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CMS driven by Bob Bulls of Macks Creek, Mo.; and throttled by Randy Scism of Wentzville, Mo.; speeds pass spectators during the final of three races Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at the Key West World Championship offshore powerboat races in Key West, Fla.  CMS won a world championship in the Superboat Unlimited class, according to race officials. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Cleveland Construction (P1-29), driven by Edward Smith of St. Claire, Mich.; Ukraine Spirit (P1-55) owned by Viktor Shemchuk of  Simferopol, Ukraine, and other Manufacturer Production boats cross the start line Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, during the final race day of the Key West World Championship offshore powerboat races in Key West, Fla. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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A medical boat transports offshore powerboat racers  Stephen Page of Fort Myers, Fla., and Joey Gratton of University Park, Fla., to shore Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, after their boat rolled over during during the second day of racing, at the Key West World Championship in Key West, Fla. Both racers were subsequently transferred to Lower Keys Medical Center. Page is reported to be in good condition, however Gratton's status is unknown and is still being treated, a race official said. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Page Motorsports, left, piloted by Stephen Page and Joey Gratton races abeam J.D. Byrider, right, with Tony Marcantonio and Mark Kowalski at the controls during the second day of races Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at the Key West World Championship in Key West, Fla. Shortly afterwards, the boat rolled over twice on an outside leg of the 6.5-mile course. Page and Gratton were rescued and taken to Lower Keys Medical Center for treatment.  Page is reported to be in good condition, however Gratton is listed as critical and is being flown to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami, a race official said. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Page Motorsports, owned and driven by Stephen Page of Fort Myers, Fla., and throttled by Joey Gratton of University Park, Fla., races during the second day of races Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at the Key West World Championship in Key West, Fla. Shortly afterward, the boat rolled over twice on an outside leg of the 6.5-mile course. Page and Gratton were rescued and taken to Lower Keys Medical Center for treatment.  Page is reported to be in good condition, however Gratton is listed as critical and is being flown to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami, a race official said. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Offshore powerboats cross the start line Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, during the first of three race days at the Key West World Championship in Key West, Fla. From left is J.D. Byrider, driven by Tony Marcantonio; Warpaint, piloted by Bob Vesper;   Stihl, driven by Robert Noble Jr.; and WHM Motorsports, piloted by William Mauff. Racing is set to continue Friday, Nov. 11, with the finals set for Sunday, Nov. 13. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Offshore powerboats make the turn in Key West Harbor Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, during the first of three race days at the Key West World Championship in Key West, Fla. The event has attracted about 60 high-speed racing boats, from the U.S.. and six foreign countries, competing in the season-ending finale for the 2011 Superboat International season. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)