Race Day

    How It Works

    Solo timed runs on a closed Swan River course. Arrive to finish: 60–90 minutes.

    01

    Arrive & Check-In

    Staff confirm identity and run eligibility. Gear is provided and fitted.

    02

    Safety Briefing

    Mandatory course and safety briefing before every session. No exceptions.

    03

    Race

    Solo timed run on a closed course. Race Control and safety vessel on the water.

    04

    Results

    Lap times verified electronically and uploaded live to the official leaderboard.

    All operational decisions on race day are made by Jet X Race Control.

    See the course layout
    FS123clickhow it worksTotal course length: 7.8 kilometres
    Swan River • Perth

    Meeting point: Gentilli Boat Ramp, Perth (Swan River system).

    7.8 km
    Total course length
    5
    Laps / Run
    1
    Fastest Wins

    Your single fastest lap wins.

    Safety

    Race Control & Safety

    Jet X racer suited upJet X on-water operationsJet X racers on the water
    • Dedicated safety vessel on water during all runs

    • Mandatory briefing before every session

    • Weather and water-condition checks before launches

    • Race Control may pause or cancel if conditions change

    • Strict exclusion zones enforced around the course

    Timing

    Verified Lap Times

    • Every lap timed using the Jet X tracking system

    • Validated and uploaded to the app in real time

    • Your single fastest clean lap counts toward the leaderboard

    • Off-course or incomplete laps are not recorded

    FAQ

    Quick Answers

    What is Jet X?

    A timed motorsport competition on Perth's Swan River. Solo runs, Race Control oversight, verified timing. Not jet ski hire.

    What's a Founding 100 entry?

    The first 100 pilots in Season 1. Full production race day with interviews, official leaderboard entry, and season purse eligibility.

    Do I need experience?

    No. Safety briefing and marshal-guided orientation are included. Staff control launch windows and course conditions.

    How long does it take?

    Allow 60–90 minutes. You'll go through a safety briefing, get fitted with race gear, complete 5 practice laps with a marshal and 5 officially timed laps on a closed course under Race Control, then debrief with your verified results.

    What if conditions aren't suitable?

    Race days are rescheduled, not cancelled. You keep your booking.