WetRacer EXTREME PROFESSIONAL WATERCRAFT MAGAZINE
THE HAHN 300 PISMO BEACH FREERIDE
DIVING DEEP WITH
MINORU KANAMORI
HAITI FUNDRAISER FREERIDE
Team WetRacer Executive Editor Mike Podrybau Wetracer@Wetracer.com Senior Art Director Adam Thomas Adam.Thomas@ElectrocrashStudio.com Contributing Writers Kay Sykes KaySykes@NewEarthImages.com Aaron Sanchez asap114@sbcglobal.net Robby Myer rmyer@PiedmontLumber.com Mike Young mpyoungjr@aol.com
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Spotlight 4 Pismo Beach Freeride Catchin’ some air in California 8 The Hahn 300 Hardcore Enduro 14 The Kfactor Diving Deep with Minoru Kanamori 18 Haiti Fund raiser Freeride Good Surf for a Good Cause 22 Paper Tales Words of a Rider 24 Peruvian International Free Ride Championships Action on Asia Beach 25 The Caymon Islands Are going Racing inauguration of CIWA 26 New Zealand Jetsport Nationals Since the 1990’s
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Pismo Beach Freeride
The Tide was High for the Rise of the Tide Premier at Pismo Beach, California It was 5:00 a.m. Thursday, on March 11, 2010, when I headed to the shop to load the van for the trip down south to Pismo Beach, California. It was atypical rainy Oregon morning, and after my friend Cliff and I finally got all the gear and skis loaded, we hit the road. The closer we got to California, the nicer the weather became! When we arrived in Lake Shasta, the sun was out, the windows were down, and it just made the drive so much better. Especially since the trip was 15 hours one-way!
ask for directions.) Beach access is controlled by the State Parks and it is only $5 bucks for a day-use permit, which is not too bad for a full day of fun! So we purchased our permit and drove right onto the beach, and then directly up into the dunes.
Heading south on the beach, we came to a small creek that we had to cross to get to the camps. The tide was high, so it looked a bit sketchy. A few others, we noticed, had become stuck already, but we just hauled right through it and did not get stuck at all! The The trip down turned out to be uneventful with NO flats, blown ra- dunes in Pismo are really nice, and all kinds of vehicles were taking diator hoses, or anything else, thankfully. We arrived in Morrow advantage of the weekend. There were dirt bikes, ATV's, dune bugBay around 9:30 p.m. with sore butts, stiff legs, and the bed that gies, along with plenty of 4X4's of all shapes and sizes. I crashed in, was like a long lost friend! I slept great and woke up wide eyed and bushy tailed Friday, WOW!! The sun was out, and We located the Liquid Militia crew by the banners waving above a the temperature was in the high 60s to low 70s. IT WAS PERFECT!! large group of skis. The action was already happening, so I started shooting photographs immediately. This was my first time takCliff and I stopped at a little place called Zorro's and ate one of the ing photographs with my new camera, and I immediately realized I best breakfasts I have ever had! Not only was the food great but we needed a bigger lens. I headed for the camera stores and quickly sat outside on the patio, under the palm trees with a warm morning located a 300mm. It helped tremendously, but it still was not good breeze blowing! It was a great start to the day! enough. The nice waves were pretty far out, so it was tough getting good shots. Fortunately, Cuong Son loaned me his bigger lens for We had never been to Pismo before, so we drove around for quite a the remainder of the weekend! Thanks Cuong! continued on page 6 while trying to figure out how to get onto the beach. (No, we did not
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4 We met quite a few people that Saturday, most of them excellent riders, including Mark Gomez, Stanton High, Zack Bright, and the infamous Caveman. I found out a couple of really cool guys, Neil and Glen, had driven all the way in from Colorado, We met quite a few people that Saturday, most of them excellent riders, including Mark Gomez, Stanton High, Zack Bright, and the infamous Caveman. I found out a couple of really cool guys, Neil and Glen, had driven all the way in from Colorado, and I learned later that they do so on a regular basis! I thought I had made a long drive, but I think their road trip took much longer than ours! continued from page
I was amazed at the quality of riders that were at Pismo! I saw barrel rolls, back flips and incredible re-entries non-stop! As the sun set, we all gathered around the fire pit, patiently awaiting Kyla's famous spaghetti with garlic bread, which was worth the wait, by the way! Afterwards, we enjoyed viewing their Rise of the Tide Premier DVD, which is now available for purchase online. Sunday the waves were a bit rough toward the early afternoon, so only a few riders braved the big surf, while other were getting towed in quite often! You definitely needed to be an experienced rider to tackle the surf at Pismo that weekend. Our road trip home was again, uneventful, thank God and even though the entire trip was great and I look forward to the next free ride hosted at Pismo, it was good to be home!
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2010 Hot Products APBA Mark Hahn Memorial Havasu 300 By Kay Sykes
Special thanks to Mike Follmer, Follmer Specialties, and Jim Russell, Russell would signal the start of the race with an ear piercing shot DSM Events for bringing us the 6th annual Mark Hahn Memorial gun blast. What seemed like an eternity was only a matter of moHavasu 300. 46 teams of runabout and standup riders pushed them- ments when the sound would be heard. selves to their limits to finish the grueling 300 mile race. Some of them testing their strengths and abilities even more by racing ironman or iron woman. Mike spends countless hours every year preparing for this special event in remembrance of his closest friend, Mark Hahn, who was instrumental in the sport of PWC endurance racing. This isn’t just any race; it is the Longest Continuous PWC Race. With one lap being the equivalent to 10 miles and marked by turn boats and large inflatable cones next to them. This year’s race also saw the use of a transponder timing and scoring system, which made it so much easier in keeping track of the correct number of laps that each competitor made. The skies were over cast and it threatened to rain the entire day. The water was calm which made for a very fast track. Being the fastest on the track doesn’t necessarily mean that you will win the race though. This particular race can be won or lost in the pits. Pit crews are watched with an eagles eye to make sure that all safety rules are adhered to and that no gas spills happen. Riders ran from the beach in a Le Mans start to get to their water craft and race to the first turn buoy positioned approximately 3 ½ miles off shore. The pack thinned quickly as spectators and pit crews patiently waited to see who would make it to the scoring boat signifying the completion of the first lap. continued on page 10
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The grueling ten mile lap course easily takes a toll on the watercraft as well as the person piloting it. The individuals who decide to take on the course riding a stand-up search deep inside to break through the wall that makes them want to quit. They finish the race with satisfaction and are proud of their achievement that they have finished.
