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Ken Lupton completes gruelling 82-mile Top O' Michigan Marathon as GP champion goes kneeler racing
GP Hydroplane champion Ken Lupton swapped his V8 hull for a kneeler to race the historic 82-mile Top O Michigan Marathon, finishing both days of the gruelling event.
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Luptons lead NZ charge as Grand Prix America heads to San Diego Bayfair
Ken and Jack Lupton fly the Kiwi flag in the Grand Prix America hydroplane series as racing heads to San Diego Bayfair, 12-14 September 2025.
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Mercury Racing adds HD midsection to updated 300R and new race-spec 300 ROS
Mercury Racing updates the 300R and launches the race-spec 300 ROS, both featuring a new HD midsection for sharper handling and greater durability at speed.
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Lymington Challenge cancelled as rough Solent conditions make racing unsafe
The 2025 Lymington Challenge was cancelled after rough Solent conditions made racing unsafe. All boats and teams returned home safely from Round 4 of the UKOPRA Championship.
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How a 19th century German river launch sparked the birth of offshore powerboat racing
From a German river launch in 1886 to the Harmsworth Trophy, discover how offshore powerboat racing was born and the pioneers who shaped the sport.
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How a 1886 timber launch on the Neckar sparked offshore powerboat racing
From a 1886 timber launch on the River Neckar to 210 mph offshore racers, discover how the first motorboat set the course for modern powerboat racing.
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Ken Lupton takes Tonawanda GP win to claim near-certain 2025 HRL title
New Zealand's Ken Lupton wins the Tonawanda Grand Prix to take a near-certain 2025 HRL championship lead, 65 points clear with one round remaining.
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NZ hydroplane ace Ken Lupton leads HRL standings ahead of Niagara showdown
South Taranaki dairy farmer and hydroplane champion Ken Lupton leads the 2025 HRL standings ahead of the Thunder on the Niagara showdown in August.
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NZOPA reveals 2025/26 season with Auckland's first race round in over 12 years
Offshore powerboat racing returns to Auckland after 12 years. See the full NZOPA 2025/26 season schedule across five venues, including Taupo, Napier, and Whitianga.
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Ken Lupton takes third in Grand Prix Challenge title fight settled by 4 points
Ken Lupton finishes third in the 2025 Grand Prix Challenge, a title fight settled by just 4 points across three cities of high-speed hydroplane racing.
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Lilley and Hoskin shine at Caroline Bay as NZ Boat Marathon Series heads to Waihola finale
Jordan Lilley and Nick Hoskin shone at Caroline Bay in the NZ Boat Marathon Series. One round remains at Lake Waihola on 26 July, with double points on offer.
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Team Blue Rising wins Monaco E1 race as Brady leads tightest championship standings
Team Blue Rising claimed their first E1 Series win at Monaco, with Team Brady now leading the 2025 championship by just one point over Team Rafa. Full results inside.
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