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INTRODUCING GUEST COMMENTATOR No. 2  FOR LOCKYER POWERFEST 2015

We warmly welcome a regular to the Lockyer Powerfest event and Gold Coast Power Boat & Sports Club member – Krystal Arthy!  GCPBSC have invited Krystal Arthy to guest commentate the formula future/junior class races over the weekend of Lockyer Powerfest.  Krystal knows the Lake Dyer triangular track well, having competed at the previous 4 Lockyer Powerfests!  In 2011, Krystal competed as one of only 3 juniors, in 2015, we are excited to have 10 plus juniors at this year’s event.

“I’m so excited to be back at Lockyer Powerfest for the 5th year running!  Having been there since the inaugural meeting in 2011, this will be my first year not in a race seat.  To be able to represent the juniors and co-commentate with Mark Staunton for all the Junior events will be a privilege and an honour.  Lockyer Powerfest is the premier boat racing event in Queensland, if not Australia”, Krystal said when asked for her comment re: being asked to be guest commentator.  Photo credit:  Brian Armstrong Photography.

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INTRODUCING GUEST COMMENTATOR No. 1 FOR LOCKYER POWERFEST 2015

Matty’s back!  It is with great pleasure to announce that hard charging blown boat driver Matty Stone will be one of the  guest commentators at this year’s Lockyer Powrefest.  Alongside Mark Staunton, these two blokes will keep the crowd on their feet.  Both commentators are actual boat drivers .. their in-depth knowledge on engine and boat set up will take this year’s meeting to a new level on and off the water.

“It’s one of the best meetings I look forward to, the only circuit boat track with three corners… it’s awesome.  It allows the racing to be side-by-side for three laps from start to finish… I can’t wait … see you all there”, explained Matty.

Matty Stone has recently joined with Mal McColl Racing and will pilot the famous “Chase” boat over the weekend.. he is hoping to put his name on a few of the most prestigious trophies Queensland has to offer over the weekend.  Be sure to ‘like’ and keep up-to-date with all the news out of the Sucker Punch/Chase team on his facebook page Matty Stone.

Guest commentatorMatty Stone

INTRODUCING THE VOICE OF POWERBOAT RACING – MARK STAUNTON

We welcome back the legend of boat racing commentary – Mark Staunton. His experience and knowledge of powerboat racing is second to none! It is believed that he is the only Australian driver to have held a full competition licence for the following classes at the same time and compete in all of those classes –
U/L Outboard tunnel
U/L OUTBOARD Mono
Drag Hydro
Inboard displacement
Offshore class 1

Some of his achievements include…
Former winner of …Australasian Gold Cup
Australian 6 lt displacement (carb)
Australian 6 lt displacement (inj)
Numerous King of the River wins
Seven times winner of the King of the Lakes
And the NSW, AUSTRALIAN, AUSTRALASIAN, AND WORLD SPEED RECORD HOLDER for U/L Outboards

He has driven the following boats, including Illicet, Smoken heads, Kendall oil, Loose in the dark and of course his own boats Fine Print, Champions, Stairway to Heaven and Mobil 1 .

Since retiring from full time driving he has enjoyed commentating around the world for boat racing’s major events, including in New Zealand. He has also severed for many years as Vice President at both NSW and Australian levels of the APBA.

We welcome back once again the voice of boat racing – Mark Staunton to Lockyer Powerfest!!!

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SNEAK PEEK OF TV AD (DRAFT) FOR LOCKYER POWERFEST

Check out our first draft of our Lockyer Powerfest 2015 TV ad and yes we know there are a couple of minor errors we will change – eg. Lockyer 300.  TV advertising starts from this Sunday on WIN TV.  Thank you to Hyperformance Videos for providing the footage to make our advertisement.

