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There’s no denying that season 2010 has beenexceptional for V8 Superboats, with record entries, more twists and turns than a Hollywood blockbuster, and just as many hits...[V8SB] Fireworks set for Maryborough!

There’s no denying that season 2010 has beenexceptional for V8 Superboats, with record entries, more twists and turns than a Hollywood blockbuster, and just as many hits...

Coming into the third round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Cabarita Beach [July 10-11], no one team had stamped their authority on the series despite some early pre-season favourites. For a number of drivers, Cabarita couldn’t arrive quickly enough after a mid-season break of some 14 weeks left many desperate to get back on the water, and it showed.. 47 entries was a series record, and there were still a number of 2009 teams still sitting on the sidelines.[BOATS] Unlimited; tight at the top

Coming into the third round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Cabarita Beach [July 10-11], no one team had stamped their authority on the series despite some early pre-season favourites. For a number of drivers, Cabarita couldn’t arrive quickly enough after a mid-season break of some 14 weeks left many desperate to get back on the water, and it showed.. 47 entries was a series record, and there were still a number of 2009 teams still sitting on the sidelines.

SGA Engineering’s Darek Sygidus put himself back into the 400 Class series lead during the third round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Cabarita Beach after defeating brother Ted in the final. The win also sets up the potential for the mother of all showdowns in the final round; should Ted take maximum points during the remaining rounds, he will JUST beat his younger brother, however should Dezi win just two more heats (from six), the duo will finish equal on points. If he wins another final, the championship will be his..[BOATS] Triple X on top at Cabarita

SGA Engineering’s Darek Sygidus put himself back into the 400 Class series lead during the third round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Cabarita Beach after defeating brother Ted in the final. The win also sets up the potential for the mother of all showdowns in the final round; should Ted take maximum points during the remaining rounds, he will JUST beat his younger brother, however should Dezi win just two more heats (from six), the duo will finish equal on points. If he wins another final, the championship will be his..

The International Group A class in the 2010 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships is fast becoming a two horse race, however in this case, the battle is mounting not between two bitter rivals, but between two brothers; Ted and Darek Sygidus.[BOATS] 400; Cabarita Rnd#3

The International Group A class in the 2010 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships is fast becoming a two horse race, however in this case, the battle is mounting not between two bitter rivals, but between two brothers; Ted and Darek Sygidus.

[BOATS] 350; Cabarita, Rnd#3

After campaigning much of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships with an ‘experimental’ engine to assess for the future of the 350 Class, and therefore not be eligible for championship points, Shepparton’s [VIC] Daniel James was champing at the bit to get a start on the 2010 season and show that he had championship winning potential.

Despite a frustrating and firey start to their debut season in the Unlimited Superboat class, Greg ‘Crusty’ and Dorinda ‘Mrs Crusty’ Mercier came into the third round of the national championship full of anticipation for what they hoped would be a return to form.[BOATS] Oh so close for AzUDo

Despite a frustrating and firey start to their debut season in the Unlimited Superboat class, Greg ‘Crusty’ and Dorinda ‘Mrs Crusty’ Mercier came into the third round of the national championship full of anticipation for what they hoped would be a return to form.

“You can’t be disappointed if you get beaten after setting a time like that,” Hi-Tec Racing’s Phil Dixon admitted after daughter Brooke’s run in the top six during the third round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Cabarita Beach over the weekend.[BOATS] Third on debut for Hi-Tec

“You can’t be disappointed if you get beaten after setting a time like that,” Hi-Tec Racing’s Phil Dixon admitted after daughter Brooke’s run in the top six during the third round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Cabarita Beach over the weekend.

Round Mountain Raceway at Cabarita Beach will come alive this weekend to the sound of the biggest field in V8 Superboat history as 47 teams from all over the country converge on the sleepy coastal hamlet for what promises to be one of the best events on recent record.[BOATS] Record entry for Cabarita

Round Mountain Raceway at Cabarita Beach will come alive this weekend to the sound of the biggest field in V8 Superboat history as 47 teams from all over the country converge on the sleepy coastal hamlet for what promises to be one of the best events on recent record.

