Group B Class
Group B is the development class in the Jetsprinting Championships (formerly known as Lites). Among the three classes, Group B's, Stinger Group A’s and Mouthfresh Superboats, the boat hull itself can be exactly the same, and often boats change between classes as owners move up, or older boats are sold on and recommence their racing life in another class.
Group B boats are powerful racing machines. With around 500 horsepower (375KW) from their 6700 cc V8 Engines (412 cubic inch) or L98 6 litre aluminium block Chev, they pack a punch as the entry level in Jetsprinting. Group B's is a great way to begin your Jetsprinting career.
1NZ/21
- DRIVER: Patrick Haden
- Date of Birth: 18/04/1971
- Place of Birth: Matamata
- Town/City I live: Te Awamutu
- Day Job: Self Employed
- NAVIGATOR: Jay Haden
- Date of Birth: 16/12/1971
- Place of Birth: Marton
- Town/City I live: Te Awamutu
- Day Job: Registered Nurse
- BOAT NAME: Skitzo
- Engine (Size & Type): 406 Chev
- Est. horsepower: 502 HP
- Hull type: Stinger
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): 8.25" Scott
- Main Sponsors: BD’s, Auto Electricks, Colour FX, C.H Allen Upholstery, PSP, Drainage Systems Ltd, Biolytix, GJ Gardner Homes, Magnum Automotive, Newdick Sheetmetals
2NZ/9
- DRIVER: Daniel Reade (Butterbean)
- Date of Birth: 22/12/1981
- Place of Birth: Waitara
- Town/City I live: Waitara
- Day Job: Logistics officer
- NAVIGATOR: Ben Sole (Sister)
- Date of Birth: 1/01/1983
- Place of Birth: Stratford
- Town/City I live: Waitara
- Day Job: Technical Field Officer Farmlands
- BOAT NAME: Aqua-Holic
- Engine (Size & Type): 406 Chev V8
- Est. horsepower: 500 HP
- Hull type: Stinger
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): 8 1/4" Scott
- Main Sponsors: Settlers Honey, Naki Electrical, Gulf Oil, Donaghys,
Egmont Industrial Supply, Peter Sole Transport,
McClutchie Contracting
3NZ/11
- DRIVER: Kellie Minnel
- Date of Birth: Becoming a distant memory
- Place of Birth:
- Town/City I live: New Plymouth
- Day Job: Primary Teacher
- NAVIGATOR: Sherie Patterson
- Date of Birth: 21/09/1969
- Place of Birth: Wanagnui
- Town/City I live: Wanganui
- Day Job: Administrator
- BOAT NAME: Girls Torque
- Engine (Size & Type): 406 Chev
- Est. horsepower: 500+ HP
- Hull type: Stinger
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): Scott Jet 8.25"
- Main Sponsors: Engine Rebuilders – 0800 MY ENGINE, Cut Price
Rentals, Westview Aluminium, Sign Group
06
- DRIVER: Tim Edhouse
- Date of Birth: 20/07/1972
- Place of Birth: Taumarunui
- Town/City I live: Owhango
- Day Job: Mechanic
- NAVIGATOR: Blair Edhouse
- Date of Birth: 24/04/2001
- Place of Birth: Waiouru
- Town/City I live: Owhango
- Day Job: Student at NPBHS
- BOAT NAME: LIQUID ADDICTION
- Engine (Size & Type): L98 - 6 litre
- Est. horsepower: 500 HP
- Hull type: Stinger
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): 8 1/4" Scott
- Main Sponsors: Owhango Motors, Tyremax NZ,
Waikato Clutch & Brake Specialists, McCurdy Trucks.
