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CHECK OUT THE HOT (AND COLD) SPOTS TO RACE IN '98
SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE:
LET’S GO RACING!
™
The In’s-AndOut’s of Piloting
Your First
Competition
Powerboat!
Fasten Your Seatbelts As We Review
THE WORLD'S FASTEST
POWERBOATS &
CATAMARANS!
PLUS:
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BON
Contents
FEATURES
Back by popular demand, VR Sports Powerboat Racing ranks the
world's fastest monohulls and catamarans! The competition was pretty
stiff this year, but whether you’re racing in the Minnow Class, or
running with the Barracudas, you'll want to check these babies out!
Our correspondents Jim Bondless and Dave Penn travelled the world
to seek out the hottest and coolest racing tracks to feed your ego!
VR Sports Powerboat Racing’s Exclusive Look at the In’sAnd-Out’s of Piloting Your First Competition Powerboat!
Racing Champion Rictor Roscoe talks about the
thrill of his first time in a powerboat.
VR Sports Powerboat Racing Editor and Boating
Legend Terry “Twistin” Turner takes us through the
finer points of competition boating.
DEPARTMENTS
Head Over Heals for Racing
Intellectually Stimulating
Make It a Single
Maximizing Your Sound
VR Sports Hosts Boat Safety Day!
Okay, So Nobody’s Perfect!
How to Sink the Competition!
™
FOR PROMETHEAN DESIGNS
Martin Cook Gavin Harwood
Francis Lillie Dean Calver
Adam Beamish Matt Baxter
Paul Ducker Robert Shave
2D Artists:
Neil English Martin Oakley
Game Design:
Russell Richie Francis Lillie
Gavin Harwood Martin Cook
Audio:
Steve Foxhall Kevin Tootill
Programming:
3D Artists:
Otto R. Roll
Steve Foxhall
Harvey Randhawa
Original Powerboat Theme:
Internal QA:
FOR INTERPLAY UK
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European Head of Development:
Tony Bickley
Senior Producer:
Diarmid Clarke
QA Supervisor:
David Kinsella
Lead QA Technician:
Gavin Glover
QA Technicians:
Daley Salami
Lee Houston Philip Mathews
Richard Lloyd Jock Campbell
Nathan Evans Ben Pettifer
Project Manager:
Steve Foote
Special Thanks to Peter Bilotta for
“Encouragement”
FOR INTERPLAY US
(VR SPORTS)
Executive Producer:
Trish Wright
Matt Findley
Happy Keller
Producer:
Jeff Barnhart
Line Producer:
Brandon Lang
Director of QA:
Chad Allison
QA Managers:
Steve Victory
Colin Totman
QA IS Manager:
Frank Pimentel
QA Technicians:
Bill Delk Chris Peak
QA Product Supervisor: Marvic J. Ambata
Testers:
Josh Walters Louie Iturzaeta
Dave Parkyn Chris Wood Scot Humphreys
Director of Compatibility: Phuong Nguyen
Compatibility Technicians:
Derek Gibbs
Marc Duran Jack Parker
Manual Design & Layout:
Ed Rubin
Manual Copy Editing:
David Cravens
Ed Rubin
Additional Manual Art:
Tracie D. Martin
Product Manager:
Tod Mack
Associate PR Manager:
Wayne Teats
Directors:
18
Letters
LETTERS
Trim down just before you
take a jump, and then quickly
trim up before landing.
HEAD OVER HEELS FOR RACING
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First of all, I love your magazine. I
bought a powerboat about three months
ago and am really into this racing stuff.
But every time I go to take a jump, my
boat flips out on me. I'm either spinning
in the air and wipe out, or I'm making
like a submarine when I hit the water.
Haven't suffered any serious injuries, but
all my racing buddies laugh and call me
names, and don't want me playing in
any of their racing games. They don't
seem to have any problems with their
jumps. What can I do?
Billy Bob
Miami, FL
Well, BB, powertrimming is the key to
keeping your jumps in control. As
racing veterans ourselves, we've found
that it helps to trim down just before
you take a jump, and then quickly trim
up before landing. That helps to
balance your boat out when in mid air.
