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FUNTAAAAAAAAAASTIC 4 DAYS TO GO!!

Will you be at Lockyer Powerfest??!!! Powerboat racing from 9am at Lake Dyer both Sat & Sun, with additional on-water entertainment – Wakeboard demos (Sat & Sun) V8 Jetsprint boats (Sun only), Dragon boat race (Sun only), Street Rods, Classic cars, high performance ski boats (both days), drag cars, off road racing vehicles, RVs, trailers and a huge range of other static displays on Sun only and kids activities – jumping castle, hillbilly shootout, face painting and playground. Admission: Adults $10, 10 – 17 years $2, Under 10 – Free – an absolute bargain!! Free Street Party (including DJ, Live Band, markets, static display – hot rods, powerboats, meet and greet powerboat drivers) on Patrick Street, Laidley from 5pm to 9.30pm Saturday night. Get all information via our website – www.gcpbsc.com

RADIO ADVERTISING ON RIVER 949

This is one of the ads that will be playing on River 949, promoting Lockyer Powerfest 2015! (This ad is specifically to be played on Saturday 27th June).

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 5^th 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.

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.

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!!!

New 3 fold flyer!!

Here is the cover page of our new 3 fold flyer!! Please feel free to share with your friends, family and facebook friends!

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 12^th 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