Mobil Outlaw crew targets 2018 World Champs in Florida

Driver Michael and throttleman Jason have been competing at a high level during the competitive regatta season. Jason said, “The competition this year seems to be very stiff. We are actually the defending champions in our class two years running. If we manage to pull off a win it will give us a hat-trick which is a very difficult thing to do.” Mobil Outlaw competes in the E Class (80 miles per hour) category of the Carib Great Race.

Jason said that the regattas are useful in the team’s preparations for the Great Race in August.

“The regattas gives you a lot of experience as far as teamwork is concerned. It helps the driver and throttleman coordinate with one another and it gets the communication better.” He continued, “It also helps you learn the boat. Everytime I race I learn something new in the boat.

It also lets you work out whatever small issues you may have with the boat.

“The Great Race is not about who is the fastest, it is not about who is the best team on the day, it is about preparation before. My philosophy is you don’t have to be the fastest on the day.” Jason explained that strategy is important, saying that in 2015 there was another boat that was faster. However, Mobil Outlaw decided to remain consistent because “if you hit one bad wave it can break something and affect the boat.” Jason said that, with some help, they can get to the 2018 World Championships in Key West, Florida, United States.

“My plan with this particular boat is that I will like to go to the World Championships in Key West, Florida to represent Trinidad and Tobago.

“I believe Michael and myself have enough free time now to go up there and give a good showing.

It comes down to corporate sponsorship because it is very costly,” he ended.