It takes a lot of practice to get it right,
though. Good luck! Your friends
shouldn't be laughing for too much
longer.
INTELLECTUALLY STIMULATING
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I just want to say that all this talk about
the print media becoming
oversensationalized just isn’t true when it
comes to VR Sports Powerboat Racing
magazine! The journalistic integrity
displayed in your magazine renews my
faith in the newsworld. Take for
instance, last month's article on whether
knot-tying competitions should become
an olympic sport—you guys provided
fair coverage on the pros and cons of a
very controversial, yet very important
topic. And while we're on the subject, I
say "Go for the Gold!" Why deny the
4 vr sports powerboat racing
world a sport that would obviously make
so many people so very happy?
David Dudely
Long Beach, CA
Thanks for the words of encouragement,
Dave, we'll try to keep up the good
work!
MAKE IT A SINGLE
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I'm new to powerboating, and I am
really interested in buying one. As I
understand it, there are two major
kinds of powerboats that I could buy, a
monohull, or a catamaran, but I don't
know much about them. Is one better
than the other?
Tim Hopeless
New York, NY
It just so happens that in this issue
(pages 10-13 to be exact) we did an
article on the newest and greatest
powerboats to be released this year.
Check it out! But to help answer your
question, the main differences are the size
of the engines and number of hulls.
Monohulls have an 850cc engine and a
single hull, while the cats have a 2000cc
engine and two hulls (which are needed
to stabilize the larger engine). Is one better
than the other? Cats are faster, but much
harder to control. If you're new to this,
we would recommend starting off with a
monohull and getting some experience
under your belt. Hope that helps!
Send letters to: VR Sports 16815 Von
Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606
Be sure to include an SASE if you think you'll
miss your letter really, really bad and you want
us to return it to you.
Off The Ramp
OFF THE RAMP
Maximizing
Your
Sound:
Maximizing
Your
Maximizing YourSound:
Sound: VR SPORTS
All powerboats come equipped with the Deenen-50
audio system featuring FPPS (Full Positional Stereo
Sound). You can access this through the options
menu on your onboard computer.
Hosts Boat
Safety Day!
Effects:
Effects:
Effects:
Controls how loud the sounds in your
powerboat are. Better than a muffler!
The fifth
annual
Boat
CD
Safety
CD
Audio:
CD Audio:
Audio:
Allows you to switch groovy
Day
tunes on and off.
hosted
by VR
Sports
was an
outstanding
success this
year. Over 1,000
attended the event in Miami,
CD
CD
Track
Choice:
Florida and were entertained
CD Track
Track Choice:
Choice:
If this is on, you can select the tune you
and educated by seminars
want to hear before starting a race.
like 101 Ways to Clean your
Boat with a Toothbrush and
Stereo
Stereo
Swap:
Stereo Swap:
Swap:
How to Speak with Dolphins.
This swaps the stereo channels so that the
We'd tell you more about it, but
sounds come out of the correct speaker, or
the staff we sent to cover it got
the incorrect speaker depending on how
bored after the first hour and
warped you want to be.
decided the food wasn't worth
the small loan we had to take out
in order to pay the entry fee. So
OKAY, SO NOBODY’S PERFECT!
they hit the beach and played
Here at VR Sports Powerboat Racing we always
volleyball all week. But they did
strive for the utmost in accuracy, but sometimes
we make a few minor mistakes. So here is a
manage to bring back a nifty Boat
correction to an error that a reader brought to
Safety Day calender!
our attention:
CORRECTION:
Last issue we reported in our article, “The Dangers of Powerboat Racing,” that "a gazillion people
are injured each year because they don't practice proper safety procedures.” We'd like to retract that
statement, since a gazillion technically isn't really a number, and we simply made it up. In all
honesty,we're not sure how many people are injured every year because they don't practice proper
safety procedures, but we wanted to leave an impact on the readers. We might even say a "billion",
but that would be inaccurate as well. So let's just leave it at: "most likely, a lot of people." 'Kay?
vr sports powerboat racing 5
Part 1
Getting Started In Powerboat Racing
Special Report
Racing Champion Rictor Roscoe talks about the
FIRE UP YOUR
here's nothing quite like your first time
time
driving a powerboat.
