BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESSWIRE / May 5, 2021 / For those who are familiar with the requirements of a professional powerboat race, the concept of a driver and a throttleman co-piloting these sometimes 50-foot-long boats around courses at speeds of over 180 mph comes as no surprise. However, for those starting to learn about the sport, the concept of two pilots may come as a novel idea.
“I’ve been a powerboat racer for two decades and I always find myself time after time describing to newcomers the differences between the role of the driver and throttleman,” says Hugh D. Fuller Jr. As a former car racer, and now lauded powerboat driver, Fuller is quick to point out the importance of a good throttleman.
“The most important part of powerboat racing is teamwork between the driver and throttleman,” notes Hugh D. Fuller Jr. “One cannot exist without the other, so winning is always a combined effort. Their abilities to control the throttle and gauge varying nautical measurements on the fly is a skill few can master.”
From Hugh D. Fuller Jr. himself, continue reading to learn more about the esteemed throttlemen he’s worked with through the years.
Jerry Gilbreath
Originally published on AccessWire