Rio Roses Clinches the 2005 Super Vee National Championship

Deerfield Beach, FL - October 9th, 2005 The Rio Roses 42 ft Fountain staked their claim as the 2005 National Points Champion in a stunning come-from-behind victory on the 3-4 ft seas in Deerfield Beach. Coming off the heels of a huge victory in New York, the team kept their sights on the championship as they moved through the field with precision. After starting the race in 5th position and trailing the leader by 12 seconds, driver Michael Seebold closed the gap and ultimately took the lead with two laps left.

With David Knight at the throttles the Rio Roses boat extended their lead to take the checkered flag 24 seconds ahead of the second place Instigator team, another 42 ft. Fountain. The Rodriguez Group boat, a 38 ft. Fountain finished strong in third place. "This is a huge win for us", said David Knight, "This is the second race we have not only won the super vee class, but won overall, as well". The Fountain Teams are now preparing to invade Key West on November 13-15 for the World Championships.

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