Darin, Gino and Hayden are totally amazed that their engine survives, giving it the all-hail sign and thanking their lucky stars that the NP UltraTEC oil protected it so well. Amidst the hugs and all-hails, Gino manages to put down a little "can ya FEEL that!... huh? can ya? can ya?" Victory dance, much to everyone's amusement. Below we see the Store Bay crowds eagerly awaiting the arrival of their favorites and the massive Carib Bottle. Rage seems to have slowed down considerably after breaking their wing, allowing White Heat to gain some ground... well, water. Mobil Heatwave comes in for their finish, while the Mr. Ghany and the Rage crew try to secure that wing. In the melée Roughneck makes a last lap pass on Esso Special FX. The boats seem to have designated a finish parking area. And where are the Carib Girls?

Along with each boat's supporters, the Carib Girls show us their colours for the chopper cams to see. Too bad we can't show you how we reply using the chopper. We were in it after all, you would have had to be on the ground to see. Wonder if anyone got that on camera? Below, checkered flag girl makes finishing worth it, Ambush looks like they are ready to ambush and Hero takes the pirogue class smiling. Check out how he does his job– nail throttle, leave it there and smile... Baico I takes their Sports class win, finishing ahead of many of the race class boats. And get this, their navigator is just 17 and SHE's probably the reason why they hired a special helicopter to stay with Team Baico this year... But seriously, job well done Miss Kadra Branker. All dressed in yellow, Team Solo definitely had no shortage of support.

 

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 Speeches, congratulations, kudos, compliments and of course prizes! Officials of TTPBA and title sponsors Carib shared their congrats to all on another successful running of the Great Race. Below, one prizewinner brought his own Carib Girl. At the end, Joey (JB), myself and Barry give you the thumbs up for a seriously great race. Johnny Bravo? Guy can FLY! If you were at Store Bay you know what I'm saying...

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