Craig Warner and Victor Sheldon rode fast and hard for the 1st place overall finish at the 2010 Hot Products APBA Mark Hahn Memorial Havasu 300. Their speed, agility and the successful finesse of their pit crew allowed them to capture the checkered flag in 4 hours and 33 min. They also recorded the fastest lap time of 8 minutes 14 seconds on lap 20, with a speed of 72.79 mph. Others were not as lucky as their powerful machines experienced mechanical problems early on in the race. Disappointed that they would not finish, and capture the overall title, decided to stick around to help others who needed a little extra help. This race has always brought teams together as one, to reach a common goal. Some would lend their quads or Rhinos to help pull ski’s out of the water to the 20 foot mark for re-fueling, while others would lend their mechanical expertise to help a fellow competitor get back on the water.
Afterwards competitors and guests were invited to an amazing awards dinner, catered by Taco Hacienda. Tables lined the side of the gymnasium size room loaded with freebies for everyone to take home and to remember this day. After everyone had a bite to eat and some libations to soothe the aching muscles, Mike Follmer took the stage to welcome everyone and reveal the awesome trophies displayed behind the current. It is always emotional, because we all know the real reason that we are there, and that is to pay homage to a friend, mentor, and husband who passed away doing what he loved most.
Mark Hahn
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Race Results
Pos
No.
Name
Laps Total time Diff
Best time
In lap
Best speed
1
1 KAW
30
4:33:31.179
8:14.539
20
72.795
2
2 YAM
30
4:43:00.877
9:29.698
8:28.227
24
70.834
3
99 SEA
28
4:34:41.634
2 Laps
8:50.929
20
67.806
4
58 KAW
28
4:36:14.330
1:32.696
8:54.472
18
67.356
5
666 SEA
28
4:37:56.294
3:14.660
8:53.725
18
67.450
6
19 YAM
28
4:44:06.986
9:25.352
8:27.734
19
70.903
7
86 SEA
28
4:57:04.003
22:22.369
8:51.336
19
67.754
8
26 YAM
27
4:34:28.698
3 Laps
8:59.453
18
66.734
9
525 KAW
27
17
66.180
44 YAM
26
4:35:07.060 38.362 4:16:11.765
9:03.971
10
4 Laps
9:01.075
23
66.534
11
27 SEA
26
4:36:39.135
20:27.370
9:12.533
18
65.154
12
255 SEA
26
4:41:33.767
25:22.002
8:57.714
21
66.950
13
71 HON
26
4:41:39.868
25:28.103
9:18.171
18
64.496
14 15 16
70 KAW 59 YAM 13 SEA
26 26 26
4:41:44.434 4:43:10.031 4:44:13.891
25:32.669 26:58.266 28:02.126
9:11.135 9:24.450 8:58.844
18 20 21
65.320 63.779 66.810
17
661 KAW
25
4:39:28.372
5 Laps
10:01.267
16
59.874
18
8 KAW
25
4:44:43.838
5:15.466
8:28.322
17
70.821
19
141 YAM
24
4:33:17.530
6 Laps
10:39.819
15
56.266
20 21
226 YAM 423 KAW
24 24
4:37:18.392 4:38:18.681
4:00.862 5:01.151
10:35.965 9:43.123
20 21
56.607 61.737
22
357 KAW
24
4:39:50.013
6:32.483
9:40.950
4
61.967
23
454 KAW
24
4:41:51.194
8:33.664
8:57.819
16
66.937
24
680 YAM
22
4:36:19.176
8 Laps
9:30.295
19
63.125
25 26
66X KAW 17 YAM
22 22
4:40:10.701 4:42:46.569
3:51.525 6:27.393
11:39.121 11:49.626
17 14
51.493 50.731
27
33 YAM
CRAIG WARNER VICTOR SHELDON MIKE FOLLMER TONY BECK PAT ROQUE PAUL PHAM MARK GERNER ROBERT CARREON PETER DE SMET RUSSELL MARMON COLIN RICHARDS DAVID HARDENBURGER CHRISTOPHER GIRELLO JEREMY PEREZ NIKY GOUDREAU LARK SCHMITT MARK CONROY CRAIG JOHNSON CRAIG KELLING TODD KELLING TROY SNYDER ERIC LAGOPOULOS KRISTEN SHUBERT JAMES HALL ZACK HAWERS PAUL MUGGE-GRANHOLM STEVEN LEPRHON JOEL THAYER LARRY HAM WALT KELLY ROLAN MAECK MARC BALSAUL LEE PHAN NICK VANIS DAVID FEKETE TODD YOUNG DAWN FEKETE CINDY GALL JEFF ORR MARK MANKE CHARLES SIMS AARON FRINK JENNIFER COLLINS ERIC SENKO MICHAEL HEFNER ALEX CHATTAWAY ANDREAS KUBATZKI STEFAN SCHREDL MELISSA MATSON SHAWNEE MATTA
22
4:43:44.971
7:25.795
11:40.417
18
51.398
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28
45 YAM
29
10 SEA
30
5
31
95 SEA
32 33
118 YAM 149 KAW
34
137 KAW
35
711 SEA
36
66 KAW
37
11 KAW
38
42 KAW
39 40 41
171 YAM 86X KAW 85 KAW
42
7 SEA
43
621 KAW
44
30 YAM
45
217 YAM
46
22 YAM
REGINALD PURNELL JACOB GILSDORF DENISIO CASARINI CELIO CLIVEIRA MIKE HACKLER KRISTOFER INGRAM JIM WALKER PALPH PEREZ PETER YAURI PETE ZERNICK ERIK HEWITT BILL HAIG JIMMY WILSON RICK TREVIZO RICK KANTOLA AARON BEHNKE RYAN PLUMMER JIM FERRIN PARIS WATHANYUTA BEN BOOKER ERIC BURTON KAREN MANN KYLE COPENHAVER KARL COPENHAVER KODY COPENHAVER SEAN CONNER JOHN BELTON GLENN POWELL DAVID EICHMAN CHRIS MACCLUGGAGE BRIAN SMITH NICOLAS RUIS MEDHY MENAD SEAN WEHMEYER CARL MEAD JR.
