Meet the Drivers Click here to see the 2010 World Hovercraft Champions

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Get to know some of the drivers and see who's who on the racing circuit.

Some drivers are racing in more than one formula in this Championship and some drive more than one craft.
Each driver has a unique number within each formula. So if you want to cheer on a particular driver, note the number beside his/her name and you'll know which craft to look out for during each Formula race.

Formula: 1, 2, 3, 35, 50, S, Junior, Endurance Find out about a first race meeting for a new driver by clicking here.

Formula 1

8 - Chris Sorgatz

I started racing in 2000 with my son Joe. He had a Boy Scout project that we completed together. We were both hooked with the 4ft disk and bought a set of plans from UH.

This sport is still in its infancy and advancements in the design and engineering are still being created by individuals. I like that I am able to put ideas into a machine that have never been done before.

My ambition is to compete and win at the international level.

Past Successes:

1st F25 US Champion 2009
2nd F1 US Champion 2009
1st F25 US Champion 2008
2nd F1 US Champion 2008

11 - Tristan Rhodes

I started racing 3 years ago. My Dad started about 18 months before me and I really loved watching it so decided that I'd get involved too. It gives you a huge adrenalin rush!

I love that everyone is so friendly and willing to help when you have a problem.

I want to design a revolutionary part/item to get more from a racing craft and to finish 3rd in a competitive F1 field and then 1st!

Past Successes:

1st F1x National Champion
3rd F1 National Champion

3 - Daniel Turnbull

I started racing in 1990 as a 16 year old, so went straight into adult racing.

Hovercraft racing is my hobby. No time, or desire, for anything else.

My ambition is to win the Formula 1 World Champion title in 2010.

Past Successes:

1st F3 World Champion 2002
1st F2 World Champion 2000
1st F3 World Champion 1995

Plus 12 x National Champion in F1, F2 and F3

7 - Kent Gano

I started racing in 1989 in a rescue craft, as a novice.

The people who race hovercraft are great and a lot of fun. I love the speed and the thrills you get when racing, particularly in Formula 1. My son Will races too and I'm looking forward to watching him in WHC2010.

My ambition is to win the Formula S World Champion title in 2010.

Past Successes:

Race Director 2009
1st FS Hoosier 2008
2nd F2 Hoosier 2008

Plus many other FS, F1 & F2 successes throughout the years since starting in 1989.

12 - Chris Barczynski Jr.

I started racing in 1996 when I was 9 years old. My grandpa started in 1980 in the US and my dad still races F25. He's also an ex F1 Champion. So, it's in my blood!!

My ambition is to be in the Top 5 craft at Towcester.

Past Successes:

1st F1 National 2009
1st F2 National 2009
1st F2 World France 2006
10 x National Champion in F1, F2 F25 and Junior

1 - Paul Hibbard

I started racing with the Bradfield College school team in 1990. I now live and work abroad and also compete in the European Championships in Formula 1. I love to meet and race with people from all over the world.

My ambition is to win another World Championship!

Past Successes:

1st F1 World Champion 2008
1st F1 World Champion 2006

15 - David Leakey

Jon Spedding and his dad introduced me to hovercrafting in 1985 when we went to watch the racing at Mere Brow. I love the extreme enjoyment, social circles that extend beyond the racing weekends and the generosity of fellow hovercraft enthusiasts.

My ambition is to be always smiling no matter what position I am in and to improve year on year!

Past Successes:

2nd F1 GB Nationals 2009
1st Open Nationals 2009

2 - Michele Scanavino

Started racing in 1979 when I was 8 years old - love it.

Anything to do with speed is fantastic. I love Skiing and am a Racing Driver in my day job.

Ambition? What else, but to win the Formula 1 World Champion title in 2010!

Past Successes:

2nd F1 European Champion 2009
2 x F1 World Champion
5 x F1 European Champion

10 - Daniel Newton

I started racing in 1995 when I was 15 years old and a Junior racer. The people in the club are great and racing gives me the best adrenalin rush, especially racing in Formula 1.

My ambition is to win the Formula 1 World Champion title in 2010.

Past Successes:

14th F1 Lac du Tolerme
10th F1 Berlin 2004
4th F1 Terre Haute USA 2002

9 - Martin Lock

My first attempt at racing hovercraft was at Claydon in 2005. It's very different to the usual motorsports.

My ambition is to just keep finishing races! To finish first, you first have to finish!

Past Successes:

10th F3 National 2009
10th F1 National 2009

20 - Michael Metzner

I started racing hovercraft back in 1990. I really get a lot of enjoyment from it. I'm looking forward to meeting old and new friends at WHC2010.

My ambition is to win.

Past Successes:

F2 World and European Champion
F1 World and European Champion

5 - Klaus Bonighausen

I started racing in 1993. It was crazy!

They asked me why I love it - I don't know, I'm not even a swimmer!! You get a great buzz from driving.

I'm going to win the Formula 1 World Champion title in 2010!

Past Successes:

2 x F1 European Champion
4 x F1 German National Champion

4 - Andreas Feulner

I'm representing Germany and have been involved in hovercraft racing since 1980. I really get a lot of enjoyment from it. I'm looking forward to meeting old and new friends at WHC2010.

My ambition is to be the World Champion in 2010.

Past Successes:

Many and various successes including world, european and national champion.

19 - Darren Wallace

I started racing in 1989 when I built one for a school project.

It's fun, thrilling and exciting.

My ambition is to win Formula 1 at WHC2010.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

16 - Alexander Heinze

I'm representing Germany and have been involved in hovercraft racing for many years. I really get a lot of enjoyment from it. I'm looking forward to meeting old and new friends at WHC2010.

My ambition is to win.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

22 - Emil Hall

I just love racing - it's so much fun.

Several members of my family race. I am really looking forward to being at this World Championship.

My ambition is to win.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

6 - Jonas Cnattingius

I started racing in 1997. It's great fun to do. I like winning but I get the most fun from just driving.

My ambition is to have as much fun as I can at WHC2010.

Past Successes:

9th Championships Sweden 2009

17 - Clinton Buckwell

I first started racing at the World Championships in 2000. In ER I'm competing as part of OZ Team 2010 - Thunder From Down Under.

