Qatar 96 speedboat crash?
Was anybody at the Corniche bay today to see pole position races for Powerboat championships? Qatar 96, the boat touted to be the winner this year, had a spectacular crash during pole position race. Though the driver and throttleman escaped unhurt, the boat is OUT FOR THE REST OF THE SERIES.
I for one know that they spent tremendous amount of money to purchase the new boat and equip it. Our guys were the best driver-throttleman combo on the planet too. It is such a shame that they have to go even before the series began...
I feel really sad. I really thought that they were gonna win the first world championship title for Qatar this year...
Sigh!
Was anybody there during pole position race? Did anyone see the crash? Please share the experiences...
Good thing no one was hurt i think they should all go on a european cruise for holiday and go relax and enjoy the trip
I meant his general persona and attitude...
I'm sure he'll be in the local dailies tommorrow but here's a pic of the back of his head - sorry Alexa...that's all I can find in a quick search lol :
http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Sports_News&subsection=Motorsport&month=February2008&file=Sports_News2008022852936.xml
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Love is the answer...
second that...he's a bit of a dude.
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THEY CAME IN SECOND IN THE SPARE BOAT. Way to go Sheikh, salutations for your fighting spirit and never say die attitude.
You da man!
They will get the spare boat ready in time for the race I guess. They can still start 2nd if they get the spare ready.
"Life is like a bicycle, if it's too easy - you're probably going down :)"
I asked the Qatar 96 team manager the same thing. he said that the hull alone cost QR 4million. He wouldnt tell me how much it was including the engine and the rest of the safety stuff. It was frightening. The boat weighs 4,500kg. Can you believe that?
Anyways, syamsat, TallG and oryx, i have sent you pm's as to what my request is. Thanks for replying guys.
oh what a shame the guys must be gutted.
How much does one of those boats cost?
Greeker do you want us to bring you some sandwiches and a flask of tea?
is that the favour?
Waseem - Handsome: I like your avatar
i left early.....i couldnt see tht
THIS NEWS IS NOT GOOD FOR ME N FOR THE COUNTRY.GOD BLESS THEM ALL.BETTER TRY NEXT TIME
Was there...such a pity. Thankfully no-one is injured.
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Greeker, I may be popping down, haven't decided yet. What do you need doing?
Greeker, I am going there with my wife and Kid. Tell me how can I help you? I stay in Ezdan towers, which is 200 meters to Cornish.
Sadly I am the witness for this incident. It just happened in front of my eyes.
luckily they are not injured, I' ve done some Boat racing myself in similar boats and the Safety equipment is fantastic sophisticated. I wish e had the same in our Cars- then there would have been no Deaths on Qatari roads.
The news is true. hey are out of the race. Why the hell did this have to happen? I was following their acquisition of the boat and new partnership closely. Had did an interview with Sheikh Hassan and Curtis seperately and both seemed to be in such high spirits...
This is an absolute dampener, not to say the amount of money that was spent. And yes, it was the old spirit of Norawy.
Between, is anybody from QL going for the races tomorrow? I would need a small favour if anybody is!
Money grows on trees for these people
ARE YOU KIDDING??????NO NO PLSS
Is that the old Spirit of Norway boat ? The one that got 5 World Championships and Shaikh Hassan Bought ??
Steve was the Trottleman for Gjelsten and Eker previously.
(Eker btw owns 45% of Koenigsegg, the supercar manufacturer)
Qatar 96 isn't looking too good. I'd post a picture if I knew how. We saw Sheikh Hassan and Steve Curtis step off the rescue boat then stomp off in different directions!
YOU ARE JOKING....RIGHT??