21
4:41:21.786
9 Laps
11:55.129
18
50.341
19
3:03:04.658
11 Laps
8:46.643
19
68.358
19
4:37:15.727
1:34:11.069
13:04.282
15
45.902
18
3:08:27.296
12 Laps
9:06.080
12
65.924
18 17
4:47:12.474 4:09:23.173
1:38:45.178 13 Laps
13:43.501 13:08.539
13 14
43.716 45.654
17
4:30:14.181
20:51.008
12:14.230
10
49.031
16
2:40:32.518
14 Laps
8:35.149
2
69.883
16
4:35:04.661
1:54:32.143
13:52.912
14
43.222
16
4:47:12.071
2:06:39.553
14:33.778
12
41.200
15
2:41:01.911
15 Laps
9:23.848
11
63.847
15 14 13
4:43:41.832 3:40:32.314 4:50:40.307
2:02:39.921 16 Laps 17 Laps
15:27.065 10:27.352 20:10.911
12 14 5
38.832 57.384 29.730
11
2:02:09.167
19 Laps
8:55.055
2
67.283
11
4:32:10.791
2:30:01.624
13:20.704
8
44.960
9
1:25:38.880
21 Laps
8:54.445
5
67.360
5
1:43:23.975
25 Laps
8:16.258
2
72.543
4
50:39.070
26 Laps
9:52.073
3
60.803
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k
factor
Diving Deep with Kawasaki’s Minoru Kanamori
Kawasaki and Kanamori have been a linked pair for over a decade now and the titles keep rolling in. As a member of the Product Advancement team at Kawasaki Motor Corporation, Minoru Kanamori has been through it all when it comes to personal watercraft. He was a big part of bringing the SXR to life and probably has more hours on a jet ski than anyone on the planet. A family man with a “simple is best” attitude, he’s a World Champion racer from back in the day, who has reached the podium consistently in this modern era of racing. Minoru’s wife, Emi, also races jet skis and after many near misses, earned the 2008 Pro Women’s Ski World Championship, followed up by a 2nd in 2009. As the third part of their racing family, their daughter, Moe, is always in the water, and at only 5 years old has already been aboard a stand up. Look out! There may be another Kanamori on the line some day. The Kanamoris enjoy living in Southern California and take advantage of having the Pacific Ocean within a half hour drive from their home. Nearly every Sunday, all year long, they hit the water in Long Beach with their ASAP Racing teammates for fun times on the buoy course. If not out in the LBC, they enjoy RV trips to Glamis and anywhere else motorsports and toys are allowed.
work for Kawasaki Motor Corp.?
Kanamori: Actually, I came here just for racing. I had some time off from my test rider contract, about six months, so I came over to race the Budweiser Jet Ski Tour. It was like a summer vacation!
you think the future of Jet Ski racing is headed?
Kanamori: Exactly. Sanchez: So do you see any manufacturer, not just HSR, making a new stand up in the future? Kanamaori: Ahhhh...let’s see...I think it’s Sanchez: What is your current role at KMC?
Kanamori: Ahhhh...let’s see, Product Advancement is my current title.
Sanchez: ok, cool. And that means that
Aaron Sanchez: I’ve seen your name
Kanamori: Yeah, and Victor Sheldon, Tim
spelled many different ways, for the record, what is the correct spelling?
Dixon, and Macc. Those kinda, you know, “bad mouthed” people. ha ha ha.
Minoru Kanamori: It’s M-I-N-O-R-U K-A-
Sanchez: That must have been funny. Are there any stories that you can tell about that?
did you come to America, and was it to
Sanchez: I understand. ha ha. Where do
bottomed out and it can’t get any lower, so I try to think in the positive and look to it getting better. Sanchez: It can’t get any worse.
with a new hood, or whatever idea it is, we kinda tweak it until it’s ready for production.
Sanchez: Alright, it’s official now. So when
way too many of those stories, so maybe we should just skip that, otherwise we’re going to be running out of time. ha ha ha. Plus they’re all way too dirty!
Kanamori: Well right now I think it’s kinda
I caught up with Minoru and Emi at their ride spot and was surprised to hear that the K-man was not going to ride that day. Something about jumping off the motor home and jacking his knee up the day before. Ouch! He watched us all fly around in the monster chop, making sure Emi was doing her job beating up on us, and then was nice enough to sit down and answer a few questions:
N-A-M-O-R-I.
