Miss GEICO Celebrates Big Win in Biloxi

MIAMI, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot off a record-setting win at Biloxi's "Smokin' the Sound" season opener, Miss GEICO heads into Miami ready to claim another race as the team to watch in '08. The turbine-powered offshore machine will solidify its standing as one of the world's fastest offshore powerboats in Miami's weekend of water war, with two of the sport's most highly-trained gladiators Floridians Marc Granet and Scotty Begovich at the helm.

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"We're always excited to make it back to Miami - the birthplace of performance boating," said Miss GEICO Team Owner John Haggin, who as a boy watched his father race from Miami to Bimini with the legendary Don Aronow. "This is where it all begins and this is where the future of our sport lies. Miss GEICO is honored and eager to lead the way into the future."

The future is now at the Miami Super Boat International Grand Prix where nearly 100 boats will celebrate offshore powerboat racing's annual homecoming with a weekend of intense competition and camaraderie, both on the water and off. "Miami is where the season really comes together," said Miss GEICO Driver Marc Granet "It's the epitome of the offshore experience - where speed and skill meet on a world-class stage. We hope to be leading the pack."

"Our boat is awe-inspiring," Haggin said, "But we know she's merely a machine filled with potential, until our team brings her to life. We've brought together a winning formula in technology and talent to create the ultimate offshore experience- and now is our time to show the world how the Miss GEICO is the world's fastest race boat."

To schedule an interview with John Haggin, Marc Granet or Scott Begovich - the Miss GEICO team leadership that is transforming the sport of offshore powerboat racing, call Mike Yowaiski at 410-562-6136. Media tours and interviews with the team are available.

                Miami Super Boat Grand Prix Calendar of Events

    APRIL 11, 2008 (Friday)
    9:00am-3:00pm     Registration/Information: Bicentennial Park -
                      1075 Biscayne Blvd.
    9:00am-5:00pm     Dry Pits: Bicentennial Park
    9:00am-5:00pm     Inspection: Bicentennial Park

    APRIL 12, 2008 (Saturday)
    9:00am            Mandatory Drivers Meeting - (Tent) Bicentennial Park
    10:00am-5:00pm    Registration/Information:  Bicentennial Park
    9:00am-5:00pm     Dry Pits: Bicentennial Park
    10:00am-5:00pm    Inspection: Bicentennial Park
    10:00am-5:00pm    Testing: As per the Driver's Meeting
    10:00am-5:00pm    Launching: Bicentennial Park

    APRIL 13, 2008 (Sunday)
    7:30am-8:30am    Physicals: Bicentennial Park
    9:00am           Mandatory Drivers Meeting - Bicentennial Park
    11:00am          Pilots Briefing: Tamiami Airport
    7:30am-4:00pm    Launching/ Recovery: Bicentennial Park
    12:30pm          Boats Proceed to Milling Area to Race Course
    1:00pm           Start of Race
    4:00pm           Awards: Bicentennial Park