Mildura’s Robert Colman is one of the true characters of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, so it was a rousing reception which greeted the popular 400 class driver as he accepted his winners trophy for outright victory at the second round of the Queensland Championships at Maryborough over the weekend.[BOATS] Colman takes Maryborough

Mildura’s Robert Colman is one of the true characters of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, so it was a rousing reception which greeted the popular 400 class driver as he accepted his winners trophy for outright victory at the second round of the Queensland Championships at Maryborough over the weekend.

2010 dawned with great expectation for reigning Group A world #2 Brooke Dixon, the 21-year old was coming off her best season to date, and was the only driver outside of reigning world and Australian champion Slade Stanley to win a major event on Australian soil last year.[BOATS] It's all Hi-Tec for True Blue!

2010 dawned with great expectation for reigning Group A world #2 Brooke Dixon, the 21-year old was coming off her best season to date, and was the only driver outside of reigning world and Australian champion Slade Stanley to win a major event on Australian soil last year.

The Susan River Raceway at Maryborough will play host tothe second round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championshipsthis weekend [June 26-27], with a competitive list of drivers from all over thecountry looking to gain valuable laps at the venue prior to it’s hosting of thenational championship round in early September [4-5].[BOATS] Strong entry for Maryborough

The Susan River Raceway at Maryborough will play host tothe second round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championshipsthis weekend [June 26-27], with a competitive list of drivers from all over thecountry looking to gain valuable laps at the venue prior to it’s hosting of thenational championship round in early September [4-5].

[BOATS] Surprise results at Cabarita

After enduring a tough start to the 2010 Continental Tyres Australian Championships, there was really no surprise that entries were down for the opening Queensland state round. As many as ten engines suffered mechanical issues at Temora in March, and three boats were destroyed during some serious off-circuit action just two weeks later at the annual Griffith event under lights at Easter.

2009 had been a mixed year for the ‘toughest’ team in V8 Superboats, and 2010 has so far proven frustrating for the boys from Melton. Last year the season dawned with Ted Sygidus primed and ready to tackle Group A after team leader and reigning Australian Group A champion Phonsy Mullan moved to the Unlimited Superboat class.[BOATS] TripleX; on target!

2009 had been a mixed year for the ‘toughest’ team in V8 Superboats, and 2010 has so far proven frustrating for the boys from Melton. Last year the season dawned with Ted Sygidus primed and ready to tackle Group A after team leader and reigning Australian Group A champion Phonsy Mullan moved to the Unlimited Superboat class.

The 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships saw competition reach new levels, seemingly intensifying with every round with few out of track excursions.[BOATS] The boat killer returns

The 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships saw competition reach new levels, seemingly intensifying with every round with few out of track excursions.

The 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships raised the bar to an all-time high so far as the level of competition and the profile of the sport was concerned, so bettering it in 2010 was always going to be a big ask; it didn’t take long.[BOATS] A battle of attrition at Temora

The 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships raised the bar to an all-time high so far as the level of competition and the profile of the sport was concerned, so bettering it in 2010 was always going to be a big ask; it didn’t take long.

After a relatively ‘short’ three month break, the 2010 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships will kick back into gear over the March 20-21 weekend at the Temora Lake Centenary facility, for what is sure to be the start of another incredible season.[BOATS] 2010 season Temora kick off

After a relatively ‘short’ three month break, the 2010 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships will kick back into gear over the March 20-21 weekend at the Temora Lake Centenary facility, for what is sure to be the start of another incredible season.

[BOATS] 2010 AFJSA calendar released

The Australian Formula Jet Sprint Association [AFJSA] has formalised it’s 2010 calendar which includes five rounds of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, five rounds of the Queensland Championships, three for New South Wales and a single season ending event at Melton for the Victorian Championships.

The 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships have officially come to an end, and whilst the results will show that the favourites took out victory in their respective classes, it was by no means a sure thing.[BOATS] Stanleys' second world title

The 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships have officially come to an end, and whilst the results will show that the favourites took out victory in their respective classes, it was by no means a sure thing.

