From a press release issued by Castrol Honda:
EDWARDS EYES POWERBOAT FUTURE
Castrol Honda’s newly-crowned World Superbike Champion Colin Edwards is contemplating a switch to powerboat racing at the end of his motorcycle racing career.
Edwards tested the 2.4-litre boat of seven times Formula One (boat) World Champion Guido Cappellini on Lake Como in Italy on Tuesday.
“I¹ve just lived another day,” said Edwards after the test. “That was incredible. It was awesome and a lot of fun. I would definitely think about racing one of these.”
The £150,000 boat travels at 160 mph and Edwards’ tutor Cappellini believes the 28-year-old Texan is a natural.
“If Colin had another three or four hours training on the water he’d be ready to race. He definitely has the natural talent. He is very, very good,” said Cappellini.
The pair were brought together on a Castrol promotional day at the picturesque setting and Edwards was impressed by the 400-bhp machine.
He added: “I was amazed to get the opportunity. Guido was on the radio telling me where to go but it was a real free for all I was doing anything I wanted. When I turned the boat sharp left the G-force felt like it was going to pull my right cheek off.
“Being in Guido’s powerboat was a real thrill. I’ve never experienced anything like it, the only thing that came close was a fighter plane I went up in last year. Guido might have a new teammate soon!”
Edwards made the journey to Lake Como after winning his second World Superbike crown in dramatic fashion at Imola.