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A Legend Returns

2 Time EC Griffith Cup Champion

7 Times Australian Champion

5 Times NSW Champion

The legendary Arthur Baker is proud to announce his return to the world of powerboat racing with the confirmation today of the acquisition of the world renowned champion GP Hydroplane G-Force ex Casino De Montreal. Arthur Baker and the Baker Family have been a part of powerboat racing for in excess of 50 years and it is only fitting for such a champion of the sport to acquire a true champion of a boat.

G – Force in the hands of Graeme Weller held (all at the same time)

AE Baker Australasian Hydroplane Trophy

E.C Griffith Cup

Masport Cup and

UIM World GP water speed record at 172.257mph this is alongside the 3 times World Championships in the hands of the Jean Theoret.

The key vision for Arthur and his new team will be to bring back the AE Baker Australasian Hydroplane Trophy named in his father’s honour from New Zealand. The AE Baker Australasian Trophy was  brought about when around 16 Aussie enthusiasts travelled to New Zealand to watch the Griffith Cup, and amongst the 16 were race boat legends Ernie Nunn, Arthur Baker, Keith Swift(APBA Referee) and Marjorie Watson. Whilst on the trip, Arthur and Marj realised that there were no Australasian Trophies for Unlimited Hydroplanes and Unlimited Displacement boats. When they came back home, Arthur established the A.E. Baker Trophy for Hydroplanes and Marj did the same for Unlimited Displacements with the Marjorie Watson trophy.

Arthur has confirmed that the Jamie Auld GP Hydroplane will be ready to run in the back half of 2011. Graeme Weller and his right hand man Kelvin Ranson will be an integral part of the team’s plans to achieve their goal or bringing back the AE Baker.

Ex GP Hydroplane owner / driver 2 times EC Griffith Cup winner and winner of the AE Baker Con Cunningham is assisting also with the setup of the team and pre / on race day advice.

All involved are thrilled with today’s announcements.

A legendary owner with a legendary boat looking to take on the world’s best.