Kiwi ace continues winning form

6:21 AM Sat 4 Dec 2010 GMT

''Annihilator', UIM World Hydroplane Grand Prix champion, Warwick Lupton driver.' Jeremy Ward Click Here to view large photo

Warwick Lupton, the 'crackerjack' New Zealand hydroplane powerboat champion, has done it again, sweeping all before him as his boat, 'Annihilator' claimed the UIM World Grand Prix championship on Lake Mulwala. Lupton finished with 1338 points to claim the title, with Australia's James Tate in 'Hi'Tension' (1150 points) home second just ahead of David Alexander (1020 points) at the wheel of Annihilator 2.' It could be termed a 'family affair' for the triumphant Kiwis, as David Alexander is Warwick Lupton's cousin. Warwick's eldest son, Ken, also rates as a skilful hydroplane racer, generally at the wheel of 'Annihilator 3'; he ...

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