Teens from Bristol race hovercrafts at 70mph in unique motorsport
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Members of Phoenix Racing, a family-run team from Bristol, are competing in hovercraft racing, reaching speeds of up to 70mph. Founded in 2025, the team includes teenage drivers Rudy and Digby Dorman, and Louie and JJ McGavin. Hovercraft racing combines land and water elements, utilizing thrust and weight transfer for navigation. The sport remains relatively obscure compared to other motorsports, with a strong sense of camaraderie among participants, as highlighted by their support for each other at race events.
- •Phoenix Racing is the only hovercraft team in the West.
- •Hovercraft racing is held on mixed land and water circuits.
- •Rudy Dorman's hovercraft reaches speeds up to 70mph.
- •The team has won European and world titles in two seasons.
- •Hovercraft racing is characterized by a friendly, grassroots atmosphere.
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — How teens race hovercrafts at 70mph with no brakes
"Phoenix Racing members believe they are the only hovercraft racing team in the West.
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