By Aaron Sanchez
you....test what’s coming out?
Kanamori: Right, right. If they come up
Sanchez: I’ve heard that you learned to speak English from Farthing and Flores, is that true?
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going to take the economy getting better before that’s going to happen. If the manufacturers can sell more PWC, and they can start to see more profits, then maybe that can happen.
Sanchez: Both you and Emi are World Champions, is there any special workout or training that you guys do?
Kanamori: Not really, just riding here in Long Beach and having fun. Having fun is the key!
Sanchez: I like that, just having fun. I think a lot of people are going to be bummed to hear that’s all it takes. ha ha. Will we see both of you racing at World Finals?
Kanamori: Yeah... I guess. Sanchez: You guess? What’s that supposed to mean? Kanamori: If I don’t fall off any ladders or you know...motor homes, it sounds good. ha ha ha.
Sanchez: If you don’t get killed doing domestic chores.
k
Kanamori: Right, if I slip off the motor
home while waxing it up then I’ll be out of the Finals. ha ha.
Sanchez: Are there any riders that you
Sanchez: It was just good? Kanamori: Yeah, it was good to ride it, but there were just too many maintenance requirements. That’s why I don’t bring it out any more. Way too much.
really enjoy racing against?
Sanchez: What’s in your shop right now?
Kanamori: I don’t know, anybody.
Kanamori: My shop?
Sanchez: It doesn’t matter, you like ‘em
Sanchez: Yeah, what are working on right
all huh?
now?
Kanamori: It doesn’t matter.
Kanamori: I can’t tell you.
Sanchez: Is there anybody you don’t like
racing against?
Kanamori: Um, not really. Just people who don’t know how to ride. ha ha ha. Just that kinda people, I don’t want to hit ‘em! Sanchez: Don’t want to hit ‘em, exactly!
ha ha ha. Ok, here’s one for ya. What happened to your Factory Kawasaki Open Class ski with the twin pipes?
Kanamori: Oh, it’s still at the shop just
Sanchez: Good answer! Makes it sounds top secret, everyone will probably be making wild guesses of their own. Kanamori: I know nothing. ha ha ha. Sanchez: Many regard you as the best Jet Ski mechanic on the planet, are there any mechanics out there that you admire?
Kanamori: I like Turbo, my friend from SE in Japan.
sitting there.
Sanchez: Totally, I like Turbo too. He knows what’s up.
Sanchez: How was it to ride that beast?
Kanamori: Yeah, Turbo is pretty darn
Kanamori: It was good.
good.
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Sanchez: Ok, just a couple more. If you could trade places with a racer from another motorsport, who would that be?
Emi Kanamori Quickies With
1. Name: Emi Kanamori
2. Race Classes: Pro Women’s Ski 3. Titles: 2008 Pro Women’s Ski World Champion 4. Best Friend: Best friend?...My daughter Moe. 5. Favorite Food: Japanese food course! 6. Favorite Movie: The animated family movie about the dog - “Up”. 7. Guilty Pleasures: No! I like to go to the gym, take a swim and do some machines. 8. Beer or Wine: I prefer a glass of wine. 9. Beatles or Elvis: Beatles or Elvis?? Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll! 10.Stand Up or Sit Down: I stand up!
Kanamori: Valentino Rossi would be a good one because I used to dream of being a pro Moto GP rider. But money wise...Formula One. ha ha ha.
Sanchez: For the money? I understand that. ha ha ha Schumacher! Kanamori: Those big name guys are making mucho denero. They’re living well.
Sanchez: Who are your current sponsors, and is there anyone you’d like to thank? Kanamori: My personal sponsors are: Arai Helmets, Slippery Wetsuits, Factory Zero, Jettrim, and sometimes Skat Trak gives me a free prop! Sometimes Oakley, sometimes not. Also Sato Engineering SE, that’s Turbo over there in Japan. And don’t forget Team ASAP Racing!
Sanchez: How could I? ha ha ha. Ok, that’s it. Thanks for your time, I really appreciate it.
Kanamori: Sure, sure. No problem.
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Haiti Fundraiser FREERIDE
By SuziQ
Florida’s Monster Hole Greets Thrust Innovations with Good Surf for a Good Cause It is always a pleasure, and honestly makes me proud to be an American, when I encounter individuals such as Brian Vergin of Thrust Innovations, operating out of Royal Palm Beach, Florida. He stepped it up a notch this year, setting himself apart from many. How did he do this? He did it with a mere thought, and an extremely good one at that! Brian learned of vast individuals suffering great trauma and loss, and he had a strong desire to help them. Many individuals have good thoughts and wonderful intentions, yet Brian actually turned his thoughts and intentions into action. As most in this world realize, citizens of Southern Haiti suffered the initial effects of a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake on January 12, 2010, with numerous aftershocks ranging initially as high as 4.2 to 5.9. To say it was not a good way to ring in the New Year would be a travesty of an understatement. Haiti is known for having one of the world’s most extensive celebrations in honor of the New Year, and festivities are ongoing for an entire week. What New Year’s Resolutions did each person make just prior to this unimaginable catastrophe, and how quickly did each reduce that goal to a mere, desperate hope for assistance so soon thereafter? How many more will we learn of that never even had the chance to hope? I would like to imagine that most in this world felt genuine sorrow at the initial shock of the horrific news, and that they may have even found some way to assist those still suffering, yet I realize so many simply diverted their attention back to more immediate concerns within their own personal lives, what they believed affected them directly. A choice always exists, and Brian of Thrust Innovations made his. He created a thread on an internet forum suggesting a ride to benefit the victims, and he called upon his fellow riders to help. Approximately 25 skis showed, along with one boat, and we were all richly rewarded with a beautiful day boasting fun surf at Sebastian State Park (the a.k.a’s abound… “Sebby”, “Monster Hole”, “The Hole”).
