Six years ago, around the same time we were getting ready to launch Poker Runs America, we were asked to produce an official offshore race program. Naturally, it was an offer we couldn't refuse - more so because the event in question was the first and only Canadian stop on APBA's national race circuit.

The response from racers, fans and leading members of America's performance boating industry was phenomenal. Year after year, we kept at it, working in conjunction with several APBA-sanctioned race organizations, bit by bit earning our stripes in an official capacity as the country's leading guide to who's who in offshore racing. We didn't even mind when a couple of race promoters literally copied our work; in fact, we felt flattered.

A couple of years ago, we decided to add a different twist. While we still focused exclusively on providing readers with vital statistics of their favorite race teams and dramatic full-color photographs of hot boats in action, we transformed our race program into a full-fledged offshore racing magazine.

This year, we've made Offshore Racing 2002 a special annual edition of Poker Runs America, adding it to the six action-packed regular issues already mailed to subscribers all over the country. What's more, as you'll see on the following pages, we have expanded our editorial to include both APBA Offshore and Super Boat International teams - more than 200 of the country's top offshore competitors, all categorized by class and number for easy reader reference. And, just to put the icing on the cake, you'll find a bonus feature focusing on some of the famous faces that drive and throttle these magnificent gladiators of the high seas.

Stay tuned for more exciting developments as Poker Runs America magazine just keeps on growing...bigger and better.
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