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Kiwi Ken Lupton claims ANZAC Trophy glory
New Zealand's Ken Lupton has given New Zealand plenty to cheer about, taking out...
EC Griffith Cup 2026: Harrison makes it ten
Grant Harrison has written his name into powerboat racing history, claiming a re...
Lupton vs Australia: The E.C. Griffith Cup is on
The E.C. Griffith Cup is widely described as the world's second oldest motorspor...
Electric speed met racing heritage: Princeton University tested Kilo Hydro at Mercury Racing’s Lake ...
Mercury Racing hosted Princeton University’s Princeton Electric Speedboating (PE...
Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder, Masport Cup, and Matt Morrison Memorial Trophy all decided at Lake Karap...
Lake Karapiro has seen its share of drama in recent seasons. Last year’s centena...
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...
AE Baker Cup returns to Lake Ruataniwha as Hydro Thunder heads south
Round three of the 2025–2026 Hydro Thunder series brings Australasian hydroplane...
Ken Lupton sets the tone, with an early challenge for the 2026 EC Griffith Cup
After nearly a decade away, the New Zealand hydroplane champion confirms his int...
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 ...
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 ac...
Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder returns to Mangakino for Round Two
GP hydros, strong support classes and the first Hydroplane Invitational Cup roun...
Hydroplane Invitational Cup Series launches in New Zealand
The new Hydroplane Invitational Cup Series brings H2000, Mod H and naturally asp...
Grant Harrison crowned inaugural Lucas Oil Australia Hydroplane NDC Champion
Grant Harrison wins the first Lucas Oil Australia Hydroplane National Drivers Ch...
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...
History made at Glenmaggie as Lucas Oil Australia Hydroplane NDC debuts
History made at Glenmaggie as the Lucas Oil Australia Hydroplane NDC brings Aust...
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 launc...
Debut Lucas Oil Australia Hydroplane NDC fires up at Glenmaggie
The Lucas Oil Hydroplane (Australian) National Drivers Championship debuts at Gl...
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...
Ken Lupton claims back-to-back HRL titles
Ken Lupton secures back-to-back HRL titles after a consistent 2025 campaign acro...
HRL GP 2025 Final: Warwick Lupton seals title for Lucas Oil
The HRL GP 2025 Final at Beauharnois saw Warwick Lupton step in for son Ken and ...
Warwick Lupton returns to the wheel for HRL finale in Beauharnois
A New Zealand legend of hydroplane racing, Warwick Lupton, steps in for the cham...
Ken Lupton takes on the Top O’ Michigan Marathon Nationals
From Tonawanda to Northern Michigan, New Zealand’s GP champion proves his grit o...
Grand Prix America points and San Diego Bayfair preview
After four rounds, the GP hydroplane season heads for San Diego Bayfair, a festi...
From farm to first: Ken Lupton claims victory at Thunder on the Niagara
Ken Lupton wins Thunder on the Niagara, extending his HRL lead with a gritty, hi...
EXCLUSIVE: Flying the flag. Ken Lupton’s high-speed life between farm and finish line
Exclusive interview: Ken Lupton talks to Boating New Zealand about chasing the H...
Kennedy crowned champion as Grand Prix Hydroplane Series wraps for 2025
Final standings revealed after dramatic end to Régates de Valleyfield
Flying Kiwis finish strong: storm-shortened finale wraps 2025 Régates de Valleyfield
A storm-shortened finale capped off a dramatic weekend for the Luptons at Régate...
Flying Kiwi battles on: drama for the Lupton brothers at Régates de Valleyfield 2025
Drama unfolds at Régates de Valleyfield 2025 as the Lupton brothers face mechani...
Flying Kiwi leads the charge: Ken Lupton tops time trials at Valleyfield
Ken Lupton, the 'Flying Kiwi,' tops Valleyfield time trials, setting the pace fo...
Final showdown: Will Kiwis decide The GPA/HRL 3 Round Challenge 2025 at Valleyfield?
Kiwi contenders take the lead in 2025 Grand Prix American Hydroplane Championshi...
Ken Lupton claims heat victory at weather-marred Guntersville HydroFest
The 2025 Grand Prix Challenge roared into life at Guntersville Lake HydroFest in...
Masport Cup and Lucas Oil winners collide in Twizel Hydrothunder
The 100th Masport Cup rematch at Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel, held on March 29-30, 2...
High-stakes Masport Cup 100th rematch at Lake Ruataniwha
New Zealand powerboat racing is gearing up for one of the biggest showdowns in i...
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 wee...
‘Kiwis Can Fly’: The Lupton legacy dominates the 2024 Hydroplane Racing League
In the world of hydroplane racing, commitment, focus, and relentless hard work ...
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 occ...
Scott Coker executes a near-perfect start and finish to win Round 3 of the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder S...
Lake Karapiro came alive this weekend with the thrilling spectacle of high-speed...
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 weeke...
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...
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...