Displacement Vulture Owner / Driver John Lewis
Vulture Displacement Speedboat Racing 1969 - 1971

After discovering a box of my Dad’s photos, articles and winning certificates, I decided to share John’s story: 1970’s Speedboat Racing & Member of the Victorian Speed Boat Club.

Throughout the journey, I came to realize that this era marked the pinnacle of excitement & innovation in Speedboat Racing History, encompassing unprecedented fan engagement, extensive media coverage, & an abundance of Speedboats & Race Meetings.

The tale recounts the journey of a young John Lewis as he pursued his ultimate goal of claiming the E. C. Griffith Cup (‘The Melbourne Cup’ of Australasian Speed Boat Racing), with the support of an exceptional team.

A diverse selection of Speedboats is on display, reflecting the multitude of boats for exciting racing – highlighting the combined involvement of boats with various power classifications and hull configurations.

Hydroplane Vulture with Driver / Owner John Lewis
Vulture Hydroplane Speedboat Racing 1972-1976
John Lewis Speedboat Racing - Owner / Driver of Vulture

John Kenneth Lewis ~ 1942-1988

Owner / Driver of Vulture ~ Winner of the 1975 Griffith Cup

Lake Eppalock 1984 - Photo by A Cunningham
VSBC ~ Victorian Speed Boat Club at Lake Eppalock Australia 1984 - photo A. Cunningham.
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