Races begin at St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Dozens of powerboat racing teams are hoping to make a splash in the 6th annual Monster Energy St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix this weekend.

“It’s a liquid race course, so every lap is different,” said competitor Stephen Kildahl. “You may have a big wave on one lap and not have it on the next lap, so that keeps it exciting.”

Waters around the St. Pete Pier are the first stop in The International Hot Rod Association’s Offshore Powerboat National Championship…

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