Oxfordshire based Dorian Griffith was almost born into Powerboat Racing when at the tender age of 8 years old his parents, Richard and Sue Griffith bought a Royal Cruiser IV and decided to enter the 1969 Round Britain Powerboat Race, from then on Dorian had Powerboat Racing in his blood.
Richard and Sue in Viva Tridante – Photo: powerboatarchive2.co.uk
Blastoff Racing was formed initially to compete in the 2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race.
Blastoff Racing during the 2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race – Photo: Chris Davies
After a tough few years of developing the boat, success was to follow.
Blastoff established a Marathon Class C record at 83.49 mph on Lake Coniston in late 2015 and then achieved a second place overall in the 2016 Cowes Torquay Cowes.
Blastoff taking the runners up spot in the 2016 Cowes Torquay Cowes race – Photo: Chris Davies
After successfully campaigning the Fountain hull with diesel power, it’s all change for 2021.
Blastoff Racing’s Cougar R12 Viper RIB – Photo: Malc Attrill
Blastoff Racing will be racing an Ilmor powered Cougar R12 Viper RIB at speeds over 100 mph!