Régates de Valleyfield 2026: Jack and Ken Lupton Recap

The 2026 Régates de Valleyfield delivered a weekend of strong pace for Lucas Oil-backed brothers Jack and Ken Lupton, even though the results didn't fall their way in the Grand Prix Final. Here's a full breakdown of how the Valleyfield round played out for the Kiwi hydroplane racers, from time trials through to the final.

Régates de Valleyfield 2026 Results (Time Trials)

Jack Lupton and Ken Lupton set the tone for the weekend in time trials, posting the two fastest times on the water. Jack topped the time sheet (0:31:95), with Ken close behind in second (0:32:50) an early signal of the speed both boats would carry into race day.

Régates de Valleyfield 2026 Results (Heats)

Both Lupton brothers won their opening qualifying heats. Jack completed his heat in 2:22:94 and Ken completed his in 2:29:47.

In heat two, Jack backed up his form with a second-straight win (2:23:36). Ken finished second in his heat (2:30:95), keeping both boats inside the top two through the heats program and locking in pole positions one and two for the Grand Prix Final.

Régates de Valleyfield 2026 Results (Grand Prix Final)

Starting from pole positions one and two, Jack and Ken Lupton were the form boats heading into the Régates de Valleyfield Grand Prix Final. Both brothers were slow off the start, blunting the advantage of their front-row lockout. Jack's race ended early with a DNF after clipping a buoy, while Ken battled fuel issues through the race that cost him any shot at converting pole into a win. Jack finished the race with 8pts and Ken with 0pts.

What It Means for the Lupton Brothers

A tough final doesn't erase what was otherwise a strong return to racing for Jack and Ken Lupton at Valleyfield. Two heat wins, a heat runner-up finish, and the two fastest time trial runs on the water confirm the pace is there - the brothers will be looking to convert that into a result at the next round in North Tonawanda (1–2 August 2026).