshore Superboat Championships now head to the coastal Queensland town of Mooloolaba for the fourth round of the season, on the weekend of the 11th and 12th of August,

Offshore Superboat Championship Round Three Race Results

RACE ONE

Supercat 1000HP
1st - Team 3, Steve Jellick and Travis Thompson
2nd - The Good Guys, Chris Frier and Brendan Frier
3rd - Maritimo MainLube Express, Darren Nicholson and Peter McGrath
4th - Global Racing, Mike Beil and Chris Hanley
5th - Mazlin Electrical, Carl Mazlin and Scott Kittle

Supercat 600HP
1st - Blade, Cameron Davis and Peter Lewis
2nd - B.B.C Digital, Graham Fraser and Scott Gehrman
3rd - Kwozzy 2, Jim Harris and Paul Fowlds
4th - SUV Dodge Ram, Conn Saloumidis and Brett Luhrmann

Supercat 400HP
1st - Phantom, Mick Walker and Gary Smith
2nd - 88 Offshore Racing, Michael Ethell and Gryff Ethell
DNF - Its About Time, Mark Taylor and Adam Nicolls

RACE TWO

Supercat 1000HP
1st - Team 3, Steve Jellick and Travis Thompson
2nd - The Good Guys, Chris Frier and Brendan Frier
3rd - Global Racing, Mike Beil and Chris Hanley
4th - Maritimo MainLube Express, Darren Nicholson and Peter McGrath
DNF - Mazlin Electrical, Carl Mazlin and Scott Kittle

Supercat 600HP
1st - B.B.C Digital, Graham Fraser and Scott Gehrman
2nd - Blade, Cameron Davis and Peter Lewis
DNF - SUV Dodge Ram, Conn Saloumidis and Brett Luhrmann
DNS - Kwozzy 2, Jim Harris and Paul Fowlds

Supercat 400HP
1st - Phantom, Mick Walker and Gary Smith
2nd - 88 Offshore Racing, Michael Ethell and Gryff Ethell
DNS - Its About Time, Mark Taylor and Adam Nicols

OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIPS POINTS

1st - Maritimo MainLube Express, Darren Nicholson and Peter McGrath - 2453 pts
2nd - Team 3, Steve Jellick and Travis Thompson - 2300 pts
3rd - The Good Guys, Chris Frier and Brendan Frier - 2175 pts
4th - Global Racing, Mike Beil and Chris Hanley - 1988 pts
5th - Phantom, Mick Walker and Gary Smith - 1448 pts
6th - B.B.C Digital, Graham Fraser and Scott Gehrman - 1448 pts
7th - 88 Offshore Racing, Michael Ethell and Gryff Ethell - 1248 pts
8th - Kwozzy 2, Jim Harris and Paul Fowlds - 1233 pts
9th - SUV Dodge Ram, Conn Saloumidis and Brett Luhrmann - 1027 pts
10th- Blade, Cameron Davis and Peter Lewis - 678 pts
11th - Mazlin Electrical, Carl Mazlin and Scott Kittle 393 pt
12th - Australian Vehicle Wholesale, Mark Harrison and Craig Purton - 202 pts
13th- Its About Time, Mark Taylor and Adam Nicols - 75 pts