For most of you it
will be with a monohull fresh off the
assembly line and still new to the waters. For
others
with
more
experience
it
may
be
attempting to handle a trickier, more powerful
catamaran. No matter what your situation, the
process works the same. Here are some hints
to ensure one exciting ride...
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them. If
If left
left unattended,
unattended,
thrill of his first time in a powerboat. them.
ENGINES!
Know
Know Your
Your Gear
Gear
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powerboat is
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onboard
onboard computer.
computer. To
To
start
start the
the engine
engine process,
process,
insert
insert the
the powerboat
powerboat racracing
ing CD
CD into
into the
the computcomputer's
er's CD-ROM
CD-ROM drive.
drive. After
After
aa short
short while,
while, the
the autorun
autorun
menu
menu appears.
appears. Select
Select the
the
install
install option
option and
and follow
follow
the
the on
on screen
screen instructions.
instructions.
When
When installation
installation is
is
complete,
complete, start
start your
your
engine
engine either
either by
by selecting
selecting
“Start”
“Start” off
off the
the autorun
autorun
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“Powerboat
“Powerboat Racing”
Racing” in
in
the
the Program
Program menu.
menu. At
At this
this
time
time you'll
you'll be
be asked
asked to
to
select
select aa display
display driver,
driver,
and
and whether
whether or
or not
not you
you
want
want to
to use
use 3D
3D acceleraacceleration
tion if
if you
you have
have applicaapplicable
ble 3D
3D accelerator
accelerator cards.
cards.
The
The Main
Main Menu
Menu
Use
Use the
the Up/Down
Up/Down
arrow
arrow keys
keys to
to highlight
highlight
the
the items
items on
on the
the main
main
menu
menu and
and press
press the
the
RETURN
RETURN key
key to
to select
select
your
your powerboat
powerboat will
will enter
enter
demo
demo mode
mode and
and ride
ride itself
itself
until
until you
you return.
return. Press
Press
any
any key
key and
and the
the game
game
will
will return
return to
to the
the main
main
menu.
menu.
From
From the
the Main
Main Menu
Menu
you
you may
may opt
opt to...
to...
START:
START:
Grab
Grab the
the wheel
wheel of
of your
your
boat
boat and
and get
get ready
ready to
to take
take
it
it for
for the
the ride
ride of
of your
your life!
life!
LOAD
LOAD CHAMPIONSHIP:
CHAMPIONSHIP:
If
If you
you are
are currently
currently in
in
the
the running
running for
for aa place
place on
on
the
the Powerboat
Powerboat season
season
podium,
podium, you'll
you'll need
need to
to
plug
plug in
in where
where you
you are
are up
up
to
to from
from here.
here.
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Part 1
Getting Started In Powerboat Racing
Special Report
PASSWORDS:
This is where you can enter the passwords that you have collected after
completing various game modes which
enables you to drive catamarans or
race in Championship or Slalom races.
Strap in and
Main Menu:
race!
to
get ready
OPTIONS:
You can customize the finer things
about your boat from this option, as
described in greater detail later on.
NETWORKING:
If you have an IPX network, then
you and up to five other friends can play
VR Sports Powerboat Racing together.
See the section on Network games on
page 17 for more information.
STATISTICS:
The greatest Powerboat records of
all time are stored in memory so you
can boast your ego if you're one of
them, or remind yourself of the bullies who beat you out.
u: Customize
Options Men
perience!
ex
your racing
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CREDITS:
The brave men and women who
risked life and limb to see that your
powerboat is running smoothly.
RESET CHALLENGES:
Choose this to set all challenge
times back to their pre-set values.
Customizing Your Powerboat Experience
You can customize your new powerboat to fit your needs through the
Options Menu on your on-board computer. Options included are 3D , Game,
Audio (see “Maximizing Your Sound”
on page 5) and Control.
VISUALS:
Correction length: Ensures that everything on the track is corrected at the
right time.
Smoothing: Rounds the edges off the
trackside.
Smooth out
Visuals Menu: sual Control.
Vi
ith
your ride w
Clip depth: Sets how far into the distance
you can see.
