Speedboat Racing History Recorded in Print

I have curated a fascinating collection that captures the vibrant history of Speedboat Racing in the 1970s. By utilizing sources like John’s Collection, microfilm from the State Library Victoria, various club programs, promotional materials and generous boating fans, a rich tapestry of artifacts to showcase this thrilling era. Preserving these items not only honors the sport’s heritage but also ensures that future generations can appreciate the excitement and innovation of Speedboat Racing during that dynamic period.

1970-71 inboard season with John Lewis' Vulture & the Mighty Stampede Bob Saniga & Stan Jones Victoria Australia
Vulture at Albert Park Lake

*Articles in order of print date when available, otherwise when race was held*

’38 M.P.H. was best Speed in Title Race’ Miss Judith and Cettein ~ Feb 1938

‘WASP Holds Speed Title’ Daily Mirror ~ Mar 1951

‘They’re all Water Record Breakers’ The Sun ~ April 1960 

‘Powerboat Racing in Australia’ by Graeme Morley ~ Post W.W.II

‘Combined Aust. Inboard Championships’ Goolwa, S.A. ~ Jan 1969

‘N.S.W. Boat Invasion’ by Ted Madden ~ 1969

‘JO BLO Found on Lake Bed’ Griffith Cup ~ Mar 1970 

‘Monster in the Mood’ ~ April 1970

‘Speedboats Big Clash’ by Ted Madden ~ April 1970

‘Lewis Sets 5 Records’ Sporting Globe ~ Aug 1970

‘Vulture Gets the Victims’ ~ by Ray Laird Sept 1970

‘What’s Afloat’ Sporting Globe ~ Oct 1970

Lake Boats In ‘REVERSE’ by Ted Madden ~ Oct 1970

‘Assassin May Kill Them’ by Ted Madden ~ Nov 1970

‘Boycott, Breakdowns Hit Championships!’ Sporting Globe ~ Jan 1971

‘Annoyed With NSW’ Sporting Globe ~ Jan 1971

‘Vic’s to Hold Top Cup’ Sporting Globe – Feb 1971

‘Thrills on Park Lake’ with Ted Madden ~ Feb 1971

‘Weekend Boating with Chris De Fraga’ ~ Mar 1971 

‘Racing for the Gold’ The Sun ~ Mar 1971

‘Sail and Power’ The Age ~ Mar 1971

‘Victorians May Break From APBA’ ~ Mar 1971

‘Victorians Take National Series,’ Power Boat & Yachting ~ QLD Mar 1971

‘Victorian’s Stampede in 1971 Griffith Cup’ ~ Apr 1971

‘Fastest Out Board Rigs plus Stampede Wins Griffith Cup’ ~ Apr 1971

‘Easy Win for Stampede’ Griffith Cup ~ Apr 1971

‘Jo Blo and Vulture at Cabarita for the Marj Watson’ ~ May 1971

‘Power Section Australian Sea Spray Weekly’ ~ Aug 1971

‘A Great End to the Race Season’ by Ted Madden ~ 1971

‘Aggressor Takes Griffith Cup’ by Ted Madden ~ May 1972

‘Unlimited Power Torque’ Seacraft Magazine by John Lewis ~ 1972

‘Aggressor Crash at 120! 2 Hurt’ ~ Apr 1972

‘Aggressors Huge Crash’ ~ Apr 1972

‘Formula Ford News’ by Ron Haylock ~ Oct 1972 

‘They’re Set For a Big Cup’ Sporting Globe ~ Dec 1972

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