2009 had proven a mixed season for former AUS#2 Greg ‘Crusty’ Mercier and wife Dorinda, the duo suffering a litany pf problems early before returning to form late in the national championships to take a string of podiums.[BOATS] No joy for Az U Do at worlds

2009 had proven a mixed season for former AUS#2 Greg ‘Crusty’ Mercier and wife Dorinda, the duo suffering a litany pf problems early before returning to form late in the national championships to take a string of podiums.

In the elite Unlimited Superboat class pre-event favourite and reigning world title holder Peter Caughey was always expected to set the pace, but unlike his 2008 title, his advantage was kept to just tenths of a second forcing him to dig deep to face the local onslaught[BOATS] It's all Caughey

In the elite Unlimited Superboat class pre-event favourite and reigning world title holder Peter Caughey was always expected to set the pace, but unlike his 2008 title, his advantage was kept to just tenths of a second forcing him to dig deep to face the local onslaught

Heading into the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships there were two great unknowns; one was the possible performance of Phonsy Mullan’s awesome 1600hp supercharged LS7 powered Unlimited Superboat, and two, was whether Triple X Racing’s Ted Sygidus could take the fight to arch-rival Slade Stanley for the Group A world title.[BOATS] World #2 for Triple X

Heading into the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships there were two great unknowns; one was the possible performance of Phonsy Mullan’s awesome 1600hp supercharged LS7 powered Unlimited Superboat, and two, was whether Triple X Racing’s Ted Sygidus could take the fight to arch-rival Slade Stanley for the Group A world title.

Just weeks out from the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships, former Australian Unlimited Superboat Champion and Temora Superboats promoter Phil Dixon made a surprise announcement. “I’m withdrawing my entry for the world titles to concentrate on promoting Temora,” the True Blue Racing team boss confirmed.[BOATS] World #2 & #3 for True Blue

Just weeks out from the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships, former Australian Unlimited Superboat Champion and Temora Superboats promoter Phil Dixon made a surprise announcement. “I’m withdrawing my entry for the world titles to concentrate on promoting Temora,” the True Blue Racing team boss confirmed.

[BOATS] Caughey/Stanley World Champs

New Zealand’s Peter Caughey has claimed his sixth UIM World Superboat World crown today at Melton in Melbourne’s West in emphatic fashion, setting the fastest time of the weekend on his final run despite both his opponents crashing out in spectacular fashion.

New Zealand’s Peter Caughey has recorded the fastest time during the opening day at Melton’s second round of the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships.[BOATS] Caughey tops day one at Melton

New Zealand’s Peter Caughey has recorded the fastest time during the opening day at Melton’s second round of the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships.

The opening round of the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships has been run and won, and despite the predicted front-runners dominating the results, there were more than a few surprises.[BOATS] World Championships update

The opening round of the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships has been run and won, and despite the predicted front-runners dominating the results, there were more than a few surprises.

New Zealand’s Peter Caughey showed at the opening round of the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships just why he’s a five time world title holder, after taking a relatively comfortable victory over reigning Group A world champion Nathan Pretty in the final.[BOATS] Caughey in fine form

New Zealand’s Peter Caughey showed at the opening round of the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships just why he’s a five time world title holder, after taking a relatively comfortable victory over reigning Group A world champion Nathan Pretty in the final.

Slade Stanley came into the 2009 UIM Superboat World Championships as the hot favourite to take out the tightly restricted International Group A category, the Wagga-based builder ranked as one of the best drivers in drivers in the world and fresh from claiming the coveted Australian title during September, he didn’t disappoint.[BOATS] Stanley dominates at Temora

Slade Stanley came into the 2009 UIM Superboat World Championships as the hot favourite to take out the tightly restricted International Group A category, the Wagga-based builder ranked as one of the best drivers in drivers in the world and fresh from claiming the coveted Australian title during September, he didn’t disappoint.

