Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series
Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder, Masport Cup, and Matt Morrison Memorial Trophy all decided at Lake Karapiro
Lake Karapiro has seen its share of drama in recent seasons. Last year’s centenary Masport Cup ended in...
14 February 2026
AE Baker Cup abandoned as Hydro Thunder round settled on points at Twizel
Weather halted the AE Baker Cup at Lake Ruataniwha, but round three of the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder...
12 January 2026
AE Baker Cup returns to Lake Ruataniwha as Hydro Thunder heads south
Round three of the 2025–2026 Hydro Thunder series brings Australasian hydroplane history, family rivalry, and South Island depth...
7 January 2026
Hydroplane Invitational Series fires up with tight racing at Mangakino
A big turnout, close clock starts, and a breakthrough win for Toni Lowe set the tone for the...
12 December 2025
Back on the charge: Jack Lupton at the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder R2, Mangakino
A clear, fast weekend on Lake Maraetai as Round Two delivers decisive results across two full days of...
9 December 2025
Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder returns to Mangakino for Round Two
GP hydros, strong support classes and the first Hydroplane Invitational Cup round Lake Maraetai at Mangakino will roar...
5 December 2025
Hydroplane Invitational Cup Series launches in New Zealand
The new Hydroplane Invitational Cup Series brings H2000, Mod H and naturally aspirated 2.4 litre hydros together in...
4 December 2025
Jack Lupton claims Mangakino victory as Hydro Thunder season roars to life
Jack Lupton takes victory at Mangakino in the opening round of the 2025–26 Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ...
4 November 2025
Hydro Thunder returns to Mangakino to launch the 2025–26 Lucas Oil New Zealand season
Engines roar at Mangakino as the 2025–26 Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series launches with family spirit and...
2 November 2025
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