I've made some great friends through hovercraft racing and hope to make more. My main ambition is to win!!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

21 - Andrew
Stelzhammer

I'm from Austria and I have been racing for a while now. I really get a lot of enjoyment from it.

I'm looking forward to making new friends at WHC2010.

My ambition is to win.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

13 - Patrick Godicheau

I have been involved in hovercraft racing since 1985 and love it.

My ambition is to test my new F1 craft and to win!

Past Successes:

2nd FS World Championships 2006

18 - Pawel Rogowski

My first attempt at racing hovercraft was in 2002 in Poland. I love the speed and the fun.

My ambition is to the F1 Champion!

Past Successes:

9th FS European 2009
12th F50 World Sweden 2008

14 - Simon Ollman

My first attempt at racing hovercraft was in 2004. It's fun, dangerous and exciting. My ambition is to just keep racing and stay in my craft!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

Formula 2

31 - Tony Goldney

I started racing over 20 years ago, along with my wife Sue, having seen an advert in Exchange and Mart! So far I've competed in over 300 races in Formula 3, 2 and 1. I'm currently the Formula 2 World Champion and the GB 2009 Formula 2 Champion in team with Sue.

When I'm not racing hovercraft then I'm working on motorbikes. For me, Hovercraft racing is the most exhilarating thing I've done.

My main ambition is to hold onto my World Champion title.

Past Successes:

1st F2 GB Champion 2009
1st F2 World Champion 2008

32 - Les Bran

I started racing in 2005 but got into the sport years before that when my father raced in the '70s.

Each race is 10 minutes of complete madness! Best of friends off the track and great competitors on the track.

My ambition is to win the World Championship and to keep developing faster crafts.

Past Successes:

2nd F2 World Champion 2008

46 - Rupert Baker

I started racing as a Junior in the early 90s. I design and build hovercraft as part of my dad's business for myself and others.

When the red mist descends as I'm waiting on the grid I'll go all out to win this race!

Past Successes:

2nd Open GB Nationals 2009
2nd F2 Worlds Sweden 2008
1st Open GB Nationals 2006-8
1st F2 World Champion 1997
1st Junior World Champion 1993

53 - Christian Marks

I started as a novice this year in Trencin and joined all races in Port St. Pere and Prudhomat.

After every race I got a better feeling about driving a craft and enjoyed it even more. Hovercraft racing is loud, fast and dirty! Exactly what I like in my life!

My ambition is to finish the race and maybe not to be in the last position.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

34 - Hans Westerberg

In 1998 I bought a used hovercraft just to have fun in the Swedish archipelago, but as soon as I got it Magnus Ivanoff booked tickets for me and a friend to come to a race in England, and from then on I was hooked.

My ambition is to enjoy myself and do as well as I can.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

52 - Klaus Bonighausen

I started racing in 1993. It was crazy! They asked me why I love it - I don't know, I'm not even a swimmer!! You get a great buzz from driving.

I'm going to win the Formula 1 World Champion title in 2010!

Past Successes:

2 x F1 European Champion
4 x F1 German National Champion

48 - Katrina Polfrey

I started racing in 1998 and moved to F2 a few years after I'd finished racing in Juniors.

It's different and great fun.

I'm looking forward to the Worlds and entering the races.

Past Successes:

1st Junior Champion 2000

33 - Jos Vanderhoven

I've been racing for years now and really enjoy it.

It's exciting, with a big adrenalin rush. I've also made lots of friends.

My ambition is to be on the Podium when the F2 trophies are given out.

Past Successes:

3rd F2 EHC France 2009
3rd F2 Worlds Sweden 2008
2nd F2 EHC 2008

38 - Michel Richard

I have been racing since 1990. It's so much fun.

I'm looking forward to taking part in a great meeting and entering the Formula 2 races at this exciting World Championship.

My ambition is to win.

Past Successes:

2nd F2 Euro Championships 2009

49 - Filip Hall

I just love racing - it's so much fun.

Several members of my family race. I am really looking forward to being at this World Championship. My ambition is to win.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

35 - Tony Osterman

I just love racing - it's so much fun.

I love the action and the spirit of racing.

My ambition is to win F2 in WHC2010.

Past Successes:

2nd F2 Nationals Sweden 2009

37 - Emil Hall

I just love racing - it's so much fun.

Several members of my family race. I am really looking forward to being at this World Championship. My ambition is to win.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

44 - Magnus Ivanoff

Now I'm a Hovercraft manufacturer and I started racing my craft in as a Junior in the UK in 1980. I love the action and the spirit of racing.

My ambition is to win F2 in WHC2010.

Past Successes:

1st F1 World Champion, twice
4 x F1 European Champion

51 - St.John Zimber

I'm part of the Fingers Crossed Racing Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

55 - Tom Robinson

I started racing in 2000 and have had so much fun doing it.

My ambition is to have as much fun as I can at WHC2010 and to be on the podium when the prizes are given out.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

45 - Kevin Eastwood

I started racing in 2003 in a 503 and now race in Formula 2. I suffered lots of engine problems in 2009 so have no idea how well I did!

Obviously I would like to win - after all that's the whole point of racing.

Past Successes:

3rd F2 GB Nationals 2007
3rd Open GB Nationals 2007

42 - Ian Richardson

I started racing when I was 15 with the Sir Harry Smith Hovercraft Club and have never looked back!! I love the adrenalin rush that you get from land to water and never knowing what's going to happen in each lap. We're all close competitors on the course but great mates in the bar!!

My ambition is to hopefully tame and conquer the Goldney Clan.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!

47 - John Stead

I've been coming to hovercraft racing since 2000. I enjoy the challenge and the fun of racing.

My ambition is to win Formula 50.

Past Successes:

3rd F503 Nationals 2009
2nd F503 Nationals 2008

40 - Renato Presotto

I started hovercrafting in 1991, thanks to a friend. I love hovercraft racing because it is such a lot of fun.

My ambition is to do as well as I possibly can in this WHC.

Past Successes:

4th F2 EHC Nationals 2009

50 - George Barnes

I'm part of the Fingers Crossed Racing Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

43 - Leif Westerberg

I'm a Sea Captain who enjoys hovercraft racing, hunting and fishing. I started racing my craft in 1999. I've made lots of new friends since I've been involved in racing and am looking forward to making many more.

