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Powerboat P1 World Championship Annual Awards

by Martin Allerton on 3 Mar 2008
2007 Powerboat P1 World Championship Awards Ceremony. World Copyright: Drew Gibson/P1 Powerboarts Powerboat P1 World Championship http://www.powerboatp1.com
The exclusive Powerboat P1 World Championship Annual Awards Dinner took place in London's West End on Saturday evening, attended by more than 200 guests from across the globe.

The evening began with Powerboat P1's Managing Director, Jim O'Toole, welcoming guests and outlining plans for the 2008 season, including an exciting mix of new and established venues spanning three continents.

The awards ceremony, with TV presenter Tiff Needell acting as Master of Ceremonies, followed dinner; a 4 course meal served in the elegant surroundings of the Ballroom at the Landmark Hotel, Marylebone. The most moving moment of the evening was the presentation of a new trophy, the 'Spirit of P1', awarded in memory of Sergio Carpentieri and accompanied by a minutes applause. When the awards ceremony was completed the guests were entertained by a live tribute band, the party continuing into the early hours.

The full 'Roll of Honour' from the Powerboat P1 World Championship 2007 Annual awards was as follows:

Host City of the Year: PORTIMAO, PORTUGAL

P1 'Moment' of 2007: SUN LIK BEER

Evolution Engine Builder of the Year: ILMOR MARINE ENGINES

The SuperSport Engine Builder of the Year: MERCURY RACING

Evolution Boat Builder of the Year: FOUNTAIN POWERBOATS

SuperSport Boat Builder of the Year: CHAUDRON POWERBOATS

Most Improved Team: VOOMVOOM.COM

SuperSport Navigator of the Year: UGO PELLEGRINO of RACING PROJECT

SuperSport Driver of the Year: FABIO MAGNANI of RACING PROJECT

SuperSport Throttleman of the Year: ANGELO TEDESCHI of RACING PROJECT

Evolution Navigator of the Year: STEFANO BONANNO of TEAM METAMARINE CORSE

Evolution Driver of the Year: JAMES SHEPPARD of KING OF SHAVES

Evolution Throttleman of the Year: CRAIG WILSON of KING OF SHAVES

The 'Spirit of P1' Award: PETER COX

Sponsor of the Year Award: 1st4BOATS LTD

Powerboat P1 SuperSport 3rd Place: MIKE SHELTON and JACKIE HUNT of EXTREMEBOAT

Powerboat P1 SuperSport 2nd Place: JAN FALKOWSKI and DREW LANGDON of BULLET RACING

Powerboat P1 SuperSport World Champions: UGO PELLEGRINO, FABIO MAGNANI and ANGELO TEDESCHI of RACING PROJECT

Powerboat P1 Evolution 3rd Place: NIGEL HOOK, JOSEPH SGRO and MICHAEL FIORE of OUTERLIMITS POWERBOATS

Powerboat P1 Evolution 2nd Place: GIANCARLO CANGIANO and GIOVANNI CARPITELLA of OSG RACING

Powerboat P1 Evolution World Champions: CRAIG WILSON and JAMES SHEPPARD of FOUNTAIN WORLDWIDE

http://www.powerboatp1.com
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