V8 Jetboat Racing

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V8 Superboats action at Round Mountain Raceway, near Cabarita Beach in New South Wales, is widely regarded by competitors and fans as Australia’s—and arguably the world’s—premier jet sprint circuit. 

The natural amphitheatre terrain allows every spectator breathtaking, unobstructed views of the entire course, making spectating as thrilling as the racing itself. Featuring powerful V8-powered jetboats in classes ranging from entry‑level and Group A (400‑ci) to the rampant Unlimited class, boats rocket to 120–140 km/h in seconds and navigate a complex maze of around 11 islands dredged into the flatland, demanding intense precision and memory from drivers and navigators alike. 

The two-day format typically includes practice and multiple qualifying rounds on Saturday (images from July 26), followed by high-pressure elimination heats and finals on Sunday, where a single mistake can end your podium hopes despite earlier dominance.
The intense competition, deafening engine roar, spectacular spray, and strategic challenge of unknown track layouts (only released a week beforehand) combine to deliver a uniquely Australian motorsport experience at Round Mountain Raceway Inc.