Burt annihilates jetsprint opposition

Defending Suzuki Super Boat champions Richard Burt and Roger Maunder swept aside all competition at the weekend's 4th round of the 2010 Jetpro Jetsprint Championship, setting fastest time of the day at the Crownthorpe track in Hawke's Bay.

Extending their title lead, the Palmerston North duo had a scare after their 1000 horsepower boat left the water earlier in the day, creating the only off-track excursion of the 31 teams competing at the lagoon venue west of Hastings.

Setting a time of 44.32 seconds in his final dash, Burt's closest opposition was Waitotara farmer - Duncan Wilson and navigator Jamie-Lee Lupton, who like Wanganuis Leighton and Kellie Minnell, were eliminiated in their final runs with engine failure.

"Throughly enjoying it", said Burt of this 3rd round win for the season. "It could have been a lot worse after our little moment earlier in the day, but an awesome day. Commiserations to Duncan Wilson and Leighton Minnell too, but looking forward to Wanganui and the night race".