My ambition is to make sure that I don't come last in WHC2010.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

36 - Denis Ragot

I have been racing since 1994 and love it.

I'm looking forward to taking part in a great meeting and entering the Formula 2 races at this exciting World Championship.

My ambition is to win.

Past Successes:

1st F2 Euro Championships 2009

54 - David Kemp

I started racing in 1983. It's "dead good". I also do corporate racing days to give people an idea of how much fun it all is.

My ambition is to do more racing each year.

Past Successes:

British, European and World Champion at various times.

39 - Anne-Christine
Dupont

I have been racing since 1994 and love it.

I'm looking forward to taking part in a great meeting and entering the Formula 2 races.

My ambition is to do as well as I did in Berlin in 2004.

Past Successes:

1st F2 World Championships 2004

41 - Daniel Nord

I started racing 13 years ago because my Dad was involved in it.

It's great fun to do. I like winning but I get the most fun from just driving.

My ambition is to have as much fun as I can at WHC2010.

Past Successes:

1st EM Junior Champion

Formula 3

101 - David Lovegrove

I'm a Student Studying Motorsport Technology at Hertfordshire Uni. I started to race hovercraft in 2002 as part of Bearwood College. In 2004 we travelled to Berlin to take part in the World championships and the whole team thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Late 2004 I decided to purchase my own craft. This will be my 3rd WHC and I'm looking forward to it.

My ambition is to race well and to enjoy myself at the Worlds.

Past Successes:

5th F3 National 2009
1st F3 National 2008
2nd F3 World Sweden 2008
3rd National F3 2007
1st Junior Championship 2006
2nd Junior Championship 2005

108 - Laura Broad

I'm still at school and have been involved in racing all my life, first watching my dad racing and then racing myself.

I love the adrenalin rush you get from racing and I also love the great social side of the club.

This year I move from Juniors into F3 and my ambition is to beat my Dad, Tony Broad, in 2010.

Past Successes:

2nd Junior Champion 2009
1st Junior Champion 2008
1st Junior Sweden 2008
1st Junior Champion 2007
4th Junior France 2006
UK Rose Bowl Winner 2006

112 - Mark Olner

I first saw hovercraft racing at Stamford Hall in the 80s as a 13/14 year old. Never had the time or money or space for a craft.

Grew up, met girls & drink & football, then grew up a bit more and in 2007 bought my first craft from eBay. Never looked back!

In what other sport would somebody in your own formula give you help to get onto the grid so that you can race them as a competitor?

My ambition is to find the time to build my own competitive craft.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

102 - Tony Broad

I built my first F3 hovercraft as a student project in 1993 and that sparked my interest.

I like to design and make my own craft and make hulls for myself and my daughter, who is current Junior World Champion, and for my friends and to see them do well too.

To continue to enjoy racing and developing new engineering ideas and challenges, if it leads to winning then that's a bonus.

Past Successes:

2nd F3 GB Nationals 2009
3rd F3 Sweden 2008
1st F3 GB Champion 2007
3rd F3 GB Nationals 2006
4th F3 France 2006

103 - Pete Symes-
Thompson

I'm currently a student and started racing in 2003 after watching a race.

Hovercraft racing is great because it's a unique sport with a great atmosphere, on and off the race course.

I want to be the 2010 F3 World Champion.

Past Successes:

3rd F3 GB Nationals 2009
4th F3 Sweden 2008

110 - Ricky Goosey

I started racing at the age of 14, in Juniors. My dad first got me into racing by taking me to a Youth Hovering at Jake's Place and since then I've been hooked. It's fun and I enjoy the competitive racing with my mates.

I will be the World Champion!

Past Successes:

1st F3 GB Nationals 2009
2nd FJ GB Nationals 2006

109 - Jess Lucas

I was born into the sport and have wanted to race for as long as I can remember. I first started racing when I was about 13 thanks to Bob Beech letting me join Team Youth.

I'm going to give the boys a run for their money!

Past Successes:

4th F3 GB Nationals 2009
1st FJ World Champion 2006

107 - Jamie Lewendon

I'm an engineer now and I first started racing with Bradfield College and have been racing ever since. I love it - there's nothing quite like it.

My aim is to win the F3 race.

Past Successes:

5th F3 World Sweden 2008
4th F2 World France 2006
2nd F3 World Berlin 2004
2nd FS World Berlin 2004

111 - Stu Dewis

I started racing in 2008 when I bought a hovercraft via eBay and have never looked back. It's the only sport where you can race on land, water and in the air. My main ambition is to enjoy myself and help other people to enjoy the sport too.

Past Successes:

6th F3 GB Nationals 2009

114 - Francis Morales

I started racing in 2007 when I was introduced to it by a friend. I love Hovercraft racing and my family enjoy coming to the racing meetings too.

My ambition is to win a few more races but overall to keep enjoying it.

Past Successes:

6th F3 GB Nationals 2009

113 - Phil Hall

I started racing a few years back, having been a Rally driver. I love Hovercraft racing because it's a lot of fun and it's also a lot cheaper than rallying.

My ambition is not to get hurt!

Past Successes:

6th F3 GB Nationals 2009

118 - Andy Collins

I started racing in 1999 because I thought that it might be fun. It most definitely is!

I'm looking forward to making new friends at this World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

104 - Klaus Blank

I'm now retired but I still love the racing.

I'm looking forward to entering the F3 races at this World Championship and hopefully winning.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

116 - Fred Wilson

I've been racing for a while now and enjoying every minute.

I'm looking forward to meeting up with old friends and making new ones at this World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

106 - St.John Zimber

I'm part of the Fingers Crossed Racing Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

105 - George Barnes

I'm part of the Fingers Crossed Racing Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

115 - James Limburn

I started racing as a Junior 17 years ago with my father. I enjoy racing - it's not work!

My ambition is to win F3 Nationals and then to go on to F2 or F1.

Past Successes:

1st Junior Stanford Hall 1992
6th Junior Worlds Weston Park 1990

Formula 35

154 - Natalie Cooper

I've been involved in racing for most of my 20 years and I've raced since I was 12, first in Juniors and then in F25/F35.

I love the atmosphere at race meetings and enjoy meeting up with the other hovercrafters throughout the season.

I'm aiming to win!