Transparencies: Turns water transparencies
on or off. (Pretty neat feature to come with
your boat, aye?)
Reflections: Turns water reflections on or
off.
Auto Detection: If this option is turned on
the game will automatically select the best
program settings for your machine the next
time you play VR Sports Powerboat Racing.
(Not applicable if you have a 3D card.)
GAME:
Weather: Weather can be on, off or random. Note: Weather can only be accessed
if you have 24 Meg or more of memory.
Full Sky: Turn Full Sky on for maximum
sky detail.
of swing your camera man (following in a
chopper) has behind the boat. When set to
low, it remains rigidly behind the boat. When
set to high, the camera will swing out past the
boat when a corner is turned. Camera swing
is down to personal preference so just experiment to see which level suits you best. The
default value is set to low (recommended.)
CONTROL:
Player: Select which control device you
are going to use in your powerboat. (Our
recommendation is below.)
CPU Boats On/Off: Turns the CPU boats
on or off. This only effects Championship,
Shootout and Network games.
Steer Like The Pros
This months' product tip concerns
the age old quest for better control
Track Detail: Sets the detail level for the
track side objects.
over your powerboat. Instead of
Lens Flare: Toggles lens flare on or off.
keyboard control, might we suggest
Camera Swing: This determines the amount
investing in a steering wheel and
using your reliable yet awkward
pedal setup. It can be installed into
any boat, Cat or Mono, and offers
smooth and easy steering like never
before. This is especially true for
Catamarans, as they have a nasty
tendency to roll over in tight corners.
In competitions where mere fractions
of a second make the difference
right? Turn
Sun too B
Game Menu:
off the flare.
between winning and losing, smooth
steering can make all the difference!
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LASERBUOY
FALCON RACING
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.94
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103mph
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.96
FAST AND POWERFUL
Acceleration
MONOHULLS
Lighter and more powerful than ever before, these
are the world's best in single hull powerboating.
Xena Corp's Laserbuoy
and Boatorama's Falcon
Racing are easily among
the fastest ships around.
Though their top speeds
may not be as impressive as
the other models introduced this year, but their
acceleration time more than
makes up for it, both boast-
ing an impressive
.94! These are the boats
that win races on windy
tracks with lots of obstacles.
Looking for the perfect
mix of power and top
speed? We highly recommend Lost Mariner's
Arrow, or Beached Whale
Boats’ newly revamped
Bulldog. Boasting top
speeds of 103, they also
harbor an impressive .96
acceleration.
Easy on the Throttle,
Extra on the Speed: If 103
just isn't quick enough for
you, and you don't mind
skimping a little more on the
acceleration factor, then try
Acceleration
out Manta Ray's '98 Pacer
or Boatorama's higher end
model-the Stag! Both handle amazingly well and
offer a good balance of
speed and power.
THE FASTEST! If you've
got nothing but ocean blue
ahead of you, and want to
run out of it faster than anyone, then Zebramatic's Firefly and Salty Dog Unlimited’s
Prometheus are the powerboats for you. They may be
a little slow in reaching their
top speed, but when they do,
they're screaming across the
waters at an unheard of 105
miles an hour!
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117mph
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One hull just not good
enough? Then try out these
more powerful twin hull
Catamarans.
If you're looking for
manueverabilty, then try out
Boatorama's Sport and
Wicked Water's Bauer Raccar. The fastest acceleration of the bunch that we
tested, their top speed of
117 is nothing to sniff at.
Still can't make up your
mind? Then Riff Raff's Kencom, Cruiseline's Carhall,
prises' Energy are the catamaran's to check out. All
models sport impressive
accelerations and top
speeds ranging from 118119 miles an hour. You’re
sure to make some wakes!
BLISTERING SPEED!
Wicked Water's Rising Sun
and VR Sports come in this
year as the fastest models
ever. Both handle a little
sluggishly, but we doubt
you'll be wanting to turn
tight corners at a whopping
120 miles an hour!
