NGK F1 Powerboat Series finale rescheduled after Harvey

The final race in NGK’s premiere power boat championship series was originally scheduled forDSC_4883 Orange, Texas on September 15th, but Hurricane Harvey ripped through southeast Texas (including Port Neches, Texas, the site of the series’ second race in May). Out of respect for those residents displaced by the storm and the devastation in the area, series organizers Tim Seebold and John Schubert looked for a replacement venue for the series finale. More than half of the race teams were affected in some way by Harvey and Irma, with over 40 families located in the Gulf Coast area.

“Originally this race was scheduled for Orange, but with Harvey’s destruction we had to find a new venue,” said series organizer and Formula 1 National Champion Tim Seebold, “We couldn’t just end the series like that.” Seebold worked with NGK Spark Plugs to support a last-minute race, while Sam and Sherron Winer of the APR Super League invited the NGK F1 Powerboat Championship series to be a part of RegattaFest thisFormula 1 boats competing in the NGK F1 Powerboat Championship Series year Pioneers of the early stages of power boat racing, the Winer’s dedicated 31 years to promoting powerboat racing. On October 1st, the couple will announce their retirement from the sport. “NGK is proud to help make this final race happen and grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the Winer’s dedication and passion for the sport,” said General Manager of Marketing Danielle Orlando, “This really brings Formula One racing back to its roots.” Sanctioned by the APBA (American Powerboat Association), conducted by S.P.O.R.T. (Southern Professional Outboard Racing Tour) and in conjunction with the APR Superleague, the final NGK F1 race of 2017 will be action-packed with six racers fighting to finish second place in the series. The race will also be filmed by CBS Sports and NGK Spark Plugs will be at the races, with giveaways and games for show-goers. For more information about the races, please visit ngkf1.com and aprsuperleague.com. Tune in to CBS Sports Network for a full recap of the race on October 22 at 12:30 PM ET and again at 2:30 PM ET.NGK Spark Plugs – The World Leader in Spark Plug and Oxygen Sensor Technology Since 1936, NGK Spark Plugs has been the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, NGK manufactures NGK Spark Plugs and NTK Oxygen Sensors for virtually every automotive manufacturer in the world. NGK has built a reputation for quality and reliability, and a commitment to excellence continues to be the driving force behind the company’s advanced research and development programs. With state-of-the-art manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities, NGK is dedicated to providing customers with world-class products and services. In addition to serving OE automotive and aftermarket customers, NGK also produces spark plugs for motorcycle, power sports, marine and small engine manufacturers. NGK also offers complementary product lines including resistor caps, spark plug wires, and high performance cables. In North America, NGK is headquartered in Wixom, MI and maintains manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities in Irvine, CA, Sissonville, WV, and Chicago, IL. For more information about NGK Spark Plugs, (U.S.A), Inc., please visit our website www.ngksparkplugs.com.Our Mission: "We improve life through the environmentally responsible manufacture and precise application of advanced ceramic technologies for all of North America.  Focused on innovation and teamwork, we contribute to local and global economic growth by matching our products to our customers' visions each day, exceeding their expectations in quality, value, service and performance."