to go straight to the surf, due to Captain Willie having had difficulty herding us timely while inland. As we passed underneath the bridge, Monster Hole appeared to be asleep. I instantly felt a slight pang of disappointment, fearing all would be forced to the north’s shore pound, but seconds later I spotted my first rider at one o’clock, then another at two! We cleared the bridge and began the end of our pass between the jetties, north and south both congested with fisherman looking down upon us, poles in hand. A smile emanated from within as we picked up speed, for roughly fifteen skis appeared on the horizon, glistening in the rising sun. It was more than apparent these were
our guys, and we were happy to finally be arriving!
First a back-flip, then a slash, next a barrel roll, everyone riding what looked like it might be some pretty decent surf upon closer review. Then the hole gave a hint of what it is known for, and at that moment, I knew it was truly going to be a fun day! Brian had The first day of spring greeted us with a spectacular sunrise, and it merely picked a weekend on the fly; I had told him early on it was was as if all of the wildlife we saw knew that winter’s cold harshness meant to be, and my premonition had just been confirmed with the would soon be long forgotten. What a wonderful Saturday morning sight of that first set pushing though! The guys in California always it was! The Lisa Maria picked us up at Captain Hiram’s Resort on say I bring the sweet surf when I visit, and so at that moment they the Indian River. We were thankful to Hiram’s for extending lodging were all in my thoughts as well, present in spirit so to speak, and discounts in support of the benefit during their peak season, as well that made great even better! as to numerous other places within the vicinity of the park. The ride to the inlet took about ten minutes, forcing me to dawn my I knew we were in stealth mode, because everyone thought we blue jeans in order to stay warm. We bypassed the park, opting were in the race boat… it was time for some candid photographs, Wetracer Magazine • 18
my favorite! Captain Willie steered us beyond the outside break with finesse. Brazilian Juliana encouraged his forward attention by adorning the bow in her foreign styled bikini. I eagerly began to get my camera gear unpacked while silently laughing at both of them. Sebby’s water boasted a brilliant blue/green and conditions were good, simply an amazing day compared to our seemingly harsh winter. The surf was chest to head high with regular overheads coming in like gifts! The sky had few clouds, and the sun began to heat us quickly, being that we were no longer running at fast speed and merely enjoying the show.
I could see their hesitation mixed with curiosity, and it was amusing as I watched them through the lens. They would pause almost wearily after each trick and stare (or gaze), their typical riding styles momentarily altered. Chris (Jetmaniac) slowly began to edge closer, and it was not long thereafter that he buzzed us with his helmet camera. Next, and to our delight, he pulled the biggest back-flip we saw that day! The bail seemed to happen as if it were
The Captain cranked the stereo, and we kicked back to some old classic rock mixed with a lot of heady brap. Life was good! I realized I was missing a fun day in a wetsuit, and part of me wished I had my skis, yet within the first few shutter movements those thoughts vanished into oblivion. Getting the camera dialed-in while
in slow motion, and he appeared to be coming down directly on top of his ski at an angle, legs first! Frightening indeed, for he had a good bit of separation going on, yet he instantly recovered to casually ride off into the mix of skis. We saw much more air out of him after that, with some nice surf riding as well.
riding swells inside of a boat is a bit of a challenge, attempting to avoid camera shake is much like tossing a coin, yet well worth the effort for some rare angled photographs. We had to move in fairly close at times to get the shots, without getting tossed, and that is when it became even more fun! We must have simply looked like another boat enjoying the concert, for other boaters soon claimed their positions, all seemingly bobbing to our tunes. Spying their reactions on occasion, they appeared to be enthralled by what they were seeing. Most on skis began to eventually notice their audience had grown beyond that of the onshore fishermen and casual beach lovers, and this is when the brappage increased! Suddenly, every wave featured someone inverted or traveling a big air, usually with what must have looked
like a stalker in hot pursuit, when in reality it was a rider with a helmet camera, for there were many. The energy was not lost on anyone!! At some point we became suspect, for a few spotted the camera on our boat (or the bikini), namely two of my fellow Orlando riders.
