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Scott Free Racing Partners with OPTIMA Batteries for the 2025 Offshore Racing Season

Sarasota, FL– Scott Free Racing is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with OPTIMA Batteries as the team powers into the 2025 offshore racing season. Known for pushing the limits on the water, Scott Free Racing will rely on OPTIMA’s high-performance batteries to deliver unmatched power, durability, and reliability throughout the upcoming championship series.

“We’re incredibly excited to team up with OPTIMA Batteries,” said Stephen Kildahl. “Their commitment to performance and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to compete at the highest level. Offshore racing is one of the toughest environments for any power source, and we trust OPTIMA to keep us running at peak performance.”

Scott Free Racing has consistently been a top contender in the APBA Offshore Championship Series, competing in some of the most demanding races across the country. The team is coming off a strong 2024 season, overcoming mechanical challenges and battling tough competition to secure multiple podium finishes. With OPTIMA Batteries on board, Scott Free Racing is more determined than ever to chase victories and a championship title in 2025.

OPTIMA Batteries, a leader in high-performance battery technology, has a rich history of supporting motorsports and extreme performance applications. Their AGM and lithium batteries are built to withstand the harshest conditions, making them the ideal choice for offshore racing’s relentless demands.

"The lifeblood of the OPTIMA brand is enthusiasts — those who compete hard and demand the most out of their equipment,” said Paige Wilson, OPTIMA Brand Manager. “We are thrilled to partner with Scott Free Racing as they put our tried-and-true BLUETOP AGM batteries through their paces in the extreme realm of offshore boat racing, validating OPTIMA's product as the ultimate power source for marine enthusiasts."

With an exciting schedule ahead, Scott Free Racing and OPTIMA Batteries are ready to take on the world’s most challenging offshore racecourses. Fans can follow the action and behind-the-scenes content on Scott Free Racing’s social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram.

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About Scott Free Racing 

Scott Free Racing is a competitive offshore powerboat racing team based in Sarasota, FL, competing in the APBA Offshore National Championship Series. With a dedication to speed, strategy, and excellence, the team continually pushes the limits to achieve success on the water. 

About OPTIMA Batteries

OPTIMA high-performance automotive, marine, heavy-duty AGM and lithium batteries are manufactured by Clarios, LLC, the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive batteries. OPTIMA REDTOP, YELLOWTOP and BLUETOP batteries feature state-of-the-art SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY. This patented design allows OPTIMA batteries to deliver superior performance in both starting and deep cycling applications. OPTIMA ORANGETOP batteries are the newest additions to the legendary line of reliable performance batteries with six sizes available that utilize HYPERCORE LITHIUM technology. This new offering allows for more than 95% of the powersports market to experience the power and performance of OPTIMA Batteries. The OPTIMA product family also includes a line of Digital Chargers, with advanced multi-stage charging to charge and maintain a variety of 12V vehicle batteries, maximizing battery life and performance. To learn more or to purchase OPTIMA products, please visit www.optimabatteries.com, call 1-888-8OPTIMA (1-888-867-8462) or find @OPTIMABatteries on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.