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Back-to-back Junior World Champion Jack Houston became the most prolific winner in the 2012 Australian Speed & Marathon Ski Racing Championships at Lake Bonney in South Australia taking four national titles across the week long event, including one behind V8 Supercar star, Todd Kelly![SKI] Houston takes 4x AUS Titles

Back-to-back Junior World Champion Jack Houston became the most prolific winner in the 2012 Australian Speed & Marathon Ski Racing Championships at Lake Bonney in South Australia taking four national titles across the week long event, including one behind V8 Supercar star, Todd Kelly!

Australia might be fielding a conservative number of entries in the 2012 UIM World Jet Sprint Championships scheduled for New Zealand this February, but whilst numbers are down, there is still every chance that both the Unlimited Superboat and Group A titles will be coming back to Australia..[V8SB] Aussies set for World Titles

Australia might be fielding a conservative number of entries in the 2012 UIM World Jet Sprint Championships scheduled for New Zealand this February, but whilst numbers are down, there is still every chance that both the Unlimited Superboat and Group A titles will be coming back to Australia..

By the time the final race of International Group A for the 2011 Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships came around, you could have been forgiven for feeling a touch nostalgic, with the very same title contenders from 2010 lining up for a title fight, one more time.[V8SB] Triple X dominates Group A

By the time the final race of International Group A for the 2011 Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships came around, you could have been forgiven for feeling a touch nostalgic, with the very same title contenders from 2010 lining up for a title fight, one more time.

How is it that with every passing year of V8 Superboats, the series provides an even bigger spectacle than the season before.. The 2011 Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships was no different, with two of the three classes again undecided until late on the final day of competition at Hi-Tec Oils Park in Temora (October 29-30).[V8SB] Finch takes Unlimited title #2

How is it that with every passing year of V8 Superboats, the series provides an even bigger spectacle than the season before.. The 2011 Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships was no different, with two of the three classes again undecided until late on the final day of competition at Hi-Tec Oils Park in Temora (October 29-30).

It’s all come down to this.. again! For the second season in succession, the Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships will be decided at the final round, with Hi-Tec Oils Park at Lake Centenary in Temora [central-western NSW] hosting the season finale on October 29-30. Last season there were three drivers in with an outright chance of victory in the hotly contested, strictly governed International Group A [400 Class] category, and two of the drivers that battled for the title win - with the victor taking the title by a solitary point - going head-to-head once more; Melton’s Triple X team-mates, and brothers, Ted and Darek Sygidus.[V8SB] Temora's title decider

It’s all come down to this.. again! For the second season in succession, the Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships will be decided at the final round, with Hi-Tec Oils Park at Lake Centenary in Temora [central-western NSW] hosting the season finale on October 29-30.

Last season there were three drivers in with an outright chance of victory in the hotly contested, strictly governed International Group A [400 Class] category, and two of the drivers that battled for the title win - with the victor taking the title by a solitary point - going head-to-head once more; Melton’s Triple X team-mates, and brothers, Ted and Darek Sygidus.

In almost perfect conditions, and in front of a strong local crowd, Melton’s Phonsy Mullan finally broke through for his maiden V8 Superboat win at home after surviving what in the end had been an event of high attrition. Set to the single day format of the AFJSA Cup, Melton made it’s return to the annual calendar after an absence of almost two years thanks in a big way to the motivation of ‘Jackhammer’s’ Jody Ely and his team, and a number of other local teams who were all intent on running again on home soil.[V8SB] Mullan takes maiden home win

In almost perfect conditions, and in front of a strong local crowd, Melton’s Phonsy Mullan finally broke through for his maiden V8 Superboat win at home after surviving what in the end had been an event of high attrition.

Set to the single day format of the AFJSA Cup, Melton made it’s return to the annual calendar after an absence of almost two years thanks in a big way to the motivation of ‘Jackhammer’s’ Jody Ely and his team, and a number of other local teams who were all intent on running again on home soil.

The 2011 Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships continued after a lengthy mid-season break, returning to Cabarita, the very venue that turned the championship on its ear last time around. Back in June, championship favourites Dean Finch (Unlimited Superboat) and ‘Triple X’ (400 Class) had a weekend they would all much rather forget. Even runaway 350 Class points leader Daniel deVoigt failed to win the round, although he did extend his points lead as race-winner Mark Garlick (2008 champion) was only back in the seat for [at that stage] one round.[V8SB] It's not over yet..!

