XCATs are heading to Australia’s vibrant Gold Coast on 29 June 2015. Mayor Tom Tate played a pivotal role in securing the Gold Coast as the host venue for Round 4 of the UIM XCAT World Series.

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This most soughtafter brand of powerboat racing will be showcased on the Gold Coast from August 21-23. 

At the launch of the event in Australia, Mayor Tom Tate said the inaugural XCAT event was a sporting coup for the Gold Coast. “To secure an international event of this status reinforces the city’s position as a leader in hosting major sporting events,” he said.

“The XCAT Grand Prix gives us a unique opportunity to show off our beautiful waterways and will give the Gold Coast significant exposure around the world.

“I hope to see plenty of locals and the drive market coming out to witness the action and get amongst the myriad of free activities on offer.”

The XCAT Gold Coast event is being supported by a strong media campaign including valued television, radio and press partners as well as two Surfside buses wrapped in XCAT branding making their way around the Gold Coast, thanks to TAG /Transit Australia Group.

WPPA Marketing Director Dr Sean O’Connor who is visiting the Gold Coast this week is absolutely thrilled to be bringing the series to Australia. “XCAT Racing is motorsports on water and we are very excited to be coming to the Gold Coast.

The Broadwater is a magnificent backdrop and will provide for awesome racing. With views west to Wave Break Island and north to Stradbroke, spectators will have the added advantage of being close to the action,” said O’Connor.

One of the highlights for the event will be local XCAT pilot Tom Barry-Cotter racing the brand new Australia’s Gold Coast XCAT boat. 

CEO of Gold Coast Tourism, Martin Winter said, "XCAT is a welcome addition to the list of world class sporting events held on the Gold Coast. XCAT caters not only to those spectators interested in witnessing some of the fastest power boats on the planet but it also provides the opportunity to show off Middle Eastern culture and all that has to offer."