| News May 2009
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26th
May 2009 - Lake Mulwala Power Festival
Warwick Lupton and Grant Harrison at the 2008
Event.
Official Announcement – Bigger and Better.
Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism and the Victorian Speedboat Club are proud
to announce that this year’s spectacular Lake Mulwala Power festival
will once again be held on the last weekend in November showcasing the
annual Yarrawonga Gold Cup in its third year running.
After last November’s successful event this year is planned to go bigger
and better again. Now you might ask, ‘how was last year’s event a success
when the New Zealanders came over and took ‘our’ Cup back to land of
the long white cloud by defeating the Aussie's on home water’? With
a great outdoor expo, many stalls and excellent powerboat racing and
a bumper crowd both the Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism and the Victorian
Speedboat Club could only brand the event as a huge success.
Well, we still have the Yarrawonga Gold Cup and to compliment the high
standard expected with the Power Boat Racing. this year, Lake Mulwala
Power has secured the next best thing until the Aussie race boat teams
can bring back ‘Our’ Griffith Cup. The first round of the Australian
Grand Prix Hydroplane Championship will be held on the Saturday.
The next best thing is the “Hayes Wood Trophy” and we can’t lose this
one! In fact this is the Australian Championship for Unlimited Unrestricted
Powerboats and always remains in Australia, rotating throughout the
nation. This will be the first time the beautiful waters of Lake Mulwala
will host the ‘Hayes Wood”. Yet another coup for Yarrawonga/Mulwala!
Raced close to shore on a short oval circuit around buoys, these high
speed Grand Prix Hydroplanes and Blown Alcohol Displacements are the
fastest boats in the world at over 270kph. In addition over 10 other
classes will be contesting various titles including the Formula Future
Class for the kids. In all, over 50 teams and their magnificent racing
machines will be on display.
Lake Mulwala Power festival has a vision not only to showcase the best
powerboat racing in the country, it is also expanding the outdoor leisure
show component which comprises a market, stalls, outdoor leisure sites,
boat displays, caravans and more outdoor interests along with on shore
entertainment for the whole family.
Be sure to add to diaries and keep free the last weekend in November
28th & 29th and head to Yarrawonga Mulwala for a great weekend of adrenalin
flowing action and top entertainment for all.
For further information don’t hesitate to contact the Yarrawonga Mulwala
Tourism office – 1800 062 260
24th
May 2009 - Kilos
Mike Wotton on his way to breaking the New Zealand Pro Stock Record with
a 101.15mph Speed. Mike had to wait late in the day after an earlier attempt
at 95mph. Conditions for this run were set in very heavy drizzle.
Mark Cromie took AC Delco Jet Marathon Boat to 126.658mph which put him
over 200kph. A few technical Difficulties meant he was unable to complete
his second run. Keep an eye on 3 News tonight or the Sunrise Programme
on TV3 as they were there to film his attempts.
Kevin Ireland drove the Predator 3lt Hydroplane to a NZ record of 130.68mph.
Chelsey Mathieson set a top speed of 114.52mph making her the Third Lady
Racer in Circuit Boats and unofficially the Fastest one to earn a Gold
Badge.
Warren Lewis took Fairview out to beat his Brothers speed and did so with
a 136.85mph
Results are unofficial a lot of debate on
who is eligible for records etc.
It was very cold and very Wet but that didn't stop Kent Dunlop and Kevin
Ireland from giving Ken Lupton a Dunking, but as Ken said when he removed
himself from the Lake "Payback's a Bitch and you two better believe its
coming your way."
Pictures will be uploaded maybe when I get home that's if the Roads are
Open otherwise I may be able to do them later on.
Click the Gallery Page Link below to go to my Gallery where pics from
the Kilo's are being updated at the Moment and throughout the wee hours
of the morning
21st
May 2009 - Stilwell Boat Racing
 
Luke Sharps F1 Tunnel almost repaired after the Boat suffered Damage at
Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson in March.
Peter Stilwell has a busy Winter ahead Next on the worklist is new decks
for an Auckland Tunnel Boat and a Canopy for the SBR Race Boat Placemakers,
also Hydroplane repairs for Wells family racing.
19th
May 2009 - King of the Harbour
King of the Harbour Regatta held in Auckland
over Easter will be screening on Sky TV this Week. Viewing times are listed
below
Date
|
Time
|
Channel
|
Ep.
No. |
21/05/09
|
17:30
|
Sport
1 |
1
|
23/05/09 |
13:30
|
Sport
2 |
1
|
24/05/09 |
18:30
|
Sport
1 |
1
|
*** PLS NOTE
TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION***
18th
May 2009 - Mark Cromie Kilos
Mark Cromie will have his Unlimited Marathon Jet Boat at the Kilos on
Sunday. Mark is Planning on Setting a Speed just over the 200kph/125mph
Mark.
There is Strong Interest from a Number of the Big Offshore Boats in Setting
some High Speed Runs with Cure Kids, Doosan, A1 Homes & Fairview all
expressing interest in running. Last
Year the Old Fairview Boat which is now The A1 Homes Boat was driven by
Scott Lewis and set a 209.36kph/130.85mph Speed
Mike Wotton in Bowtie Boogie is looking to break the existing Pro Stock
Speed of 152.704kph/94.886mph. Once that is Achieved it could be possible
to go for the 100mph Badge
Jamie Knight in the Phantom will be after the Central Zone Grand National
Record of 194.36kph/120.80mph and Chelsea Mathieson will be driving The
Midnight Modified Hydroplane going for her 100mph Badge
There could be as many as 30 Boats in Attendance at the Kilos with a number
of Tunnel ad Ski Boats also expected to turn up.
15th
May 2009 - Manawatu Picnic Day
The Manawatu Picnic Day that was to be
held this Sunday has been Cancelled due to the Weather Forecast not being
the Best, it was thought in the best interests to cancel the day.
13th
May 2009 - Kilos Reminder
CAMBRIDGE/WAIKATO CLUB ANNUAL KILO RUN.
SUNDAY 24th MAY
Kelley’s Landing Cambridge.
Off Main State Highway one Lake Karapiro Cambridge
7am: Scrutineering.
First run 7.30
$50 for 1st run then $10 for every other run.
BBQ Breakfast / Lunch, hot soup, tea coffee. Bar & Refreshments also available.
Please register your interest by return email or for further information
contact: Email Liz McDonald Or
phone 0274782412
13th
May 2009 - Hyper Active Website
Ricky Howard's Hyper Active Hydroplane
at Taree in 2005.
The Hyper Active Race Team have a Website now. In the 2008 Sydney Bridge
to Bridge boat race the Hyper Active Race Team set a record time of 29
minutes and 47 seconds. An average speed of 138 miles per hour over the
68 mile / 112kilometere winding river course.
Click the Image below to learn more
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