London 6th April, 2012 - Motorsport comes to the centre of Plymouths shopping area when Powerboat P1 teams up with Heart Radio in Plymouth on Saturday, 14th April to promote the P1 AquaX Grand Prix of the Sea (19-20 May). Powerboat P1s popular personal watercraft racing series, AquaX and its stablemate P1 SuperStock arrive in Civic Piazza outside the Guildhall in the city centre with a stunning display featuring AquaX racing skis and the Panther 28SS powerboat. The Heart Angels will be there providing fun for all the family, with face painting for kids and, of course, music from the citys favourite radio station. There is a fabulous competition with the chance to win a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the National Marine Aquarium plus the opportunity to watch the racing from Powerboat P1s VIP boat. Simply guess the correct number of Barracudas featured on the P1 SuperStock model race boat on display at the National Marine Aquarium in Coxside and enter the draw for the chance to win the amazing prize package. The competition leaflet also carries a 10% discount for entry to the Aquarium. Heart is all about excitement, so teaming up with Powerboat P1 and its awesome free-to-watch Grand Prix of the Sea race weekend is natural for the station, said Programme Controller Richard Spencer. Well also be running our own competition for listeners to win VIP hospitality at the event. The Plymouth Grand Prix of the Sea has been brought back to the city this year by the City Council to provide entertainment for spectators during the build up to the Olympic Torch Relay on Saturday, 19th May. People will be able to arrive in the city early and enjoy the races in the Sound and then be in the right place to see the emotional arrival of the Olympic flame into Plymouth, added Head of City Marketing Matt Cross. AquaX and SuperStock UK are Britains premier racing at sea categories, featuring competitive racing in sight of the shoreline. AquaX organisers are expecting over 20 personal watercraft on the start line so expect to see some outstanding action. The series features Plymouth rider Tim Cope taking on the best riders from the UK, including reigning champions Russell Marmon, Dave Huddleston and Duncan Johnstone plus series regulars and a host of newcomers. Provisional timetable for the Plymouth Grand Prix of the Sea: SATURDAY, 19 MAY 12:30-13:00 AQUAX QUALIFYING, 13:30-15:00 SUPERSTOCK MATCH RACING, 15:15-16:00 AQUAX RACE 01, 16:00-16:45 SUPERSTOCK RACE 01 16:30-18:00 TORCH RELAY PARADE, SUNDAY 20 MAY 12:00-12:45 SUPERSTOCK RACE 02, 13:15-14:00 AQUAX RACE 02 14:30-15:15 SUPERSTOCK RACE 03, PRIZE GIVING FOLLOWS FINAL RACE
