LS Class – Pure Power with Precision

The LS Class delivers an electrifying blend of raw horsepower and reliability, designed for high-octane competition. Built around aluminium Chevrolet LS V8 engines (ranging from LS1 to LS3, 5.7L–6.2L), all engines run a control camshaft to keep the field fair and focused. These precision-tuned powerplants punch out an impressive 550+ horsepower, making LS boats quick, thrilling, and accessible for racers who want serious speed without going unlimited. This class strikes the perfect balance—enough grunt to thrill, but with regulated specs to keep builds cost-controlled and competition close. 

Scroll down to meet the current LS Class competitors — including their team details, boat specs, sponsors, and social media links so you can follow all the action.

AGROVATION

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: Ron O’Day
Born: 1963
State: Victoria
Occupation: Director
Years in Jetsprinting: 35
Best Result: 1st in World Series

NAVIGATOR: Ryan Ortolan

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Pulse
Engine & Capacity: LS2
Horsepower: 575
Jet Unit: Scott 8 1/4

SPONSORS 

Panton Hill Welding Service

ANARCHY

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: Simon McMah
Born: 1968
State: 
Occupation: Mechanic
Years in Jetsprinting: First Season
Best Result: 

NAVIGATOR: Chris Gilchrist

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Mackcraft
Engine & Capacity: 6.2
Horsepower: 500
Jet Unit: Scott 8.5

SPONSORS 

Simon McMah Automotive, Sydney 4×4 Diesel Tuning

DISTURBED RACING

TEAM ‘A’ INFORMATION

DRIVER: Darren Pollard
Born: 1972
State: New South Wales
Occupation: 
Years in Jetsprinting: 4
Best Result: 3rd Place

NAVIGATOR: Jamie Moroney

TEAM ‘B’ INFORMATION

DRIVER: Jade Aitchison
Born: 1996
State: New South Wales
Occupation: 
Years in Jetsprinting: 4
Best Result: 3rd

NAVIGATOR: Erin Kearney

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Stinger
Engine & Capacity: 6.2L
Horsepower: 600
Jet Unit: 8.5

SPONSORS 

All Stone & Glass, KMC Performance, Central Coast Hino, Atchison Trucks

DROP BEAR RACING

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: Lawrie Howlett
Born: 1961
State: Queensland
Occupation: 
Years in Jetsprinting: 6
Best Result: 8th in World Series

NAVIGATOR: Karen Howlett

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Sprintec
Engine & Capacity: LS3
Horsepower: 580
Jet Unit: Scott 8 1/2

SPONSORS 

Panasonic Air Conditioning, Climate Control Systems, Reed Homes, Airtouch, Kazart, Susan River Homestead

ENVIOUS RACING

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: James Ismail
Born: 1986
State: Queensland
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Years in Jetsprinting: 2
Best Result: 2nd Place

NAVIGATOR: Laura Stevens

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Stinger
Engine & Capacity: 5.1I LS1
Horsepower: 400
Jet Unit: 8 1/4

SPONSORS 

Universal Home Improvements, Climate Control Systems, Kazart, Faunt Property Group

HOT SHOT

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: Rodney Norton
Born: 1971
State: New South Wales 
Occupation: Business Owner & Farmer
Years in Jetsprinting: 3
Best Result: 5th Place

NAVIGATOR: Matt Wall

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Stinger
Engine & Capacity: 6L
Horsepower: 550
Jet Unit: 8 1/4

SPONSORS 

Moonee Beach Hotel, Designer Sheds.com, All Garage Door Services, Rods Garlic, North Coast Boating Centre

KENNEDYS

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: Darryll Aitchison
Born: 1974
State: 
Occupation: Engineer
Years in Jetsprinting: 10
Best Result: 1st Place

NAVIGATOR: Marcus Hall

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Aitchison
Engine & Capacity: LS2
Horsepower: 550
Jet Unit: 8 1/2

SPONSORS 

Kennedy’s Transport, Andrews Asbestos Removal and Demo, Real Bathroom Solutions, Ozdig Excavations

MOIST AZ

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: Matthew Hareb
Born: 1985
State: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Occupation: Self Employed
Years in Jetsprinting: 6
Best Result: Podiums

NAVIGATOR: An Le Tran

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Burt Build
Engine & Capacity: LS3
Horsepower: 500
Jet Unit: 8.5

SPONSORS 

M Hareb Excavating Ltd NZ, Central House Movers NZ, ARCA Building Vic

NOOD NUTZ

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: Matt Malthouse
Born: 1967
State: South Australia
Occupation: Mechanic
Years in Jetsprinting: 7
Best Result: Podiums

NAVIGATOR: Leighton Collins

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Stinger
Engine & Capacity: LS3
Horsepower: 600
Jet Unit: Scott 8 1/2

SPONSORS 

Matson Motors, Collins Earthmoving, Cotton Apiarists, Alpha Group, Cabmate

PSYCHO KILLER

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: Koby Bourke
Born: 2008
State: Queensland
Occupation: Student
Years in Jetsprinting: 4
Best Result: Australian Champion Junior Development

NAVIGATOR: Jessica Little

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Stingray
Engine & Capacity: LS3
Horsepower: 590
Jet Unit: Scott 8 1/4

SPONSORS 

KMC Performance, Hum Energy, Lightware, Australian Moulding & Door Company, Penrite

RIPSHIFT

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: Nate Mullan
Born: 2005
State: Victoria
Occupation: GM Motorsport
Years in Jetsprinting: 4
Best Result: Current Australian LS Champion 

NAVIGATOR: Kirstin Shuebert

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Pulse
Engine & Capacity: LS3 376
Horsepower: 600
Jet Unit: Ramjet

SPONSORS
ASP-Australia Speed & Performance, GM Motorsport, Ripshift, Ramjet, Sign Perfection, Turbo Smart, GCG, Gill Engineering 

SEND IT

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: Stephen Muhvich
Born: 1994
State: 
Occupation: Business Owner
Years in Jetsprinting: 1
Best Result: 13th Place

NAVIGATOR: James Brittian

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Stinger
Engine & Capacity: LS2
Horsepower: 600
Jet Unit: 8 1/4 

SPONSORS 

All Stone & Glass

STEADY EDDIE

TEAM INFORMATION

DRIVER: Jodie Sulcs
Born: 1990
State: Queensland
Occupation: Self Employed
Years in Jetsprinting: 2
Best Result: 

NAVIGATOR: Will Cartwright

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Sprintec
Engine & Capacity: LS3 6.2L
Horsepower: 550
Jet Unit: 8 3/4

SPONSORS 

Millard Tyres, Calibre Plumbing, Power Air, Universal Home Improvements