Race Results

2011 IJSBA World Finals - GP Runabout

Sam is back with a vengance and determined to take this title home, after last years issues were never rectified.

Race Time: Moto One - approx 11.15am Saturday 8th October NZ TIME

2011 Seadoo Woodbine Marine New Zealand Jet Sport Nationals

Sam Harvey will defend his title of New Zealand No. 1 in Pro Runabout Open at the prestigious Blue Lake in Rotorua. This event has been relocated from Christchurch where it was due to be held, only three weeks following the devasting earthquake. Whilst all the facilities and families in the jetski community are fine, it was appropriate to postpone this event. Auckland Jet Sport Association and the NZJSBA have done some fast and furious work to relocate this event so quickly.

2011 IJSBA World Finals - PRO RUNABOUT OPEN RESULTS

Sam had very strong start but got tapped heavily by another ski on holeshot and broke the engine mount. It shifted about 50mm and also affected the pump. Despite the damage and lack of power, he made his way through the pack but not enough to finish in the ranks, therefore unfortunately won't be on the podium this year.


The Sam Harvey Racing Team worked hard to get the boat back on the start line after the hit in the GP class, and Sam is still carrying an injury ... however watching James Bushell from the UK win on the Les Cooke Sea-Doo brought back fantastic memories of 2009 when Sam so deservedly won the World Championship - he was the first non American and first Privateer to win the title ...

The Sam Harvey Racing team congratulate James Bushell on his World Championship titles Pro Runabout and GP runabout, Kylie Elmers (Australia) on Womens Poleski, and Steven Dauliach (France) for taking out the Pro Ski Opens. All non-Americans take the top titles this year.

Result: TBA

2011 IJSBA World Finals - PRO RUNABOUT OPEN HEATS

Having qualified second in the heat, Harvey will compete in the prestigious Pro Runabout Open, hoping to take back his title of World Champ which he earnt in 2009. The schedule is not yet available for the Sunday racing, but will be updated as soon as its available. It is usually very early in the morning. Remember they are 4 hours and one day behind us so tune in from 6am Monday morning!

2011 Australian Sea-Doo Watercross Championships

The Australian Jet Sport Boating Association (AJSBA) are very excited to announce that BRP, manufacturer of our sports premier Sea-Doo watercraft range, have continued their local support by securing the naming rights sponsorship for the prestigious Australian titles. The 2011 Australian Sea-Doo Watercross Championships will be held at the St George Sailing Club in Sans Souci, from April 8-10.


Sea-Doo watercraft have a long and well established local racing program in Australian and New Zealand. The Rotax powered Sea-Doo watercraft consistently deliver unsurpassed handling and acceleration, and have built a proud legacy of domination at both National and World Championship level. BRP's support of domestic racing has assisted many Aussie and Kiwi Sea-Doo competitors to add World Champion crowns alongside their National Title successes.

2010/11 North Island Summer Series

The final round of the 2010/11 North Island Summer Series is being held in the surf at Papamoa. This is the only surf round of the series, and although Harvey won't be racing on his award-winning boat, he is still a force not to be reckoned with.

2010 IJSBA World Finals - GP

Sam had a great start in the second motto of the GP Runabout Open Class, and he lead convincingly finishing first, despite the race officials mixing up the flags. Harvey, from Auckland New Zealand unfortunately was not awarded the title due to a controversial missed buoy. The official results were announced at the prizegiving on Sunday 10th October (US time). Regardless of the end result, well done to Sam, Peter Harvey and the Woodbine Racing Team, the sponsors, and of course Seadoo Centre Melbourne Australia, and LC Engineering from Lake Havasu! Their hard work and dedication gave Sam every opportunity to take out this World Title, however this year it wasn't to be. But thats racing. Sam will return to New Zealand, take a short break, and then prepare for the summer series, and possibly a further international race.

Result:

2010 HSR Benelli Australian Watercross Championships

With the confirmed attendance of current IJSBA World Pro R/About Champion Sam Harvey from New Zealand and now the confirmed attendance of current IJSBA World Ski Champion Kevin Reiterer this Australian Championship will be a premier event for this region of the world.

2010 Quakysense World Finals - Pro Runabout Open

Sam had a great start in the first motto of his Pro Runabout Open race, and was sitting in second place for most of the race however his Seadoo blew a hose, ending his chances of taking back his title as World Champion Pro Runabout.

After a false start and track issues, the second motto was eventually re-run. Sam had a fantastic start, shooting him out in front, just behind Farthing who got holeshot. This nail biting race was a great battle to the end, including Farthing pulling out his lanyard. Even though Sam was placed second behind Farthing on the second motto, it was unfortunately not enough points to put him on the podium for this class.

Sadly he doesn't come back to New Zealand with a World Title, but the ski was fast, and Sam was at the top of his game for fitness, and emotional and physical preparation. His months and months of training, dedication and commitment to the sport is unsurpassed. In the true kiwi style, Harvey congratulated Dustin Farthing on his win, knowing that it wasn't his turn again. Harvey was a strong contender, and was looking very promising, but that's racing at this world class international level.

2009 World Finals

Sam Harvey captured his first IJSBA Pro World Championship in Pro Runabout, came from behind on a Sea-Doo to finish second and then first in the 14-lap motos in the 16-boat field.

Result: 1st Place - Pro Runabout