Hydro Thunder

13/04/2025

Get in behind the Rat Attack Boat Racing NZ Team as they look to take on the best of the best at the World BAD Boat Challenge in Australia, January 2026

Breaking News..........📢📢📢
Rat Attack 003 is the New Zealand entrant for Chris Palmers 'World Bad Boat' event in January 2026 !!!
With a huge amount of work, organising & expense required, we are having a fundraiser to help us with the cost of getting the boat to Adelaide.
We have a great prize up for grabs and your support to help us get there would be much appreciated. Tickets will be $200 each and limited to 100 only, so get in quick so you don't miss out 🏁

02/04/2025

Meet the pilots that lit up the 2025 Masport Cup in Twizel!

31/03/2025

Big news from Scott Coker! He's thrilled to announce a brand new title sponsor for the 2025–26 season: KFC! Known and loved across New Zealand, KFC saw the perfect opportunity to spice things up and bring some extra crunch to the fast-paced world of hydroplane racing. Finger lickin’ fast? You bet! We can't wait to see 'The Colonel' on the water!

30/03/2025

It was a fantastic evening at the final prizegiving of the season in Twizel, where we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 2025 Masport Cup, the conclusion of the 2024-25 Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder Series, the 2025 Total Transport Junior Series, and the 2025 South Island Titles

30/03/2025

Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder FINAL - Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel

30/03/2025

Andrew Tate came out on top in the Twizel final of the Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder Series, edging out Ken Lupton in a thrilling showdown that saw the two collide mid-race. With Tate taking the win in the final round, that makes it five different winners across all five rounds of the series—what an incredible season!

30/03/2025

Check out the gallery of all the action from the final round of the Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder Series at Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel!
More video coming soon as it uploads.

📷: Shot360 Photography

30/03/2025

Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder HEAT 3 - Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel

30/03/2025

Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder HEAT 2A - Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel + Interviews

30/03/2025

Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder HEAT 2B - Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel

30/03/2025

Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder HEAT 1A - Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel + Interviews

30/03/2025

Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder HEAT 1B - Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel + Interviews

29/03/2025

Here are the results from yesterdays Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder Time Trials:
1st Ken Lupton - 33.34
2nd Jason Haggerty - 35.06
3rd Jack Lupton - 35.19
4th Scott Coker - 37.06
5th Kevin Ireland - 38.37
6th Andy Knight - 38.62
7th Andrew Tate - 45.59

29/03/2025

Masport Cup HEAT 2 - Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel

29/03/2025

Twizel turned it on for the 100th Anniversary of the Masport Cup, a day packed with adrenaline, history, and unforgettable racing.
To mark the milestone, we’ve pulled together a snapshot of the sights, speed, and spirit that made it so special.

📷: Shot360 Photography

29/03/2025

Masport Cup HEAT 1B - Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel

29/03/2025

Masport Cup HEAT 1A - Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel

29/03/2025

Ken Lupton takes the crown in the 100th Anniversary Masport Cup, sealing the victory with a win in Heat 1 and a strong second place finish in Heat 2!
Jason Haggerty impressed with a dominant Heat 2 win to claim second overall, while Scott Coker delivered a consistent performance to round out the top three.
A historic race, a epic win for Ken lupton, what a way to mark 100 years of the Masport Cup!
We have video and more coverage to come.