Ken Lupton Racing

We are back at Lake Karapiro this weekend, all set to defend the Masport Cup on Sunday, but first it's the Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder Series heats on Saturday and the final Sunday morning. We hope to see you all there!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1489483519851477&id=100063695285149&mibextid=wwXIfr

Weather is a touch average here today, but we sit and wait, will keep you posted

Weekend Review – Lake Maraetai, Mangakino (Round Two | Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Series)

It was another solid weekend of racing at Lake Maraetai for Round Two of the Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder Series. The weekend kicked off with Hot Laps, where a time of 32.32 secured us Pole 3 for Heat 1.

Heat 1 saw us bring it home in second place, finishing behind a flying Jack Lupton. Unfortunately, Heat 2 didn’t go our way, with a penalty issued after hitting a buoy.

Back on the water for Heat 3 on Day Two, it was another strong run and another second place finish.
Into the Grand Final, we got a great start but just didn’t quite have the outright speed to match Jack, crossing the line again in second place and moving into second place in the championship.

Huge congratulations to Jack Lupton on another win, great racing all weekend.

Next stop: Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel, for the AE Baker Cup and Round Three of the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Series, 10–11 January 2026. Bring it on!