So there you have it, the
Acceleration
latest and greatest boats of
1998! At this time, we'd like
to thank all of the boating
corporations for donating
their prototypes to our contest so we could try them
out. We'd also like to thank
Salty Dog Unlimited for the
free super bowl tickets,
Beached Whale Boats for
the whale watching tickets,
Xena Corp for the new
sports car (vroom vroom!)
and Lost Mariner for the
year's supply of SPAM. And
remember, for those
powerboat manufacturers
who didn't make this year's
list—we could all use a vacation in the Tropics!
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Part 2
Getting Started In Powerboat Racing
Special Report
RACING
WITH THE
BIG FISH
VR Sports Powerboat Racing Editor and
Boating Legend Terry “Twistin” Turner takes us
through the finer points of competition boating
owerboat
racing
takes
an
intense
amount of concentration, skill and most
importantly, practice. But you don't get
any better at it without some real competition.
As a former racer myself, I know how scary it
can be when entering your first race. So we at
VR
SPORTS
POWERBOAT
RACING
have
compiled a list of helpful tips to keep in mind.
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Entering
Entering The
The Race
Race
To
To enter
enter aa race
race select
select
START
START on
on the
the main
main
menu.
menu. You
You will
will be
be asked
asked
to
to choose
choose one
one of
of the
the folfollowing
lowing types
types of
of races.
races.
ARCADE:
ARCADE:
Start
Start the
the race
race and
and try
try
to
to win
win it.
it. If
If you're
you're aa MinMinnow,
now, you'll
you'll need
need to
to place
place
in
in the
the top
top 3,
3, if
if you're
you're aa
Pike,
Pike, then
then the
the top
top 2,
2, and
and
if
if you're
you're one
one of
of those
those mean
mean
Barracuda
Barracuda class
class racers
racers you
you
have
have to
to win-period.
win-period. If
If you
you
want
want to
to keep
keep racing,
racing, you
you
have
have to
to keep
keep winning.
winning. It‘s
It‘s
as
as simple
simple as
as that.
that.
Note:
Note: Just
Just like
like the
the
arcades,
arcades, there
there is
is no
no
option
option to
to save
save your
your game.
game.
SHOOTOUT:
SHOOTOUT:
"There
"There can
can be
be only
only
one!"
one!" Whoever
Whoever is
is last
last at
at
the
the end
end of
of the
the lap
lap gets
gets
kicked
kicked out.
out. This
This contincontinues
ues until
until there
there is
is only
only one
one
boat
boat left.
left. (Hopefully
(Hopefully you!)
you!)
TIME
TIME TRIAL:
TRIAL:
Race
Race two
two laps
laps and
and then
then
race
race again
again against
against aa shadshadow
ow boat
boat which
which mimics
mimics
your
your driving
driving from
from the
the preprevious
vious two
two laps.
laps. I'm
I'm still
still
not
not used
used to
to this
this one.
one.
Because
Because I'm
I'm driving
driving one
one
boat,
boat, and
and yet
yet I'm
I'm in
in the
the
other
other boat.
boat. I'm
I'm here,
here, but
but
at
at the
the same
same time
time I'm
I'm over
over
there
there and-forget
and-forget it.
it. This
This
is
is primarily
primarily aa training
training
exercise
exercise to
to improve
improve one's
one's
skills
skills for
for the
the races
races ahead.
ahead.
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Part 2
Getting Started In Powerboat Racing
Special Report
Before you enter a championship, you
must select the type of championship
you want to race. You can choose from
the following.
Number of Tracks
: Select the
Choose Class ty.
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ff
level of di
CHALLENGE:
2 laps of the track, the start lap and
the flying lap. If you have the quickest time at the end of two laps you win
the challenge. If you beat the challenge
and race again you will see your lap
times and be able to race against the
shadow boat (don't get me started).
PRACTICE:
Use the practice time to try out different boats and see how they handle.
Also get used to the layout of the
tracks so that you can learn where to
shave those seconds off your lap time.
CHAMPIONSHIP:
Here you race a set amount of tracks
and laps until the season is finished.
ur
Customize yo
Start Menu:
ence!
racing experi
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Novice
3 Tracks
Amateur
6 Tracks
Pro
8 Tracks
Skill Level
Minnow
3 Laps
Pike
4 Laps
Barracuda
5 Laps
Championship season scoring is
as follows:
Scoring
1st 6 pts.