07
- DRIVER: HAYDEN WILSON
- Date of Birth: 27.06.1980
- Place of Birth: Wanganui
- Town/City I live: Wanganui
- Day Job: Aluminium Fabrication Salesman
- NAVIGATOR: AMANDA WILSON
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Wanganui
- Town/City I live: Wanganui
- Day Job:
- BOAT NAME: WHITE NOIZE
- Engine (Size & Type): Chev 410 ci
- Est. horsepower: 400 HP
- Hull type: White Pointer/Stinger
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): Scott 8.25”
- Main Sponsors: Engine Rebuilders Wanganui 0800 my Engine,
J & B Contracting, Creative Aluminium, Woody’s Engineering
14
- DRIVER: KARL BEAVER
- Date of Birth: 18/06/1975
- Place of Birth:
- Town/City I live: waikato
- Day Job: fitter turner
- NAVIGATOR: JAY AMMON
- Date of Birth: 27/03/1974
- Place of Birth:
- Town/City I live: Waikato
- Day Job: administrator
- BOAT NAME: BEAVER RELIEVER
- Engine (Size & Type): L98
- Est. horsepower: 500 HP
- Hull type: Jetspeed
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): Scott 8.25"
- Main Sponsors: KB Engineering
19
- DRIVER: Craig Shaw
- Date of Birth: 23/12/1966
- Place of Birth: Upper Hutt
- Town/City I live: Upper Hutt
- Day Job: Self Employed
- NAVIGATOR: JILLIAN GOOD
- Date of Birth: 13/06/1966
- Place of Birth: Lower Hutt
- Town/City I live: Upper Hutt
- Day Job: Administrator
- BOAT NAME: Outer Limits
- Engine (Size & Type): 406 Chev
- Est. horsepower: 500 HP
- Hull type: Stinger
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): 8 1/4"
- Main Sponsors: Tyre Disposal Services 2012 Ltd, Collier Motor Engineers
24
- DRIVER: Ray Thompson
- Date of Birth: 15/09/1952
- Place of Birth:
- Town/City I live: Whangamata
- Day Job: Mechanic
- NAVIGATOR: David Thoms
- Date of Birth: 5/02/1958
- Place of Birth:
- Town/City I live: Piopio
- Day Job: Farmer
- BOAT NAME: TNT
- Engine (Size & Type): 408 Chev
- Est. horsepower: 500HP
- Hull type: Sprintec
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): Scott 8.25"
- Main Sponsors: Motor Preparations Ltd, Elite Paintworks Ltd,
Sinco Customs
26
- DRIVER: Jason Reade
- Date of Birth: 20/08/1983
- Place of Birth: New Plymouth
- Town/City I live: Waitara
- Day Job: Construction Supervisor
- NAVIGATOR: Andrew Wells
- Date of Birth: 23/06/1988
- Place of Birth: Taranaki
- Town/City I live: Inglewood
- Day Job: Construction Foreman
- BOAT NAME: Naki Boyz
- Engine (Size & Type): 406 Chev
- Est. horsepower: 500 HP
- Hull type: Eagle
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): 8 1/4" Scott
- Main Sponsors: Naki Electrical, Plastering Plus,
Hartley Race Engines, TSK Construction,
Taranaki Hardcore
29
- DRIVER: Donna Thompson
- Date of Birth: 6/07/1980
- Place of Birth: Wanganui
- Town/City I live: Wanganui
- Day Job: Registered Nurse
- NAVIGATOR: Monica Couper
- Date of Birth: 13/10/1975
- Place of Birth: Wellington
- Town/City I live: Wanganui
- Day Job: Registered Nurse
- BOAT NAME: Two A Breast
- Engine (Size & Type): 406 Chev
- Est. horsepower: 500 HP
- Hull type: Eagle
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): 8 1/4" Scott
- Main Sponsors: AMF Boats, Nick Candish Panelbeating,
Petroleum Logistics, Scott Construcion, TCL Communications, Rivers Speed & Spares
35
- DRIVER: Greg Reardon
- Date of Birth: 19/9/1968
- Place of Birth: New Plymouth
- Town/City I live: Inglewood
- Day Job: Motorcycle Mechanic
- NAVIGATOR: Dawn Erb
- Date of Birth: 7/11/1972
- Place of Birth: New Plymouth
- Town/City I live: Inglewood
- Day Job: Check-out Operator
- BOAT NAME: Adrenalin
- Engine (Size & Type): L98 6 Litre Chev
- Est. horsepower: 500 HP
- Hull type: Stinger
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): 8 1/4" Scott
- Main Sponsors: The Finance Lady New Plymouth, Wills Construction, Inglewood Engine Works.
40
- DRIVER: Bevan Schuler
- Date of Birth: 22/05/1976
- Place of Birth:
- Town/City I live: Eltham, Taranaki
- Day Job: Builder
- NAVIGATOR: Sam Fergus
- Date of Birth: 5/09/1986
- Place of Birth:
- Town/City I live: Eltham, Taranaki
- Day Job: Bank Officer
- BOAT NAME: Rotokare Rodent
- Engine (Size & Type): 406 Chev
- Est. horsepower: 500 HP
- Hull type: Stinger
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): Scott 8.25"
- Main Sponsors: Schuler Concrete, Murray Bros,
Transport Diesel Services.
270
- DRIVER: JAKEB SIMMONS
- Date of Birth: 18/05/2001
- Place of Birth:
- Town/City I live: Patoka, Hawkes Bay
- Day Job: Student
- NAVIGATOR: OLLY BURDER
- Date of Birth: 18/12/2001
- Place of Birth:
- Town/City I live: Patoka, Hawkes Bay
- Day Job: Student
- BOAT NAME: THE FLOUNDER POUNDER
- Engine (Size & Type): L98 6lt Chev
- Est. horsepower: 520 HP
- Hull type: Stinger
- Jet Unit (Size & Type): Scott 8.25"
- Main Sponsors: Industrial Manufacturing Services, Gal Products (Trojan), Wilsigns, SMB Products