About Me
Hugh D. Fuller
American Powerboat World Champion
Finished first in the Unlimited Division in the 2019 Offshore Powerboat Association
A world champion powerboat racer with more than two decades of competitive experience, Hugh D. Fuller Jr. is one of the most accomplished racers in the sport. He has raced in events all over the United States and won world championship events across multiple divisions. Most recently, Hugh Fuller finished first in the Unlimited Division in the 2019 Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA) World Championship, marking his second victory at the annual event.
Mr. Fuller also won national and world championship events in 2013 and finished first in the three-day 2011 Super Boat National Championship, where he averaged 138 miles per hour over a difficult 79.2-mile course. Also successful in Super Cat events, Hugh Fuller won the Super Cat World and National Championships in 2001, 2002, and 2003. He’s a member of the American Power Boat Association Hall of Champions.
Mr. Fuller credits his car racing career with teaching him how to effectively balance speed and control.
Hugh Fuller credits much of his success to hard work and good teammates. Understanding the risk of injury and even death inherent in powerboat racing, he trains similar to how a professional athlete would to mitigate these risks. He has partnered with some of the best Throttlemen in the sport, including Rich Wyatt, Jerry Gilbrath and John Tomlinson. He has won eleven titles (six world and five national championships) and won the OPA World Championship in 2019.
Before transitioning to powerboat racing, Mr. Fuller raced automobiles for nearly a decade. He competed in several well-known events, including the 1994 Grand Prix of Atlanta, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Mr. Fuller credits his car racing career with teaching him how to effectively balance speed and control.