When West Australian V8 Superboat Group A regulars Chris Kent and Alan Carr purchased their brand-new New Zealand built Sprintec hull during the second half of the 2009 West Australian season, their plan was to come to the 2009 UIM World Championship events on the East Coast with a view to being competitive against the best teams on the planet.[BOATS] Spectacular Temora Superboat crash

When West Australian V8 Superboat Group A regulars Chris Kent and Alan Carr purchased their brand-new New Zealand built Sprintec hull during the second half of the 2009 West Australian season, their plan was to come to the 2009 UIM World Championship events on the East Coast with a view to being competitive against the best teams on the planet.

[BOATS] Caughey and Stanley strike gold

After an incredible day of competition for the opening round of the 2009 UIM WorldJetsprint Championships, the cream has risen to the top with reigning world champion Peter Caughey (NZ) taking first blood in Unlimited Superboats, in the end, comfortably clear of reigning Group A world champion Nathan Pretty, himself now a challenger in the elite division..

Despite intense heat of up to 40 degrees, changing humidity, varied wind conditions and some seriously rusty competitors failing to complete the course in the set direction, it’s situation normal at the top of the two championship classes with five time world champion Peter Caughey leading the Unlimited Superboat category and local star Slade Stanley holding station in International Group A.[BOATS] Champions set early pace

Despite intense heat of up to 40 degrees, changing humidity, varied wind conditions and some seriously rusty competitors failing to complete the course in the set direction, it’s situation normal at the top of the two championship classes with five time world champion Peter Caughey leading the Unlimited Superboat category and local star Slade Stanley holding station in International Group A.

[BOATS] Let the battle begin!!

It's finally here, the most anticipated event on the V8 Superboat calendar; the official (regardless of what the Yanks say) 2009 UIM sanctioned World Jetsprint Championships.

[BOATS] True Blue set to rock Temora

The opening round of the 2009 World Jetsprint Championships is now just days away. The very best drivers from all over the world will flock to the picturesque Lake Centenary Jetsprint facility for what promises to be the biggest World Championship event to date.

It had taken some doing, but Kryptonite Racing arrived at the final round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships with two boats ready to go, Damian O’Leary having finally pieced together ‘Kryptonite’ in preparation for his maiden run for the season in his own boat alongside team-mate Daniel Walton (K2).[BOATS] K2 ends season in the ten

It had taken some doing, but Kryptonite Racing arrived at the final round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships with two boats ready to go, Damian O’Leary having finally pieced together ‘Kryptonite’ in preparation for his maiden run for the season in his own boat alongside team-mate Daniel Walton (K2).

After a frustrating run in the penultimate round of the championship at Maryborough just two weeks prior and an equally frustrating visit to the same venue more than two months before that for the Queensland state round, Rohan Smith must have been welcoming a change of scenery…[BOATS] AUS#2 for BTS Racing

After a frustrating run in the penultimate round of the championship at Maryborough just two weeks prior and an equally frustrating visit to the same venue more than two months before that for the Queensland state round, Rohan Smith must have been welcoming a change of scenery…

Coming into the final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres supported Superboat series, Triple X Racing were looking for a solid finish to their championships assaults, with both reigning Group A champion Phonsy Mullan [Unlimited Superboats] and Group A team-leader Ted Sygidus looking for championship podiums.[BOATS] So close... Triple X

Coming into the final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres supported Superboat series, Triple X Racing were looking for a solid finish to their championships assaults, with both reigning Group A champion Phonsy Mullan [Unlimited Superboats] and Group A team-leader Ted Sygidus looking for championship podiums.

Heading into the final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the Conti-Racer team of Tremayne Jukes (TJ) and Chris Bollins were looking to make a serious impression on the championship leaders in their final event before the all important world championships starting at the Temora venue on November 21.[BOATS] Improvement for Conti at Caba

Heading into the final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the Conti-Racer team of Tremayne Jukes (TJ) and Chris Bollins were looking to make a serious impression on the championship leaders in their final event before the all important world championships starting at the Temora venue on November 21.

