THE 99 Psycho Clowns Racing team has extended its lead in the Australian Water Ski Racing Championship.

The best in the business were at Corio Bay at the Weekend in Round 2 of the three round competition.

Wayne Mawer, driver Daniel McMahon and observer Ian Baker led the championship by 16 points going into the two-race event, and will head to Newcastle for the final two races in January, 23 points clear.

Peter Procter and his team, True Blue, were second yesterday and remain second overall in the title race.