The 2011 Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships continued after a lengthy mid-season break, returning to Cabarita, the very venue that turned the championship on its ear last time around.

Back in June, championship favourites Dean Finch (Unlimited Superboat) and ‘Triple X’ (400 Class) had a weekend they would all much rather forget. Even runaway 350 Class points leader Daniel deVoigt failed to win the round, although he did extend his points lead as race-winner Mark Garlick (2008 champion) was only back in the seat for [at that stage] one round.

You could feel the tension in the air.. it wasn't immediately evident, well how could it be, this was the 99 Psycho Clowns outfit - arguably one of the most professional teams in Australian motorsport, a team where fun is the key, yet behind all the broad smiles, and the in-jokes, was a level of quiet uncertainty...[SKI] The legend begins..

You could feel the tension in the air.. it wasn't immediately evident, well how could it be, this was the 99 Psycho Clowns outfit - arguably one of the most professional teams in Australian motorsport, a team where fun is the key, yet behind all the broad smiles, and the in-jokes, was a level of quiet uncertainty...

Hi-Tec Oils is no stranger to V8 Superboats having supported Brooke Dixon’s True Blue Racing entry over the last 12 months, as well as the Temora V8 Superboat facility, so it was no great surprise that when the opportunity came to further invest in the sport, Australia’s largest independent oil manufacturer stepped up and committed to the 2011/2012 seasons.[V8SB] Hi-Tec supports V8 Superboats

Hi-Tec Oils is no stranger to V8 Superboats having supported Brooke Dixon’s True Blue Racing entry over the last 12 months, as well as the Temora V8 Superboat facility, so it was no great surprise that when the opportunity came to further invest in the sport, Australia’s largest independent oil manufacturer stepped up and committed to the 2011/2012 seasons.

We might be into the eighth month of the season, but we’re only at the half-way mark of the 2011 Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships and we’re about to come out of a lengthy mid-season break to tackle round four at Cabarita later this month (August 27-28).[V8SB] Three down, three to go..

We might be into the eighth month of the season, but we’re only at the half-way mark of the 2011 Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships and we’re about to come out of a lengthy mid-season break to tackle round four at Cabarita later this month (August 27-28).

This September (10-18) the best skiers in the world will converge on Moreton Bay in Queensland for the 2011 World Water Ski Racing Championships. Currently Australia holds two of the six world championship titles on offer, with Junior Boys (Jack Houston - behind Stinga F1 (Greg Houston and Kevin Boylan)) and Open Mens (Wayne Mawer - behind True Blue (Mark Cranny/Damien Matthews)) taking victory almost two years ago in Belgium (July 2009).[SKI] 2011 Australian 'Worlds' team

This September (10-18) the best skiers in the world will converge on Moreton Bay in Queensland for the 2011 World Water Ski Racing Championships. Currently Australia holds two of the six world championship titles on offer, with Junior Boys (Jack Houston - behind Stinga F1 (Greg Houston and Kevin Boylan)) and Open Mens (Wayne Mawer - behind True Blue (Mark Cranny/Damien Matthews)) taking victory almost two years ago in Belgium (July 2009).

After the season opening double-header at Temora over Easter, the big question on everyone’s lips was whether anyone could stop former champion Dean Finch from dominating the Unlimited Superboat class.. As it turns out, not only did the opening event of the season on the Cabarita Beach - Tweed Coast layout play havoc with the Unlimited Superboat championship points table, it played havoc with just about everyone entered.[V8SB] The great equaliser!

After the season opening double-header at Temora over Easter, the big question on everyone’s lips was whether anyone could stop former champion Dean Finch from dominating the Unlimited Superboat class.. As it turns out, not only did the opening event of the season on the Cabarita Beach - Tweed Coast layout play havoc with the Unlimited Superboat championship points table, it played havoc with just about everyone entered.

