Grand Prix hydroplanes testing in readiness for UIM GP



1:09 AM Fri 22 Oct 2010 GMT
'Hyperactive 1 - Lake Mulwala Power Festival' Lake Mulwala Power festival Grant Harrison
Lake Mulwala, almost on the Australia's NSW-Victorian border, is the scene for the UIM Grand Prix Hydroplane World championships scheduled for November 25-28, but race fans can get a glimpse of the action to come next week. ,/b> Grant Harrison, Australia's 2004 World Champion will be testing his powerful boat, 'GP1' in readiness for the championships to enable 'fine tuning' to the massive engine. Harrison's power stems from a 510 cubic inch, big block Chevrolet developing 1800 horsepower and propelling the hydro at speeds up to 270km/hr (180mph). The former champion plans to run the boat next Tuesday, to allow ...


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