What to expect at Lockyer Powerfest 2015

LOCKYER POWERFEST 2015 – 27TH & 28TH JUNE – LAKE DYER, LAIDLEY QLD

  • Powerboat racing from Saturday & Sunday from (9am) – featuring the new Australian QN Hotel Open, QLD’s premier race – Queensland cup and additional trophies – Iron Nuts Shield, The Lockyer Trophy, East Coast Cup (6 Litre), Northern Shield (5.2 Litre), Production Cup (4.2 Litre), Coastal Cup (Formula 3) & new Blown Lite Challenge.
  • At least 400 cars (Hot rods, customs & classic cars), bikes and trucks on display.
  • Additional on the water displays – including Brisbane Skiboat Centre/Supra by Brad Teunissen – Wakeboard demos, Tweed Valley Jet Sprint Club – V8 jet sprint boats, Lake Dyer Dragons – Dragon boats & more TBC.
  • Static displays (including funny cars, drag cars, sprint cars, ski race boats, jet boats, off road vehicles – including Australian off-road championship competitors from Lockyer 300 & classic boats.)
  • Trade displays (too numerous to mention) All displaying.. not selling their goods.
  • Venue is fully catered with numerous food vendors & bar (no BYO alcohol)
  • Corporate tickets available on Saturday and Sunday (limited numbers) at $70 per person.
  • Kids’ activities – face painting, jumping castle, hillbilly shooting gallery playground and more TBC.
  • Watch our television ads on WIN TV!!
  • Listen for our radio ads on River 949 and see our posters and flyers everywhere!!
  • Crowd is expected to be huge – over 6000 thousand over the weekend!
  • Additional Saturday night entertainment – street party in the main street of Laidley including live bands, DJ & dancing.
  • Sunday night – presentation night at The Queensland National (QN) Hotel, including live music.
  • If you want to be a part of this exciting event – get your entries in!!! Entries close on the 12th of June.
  • Tell your friends to like us on facebook – “Gold Coast Power Boat & Sports Club” and “Lockyer Powerfest” – boats entered will be uploaded here from the end of May.
  • Contact Craig Lewis 0408 748 142 for further details (boats)
  • Contact Col Chapman 0437 081 805 (cars)
  • Contact Susan Lewis 0417 300 595 (general enquires – boat entries, accommodation, sponsors, media, kids’ activities, food vendors etc.)

Susan Lewis GCPBSC – Secretary

Australian Open Sponsor

BREAKING NEWS – GOLD COAST POWER BOAT & SPORTS CLUB (GCPBSC) WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE QUEENSLAND NATIONAL HOTEL WILL BE THE MAJOR SPONSOR OF THIS YEAR’S INAUGURAL AUSTRALIAN OPEN. ALSO THE QN HOTEL WILL BE HOSTING THIS YEAR’S PRESENTATION NIGHT ON SUNDAY 28TH JUNE.

The format for the Australian QN Hotel Open will be released on Sunday night.

LOCKYER POWERFEST 2015 – BOAT RACING SPONSOR – AUSTRALIAN OPEN SPONSOR – QUEENSLAND NATIONAL (QN) HOTEL

Where you will always be greeted with a smile

Whether you want al la carte or just coffee and cake, you can dine in style on the deck, in the courtyard or in the bistro

QN, Laidley’s historic old pub

QN Drive Thru Bottle Shop with great weekly specials

Join us for a Sunday session – live music and great food 90 Patrick St, Laidley QLD 4341

Phone: (07) 5465 1512

Thank you to the QN Hotel for their fantastic support of our event!

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BREAKING NEWS – LOCKYER POWERFEST 2015

The GOLD COAST POWER BOAT CLUB is proud to announce three new races for this year’s Lockyer Powerfest!!

We introduce the AUSTRALIAN…………. OPEN, with $10 000 dollars prize money and trophies on ONE RACE!!!

Blown Lite Challenge

Production Cup (4.2 Litre)

These trophies will add to our major trophy races conducted on the weekend, including the

  • The Queensland Cup
  • Iron Nuts Shield
  • The Lockyer Trophy
  • East Coast Cup
  • Northern Shield
  • Coastal Cup

If you’re looking for a fantastic weekend of racing, with huge crowds and well-supported additional attractions, then be involved with Lockyer Powerfest 2015, June 27th & 28th at Lake Dyer, Laidley!!

Our driver’s pack and accommodation details are now available at our new website – www.gcpbsc.com

Any further information – please contact Craig Lewis – GCPBSC Commodore – 0408 748 142

Kind Regards

Susan Lewis

GCPBSC – Secretary