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Australian Power Boat Association - Queensland State Council

Liquid Horsepower – next episode

The next episode of Liquid Horsepower airs tomorrow,  Friday 8 May 2014 and features the lastest round of the Blown Lites series at Paynesville.  Check here for details.  Here’s a sneak preview:


07/05/2014 0

SQPBC race day – Yeronga 4 May 2014

South Queensland Power Boat Club will be holding its next club race day at Yeronga on 4 May 2014.  The previous event was a great day, so don’t miss out on this one – it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a day of low-pressure power boat racing and, if nothing else, a great opportunity to…
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11/04/2014 0

Australian Formula Powerboat Grand Prix – Round 3

The Queensland State Council of the Australian Power Boat Association wishes all Queensland competitors the best of luck in this weekend’s round of the Formula Powerboat Grand Prix series at Lake Mulwala, Victoria.  Whether it’s the Formula 1 class or the stars of the future in the junior classes (or anything in between), you can…
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10/04/2014 0

SQPBC club race day – results

A great day had by all.  Numbers were a bit down but all those that attended had some great racing. Results: Juniors – 3rd Southern Fire Australia, 2nd Sonic Boom, 1st Major Blink Outboards – 2nd Les Kirby, 1st David Ainley Inboards – 3rd Hot ‘N’ Spicy, 2nd Voodoo, 1st Isurava.


06/04/2014 0

SQPBC race day – reminder

Don’t forget that SQPBC is holding a club race day tomorrow 6 April 2014 at Yeronga!  Racing starts at 10.00 am and all classes are catered for.  Even if you aren’t racing, come along and support the club. If you’re interested in getting involved in power boat racing, club race days are a good way…
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05/04/2014 0

Liquid Horsepower – preview

Here’s a short preview of the next episode of Liquid Horsepower, due to air on Friday 8 May 2014.


31/03/2014 0

Dinghy racing

And now for something completely different … Note: this form of racing is not affiliated with or sanctioned by the Australian Power Boat Association.


22/03/2014 0

US hydro tuner and engine builder offers help

I have been involved with hydroplane racing in the American Power Boat Association on and off since 1981. My experience has been with a variety of boats from the 1.5 liter Stock Class up through and including the National Modified Class (modified 5 liter and slightly modified 6 liter engines). My expertise has been in…
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08/05/2011 0