By Dina Paolella
The 16th annual Miami Super Boat Grand Prix on April 21-23, kicked-off a season
that promises to provide high-pressure competition at every drop of the green flag.


“Rio Roses” Tony Sarandes and “The Hulk” Doug Kelly, create part of the Hollywood Fan Fare
during the filming of the Tru Color Sunglass infomercial.


Hollywood goes to the races. Poker Runs America’s Todd Taylor got a chance
to pose with Kelly Packard, star of Baywatch, during the Tru Color Sunglass infomercial
at SBI/APBA season opener on Miami Beach, April 2006.


Frank Areces and Albert Echemendia took to the air in their 38’ Cigarette
“Pollo Tropical” taking fourth place in the manufacturer production class.
Airborne excitement came from Twin 850 hp Chief engines with SSM 5 drives.


William Dickery and Wyatt Fountain took fourth place in the 38’ Shogren Super-Vee. The French Connection: Yachts Fountain with Serge Allegre at the wheel and Michel Karsenti on throttles.


Jim Anselmo and Bryan Haupt battle the waves and competition in the Super Cat Class
in “Pour It On” powered by twin 525 hp Mercs with IMCO drives.

(Photos by Armand Kermani, 305-335-6242) (Close Window)