ThunderCat racing
The Fuel 1 Team ThunderCat
A red, white and blue inflatable race catamaran built by Henning Marine. Fuel 1 Team is the official sponsor of the American Thundercat Racing Federation (ATRF) for the 2026 race season.
The boat
Built by Henning Marine
Henning Marine Racing (HMR) imports and sells ThunderCat inflatable racing catamarans in the US. Henning Marine built the Fuel 1 Team boat: blue sponsons, a red deck and white trim.
Fuel 1 Team colors
Red, white and blue on a Henning Marine Racing hull, with a driver and co-driver aboard on race day.
Headed to America
On September 23, 2026, Henning Marine Racing said the Fuel 1 Team boat was headed to America. Henning Marine Racing (opens in a new tab)
Red, white and blue
The Fuel 1 Team ThunderCat by the Fuel 1 Racing tent
ATRF racing
How ThunderCat races work
The ATRF was set up to introduce, develop and govern ThunderCat powerboat racing in the United States. Its 2026 rulebook:
- Inflatable tunnel-hull boats only, crewed by a driver and a co-driver
- Outboard engines with tiller steering
- Stock and Modified classes, scored separately
- A race is at least two heats (three or more preferred), each about five miles and at least three laps
The rulebook lists Fuel 1 racing fuel as the approved fuel. At Englewood Beach, ATRF ThunderCat racing runs twice a day on October 10 and 11, right off the sand.
ThunderCats also race under the American Power Boat Association (APBA), separately from the ATRF. APBA's Superlight Tunnel (SLT) class is listed as Thundercat racing (opens in a new tab).
Factory photos
The team boat in the build shop
The Fuel 1 Team ThunderCat at Henning Marine before it shipped.
