Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series
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Engines on: The 2025/26 Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series roars into action
New Zealand’s Hydro Thunder Series returns to Mangakino — where speed, power and legendary rivalries ignite.
Masport Cup and Lucas Oil winners collide in Twizel Hydrothunder
The 100th Masport Cup rematch at Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel, held on March 29-30, 2025, marked an exciting return to the high-speed world of hydroplanes ...
High-stakes Masport Cup 100th rematch at Lake Ruataniwha
New Zealand powerboat racing is gearing up for one of the biggest showdowns in its history. This coming weekend, (March 29-30, 2025), Lake Ruataniwha ...
Rotoiti Powerboat Club 102nd Annual Regatta: Andy Knight’s return prompts another Lupton winning str...
The Rotoiti Powerboat Club’s 102nd Annual Regatta delivered an unforgettable weekend of powerboat racing on Lake Rotoiti, Nelson, hosting Round 4 of t...
The 100th Anniversary year of the Masport Challenge Cup ends in chaos at Lake Karapiro
The 100th anniversary of the Masport Challenge Cup was set to be a momentous occasion—a celebration of speed, history, and the best in New Zealand pow...
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Thrills, triumphs, and tribute at Mangakino: Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder Series Round 1
The 2024–2025 Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder Series launched in style over the weekend of November 30 to December 1, with Mangakino on the Waikato River p...
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Racing kicks off at Hydro Thunder NZ Series: Round 1 in Mangakino
The Hydro Thunder NZ Series roared back to life yesterday in Mangakino, a scenic gem located just north of Lake Taupō in the Taupō District. Round 1 o...
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What to expect in the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series
This weekend, Lake Maraetai in Mangakino comes alive with the roar of engines as the Hydro Thunder NZ Series kicks off.
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Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series: Power, speed, and New Zealand’s ultimate waterborne thrill
When the engines roar and the water erupts into towering rooster tails, you know Hydro Thunder racing has arrived.
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