Lucas (Lucaumpits), also out of Orlando, appeared to enjoy himself more than anyone, simply a pleasure to photograph, for his fun was animated in his facial expressions, and it was easily recognized as genuine. He put on a fine show of his own, surf-riding one-handed, effortlessly reaching back with the other to trail the wave. He was probably inverted on barrel rolls and back-flips more than anyone we saw that day, complete with a powerful looking one-legged back-flip! I consider him to be one of Florida’s most improved freestylers, and expect many will continue to see great things out of him. Some monster sets began to roll in again, and Scott (Speleopower) of Cocoa Beach found one in the back, dropping in perfectly to catch a sweet, long left full of fast power. It is moments such as those that you watch intensely with adrenaline pumping, wishing it were you instead, while still enjoying every last second. He had a long ride, the wave continued building, the lip taunted curling, and then speed instantly appeared to have taken on new dimension within his newly found position! It might have been terror, for the nose of his ski buried, and back into the wall of water he rolled, head first!! I cringed, and at the same time was suddenly elated it was not me getting pummeled! The coast guard lover whom is always ready to ride some surf seemed undaunted! All was well in the end, and I imagine he will remember that wave for a long time, I know I sure will! The older crew must have been feeling the pressure, because they seemed to ride out next with something to prove, and not only did they do it with grand authority, they did it well! Scott (ScottS/Savannah Scott) out of Georgia was the first to buzz us with his helmet camera, and he showed us once again what “Old Guys Rule” means. His numerous barrel rolls appeared to still be gracefully intact, and he schooled with seasoned flair while dropping into some nice back-sets for some pretty rides. David’s (Stricky), out of South Florida, ski had issues, so he jumped onto
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Dre’s (Rotaxgranade’s) B1 without missing a beat! His spice still backs up his fun bravado, and so it was good to see him on the water full of excitement again. Dre, another South Florida bad boy, was oblivious to his audience the entire time unfortunately, for he is uniquely intriguing in the surf when he is aware, and it can take on even frightening aspect at times. He was inverted more frequently than most others, and still has the most powerful looking back-flips out of everyone to this day; it is only fitting, since it is rumored he was the first to pull one in Florida long ago. Nick (Yamaslut) out of Daytona spotted us next, instantly pulling a barrel roll directly in front of us for another nice angle. We quickly maneuvered directly south of the break again, and then turned inland for a bit of the typical perspective. Jim (Thrillhill) out of St. Simons, GA was shadowing him in the back-sets a few moments later as some beautiful overheads began to push toward shore again. Nick chose a handsome one for a well-formed back-flip with nice height, forcing Jim to follow suit immediately thereafter. My utmost respect goes out to Jim, for within mere seconds he was completely inverted into his own sweet looking back-flip, his focus having never left the other rider in order to get the footage. This seemed to be what caused his sacrifice mid-rotation, with quite an entertaining looking bail for it all! We also boasted at least three female riders for the cause, all representing extremely well, and on various style skis. There were too many fine riders to note individually, and all seemed to be thankful to be sharing in such fun surf! My only regret was that our Captain turned us around in the middle of their session, and that was all of the show we caught, 30 minutes perhaps; a highly charged 30 minutes however! It felt great to be doing something to help those unfortunate individuals to our south, and wonderful to be able to enjoy it as well. We headed back through the onlookers with their fishing polls cast, in order to meet
up with Thrust Innovations and drop off the donation box. Boyer (N2-H20) was our international representative this time at Sebby, hailing from Canada, now residing in the Carolinas. He contributed with some fun of his own, via hauling a scale down to Florida and promoting a ski weigh-off competition, with donations benefiting the cause. Jetmaniac put up three sets of footholds in order to aid in the charity drive as well. Everyone did what they could, even if it was just being there to show support. Many who could not make the ride found ways to contribute, and we only wish they could have made it in person. Next time! Thrust Innovations grilled out while providing t-shirts and stickers, as well as having offered various parts online at cost, profits going to the charity fund for those in Haiti. After a few quick hellos and pictures of skis, Captain Willie rang the bell. Perhaps a dozen of us gathered at Captain Hiram’s later that evening for live entertainment by O’Manufacture in the Sand Bar. Sunday morning’s weather was forecast with storms, so we packed it up to call it a great time, all in the name of a worthy cause. I spoke with Brian after the freeride, asking him what he thought he might do for his next “Monster Charity”. I found him to be an extremely sincere individual regarding his desire to help others, and his thoughts were promising, so you might wish to bookmark his website, Thrustinnovations.com to stay informed.
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Paper Tales By Robby Myer
Mike and I have talked a few times off and on about this new magazine of his. I was always stoked on the idea of contributing. I fully dig the newspaper format. The whole pre-technologic genuinity of a newspaper in your hands. It feels like fact, not internet chatter or dime store glossy gossip, but the truth, straight and up to date. For some reason newsprint just says real deal information. Credibility. Fact. And it doesn’t need a hotspot. I used to love the early RacerX moto paper, and wrote for JetSports when it started on newsprint. I just really like idea, applaud Mikes effort and think, damn it, our country should have some effin print about Jetski info. I told him I’d meet his deadline. Whoa. Its here.. It’s Spring. The DJSA is going into their second race, the first of the new 550 All Out Class and my motors are still in numerous different stages of disassembly. Cylinders still in boxes, still yet to be shipped out for a freshening bore, cranks to rebuild that haven’t gotten as far as boxes. Not looking much like I’m racing this weekend. I know that’s what Jim was calling about.
You see, I’m in the critical early stages of a start up. I just got funded and errors or anything less than stellar effort right now spells doom. They say when one door closes another opens. Well I guess it’s true, behind door number three was a hot brand with unlimited potential. While I lived in a haze for weeks of aftermath, my path is now clear and exciting. It’s so key to keep momentum, motors will have to wait. And so will all those NorCal 550 badasses that want to swap some paint with me, and sadly so will my buddy Jim who most graciously entertained my pleas for the 550 class, put it on his schedule and made it a money class. My man. I will race a few of these my friend but not these first few, and did I mention? You’re like a God to me. And Mike, I really wanna help out and be part of this really cool rag, but where am I gonna find 500 words when the most jetskiing I’ve done in months was photoshopping a pic while I waited on hold for the Franchise Tax Board?
Gotta admit. I ‘m not much into jetskiing ‘till it’s hot enough to ride without a wetsuit. And this has been the mother of all bad years. Jet skiing is far from my thoughts, but the season rolls in anyway. Whether you’re ready or not, Jim and promoters coast to coast are dropping buoys. Its time to think about Wet Racing. But I can’t. Occasionally I might get a moment of daydreaming and it’s these moments that a jetski thought might flash in but only briefly. The rest of my day from sun up to sun down has been extended bursts of hyper activity.
