When the V8 jetsprint boats power their way into Mount Maunganui’s ASB Stadium again in 2015 – Tauranga’s Ken Goebel is guaranteed to be there front and centre.
There’s no way he’s going to miss two days of fast-paced, high-octane racing and entertainment at Baypark speedway on Auckland Anniversary weekend.
“When they brought it to Baypark last year, I was there front and centre and it just brought it all back,” says Ken. “It’s reignited my passion for the sport.”
When the V8 jetsprint boats power their way into Mount Maunganui’s ASB Stadium again in 2015 – Tauranga’s Ken Goebel is guaranteed to be there front and centre.
There’s no way he’s going to miss two days of fast-paced, high-octane racing and entertainment at Baypark speedway on Auckland Anniversary weekend.
“When they brought it to Baypark last year, I was there front and centre and it just brought it all back,” says Ken. “It’s reignited my passion for the sport.”
The 61-year-old was on the committee of the New Zealand Jet Boat Association’s Northern District’s branch about 20 years ago, helping run what he believes was the first professionally-run jet sprint competition at Stevenson’s Quarry, Kaiaua.
So to see jetsprints come to Tauranga means a lot to Ken.
“You know you’re a Kiwi when you dig up your rugby paddock to run a jet sprint course, then you put it back again a week later.”
The event, on January 24-25, features Round 2 of the PSP New Zealand Jetsprint Championship on Saturday and the inaugural international ENZED Stadium Jetsprints Cup on Sunday.
Up to 60 teams from NZ, with guests from Australia, the US and Canada, will compete in three classes, with the Suzuki superboats reaching speeds of more than 125km per hour – and an impressive zero to 100km in 1.8 seconds.
There’s also a dedicated kid-zone and an opportunity to check out the boats and meet race teams in the pits area.
Tickets cost $30 for adults and $75 for a family pass and are available from www.eventfinda.co.nz
“Avoid gate queues and book online today and save $10 on the gate price,” says event organiser Pip Minnell. “It’s a perfect gift for Christmas.”
The Weekend Sun has two Gold Class tickets, worth $180, to ENZED Stadium Sprints at ASB Baypark on January 24 to give away to lucky readers who can tell us how fast the Suzuki Superboats can go?
The package includes premium allocated undercover seating and a gourmet picnic box, with drink vouchers.
Entries must be received before Wednesday, December 17.
Question:
How fast the Suzuki Superboats can go?
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