AQUA-X GRAND PRIX – 2021

Following almost two seasons of COVID disruption we are finally heading back to the picturesque location of Kinloch, Lake Taupo for Jet Ski Racing New Zealand’s end of season finals this year.

A highlight on the annual jet ski racing calendar, this exciting two day event provides racers with their last chance to earn points towards a final placing in the 2021 Summer Series and the opportunity to compete in the Aqua-X Grand Prix.  This will be two days of high energy competition, raced under UIM rules with pole skis and runabout classes included.

FINAL OF THE SUMMER SERIES

Round 5 will be held on Saturday and a prizegiving for that round will be held on the beach at the end of racing.  Round 6 will be held on Sunday.   At the conclusion of racing, points will be tallied to determine end of season placings.  See how you’re tracking on the points table here.

Please note: Only riders who are financial members of the club, and who have raced at least 50% of the season’s events are eligible for end of season points.  Follow the link to apply for membership.  

AQUA-X GRAND PRIX

This event will be raced concurrently over the two days as a championship event (with points tallied at the end of Day 2.)  Four motos are planned for Saturday and three further rounds on Sunday.

Please note: Only riders who are financial members of the club are eligible to race in this event.  Follow the link to apply for membership.

RACE SCHEDULE

The event will take place on Saturday 24th and 25th April, Anzac Weekend starting with registration at 8.30am Saturday morning and finishing with prize-giving late Sunday afternoon.

Saturday, 24 April

8:00am – Registration and scrutineering

9:00am – Rider’s Brief and look laps

10.00am – Racing Starts

4.00pm (approx) – Racing concludes

4.30pm – Round 5 Prizegiving

Sunday, 25 April (ANZAC DAY)

Racing is scheduled to start later on Sunday morning, in recognition of Anzac Day.

10.30am – Registration and Rider’s Brief

11.00am – Racing Starts.

3.30pm – Racing concludes

4.30pm – Prize-giving – detailed to be advised.

Novice Riders

This season we have welcomed a number of new riders into our newly established Novice class.  If you haven’t made it to an event yet, t’s not too late to join for 2021!  Novice riders are welcome to compete in Rounds 5 and 6.  You will be fully supported by experienced riders from beginning to end.  Prior to competing all novices should familiarise themselves with our race rules and race information.

ACCOMMODATION

Kinloch village is just 20 minutes drive from Taupo township and is well known as a peaceful holiday destination.  A number of websites offer quality accommodation within the village.  Go to: holiday houses, bachcare, Bookabach, or Airbnb for options.  Kinloch is a great place to bring family and friends, bikes and boats.  Come and enjoy a long weekend away.

TO ENTER REGISTER HERE!