Bermuda’s David Selley and Steven Bridges produced a flawless display of offshore powerboat racing to claim a wire-to-wire victory on the second day of the 6th Annual St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix.
Competing in the highly competitive Super Stock class, the duo piloted the S-25 Team Bermuda boat with clinical precision, leading every lap of a grueling four-lap contest. Despite “rough bay” conditions in St. Petersburg, Florida, Selley and Bridges utilized their pole position to perfection, maintaining a commanding gap over a world-class field to clock a winning time of 12:24.295.
The victory marks a significant statement of intent for the pair on the 2026 international circuit. Their ability to handle the turbulent Gulf waters proved the difference, leaving two-time F1H2O world champion Shaun Torrente to settle for second in the S-54 STR-Allied entry. The podium was completed by the S-8 Wozencraft boat, which fended off a spirited charge from Big East Construction.
Bermuda’s presence in the top tier was further bolstered by Luis Martins and Nick Imprescia in the S-12 Nuff Said. Navigating the same punishing conditions, the pair secured a solid sixth-place finish in 13:01.973, ensuring both island entries finished within the top half of the elite field.
The triumph reinforces Bermuda’s standing as a powerhouse in the Super Stock category, with the team now looking to carry this momentum into the next leg of the championship.