After a season-opening double-header at Temora in central-western New South Wales over the Easter weekend, the 2011 Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships heads north to warmer climes for the first of a number of events scheduled for the popular Tweed Coast jetsprint [V8 Superboat] facility.[V8SB] Heading north for the winter

After a season-opening double-header at Temora in central-western New South Wales over the Easter weekend, the 2011 Tyreright Australian Superboat Championships heads north to warmer climes for the first of a number of events scheduled for the popular Tweed Coast jetsprint [V8 Superboat] facility.

Reigning world and Southern 80 champions ‘Hellrazor’ dominated the 49th running of the Feros Hotel Group Sydney Bridge to Bridge after arch-rivals Stinga and Blazen both lost skiers during the early stages of the event.[SKI] Hellrazor takes Sydney Bridge victory

Reigning world and Southern 80 champions ‘Hellrazor’ dominated the 49th running of the Feros Hotel Group Sydney Bridge to Bridge after arch-rivals Stinga and Blazen both lost skiers during the early stages of the event.

Reigning Sydney Bridge to Bridge champion Greg Houston started his title defence in fine style today by winning the short Hawkesbury Hot Shots Super Class pole setting event in record time - all in a new Force F21 boat that the Stinga team finished preparing on Thursday evening..[SKI] Houston on top on day one

Reigning Sydney Bridge to Bridge champion Greg Houston started his title defence in fine style today by winning the short Hawkesbury Hot Shots Super Class pole setting event in record time - all in a new Force F21 boat that the Stinga team finished preparing on Thursday evening..

Hi-Tec Oils is an industry leader in the delivery of lubricants for industrial and transport applications across Australia, however whilst keeping one eye on the ongoing development of the business. Hi-Tec Oils CEO George Gambino relishes the opportunity to mix business with pleasure through his investment in a variety of different motorsport disciplines, which now includes ski racing thanks to the announcement of Hi-Tec Oils’ involvement with the Unlimited Class as part of the 2010/2011 Ski Racing Australia season.[SKI] Hi-Tec Oils supports ski racing

Hi-Tec Oils is an industry leader in the delivery of lubricants for industrial and transport applications across Australia, however whilst keeping one eye on the ongoing development of the business. Hi-Tec Oils CEO George Gambino relishes the opportunity to mix business with pleasure through his investment in a variety of different motorsport disciplines, which now includes ski racing thanks to the announcement of Hi-Tec Oils’ involvement with the Unlimited Class as part of the 2010/2011 Ski Racing Australia season.

Sydney’s Hawkesbury River will come alive this weekend with the 49th annual running of the iconic Sydney Bridge-to-Bridge ski racing classic.[SKI] Sydney Bridge-to-Bridge

Sydney’s Hawkesbury River will come alive this weekend with the 49th annual running of the iconic Sydney Bridge-to-Bridge ski racing classic.

Triple X started the 2010 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships as firm favourites for the International Group A (400 Class) title, yet despite dominating the opening round (funnily enough at the very same venue – Temora), they almost looked to be doing everything in their power to avoid winning the championship with a litany of ‘little’ issues during the middle of the season…[V8SB] Triple X take title #2!

Triple X started the 2010 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships as firm favourites for the International Group A (400 Class) title, yet despite dominating the opening round (funnily enough at the very same venue – Temora), they almost looked to be doing everything in their power to avoid winning the championship with a litany of ‘little’ issues during the middle of the season…

In what was the hottest final in the history of Australian jetsprinting, there was nothing separating the title protagonists with two of the three classes ‘wide open’ after the opening day of competition at Hi-Tec Oils Park, V8 Superboats Temora; the SGA Engineering DASH 4 CASH.[V8SB] Hutton, Sygidus and James!

In what was the hottest final in the history of Australian jetsprinting, there was nothing separating the title protagonists with two of the three classes ‘wide open’ after the opening day of competition at Hi-Tec Oils Park, V8 Superboats Temora; the SGA Engineering DASH 4 CASH.

Coming into the penultimate round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the focus of the Triple X team was to consolidate.. “That’s it, no more stuffing around,” Ted Sygidus quipped at pre-event scrutineering.[V8SB] Tough weekend for Triple X

Coming into the penultimate round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the focus of the Triple X team was to consolidate.. “That’s it, no more stuffing around,” Ted Sygidus quipped at pre-event scrutineering.

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.


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