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DJSA 2010 Race Schedule Info by Tioari1 @ pwctoday forums
DJSA 2010 Jetcross Point Series
PS Sun Mar 28th SSVR - pre-season ice breaker/hot lap by class/class time trials/ St Patty Aus Purst R1 Sun April 11th SSVR - season opener w 550x all out / DP R2 Sun April 25th Camp Far West or Argyle Park w 550x all out R3 Sun May 16th Lake Anderson w 550x all out R4 Sat Jun 12th Suisun w freestyle x Sat June 26th SSVR (sat junior race clinic and match slalom) w freestyle R5 Sun June 27th SSVR w 550x all out / DP R6 Sun July 11th Marysville w freestyle and 550x all out R7 Sun Aug 1st Suisunw freestyle xx Sat Aug 21st SSVR Enduro/freestyle/shrt trk/aus purst/racerbbq / rc cars R8 Sun Aug 22nd SSVR JET EFFECT 2010 / 550x all out / DP R9 Sun Sept 12th Pittsburg Seafood Festival w freestyle R10 Sun Sept 26th Lake Minden or Lodi Lakew 550x all out / DP R11 Sun Oct 17th South Bay tba R12 Sun Oct 31st Rio Vistaw 550x all out / DP BOTB Sun Nov 14th Oakland “Battle of the Bay” (Tentative) or Norcal / Socal Shootout Rematch - San Luis Reservoir
DJSA 2010 Enduro Series
End-1 Sat Jun 5th Berkeley – SF Bay “Go for the Gold” End-2 Sat Aug 22nd SSVR Jet Effect 100 End-3 Sat Sept 11th Pittsburg Seafood Festival 100 End-4 Sat Oct 23rd Rio Vista 100
Non DJSA Events
Mark Hahn Feb 27th Lake Havasu Dana Pt to Avalon March 18th Socal AWA Freedom Ride - TBA LBTC July 18th Socal Dana Pt to Oceanside Sept 26th Socal IJSBA World Finals Oct 3-11 Lake Havasu
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Peruvian International Freeride
Championships Jan 30th, 2010 Asia Beach, Peru The Peruvian International Freeride Championships were held on January 30th at Asia Beach, located about one-hour south of the Capitol city of Lima. This was the first time for this event and eight of the finest Freeriders were in attendance from four different countries, including Peru, Brazil, Australia, and the USA. The event was sponsored by Yamaha (Zip’s Motors of Lima), Dodge, Burn Energy Drink, Sole, Mormaii Wetsuits, and our favorite Barena Cerveza! Over a thousand beautiful (Muy Hermosa Jerivassios) people showed up to watch and cheer on these highflyin hydro-cross pilots as they faced some huge surf conditions. The most amazing fact for this HI-PROFILE event was that all of the invited riders were riding on two bone-stock Yamaha Superjets (They survived and were sold immediately following the event). Temperatures hovered in the mid 80’s with the fog lifting by noon. The Peruvian Jet Ski Association is headed up by President, Anibel Alliaga, and his event director, and former President, Miguel Gonzales, finished the rider’s safety meeting and it was time to get busy for Carlos and Gonsalves…the judges!
all, six minute heat. The surf was perfect for these two exceptional freeriders from the same homeland…the crowd gathered and even featured such Closed-Course stand-outs as Paloma Noceda, Pro Women’s competitor from Peru, and “Indy” Al Miller, 2008 Runabout Champ, from Indianapolis(Congrats on his recent engagement) Bruno and Tiago both started with surf re-entry’s and progressed to big aerials and backflips, and “Topstar” finished with a 25,’ one-footed, backflip which gave him the judges favor! Then, as the whistle blew to end the competition, and Tiago came to the shoreline, he immediately went to the hospital for coughing up blood because he hit his chest on the handlpole on his final one-footed backflip. Don’t fret, he is ok and will be competing in two weeks, it was just a broken blood vessel!
Special thanks to the entire crew that made it happen, the Coast Guard and local policia for their permission to run the event and to Nikita Nightclub for host the Rider Party (It was off the chain, ended at 6am). It was an honor to attend, host, and help promote this event! As a team of enthusiasts from all walks of life and geographic dislocation, we set some new standards, and together we will try to The event began with the surf breaking at four to six feet, help this sport progress in Peru and all around the world! Mike Young however by the time for the semi -finals, rollers were six to eight feet, with an occasional ten footer which helped for a terrific competition. Results 1. Tiago Geitens Brasil The Brazilians were on fire with all three making it into the semi-finals in this double-elimination contest. Brazilin Carlos Sampaio aka “Zan 2. Bruno Jacob Brasil the Man”, made it to the final four by barrel rolling and surfing his way 3. Carlos “Zan the Man” Sampio Brasil past Cuong Son of the USA and Australia’s Adrian Ross. In the other bracket, Jarrod Aljouny, sponsored by Liquid Militia, quietly worked his 4. Jarrod Aljouney USA way into the Semi’s by edging out Zip’s Yamaha sponsored Rafael Soto 5. Adrian Ross Australia and fellow Peruvian Diego Leon. The battle for third was conceded by Aljouny of the US, giving Zan the final spot on the podium and a 6. Rafael Soto Peru guaranteed Brazilian sweep of the top three spots! Leading the way 7. 9*/Cuong Son USA to the finals, it was Brazilian closed course standout, “Topstar” Tiago Geitens and Bruno “The Stud” Jacob, both riders were undefeated 8. Diego Leon Peru coming into the finals and the judges decided it would be winner take Wetracer Magazine • 24
The Cayman Islands
Are Going Racing! CIWA, which stands for the Cayman Island Watercraft Association kicked off the inaugural series on April 18th in Grand Cayman. CIWA is the newest affiliate to the IJSBA and will now be able to qualify racers from their country to compete at the IJSBA World Finals. This was the first Closed Course race of the season in the Western Hemisphere and it was a dandy. This was the first time that the Caymanian racers ever seen a split course locally and the track mimicked the same one that was at Lake Havasu last year in order to train the racers to get used to racing on larger tracks. The weather was beautiful with temps in the mid 80’s and the atmosphere was very professional, with each Team having their own Pit Areas and tents with the Team names on them, bleachers for the fans, and a great selection of food which included local fish dishes. The races were structured a little different than they are in the states. First, the racers all come from a different Team instead of racing individually as privateers with their own sponsorships. Next, the racers have three moto’s and receive points for each moto, instead of adding them up to combine for one final score. Finally, there are only four classes, Beginners, Novice, Amateur, and Expert…they are all in the Runabout Division.
