MTW LS Class

The 400 cu small block Chev engine has been the foundation of modern jetsprinting and its a long way from finished yet. But now it’s time for a new generation of engines to show their worth… welcome to the Chev LS engine.

The MTW LS class has been introduced to allow LS1 LS2 L98 L76 and LS3 engines to be tuned to 580hp and raced in a lightweight exciting package. The aluminium construction and the availability of the Commodore based powerplant makes these engines perfectly suited to jetsprinting. Cheaper engine packages can be upgraded over time as budgets allow, or crate engine options are available for turnkey options.

The MTW LS class is designed to encourage keen punters to grab a boat and come racing. With up to 8.5 inch jet units allowed, donor boats can be sourced from any existing NZ Championship class.

  • 2NZ/21 Skitzo

    DRIVER: Paddy Haden
    Born: 1971
    Town: Te Awamutu
    		 NAVIGATOR: Jay Haden
    Born: 1971
    Town: Te Awamutu
    Day Job: Clinical Nurse Specialist

    Engine: LS2
    Hull: Stinger
    Jet: Southern Jet
    Sponsors: Dairytech, Autoelectix, BDS Tinting and Graphics

  • 6

    3NZ/6 Liquid Addition

    DRIVER: Tim Edhouse
    Born: 1972
    Town: Owhango
    Day Job: Workshop Owner    		 NAVIGATOR: Debbie Edhouse
    Born: 1975
    Town: Owhango
    Day Job: Office Boss / Workshop Owner

    Engine: LS
    Hull: Stinger
    Jet: 8 1/2 Scott
    Sponsors: Owhango Motors ltd, Waikato Clutch and Brake Specialists

  • 20

    20 Link ECU Boat

    DRIVER: John Verry
    Born: 1975
    Town: Napier
    Day Job: Engineering Manager    		 NAVIGATOR: Grace Alder
    Born: 2001
    Town: Ongaonga
    Day Job: Jet Sprint Legend

    Engine: LS3 580Hp
    Hull: Stinger
    Jet: Modified Scott 8.5" Unit
    Sponsors: Link ECU Engine Rebuilders Ltd EFI and Turbo IMS Manufacturing PKF Carr & Stanton Life of Riley Wraps

  • 26

    26 Quicksilver

    DRIVER: Sam Tweedie
    Born: 1989
    Town: Taumarunui
    Day Job: Auto Electrician    		 NAVIGATOR: Shervon Willis
    Born: 1980
    Town: Taumarunui
    Day Job: Admin

    Engine: L98 500+Hp
    Hull: Stinger
    Jet: Scott
    Sponsors: Ruapehu Auto Electrical, Diesel Mechanical Repairs, Forgotten World Adventures, Blazing Paddles

  • 26

    26 Quicksilver

    DRIVER: D'Arcy Redstone
    Born: 1981
    Town: Stratford
    Day Job: Mechanic    		 NAVIGATOR: Emma Redstone
    Born: 1980
    Town: Stratford
    Day Job: Company Director

    Engine: Lots
    Hull: Stinger

    Sponsors: DMR, Diesel Mechanical Repairs, Ruapehu Auto Electrical

  • 46

    46 Old Timer

    DRIVER: Pete Conner
    Born: 1969
    Town: Hastings
    Day Job: Farmer    		 NAVIGATOR: Ben Connor
    Born: 2000
    Town: Hastings
    Day Job: Builder

    Engine: LS3 580Hp

    Jet: Scott 8.5
    Sponsors: Need one

  • 56

    56

    DRIVER: Dave McDiarmid
    Born: 1974
    Town: Milton
    Day Job: Panel Beater    		 NAVIGATOR: Carolyn McDiarmid
    Born: 1974
    Town: Milton
    Day Job: Administrator

    Engine: LS3
    Hull: Mackraft
    Jet: Scott Jet
    Sponsors: Adam & Milne Building & Roofing, Scott Transport, MV Motors, Golds Bakery, Clutha Panel Repairs

  • 60

    60 Island Time

    DRIVER: William Beazley
    Born: 1984
    Town: Kaikoura
    Day Job: Machine Operator    		 NAVIGATOR: Lizzie Cook
    Born: 1991
    Town: Brisbane
    Day Job: Business Manager

    Engine: LS


  • 67

    67 Base Racing

    DRIVER: Jackson Hopkins
    Born: 2002
    Town: Arrowtown
    Day Job: Digger Operator    		 NAVIGATOR: Dana Doyle
    Born: 2006
    Town: Queenstown
    Day Job: Student

    Engine: 580

    Jet: Scott
    Sponsors: Base Engineering

  • 85

    85 Send It

    DRIVER: David Thomas
    Born: 1968
    Town: Paengaroa
    Day Job: SAHM    		 NAVIGATOR: Anna Hareb

    Engine: LS3 - 500HP
    Hull: Sprintec
    Jet: Southern Jet
    Sponsors: Thomas Earthworks, PNG Lands Limited, Hewletts Road Machinary, Central House Movers, Anzor, Booths Transport, Napa, NZ Building Movers, Broadway Auto Electrical, Apex Engineering, Roadrunner Manufacturing, Easy Moves, Top Tune, M Harreb Excavating, Landon Motorsport, Landpro, Manawatu Hydraulics, Hautapu Pine, HJC Engineering, MTW, C4 Energy, Graphics HQ, QDC Group

  • 171

    171 Never Fold

    DRIVER: Conner Nairn
    Born: 2009
    Town: Awahuri
    Day Job: Builder    		 NAVIGATOR: James Tuckey
    Born: 1986
    Town: Palmerston North

    Engine: LS3 450hp
    Hull: Jetspeed
    Jet: Scott8.49
    Sponsors: Central House Movers, Speedway Bar and Grill, Anzor, Booths Transport, Napa, NZ Building Movers, Broadway Auto Electrical, Apex Engineering, Roadrunner Manufacturing, Easy Moves, Top Tune, M Harreb Excavating, Landon Motorsport, Landpro, Manawatu Hydraulics, Hautapu Pine, HJC Engineering, MTW, Thomas Excavating, C4 Energy, Graphics HQ, QDC Group, 62 Bike Builds

  • 282

    282 LS Express

    DRIVER: Matt Nairn
    Born: 1982
    Town: Palmerston North
    Day Job: House Removal Specialist    		 NAVIGATOR: Tayla May Sutherland
    Born: 1994
    Town: Bulls
    Day Job: Financial Advisor

    Engine: 500hp LS3
    Hull: Burt Built
    Jet: Manawatu Unit
    Sponsors: Central House Movers, Speedway Bar and Grill, Anzor, Booths transport, Napa, NZ Building Movers, Broadway Auto Electrical, Apex Engineering, Roadrunner Manufacturing, Easy Moves, Top Tune, M Harreb Excavating, Landon Motorsport, Landpro, Manawatu Hydraulics, Hautapu Pine, HJC Engineering, MTW, Thomas Excavating, C4 Energy, Graphics HQ, QDC Group