Past Successes:

1st F35 National 2009
4th F35 World Sweden 2008

163 - Bill Baker

I'm a semi-retired restorer of pre-1940s cars and I first got involved in racing back in 1973 through my friendship with Graham Nutt. My company makes both racing and leisure hovercraft.

The friendship of the membership is great and I really enjoy racing.

Past Successes:

Many and various over the years.

151 - Rachael Gifford

I started racing 10 years ago but have been around hovercraft all of my life.

I'm looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

1st F25 World Sweden 2008
1st F25 World France 2006
1st ER World France 2006

158 - Kevin Thomas

I finally found racing in 2009, caught the bug at Claydon and immediately wanted to race my own craft. Spent some of the kids inheritance last Winter and began racing this season. It's exciting to watch as well as to race. I love the thrills, spills and the great camaraderie.

My ambition is just to compete and be on the grid.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

165 - Chris Daly

I first got involved in hovercraft racing in 2004 at Jake's Hover. Since then I've raced in F3 and F35. The people are great and it's a lot of fun.

My ambition is to just carry on racing.

Past Successes:

2nd F3 Open Champion 2008
1st F3 Open Champion 2007

164 - Josh Daly

I started racing in 2006 in Juniors. It's fun and exciting and I really enjoy it.

I aim to design and build craft and then win with them!

Past Successes:

2nd Junior World Sweden 2008

167 - Katherine Gifford

I've been involved with racing for all of my life.

I'm looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship and my main ambition is to finish the race!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

161 - Rebecca Cooper

I've been involved in racing for most of my 18 years!

I'm looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

9th F2 National 2009
13th F503 National 2009
4th Junior World Sweden 2008

152 - Matthew Gifford

I've been involved with racing for all of my life.

I'm looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Former Junior Champion
2nd F25 World Sweden 2008
1st ER World France 2006

156 - Mark Ince

I'm part of the Bearwood College Oldies Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

155 - Philip Tattersall

I'm part of the Bearwood College Oldies Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

153 - Colin Hales

I got involved in racing through a friend who worked at BBV. It's a lot of fun.

My main ambition is to one day be the F1 World Champion.

Past Successes:

3rd F35 Worlds Sweden 2008
1st Novice European 2007

162 - Warren Briggs

I'm from New Zealand and love racing hovercraft.

I'm looking forward to entering both races at the Worlds.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

157 - David Ryan

I first started racing in 2004. I also love cruising and do this on a number of Irish lakes.

I'm looking forward to meeting up with old friends and making new ones at this World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

160 - Harry Wells

I'm part of the Bearwood College F35 Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

159 - Keith Lovell

I'm part of the Bearwood College F35 Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

Formula 50

86 - Mark Talbott

I started racing through my now wife Denise. When we first met in 1998 she mentioned in passing about a race meeting in Southampton. I was hooked there and then but she wouldn't let me get a craft until I spent a year marshalling. I did!! The rest is history. I've met some really great people through the club whom I now count among my best friends.

I love the adrenaline, the camaraderie, the after race scene and the indescribable rush I get from doing 60 mile an hour, 6 inches off the ground on a cushion of air with no brakes!!

My ambition is to be the World Champion before I get too old!!

Past Successes:

1st 503 British National 2009
3rd 503 World Championship 2006
1st 503 British National 2004 & 5
1st British Open 2004
1st European 50 & FS 2004

90 - Sue Folland

I've been involved in racing for years. My father was in the club before I was born. I attended races with my family on and off in my early years and my brother started racing. As soon as I was 16 I started too.

I've had some wins in Novices and since then any race completed without injury or ploughing and going swimming is a success!!

I love the family feeling of the club - it's what made me return after a few years gap.

My ambition is to not be bruised after racing and to take home a trophy.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

81 - Keith Smallwood

Keith built his first hovercraft while at university in 1973 and has been racing ever since. He has competed in most formulas over the years, achieving numerous top-three places in the National and European championships, and also cruises, taking part in the Rhone Raid every year.

His other major hovercrafting achievement is introducing many new people to the club through the teams he ran as a teacher at Bradfield School.

Hovercraft are also Keith's day job - he is the owner of hovercraft building company Vortex Services. His ambition is to keep hovercrafting for as long as possible!

Past Successes:

British, European and World Champion at various times.

91 - Jakub Furmanski

I first started racing 12 years ago and was taught by Jeremy Kemp and from that time on hovercrafting has been my life's hobby. In Poland in 1999 I started hovercrafting and I probably had the first leisure craft in the entire country. In 2002 I established a company, hovercraft.pl which offers hovercraft for corporate events and advertising campaigns to give people an idea of how much fun it all is.

It was really hard work developing a new club but now I run the Hovercraft Club of Poland with my friends - hoverclub.pl which is growing constantly. I love hovercrafting because it is such a unique and exciting sport.

My main ambition is to develop this sport in Poland and help other people to enjoy it too.

Past Successes:

3rd F50 European Trencin 2010

76 - Nick Drew

I was born into hovercrafting as my dad used to race "back in the day". I love the thrill of racing and the challenge of building and maintaining the craft and trying to make it go ever faster. The atmosphere within the club at race meetings is second to none.

My ambition is to win a race!

Past Successes:

3rd F503 Nationals 2009
2nd F503 Nationals 2008

72 - John Scriven

I went to see the racing, liked it and am now living it! You're born, you die and in between there's hovercraft racing.

My ambition is to advance both the sport and the machines.

Past Successes:

1st F2 Henstridge 2010
2nd F2 Rother Valley 2010

87 - Rachael Gifford

I started racing 10 years ago but have been around hovercraft all of my life.

I'm looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

1st F25 World Sweden 2008
1st F25 World France 2006
1st ER World France 2006

71 - Hannah Deacon

I started coming to racing before I was born! I've raced in Juniors and qualified as a senior in 2009. I won the first Novice race that I entered. I love racing - racing is living and everything else is just waiting!

My main ambition is to eventually race in F1.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

62 - Lee Willars

I started watching racing at Stanford Hall, then when old enough built a wooden cyclone craft with Dad, competed in my first race at Stanford Hall in 1988 when I was 12.

I love racing because I build the craft myself and then go onto race it.

My ambition is to be the F50 World Champion in 2010.