4th 2 pts.
2nd 4 pts.
5th 1 pts.
3
rd
3 pts.
6th 0 pts.
As you win professional championships, more options will become
available to you.
Catamarans are unavailable until
you win your first professional championship with a Barracuda-class powerboat. Only by winning the first three
tracks
SLALOM:
You have 1 lap of the track to get
around as quickly as possible while zipping around water buoys on the correct side to avoid penalty points. Pass
the blue buoys on the left side and the
red buoys on the right side. This is a
great way to learn control and speed.
Racing With Your Buddies
Though I personally don't recommend
racing against "friends" due to the ego-factor
(I have no friends left!), it’s still pretty cool if
you can all keep control of your temper.
Up to 6 people can play on an IPX network game of Powerboat Racing. To play
Multiplayer, everybody must have installed
Powerboat Racing. The driver who has the
disc in their CD-ROM drive is the Host and
everybody else who is playing is a Guest.
If you're the control freak who insisted
on being the Host player then start the
game and select Network. After entering
your name, select the type and class of
boats to race. You will be given a choice of
Shootout, and Arcade (3,6 or 9 laps). Boat
details will reveal themselves as people join
in. Pressing F5 will update the screen in
case everyone is not on the screen. When
all are ready, the race can begin. And if all
are not ready, tough cookies because you're
the Host!
If you opted to be a Guest, the only
options available are Network and Options.
Select Network and enter your name. Then
choose which boat you want to race. (Note
that you cannot have two of the same boats
in a Network game.)
You may also have up to 4 players playing VR Sports Powerboat Racing on the
same screen. To do this, please note that
only 2 players will be able to use the key-
your
Don’t upset
Split-Screen:
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’re sittin
friends. They
board. All other players must use either joysticks or steering wheels.
To enter how many people are playing,
go to Control in the options menu. Then
go to the appropriate player and select
which control device they are using. Set up
the game as normal and the screen will split
for the appropriate number of players.
To alter the split in-game from horizontal to vertical splits use the F4/F5 key.
(Note that only the Arcade, Championship
and Shootout modes are available in splitscreen mode.)
And there you have it! All the information you'll ever need to becoming a
powerboat racer like myself!
The Code of the Elite
A powerboat racer has to prove
themselves worthy before the more
advanced options, challenges and
boats become available to them.
This is done by completing tracks
and winning races. As you complete
tracks, you will be given passwords
that unlock more options. Be sure
to write these down! These
passwords are your key to the life of
an elite racer. Only the most
experienced racers are allowed to
pilot the Catamarans, or enter the
Slalom and Championship
challenges. And who knows, maybe
one day you’ll be able to join the
“underground” on a course open
only to champions!
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NORWAY
Jimbo: Definitely a
winner. The tracks here are
chock full of cool ice caves.
But beware of small bergs—
they're tough to handle
and can tear up the
bottom of your
boat. Norway is
one of the more scenic tracks
we found, and if you're watching
closely, you might find yourself
racing alongside a whale!
Penn:
I got
trounced
by a killer whale!
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RUSSIAN HARBORS
Jimbo: Mother Russia has created some mother
tracks around their old submarine harbors.
Races provide some of the best entertainment a
rubel can buy, but keep a look out for nuclear
waste spills.
Penn: I found a shortcut on
this track.
NEVADA, USA
Jimbo: A truly inspiring area to race.
The tracks run at the bottom of huge
desert canyons complete with
gorgeous waterfalls. Sometimes
it’s a tight squeeze through
certain waterways, so make
sure you're leading the pack.
Penn: I went hanggliding in the canyon.
vr sports powerboat racing 19
JAPAN
Jimbo:
The mystic orient
offers a wide variety of
tracks where hi-tech
and classic Japanese
architecture blend seemlessly together. One minute you're
speeding under the fountain of a
stone dragon, the next minute you’re
bombarded with billboards.
Penn: I raced the bullet train.
MONACO
Jimbo: Monaco has beautiful
crystal blue harbors that offer
wide open spaces to maneuver.
These tracks are a great place
to start if you're
new to the racing biz.
