Elmore Jetboats is a new business entity of the Elmore Field Days.
EFD sometime ago entered into negotiations with Australian Formula Jet Sprint Association to host two rounds each year of the Australian V8 Superboats Championship.
We are excited that the track and developments are well advanced and that we can host our first race meet on October 31, 2026.
Given our committee’s strong ethos to promote and develop the local community socially and financially, we are very excited of this opportunity grow AFJSA presence in Victoria at Elmore Events Centre.
What will visitors be able to see when the jet boats take to the track on the Tuesday of the Field Days?
Tuesday is the official scrutineering and test and tune day for our new track.
AFJSA representatives will be running boats and performing assessments all day which our public will be able to have a sneak peak prior to the first race day.
A few people that enter promotions might even be lucky enough to participate in a hot lap in one of the boats (subject terms & conditions).
Why is the Tuesday being used as a test and tune day, and what are the boats testing ahead of the October 31 event?
Testing the track, the turns and what circuit combinations will be the most challenging.
How many boats will be involved in the test and tune, and how long will they be running on the track?
Fout to five at this stage.
What makes jet boat racing such an exciting sport to watch, particularly for people who may have never seen it before?
Two see drivers doing well over 120km/hr in 700mm deep water is incredible.
The driver’s reaction time required to enable them to respond to their navigator is incredible, and when they slightly get it wrong, the spills and missed corners is always the WOW factor.
Will visitors be able to get up close to the boats or meet the drivers while they are at the Field Days?
Drivers involved in the test won’t be available (too busy in the test protocols), however, AFJSA will have other drivers and sport representatives available to have a chat
How important is having the opportunity to test the track before the main event on October 31?
It is requirement before we can run a race.
What can people expect when the full jet boat event returns on October 31?
Up to 35 boats going through their paces to be the inaugural winners of the Elmore round of V8 Superboat Championships.
For someone who has never watched jet boat racing before, why should they come along and check it out?
A chance to really appreciate what a great event this will be for our region, and more importantly, how appealing it is to anyone with a interest in any form of motorsport.