Past Successes:

2nd F503 GB Champion 2009
1st F2 GB Champion 2003
1st Open Champion 2002
1st Junior Champion 1990

77 - James Drew

I've been coming to hovercraft racing since I was 2.

My parents always loved it and my dad raced.

Racing is exciting and challenging, and you meet great people.

My ambition is to win Formula 50.

Past Successes:

3rd F503 Nationals 2009
2nd F503 Nationals 2008

82 - Alan Jones

I was introduced to the sport by people I work with. I started racing in 2004 after marshalling at race meetings for a couple of years before.

The grid marshalls are always worth showing up for and there is nothing quite like the excitement of racing these craft in any other sport I have done. The sport can supply endless thrills.

My ambition is to finish every race at the World Champs and not visit a hospital this time.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

84 - Wayne Hill

I started racing as a teenager back in '93, then had a break for a few years and came back to it in 2008. I'm an engineer now, so tinkering with engines is great fun.

I enjoy hovercraft racing and it's a chance to have great weekends away in very good company.

My main ambition for the Worlds is to do the best that I can.

Past Successes:

7th F503 Nationals 2009
5th F2 Nationals 2009

93 - Simon Oakley

I was born into hovercraft racing and have raced since I was a Junior. I really enjoy it and have many friends in this sport.

I'm looking forward to competing at WHC2010.

Past Successes:

1st Junior Champion

69 - John Wiggin

I started racing in 2008 coming along with my Dad and the Daly family. I love it because it's dangerous and my main ambition is to finish a season without anything happening to my craft. In 2009 I got a first place in Novices at both Rother Valley and Peaches.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

74 - Steve Terry

I love anything old with an engine! I started racing in 2009 and won the Best Newcomer for 2009. I love the competitive edge in racing and the social side both in the pits and afterwards.

My ambition is to keep up with Lee and Mark!

Past Successes:

Best Newcomer 2009

80 - Bjorn Hall

I started racing in 2007. I just love it - it's so much fun.

Several members of my family race. I am really looking forward to being at this World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

92 - Anne-Christine
Dupont

I have been racing since 1994 and love it.

I'm looking forward to taking part in a great meeting and entering the Formula 50 races.

My ambition is to win.

Past Successes:

1st F2 World Championships 2004

83 - Andrew Wiggin

I started racing in 2008 coming along with the Daly family. I like engines and love racing.

My ambition is to overtake someone!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

65 - Jean-Francois
Berry

I have been racing since 1975 and love it.

I'm looking forward to taking part in a great meeting and entering the Formula 50 races. My ambition is to win this title.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

73 - David Kemp

I started racing in 1983. It's "dead good". I also do corporate racing days to give people an idea of how much fun it all is.

My ambition is to do more racing each year.

Past Successes:

British, European and World Champion at various times.

66 - Joakim Alexandrie

I started racing in 1982. It's great fun to do. I like winning but I get the most fun from just driving. My ambition is to have as much fun as I can at WHC2010.

Past Successes:

3rd EM Junior Champion

79 - Kenneth Osterlund

I started racing in 2009. I just love it - it's so much fun.

Past Successes:

1st F2 European Phrudhomat 2010

75 - Carina Smedberg

I just love racing - it's so much fun.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

78 - John Stead

I've been coming to hovercraft racing since 2000. I enjoy the challenge and the fun of racing.

My ambition is to win Formula 50.

Past Successes:

3rd F503 Nationals 2009
2nd F503 Nationals 2008

64 - Christian Godicheau

I have been racing since 1994 and love it.

I'm looking forward to taking part in a great meeting and entering the Formula 50 races.

My ambition is to win.

Past Successes:

1st F50 Euro Championships 2009

61 - Fabien Santoulange

I have been racing since 2000 and love it.

I'm looking forward to entering these races and am going all out to win the World Championship F50 title, like I did in 2006 and 2008.

Past Successes:

1st F50 World Championships 2008
1st F50 World Championships 2006

88 - Anette Stich

I started going to races in 2006 as a mechanic and now I race too.

Past Successes:

1st F50 National Novice 2009
2nd ER National Novice 2009

68 - Wolfgang Popp

I just love racing - it's so much fun.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

89 - John Byrne

I get a lot of fun out of this, especially as I'm a joker!

My ambition is to finish a race and still have a whole craft!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

63 - Ralph DuBose

I used to race cars and got bored with it, so now I'm racing hovercraft and loving it - it's what I do! I want to finish my prototype and see how well it runs.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

85 - Jonathan Tall

I love fast cars so driving fast hovercraft is brilliant for me, especially because there's no brakes!

My ambition is to get on the podium at WHC2010.

Past Successes:

5th F3 World Sweden 2008

Formula S

137 - Dave Reyburn

I started racing in 2006 after I acquired a 96 Revtech Rocket and then restored it to a race worthy condition. I love racing hovercraft for the thrill of speed on an unstable cushion of air, and I enjoy the camaraderie of the racers.

I hope to be very competitive at WHC2010, to learn from experienced racers, and to make new friends.

Past Successes:

1st F2 US Champion 2009
1st FS US Champion 2009
1st Endurance US Champion 2009

Many 1st & 2nd place finishes and national championships in F2, FS and Endurance racing from 2006-2009.

139 - Adam Polfrey

I have been involved in hovercraft racing all my life. My dad has been racing for more than 26 years. I've also been a flag marshal for 10 yrs as well as a racer.

I love the noise, smell, and the opportunity to let the red mist take over and give it everything.

My ambition is to be in the Top 10 in FS. That would be awesome.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

136 - Alain Larribe

I've been racing hover craft since 1990 and I also get involved in the organisation of the European race meetings. I really enjoy hovercrafting.

My ambition is to organise the European Championship at Prudhomat in 2011.

Past Successes:

2nd FS European 2009
1st FS European 2008
1st FS European 2007

138 - Lee Willars

I started watching racing at Stanford Hall, then when old enough built a wooden cyclone craft with Dad, competed in my first race at Stanford Hall in 1988 when I was 12.

I love racing because I build the craft myself and then go onto race it.

My ambition is to be the F50 World Champion in 2010.

