A razor-thin, 2-point margin separated champion from runner-up as DeFalco Racing claimed the Pro Class 1 world title in the closest finish of the 44th annual Race World Offshore Key West World Championships. The three-day battle came down to the final laps on Nov. 9, with DeFalco edging Monster Energy/M CON 391-389 in overall points.
The championship attracted a record-breaking field of 97 boats including seven international entries, the largest turnout in more than two decades. Unlike most offshore powerboat races held miles from shore, Key West’s unique 4.4-mile harbor course brought world-class racing directly to spectators. Fans packed waterfront locations throughout the harbor as boats exceeded 100 miles per hour through tight turns just yards from shore.
2025 Key West World Championship winners
Pro Class 1: DeFalco, 62:02.7 (391 points)
Super Cat: Dirty Money Racing, 60:13.6 (418 points)
Extreme: Spirit of Qatar, 60:12.0 (403 points)
Super Stock: Team Nautical Ventures, 364 points
Factory Stock: Say Less MF, 60:49.8 (392 points)
Super V: Knucklehead Racing, 48:32.7 (404 points)
Modified V: Boatfloater.com, 50:04.2 (390 points)
Bracket Class 2: OC Racing, 53:00.9 (406 points)
Bracket Class 3: Team Woody Racing, 56:04.9 (395 points)
Bracket Class 4: Saris Racing Engines, 49:36.4 (397 points)
Bracket Class 5: Rum Runners, 53:50.0 (421 points)
Bracket Class 6: MDG Offshore Racing, 47:58.0 (427 points)
Bracket Class 7: Dirt Legal Velocity Factory Race Team, 55:59.4 (424 points)
Cat 300: Jackhammer, 200 points
The 44th annual Race World Offshore Key West World Championships took place Nov. 5-9 in Key West Harbor, where the unique course location allows plenty of on-shore spectators to experience the thrill. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly
