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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.

When Conti-Racer last hit the water for the state series round at Maryborough in June, boat builder and lead driver Tremayne Jukes admitted it was the best boat he’d driven. Sadly for the Victorian-based Stingray Boats manufacturer a mechanical issue sidelined the team early before they had the chance to realise its full potential.[BOATS] Testing times for Conti

When Conti-Racer last hit the water for the state series round at Maryborough in June, boat builder and lead driver Tremayne Jukes admitted it was the best boat he’d driven. Sadly for the Victorian-based Stingray Boats manufacturer a mechanical issue sidelined the team early before they had the chance to realise its full potential.

Under blue skies and with valuable championship points and the possibility of crowning two national champions on the cards at Maryborough, the action at the Susan River Homestead for the penultimate round of the championship was hot and fast, and in some cases, too hot..![BOATS] Tough weekend at Maryborough

Under blue skies and with valuable championship points and the possibility of crowning two national champions on the cards at Maryborough, the action at the Susan River Homestead for the penultimate round of the championship was hot and fast, and in some cases, too hot..!

[BOATS] They're back!!

After a lengthy mid-season break, the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships fires back up this weekend at the Susan River Homestead facility outside Maryborough for the much anticipated penultimate round of the season. Whilst teams and drivers are champing at the bit to get back on the water, Superboat fans are eager to see what is being billed as the best Unlimited Superboat field ever assembled on the planet..

[BOATS] Shark on podium in QLD

After a less than perfect start to their 2009 campaign, Az U Do Racing’s Greg and Dorinda Mercier finally returned to the podium at Maryborough during the second round of the Continental Tyres Queensland Championships after taking second place in the Group A final behind fellow Victorian Ted Sygidus.

With just two weeks between the opening two rounds of the Queensland Superboat Championships and a persistent driveshaft failure to rectify, the Triple X team had their work cut out for them if they were going to be ready for the Maryborough round..[BOATS] Victory for Triple X at Maryborough

With just two weeks between the opening two rounds of the Queensland Superboat Championships and a persistent driveshaft failure to rectify, the Triple X team had their work cut out for them if they were going to be ready for the Maryborough round..

After a lengthy break since the previous round at Griffith over the Easter weekend, Az U DO Racing’s Greg and Dorinda Mercier were raring to go for the fourth round of the Continental Tyres championship and full of hope for a strong return to form.[BOATS] Az U Do suffers misfortune at Caba

After a lengthy break since the previous round at Griffith over the Easter weekend, Az U DO Racing’s Greg and Dorinda Mercier were raring to go for the fourth round of the Continental Tyres championship and full of hope for a strong return to form.

After a relatively ‘low-key’ start to their 2009 campaigns, Phonsy Mullan, Ted Sygidus and younger brother Darek were looking forward to bigger and better things as the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships moved into part two of the season, although the Cabarita round would provide a number of additional surprises, not the least being the layout..[BOATS] World titles haunt Triple X

After a relatively ‘low-key’ start to their 2009 campaigns, Phonsy Mullan, Ted Sygidus and younger brother Darek were looking forward to bigger and better things as the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships moved into part two of the season, although the Cabarita round would provide a number of additional surprises, not the least being the layout..

It had been almost two months between rounds of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, and whilst two months is a long break for anyone, it was an especially tough time for Conti-Racer’s Chris Bollins who was waiting nervously like an expectant father heading into his ‘local’ round..[BOATS] Strong 400 debut for Conti-Racer

It had been almost two months between rounds of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, and whilst two months is a long break for anyone, it was an especially tough time for Conti-Racer’s Chris Bollins who was waiting nervously like an expectant father heading into his ‘local’ round..

True Blue Racing ventured to Cabarita Beach on the northern NSW coast full of confidence but without a number of key members of the team. Nathan Pretty was a late withdrawal, whilst crew-chief mechanic Colin Parish and assistant Peter Lack were also absent from the event. It was also a weekend to remember for the True Blue team, with the youngest member of the Dixon clan [Shaun] taking over the second seat in True Blue Too alongside sister Brooke.[BOATS] Brooke does it again for True Blue

True Blue Racing ventured to Cabarita Beach on the northern NSW coast full of confidence but without a number of key members of the team. Nathan Pretty was a late withdrawal, whilst crew-chief mechanic Colin Parish and assistant Peter Lack were also absent from the event. It was also a weekend to remember for the True Blue team, with the youngest member of the Dixon clan [Shaun] taking over the second seat in True Blue Too alongside sister Brooke.

Immediately after the third round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, 321 Ignition’s Greg Harriman began work on what he hoped would transform his Group A Superboat into a regular top ten contender.[BOATS] Big step forward for 321Ignition

Immediately after the third round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, 321 Ignition’s Greg Harriman began work on what he hoped would transform his Group A Superboat into a regular top ten contender.

After a relatively ‘normal’ opening day during the opening two qualifiers for the fourth round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, day two’s all important finals day was anything but with a number of drivers forced to change teams to keep their championship hopes alive..[BOATS] Musical chairs at Cabarita

After a relatively ‘normal’ opening day during the opening two qualifiers for the fourth round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, day two’s all important finals day was anything but with a number of drivers forced to change teams to keep their championship hopes alive..

Reigning Unlimited Superboat champion Phil Dixon set a stunning pace during day one of the fourth round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the ‘True Blue’ pilot the only driver to post a sub-40 second lap time on a track where many expected the Group A boats to be faster.[BOATS] Dixon on top at Cabarita

Reigning Unlimited Superboat champion Phil Dixon set a stunning pace during day one of the fourth round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the ‘True Blue’ pilot the only driver to post a sub-40 second lap time on a track where many expected the Group A boats to be faster.

The second round of the Queensland Championships set down for Maryborough (near Hervey Bay) on June 20th and 21st, will see the introduction of a brand new boat for the popular True Blue Too team of Brooke Dixon and Nathan Pretty.[BOATS] New Sprintec for True Blue Racing

The second round of the Queensland Championships set down for Maryborough (near Hervey Bay) on June 20th and 21st, will see the introduction of a brand new boat for the popular True Blue Too team of Brooke Dixon and Nathan Pretty.

After a less than perfect start to 2009, Az U Do Racing’s Greg Mercier has cried.. ‘ENOUGH..”[BOATS] Shark attack on Superboats..

After a less than perfect start to 2009, Az U Do Racing’s Greg Mercier has cried.. ‘ENOUGH..”

The Triple X Superboat team arrived at Griffith over Easter at the mid-point of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships hopeful of a step forward in performance after a relatively low key start to the season..[BOATS] Triple X; getting closer..

The Triple X Superboat team arrived at Griffith over Easter at the mid-point of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships hopeful of a step forward in performance after a relatively low key start to the season..

The out-lying Melbourne town of Melton will come alive to the sounds of V8 Superboats this weekend as Australia’s best drivers converge on the McPherson Park facility for the penultimate round of the 2008 Australian Superboat Championships.[BOAT] Melton set for penultimate round

The out-lying Melbourne town of Melton will come alive to the sounds of V8 Superboats this weekend as Australia’s best drivers converge on the McPherson Park facility for the penultimate round of the 2008 Australian Superboat Championships.

Not content with the day-to-day operation of his burgeoning Victorian transport operation, his Lake Eildon house-boat business, campaigning a two-boat (four driver) Jetsprint team on the national circuit, and working tirelessly to promote the sport he loves, Phil Dixon has taken one step further this week, with the announcement that he is now the promoter of the Temora Jetsprint facility..[BOAT] Temora's new promoter..

Not content with the day-to-day operation of his burgeoning Victorian transport operation, his Lake Eildon house-boat business, campaigning a two-boat (four driver) Jetsprint team on the national circuit, and working tirelessly to promote the sport he loves, Phil Dixon has taken one step further this week, with the announcement that he is now the promoter of the Temora Jetsprint facility..

[BOAT] Podium and trophy for Az-U-Do

“They didn’t see us coming…” Greg ‘Crusty’ Mercier laughed when asked about his stunning Cabarita performance.. “We’ve been working very hard on the boat over the break and we ran very strongly at Maryborough a fortnight ago, so I knew we’d be strong here.”


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