Past Successes:

2nd F503 GB Champion 2009
1st F2 GB Champion 2003
1st Open Champion 2002
1st Junior Champion 1990

133 - Owen Ellis

I love racing and am really looking forward to the World Championships at Towcester. In ER I'm competing as part of OZ Team 2010 - Thunder From Down Under!

I've made some great friends through hovercraft racing and hope to make more. My main ambition is to win!!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

142 - Bob Coles

I'm a Post Office Engineer and love Hovercraft racing, Motor Sport and Travel.

I first started racing in the early '80s and built my own hovercraft. It just suits me and I love it.

My ambition is get round the course!!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

143 - David Polfrey

I started racing in 1984 and have raced various different formula.

It's great fun with a fantastic group of people.

My ambition is to win all 3 formula in 2010.

Past Successes:

3rd FS GB National 2009

131 - Chris Barlow

I started racing in 1990, I think. I particularly enjoy racing FS craft and am the current World Champion in this formula.

It's thrilling, exciting and very fast. Great!

My ambition is to keep my title this year.

Past Successes:

1st FS World Champion 2008

144 - Robert Cooper

I started racing as a teenager back in '93 as part of the BP Youth Challenge.

I'm a petrol head, so racing hovercraft fits the bill.

My main ambition is to not get hurt!

Past Successes:

7th F503 Nationals 2009
5th F2 Nationals 2009

145 - Maciej Uchman

I first started hovercraft racing in 2002 in Poland.

I love the speed and the adrenalin rush.

My ambition is to be the best!

Past Successes:

2nd Novice Slovakia 2010

134 - Jean-Baptiste
Richard

I have been racing since 2000 and love it.

I'm looking forward to taking part in a great meeting and entering the Formula 2 races.

My ambition is to win in this World Championship.

Past Successes:

4th FS World Championships 2006

132 - Jaroslav Balaz

I'm from Slovakia and started racing in 2000 as a Junior in my father's craft.

I love this sport because it's a sport of friends.

My ambition is to be the best!

Past Successes:

4th FS European 2009
2nd FS European 2008
2nd FS European 2005
1st FS European 2003
2nd FS European 2002

140 - David Kemp

I started racing in 1983. It's "dead good". I run a company which operates corporate racing days, to give people an idea of how much fun it all is.

My ambition is to do more racing each year.

Past Successes:

British, European and World Champion at various times.

141 - Tom Hyde

I started racing in 2002. It's thrilling, exciting and very fast. Great!

My main ambition is to be in the Top 10 in this race.

Past Successes:

1st FS World Champion 2008

135 - Lars Klawonn

I started racing in 2004. It's loads of fun and can be very thrilling at times!!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

Formula Junior

J2 - Broni Black

I'm a 14 year old girl and I've been driving hovercraft since I was 11 years old. I am currently the GB Junior Champion for 2009.

It's hard to explain the thrill when you're racing, it's the best feeling in the world. Having this unusual sport opens so many opportunities for later life. Also the friendships that are made make the sport special and always fun to be at.

Broni taking the air

My main ambition now is to win the Junior World Championship in 2010.

Past Successes:

1st Junior GB Champion 2009
6th Junior World Champion 2008
5th Junior GB 2008
3rd Junior 2007

J12 - Amy Spencer

I'm a 15 year old girl and I started driving hovercraft this year. I got involved through my stepdad.

I love racing hovercraft and it's the only sport that you can do over land and water.

My main ambition is to finish a race without falling out or the craft breaking down.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

J4 - Voy Bach

I'm a 13 year old boy and I've been driving hovercraft since 2004. Bill Baker is my grandfather so I was driving around his field long before I could enter races.

I love racing hovercraft and it's the only sport that you can do over land and water.

My main ambition is to win and have a lot of fun.

Past Successes:

1st Junior Towcester 2010
2nd Junior Henstridge 2010

J3 - Will Gano

I'm a 14 year old boy and I've been driving hovercraft since I was 10 years old. I am currently the USA Junior Champion for 2009. My Dad is Kent Gano and he's racing in WHC2010 as well.

I love racing hovercraft and also really enjoy racing cars too. Both are so much fun.

My main ambition now is to win the Junior World Championship in 2010.

Past Successes:

1st Junior US Champion 2009
1st Junior Hoosier 2008
1st Junior Hoosier Nationals 2007

J5 - Lucas Hall

I'm an 11 year old boy and I started racing this year. I just love it - it's so much fun.

My Dad and brothers are racing at this World Championships too. My ambition is to win.

Past Successes:

1st Junior Phrudhomat 2010
1st Junior Port St.Pere 2010

J10 - Sarah Foster

I'm a 12 year old girl and I started racing this year. I just love it 'cos it's so much fun.

My main ambition is to beat my brother's best results.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

J1 - Angus Daly

I started racing in 2006 in Juniors. It's fun and exciting.

My ambition is to enjoy the racing.

Past Successes:

5th Junior Worlds Sweden 2008

J6 - Nils Atkins

I'm a 13 year old boy and I started racing this year with my Dad. I just love it - how could you not? It's so much fun.

My main ambition now is to win the Junior World Championship in 2010.

Past Successes:

5th Junior Cholmondeley 2010

J7 - William Barnes

I'm a 14 year old boy and I started racing with Bearwood College and am racing as part of the Bearwood College A Team. I just love it. We work on our craft and then race it whenever possible. It's so much fun.

My main ambition now is to win the Junior World Championship in 2010.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

J8 - Chloe Round

I'm a 14 year old girl and I started racing with Bearwood College and am racing as part of the Bearwood Ladies Team. I just love it. We work on our craft and then race it whenever possible. It's so much fun.

My main ambition now is to win the Junior World Championship in 2010.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

J8 - Katie Woodason

I'm a 15 year old girl and I started racing with Bearwood College and am racing as part of the Bearwood Ladies Team. I just love it. We work on our craft and then race it whenever possible. It's so much fun.

My main ambition now is to win the Junior World Championship in 2010.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

J9 - Charlie Metcalfe

I'm a 15 year old boy and I started racing with Bearwood College and am part of the Bearwood College B Team. I just love it. We work on our craft and then race it whenever possible. It's so much fun.

My main ambition now is to win the Junior World Championship in 2010.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

J7 - Fraser George

I'm a 15 year old boy and I started racing with Bearwood College and am racing as part of the Bearwood College A Team. I just love it. We work on our craft and then race it whenever possible. It's so much fun.

