KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — More than 40 high-speed powerboats — some that can exceed 165 mph — are registered for the Key West World Championship.
The event begins Wednesday off the Florida Keys.
The fleet is to compete for world titles in eight classes on a 6.2-mile course that at times can be rough and risky.
The 2012 event was run with no major injuries, a sharp contrast to 2011 that was stained with three racer deaths during two separate accidents. The casualties resulted in additional safety measures including requiring canopy boat-equipped race teams to develop and share exit strategies with race officials. Read More Original Post
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