Penn: I spent all of
my money.
Jimbo:
Some of the
best tracks
ENGLAND
yet. You'll be
racing
through the
waterways in the countryside
near a hot air balloon landing field.
Occasionally you might even find yourself
racing neck and neck with a biplane in
addition to your competition.
Penn: Watch out for the sandbars
by the Start line.
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THE AMAZON
Jimbo: These tracks are well worth the hour
and a half chopper ride that brings you into
the heart of the amazon jungle. You'll be
immersed in the sounds of South American wildlife as you race
around the site of ancient Incan ruins.
Penn: Beware of leeches and
falling tree branches.
NEW YORK, USA
Jimbo:
You've got to
love the Big
Apple. Whether you're zipping
around the Statue of Liberty at a 105 miles per hour,
or past kids break dancing on the docks there is always
something to catch your attention. New York's waterways
seem a little cluttered but make for an exciting race.
Penn: Watch out for
crazy taxi drivers!
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21
The Last Word
THE LAST WORD
Racing Tips
Racing
Tips by
by Champion
Champion Sandy
Sandy Speeden
Speeden
Interview by Ed Rubel
Don't talk about boat racing being a "man's sport" around Sandy Speeden.
With three national titles at the Barracuda level under her belt, and one
international title, Sandy isn't your typical boating competitor. I had the
pleasure of interviewing her last December at her home in Santa Monica, CA,
where she elaborated on her secret to success.
VRPBR: You've had a
tremendous amount of
success as a racer. What is
your secret?
"The key
is to
balance
your
trimming"
Speeden: A lot of people
only think about speed and
power when racing. Yah,
there's that, but the secret
lies in powertrimming. This
is the act of controlling the
angle of the nose in the
boat's hull. A good
powerboat racer gets as
much of the boat up out of
the water without flipping it
over – that sucks out loud
when that happens.
Trim up, and the nose of the
boat rises, trim down and it
drops back into the water.
You'll have less control of
the boat when the trim is
up, but you'll go a lot faster.
VRPBR: Is it better to
mostly trim up or down?
Speeden: The key is to
22 vr sports powerboat racing
balance your trimming. A
simple rule to remember is
to trim up for the straight
waterway sections and trim
down for bends and turns.
Only practice will show
you the best use of
powertrimming, but if you
master it, you'll be winning
championships left and right.
Any other advice?
Speeden: Just keep at it.
The more you race, the
better you'll get, and the
more windows of
opportunity will be open to
you. Just don't feel bad if
you're never as good as I
am. I mean—come on,
here. It's ME. You're just
YOU. And YOU are
certainly not ME. Got it?
VRPBR: Uhhhhh, sure.
Thanks again.
Speeden: No problem!
Good luck racing!
Warranty/Support
WARRANTY/SUPPORT
Limited Warranty
Customer Support
VR SPORTS LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY
VR Sports warrants to the original purchaser of this product that
the compact disc on which the software programs are recorded will
be free from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from
the date of purchase. If the compact disc is found defective within
90 days of original purchase, VR Sports agrees to replace, free of
charge, any product discovered to be defective within such period
upon receipt at its factory service center of the product, postage
paid, with proof of the date of purchase. This warranty is limited to
the compact disc containing the software program originally provided by VR Sports and is not applicable to normal wear and tear.
This shall be void if the defect has arisen through abuse, mistreatment, or neglect. Any implied warranties applicable to this product,
including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
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incidental or consequential damages.
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or liability may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
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If you have any questions about this, or any other VR Sports
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If the compact disc should fail after the original 90-day warranty
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for $15.00 (U.S. currency), which includes postage and handling,
and VR Sports will mail a replacement to you. To receive a
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or money order, (2) a brief statement describing the defect, and
(3) your return address. If you have a problem with your software,
you may wish to call us first at (714) 553-6678. If your compact
disc is defective and a replacement is necessary, U.P.S. or registered mail is recommended for returns. Please send the defective
disc(s) only (not the box) with a description of the problem and
$15.00 to:
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VR Sports, 16815 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, California 92606
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Engine © 1998 Promethean Design. All Rights Reserved. VR
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