My main ambition now is to win the Junior World Championship in 2010.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

J11 - Zoe Dellow

I'm a 15 year old girl and I started racing in Juniors a while back. I'm racing as part of Team Dellow

My main ambition now is to win the Junior World Championship in 2010.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

J11 - Billie Dellow

I'm a 14 year old girl and I started racing in Juniors a while back. I'm racing as part of Team Dellow.

My main ambition now is to win the Junior World Championship in 2010.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

J11 - Jodie Dellow

I'm a 13 year old girl and I started racing in Juniors a while back. I'm racing as part of Team Dellow.

My main ambition now is to win the Junior World Championship in 2010.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

Formula Endurance

192 - Jakub Furmanski
Team Poland

My main ambition is to develop this sport in Poland and help other people to enjoy it too.

Past Successes:

3rd F50 European Trencin 2010

172 - Chris Sorgatz
Honeycomb Hover

I started racing in 2000 with my son Joe. He had a Boy Scout project that we completed together. We were both hooked with the 4ft disk and bought a set of plans from UH.

My ambition is to compete and win at the international level.

Past Successes:

1st F25 US Champion 2009
2nd F1 US Champion 2009
1st F25 US Champion 2008
2nd F1 US Champion 2008

171 - Dave Reyburn
Team Fabric Flight

I hope to be very competitive at WHC2010, to learn from experienced racers, and to make new friends.

Past Successes:

1st F2 US Champion 2009
1st FS US Champion 2009
1st Endurance US Champion 2009

Many 1st & 2nd place finishes and national championships in F2, FS and Endurance racing from 2006-2009.

174 - Bob Rennick
Forza Italia

I started into hovercraft in the 1960's and followed into serious racing in the early 1990's. I've competed in five World Championships since then. Subsequently I did a stint as the Technical Director for the WHF and am now returning to racing after having been given "an offer I couldn't refuse".

Although I'm from Canada, I'll be representing Italy in this race as part of "Forza Italia" in ER.

Past Successes:

1st 1993 US Hoverally Novice
3rd 1994 Terre Haute Rally, FS
2nd 1997 Canadian Championship
1st 1998 Mere Brow F25 Open
2nd 1999 US Hoverally Open
1st 1999 US Hoverally FS
3rd 2001 US Nationals FS
2nd 2001 Hoverally FS
2nd 2001 N.American Champion FS
2nd 2002 Hoosier Championship FS

171 - Travis Reyburn
Team Fabric Flight

I'm a 19 year-old college student and started racing hovercraft with my Dad in 2008 in Formula 2 and S.

I really enjoy the adrenaline rush that hovercraft racing gives me and pushing the envelope of my driving skills.

I hope to improve my skills and compete with the big dogs!

Past Successes:

5th FS US National Champion 2009
2nd FS US National Champion 2008

183 - Natalie Cooper
High Cross Racing

I've been involved in racing for most of my 20 years and I've raced since I was 12, first in Juniors and then in F25/F35.

I love the atmosphere at race meetings and enjoy meeting up with the other hovercrafters throughout the season.

I'm aiming to win!

Past Successes:

1st F35 National 2009
4th F35 World Sweden 2008

175 - Owen Ellis
Thunder from Downunder

I love racing and am really looking forward to the World Championships at Towcester. In ER I'm competing as part of OZ Team 2010 - Thunder From Down Under!

I've made some great friends through hovercraft racing and hope to make more. My main ambition is to win!!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

178 - Kevin Thomas
Team Camelot

I finally found racing in 2009, caught the bug at Claydon and immediately wanted to race my own craft. Spent the kids inheritance last Winter on an F35 and began racing this season. It's exciting to watch as well as to race. I love the thrills, spills and the great camaraderie.

My ambition is just to compete and be on the grid.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

191 - Wayne Hill
Team Scrumpy

I started racing as a teenager back in '93, then had a break for a few years and came back to it in 2008. I'm an engineer now, so tinkering with engines is great fun. I enjoy hovercraft racing and it's a chance to have great weekends away in very good company.

My main ambition for the Worlds is to do the best that I can.

Past Successes:

7th F503 Nationals 2009
5th F2 Nationals 2009

193 - Paul Hibbard
Team HippoGriff

I started racing with the Bradfield College school team in 1990. I now live and work abroad and also compete in the European Champion-ships in Formula 1. I love to meet and race with people from all over the world.

My ambition is to win another World Championship!

Past Successes:

1st F1 World Champion 2008
1st F1 World Champion 2006

178 - Carla Thomas
Team Camelot

I'd managed to avoid attending any races for years but finally gave in last year and loved every minute. I so wish that I'd gone earlier!! I share a craft with Kevin and love driving it. The people are fantastic and the social side is loads of fun too.

My ambition is just to get round the course safely and skilfully!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

189 - Rupert Baker
BBV Racing

I started racing as a Junior in the early 90s. I design and build hovercraft as part of my dad's business for myself and others.

When the red mist descends as I'm waiting on the grid I'll go all out to win this race!

Past Successes:

2nd Open GB Nationals 2009
2nd F2 Worlds Sweden 2008
1st Open GB Nationals 2006-8
1st F2 World Champion 1997
1st Junior World Champion 1993

185 - Jos Vanderhoven
Team Cobra

I've been racing for years now and really enjoy it.

It's exciting, with a big adrenalin rush.

I've also made lots of friends.

My ambition is to be on the Podium when the F2 trophies are given out.

Past Successes:

3rd F2 EHC France 2009
3rd F2 Worlds Sweden 2008
2nd F2 EHC 2008

176 - Chris Daly
Team Bua Bua

I first got involved in hovercraft racing in 2004 at Jake's Hover. Since then I've raced in F3 and F35. The people are great and it's a lot of fun.

My ambition is to just carry on racing.

Past Successes:

2nd F3 Open Champion 2008
1st F3 Open Champion 2007

179 - Rachael Gifford
Team Humbug

I started racing 10 years ago but have been around hovercraft all of my life.