After a less than auspicious start to the 2009 season, Greg and Dorinda Mercier were champing at the bit to get to the final round of the national championships and were on pretty hot form with their two most recent rounds providing podiums.[BOATS] Shark takes QLD #1!!

After a less than auspicious start to the 2009 season, Greg and Dorinda Mercier were champing at the bit to get to the final round of the national championships and were on pretty hot form with their two most recent rounds providing podiums.

On the face of it, 2009 has not been a kind season to Greg Harriman and the 321Ignition team, but as frustrated as many of his peers have become about his performances this season, Greg believes it was one of his most enjoyable seasons to date…[BOATS] It’s all good for 321Ignition!

On the face of it, 2009 has not been a kind season to Greg Harriman and the 321Ignition team, but as frustrated as many of his peers have become about his performances this season, Greg believes it was one of his most enjoyable seasons to date…

After one of the most incredible races on recent record, the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships has been decided for another year. Whilst both 350s and 400s provided little real question as to who would be crowned champion, the Unlimited Superboat class would go down to the wire between ex-pat New Zealander Daryl Hutton (Hooters), and dual round winner Mick Carroll (Excalibur).[BOATS] It's Hutton, Stanley and Garlick

After one of the most incredible races on recent record, the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships has been decided for another year. Whilst both 350s and 400s provided little real question as to who would be crowned champion, the Unlimited Superboat class would go down to the wire between ex-pat New Zealander Daryl Hutton (Hooters), and dual round winner Mick Carroll (Excalibur).

The opening day of the all important final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships has come to a conclusion and as the sun gently sets in the west and the beer (light) begins to flow, teams have a chance to reflect on the days competition and plan for what is expected to bean inspirational final day of the national calendar.[BOATS] It's on (Cabarita)!!

The opening day of the all important final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships has come to a conclusion and as the sun gently sets in the west and the beer (light) begins to flow, teams have a chance to reflect on the days competition and plan for what is expected to bean inspirational final day of the national calendar.

[BOATS] Busy weekend at Maryborough for 321

After a lengthy break since the Maryborough round of the Queensland Championship in June, the collective V8 Superboat teams were looking forward to the penultimate round of the national championship with great anticipation..

[BOATS] Shark attack on Fraser coast

After a somewhat frustrating year to date, Greg and Dorinda Mercier finally put ‘the shark’ on the podium during the Queensland championship round in at Maryborough June, taking second place behind fellow Victorian Ted Sygidus. “It was nice to finally get a result after what has been a pretty low key season to date,” Greg ‘Crusty’ Mercier admitted on the eve of the Continental Tyres Superboat series round at the same venue.

2009 has been an interesting year for the Adelaide based Kryptonite Racing team of Damian O’Leary and Daniel Walton, the duo had planned at season start to be regulars inside the top ten in the super-competitive International Group A class during the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Champiosnhips, however despite their best intentions, the season start saw them a little wet behind the ears…[BOATS] Top ten again for Walton

2009 has been an interesting year for the Adelaide based Kryptonite Racing team of Damian O’Leary and Daniel Walton, the duo had planned at season start to be regulars inside the top ten in the super-competitive International Group A class during the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Champiosnhips, however despite their best intentions, the season start saw them a little wet behind the ears…

[BOATS] Gremlins for BTS Racing...

After a strong start to the season, BTS Racing’s Rohan Smith was enduring a frustrating run towards the championship final, and despite contesting the Maryborough state series round in June, he struggled to make an impression on the leaders at the penultimate round of the Continental Tyres Series after suffering a litany of electrical problems.

After almost two months off, Triple X Racing were pumped and ready for the penultimate round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Maryborough [Queensland] on the Fraser Coast, especially considering the venue had provided Group A team leader Ted Sygidus with his maiden outright victory.[BOATS] Coming down to the wire..

After almost two months off, Triple X Racing were pumped and ready for the penultimate round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Maryborough [Queensland] on the Fraser Coast, especially considering the venue had provided Group A team leader Ted Sygidus with his maiden outright victory.


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