I'm looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

1st F25 World Sweden 2008
1st F25 World France 2006
1st ER World France 2006

189 - Bill Baker
BBV Racing

I'm a semi-retired restorer of pre-1940s cars and I first got involved in racing back in 1973 through my friend-ship with Graham Nutt. My company makes both racing and leisure hovercraft.

The friendship of the membership is great and I really enjoy racing.

Past Successes:

Many and various over the years.

188 - Colin Hales
Fredy Pig Racing

I got involved in racing several years ago through a friend who worked at BBV. It's a lot of fun.

My main ambition is to one day be the F1 World Champion.

Past Successes:

3rd F35 Worlds Sweden 2008
1st Novice European 2007

193 - Katherine Gifford
Team HippoGriff

I've been involved with racing for all of my life.

I'm looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship and my main ambition is to finish the race!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

190 - Josh Daly
The Anglo-Irish Alliance

I started racing in 2006 in Juniors. It's fun and exciting and I really enjoy it.

I aim to design and build craft and then win with them!

Past Successes:

2nd Junior World Sweden 2008

183 - Rebecca Cooper
High Cross Racing

I've been involved in racing for most of my 18 years!

I'm looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

9th F2 National 2009
13th F503 National 2009
4th Junior World Sweden 2008

179 - Matthew Gifford
Team Humbug

I've been involved with racing for all of my life.

I'm looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Former Junior Champion
2nd F25 World Sweden 2008
1st ER World World France 2006

182 - St.John Zimber
Fingers Crossed Racing

I'm part of the Fingers Crossed Racing Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

182 - George Barnes
Fingers Crossed Racing

I'm part of the Fingers Crossed Racing Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

181 - Philip Tattersall
Bearwood Oldies

I'm part of the Bearwood College Oldies Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

173 - Lee Willars
Team Freedom

I started watching racing at Stanford Hall, then when old enough built a wooden cyclone craft with Dad, competed in my first race at Stanford Hall in 1988 when I was 12.

I love racing because I build the craft myself and then go onto race it.

My ambition is to be the F50 World Champion in 2010.

Past Successes:

2nd F503 GB Champion 2009
1st F2 GB Champion 2003
1st Open Champion 2002
1st Junior Champion 1990

189 - Voy Bach
BBV Racing

I'm a 13 year old boy and I've been driving hovercraft since 2004. Bill Baker is my grandfather so I was driving around his field long before I could enter races.

I love racing hovercraft and it's the only sport that you can do over land and water.

My main ambition is to win and have a lot of fun.

Past Successes:

1st Junior Towcester 2010
2nd Junior Henstridge 2010

191 - Robert Cooper
Team Scrumpy

I started racing as a teenager back in '93 as part of the BP Youth Challenge.

I'm a petrol head, so racing hovercraft fits the bill.

My main ambition is to not get hurt!

Past Successes:

7th F503 Nationals 2009
5th F2 Nationals 2009

174 - Renato Presotto
Forza Italia

I started hovercrafting in 1991, thanks to a friend. I love hovercraft racing because it is such a lot of fun.

My ambition is to do as well as I possibly can in this WHC.

Past Successes:

4th F2 EHC Nationals 2009

195 - Gary Brown
Team Gary Brown

I love coastal racing because it's so different. My aim is to do as much of it as I can. I've been placed in coastal races and enjoyed every minute.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

192 - Uchman Maciej
Team Poland

I first started hovercraft racing in 2002 in Poland.

I love the speed and the adrenalin rush.

My ambition is to be the best!

Past Successes:

2nd FS Slovakia 2008

194 - Jenny Campbell
Team Purple Storm

I first got involved with hovercraft in 2006.

I love cruising and have my PLS2 license.

I'm looking forward to the Endurance race.

Past Successes:

Best Newcomer 2009

181 - Mark Ince
Bearwood Oldies

I'm part of the Bearwood College Oldies Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

180 - Keith Lovell
Bearwood F35

I'm part of the Bearwood College F35 Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

180 - Harry Wells
Bearwood F35

I'm part of the Bearwood College F35 Team.

We're looking forward to entering both races at this exciting World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

184 - Steve Terry
HWH Racing

I love anything old with an engine! I started racing in 2009 and won the Best Newcomer for 2009. I love the competitive edge in racing and the social side both in the pits and afterwards.

My ambition is to keep up with Lee and Mark!

Past Successes:

Best Newcomer 2009.

173 - Kevin Fenn
Team Freedom

I first got involved with hovercraft a few years ago.

I'm looking forward to winning the Endurance race.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

175 - Ian Bezuidenhout
Thunder from Downunder

I first started racing in 2008 and found it really exciting.

I've made some great friends through hovercraft racing and hope to make more. My main ambition is to win!!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

190 - Philip Blennerhassett
The Anglo-Irish Alliance

I've been racing for a while now but I also love cruising and do this on a number of Irish lakes.

I'm looking forward to meeting up with old friends and making new ones at this World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

176 - John Byrne
Team Bua Bua

I get a lot of fun out of this, especially as I'm a joker!

My ambition is to finish a race and still have a whole craft!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

187 - Warren Briggs
Team LBR

I'm from New Zealand and love racing hovercraft.

I'm looking forward to entering both races at the Worlds.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

176 - David Ryan
Team Bua Bua

I first started racing in 2004. I also love cruising and do this on a number of Irish lakes.

I'm looking forward to meeting up with old friends and making new ones at this World Championship.

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

175 - Clinton Buckwell
Thunder from Downunder

I first started racing in 2000 at the World Championships. In ER I'm competing as part of OZ Team 2010 - Thunder From Down Under.

I've made some great friends through hovercraft racing and hope to make more. My main ambition is to win!!

Past Successes:

Enjoying the racing!!

192 - Pawel Rogowski
Team Poland

My first attempt at racing hovercraft was in 2002 in Poland. I love the speed and the fun.

My ambition is to the F1 Champion!

Past Successes:

9th FS European 2009
12th F50 World Sweden 2008

177 - Anette Stich
Team Bergstrasse

I started going to races in 2006 as a mechanic and now I race too.

Past Successes:

1st F50 National Novice 2009
2nd ER National Novice 2009

194 - Peter Redmond
Team Purple Storm

I'm 15 and have been cruising with my craft for several years now. I love cruising and have my PLS2 license.

I'm looking forward to the Endurance race.

Past Successes:

Best Newcomer 2009