round and his teammate Chris Bodden followed him in points for second overall for the weekend. In Amateur racing, Andres Webb started slowly for the Tony’s Toys Team; however he finished with two moto victories fending off the hard-charging Trying A Ting dynamic duo of cousins, Nathan and Darren McLean, who finished second and third respectively. Westec Expert Racer, Seth Watler, who rode flawlessly all day, was the points leader of the Expert Class, but it didn’t come as easily as he would have liked. In the third moto, there was contact between he and Tony’s Toys racer, Roshod Goff, it was caused by a rider not yielding to the blue flag, which was explained at the Riders meeting. It was a tough break for Watler who suffered extensive damage to his watercraft; however he was able to maintain a second place finish to Goff, who took the third moto win and a second Overall. Craig Smith ended up in third for the day and Richard Gonzales aka “Honey G”, of the Concrete Boyz rounded out the top four Experts. Great job by all of the Teams in attendance which include Good2Go, Tryin A Ting, HPR, Tony’s Toys, Nuttin 2 Lose, and Westec. The race was sponsored by Lime Communications, A1 Rentals, Cayman Islands Fire Dept, Cayman Islands and the Red Cross, and the Comfort Suites. A very special thanks goes out to all of the Hyslop family (for use of the land), CIWA volunteers, and Mr. Enhenique for use of the Team HPR clubhouse for the CIWA Officials meetings. Also, thanks to the racers and great race fans that came out to support this fledgling event. Thanks also to my very gracious hosts Vincent Ramgeet, Glen Ebanks, and my buddy, George Smith! The next event is scheduled for May 16th, hope to see you there!!! Mike Young
On to racing, nearly thirty racers from six teams were at the first round of the series which took place at South Sound. The Beginner Class was dominated by the Team Westec racer, Kaleb Ebanks, who won all three moto’s. Chad Smith also ran very well with three podium finishes for the Tony’s Toys Team and Jared Bush also had a decent day finishing third in points for the weekend. Chaz Clifford, another Team Westec racer went three for three in the Novice Class giving him the points lead going into the next Wetracer Magazine • 25
New Zealand, with a population base of only 4 million, has a long history of PWC racing, dating back to the early 1990s when racing was the main use for PWC’s. This has long since changed, thanks to the evolution and increasing size of the runabout and explosion of hobbies such as jetski fishing with the recreational user now far out numbering the active racers. The NZ Nationals still draws all the competitors from clubs all over the country to participate in the fiercely serious competition, and this racing has nurtured and encouraged more than our fair share of world champions. Each year the NZ Nationals venue is in a different location, and this year it was held in the North Island town of Rotorua at The Blue Lakes. Being March, and the beginning of our Autumn, the air had a wicked jack frost content, drawing out the tour coats and long sleeve wetsuits, the crystal clear water giving a totally deceptive ‘tropical’ look.
Havasu 2009), along with many others who have graced the world podiums in the past gave it their all, and provided spectacular entertainment for the onlookers. New Zealand racers always welcomes overseas competitors with this year being no exception with one name many know being Les Cooke who raced in the pole ski class on an HSR. The 2011 NZ Nationals results will be posted on the Ski M.D. website in due course and many pics of the event are there to be seen also. www.skimd.co.nz RACE RESULTS ON PG 28.
The Sea Doo brand is still the most popular choice of race craft and the RXP has dominated our start lines since 2004 – participating in both stock and ‘open’ classes. This season has seen a few more GTI racers come out of the pit tents in supercharged and turbocharged forms. Among the others were a few 2 stroke ‘classics’ (a couple of which have spent a their fair amount of time at Havasu) including Kane Cahills GP1200R which smoked the N/A class and Trent Brown’s world champs winning HX which ran in this increasingly popular class also. One of NZ’s first modified FZS’s – with everything Riva and Motec cleaned up stiff competition with a win in the open watercross. The HSR-Benelli sound filled the air in the pro ski classes, closely followed by the SXR and all entrants performing well on the large coarse. Our local celebrities – Sam Harvey (#1 Pro Runabout Open at Havasu 2009) and Carl Lampe Jr. (#2 Pro-Am Runabout Stock
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NAME
TEAM
No.
PLACE
Craig Boyd Dallas Graham Ben Wright Stu Henderson Keir Evans VETERANS RUNABOUT OPEN
WJSC WJSC AJSA CJSC AJSA
45 502 027 50 47
1 2 3 4 5
Brad Clarke Jonathan King Shaun Rowlands (1st Stock Boat) John Wright Brett Hyslop Peter Treanor Cameron Miller Russel Westbrooke Chris Kennedy Graham Biggs Carl Lampe Snr VETERANS SKI 850 OPEN
CJSC AJSA WJSC AJSA AJSA AJSA AJSA EBJSA SJSC WJSC WJSC
27 346 777 46 196 71 232 327 707 255 808
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Mark Bainbridge Steve Amende Marshal Brown Les Cooke Daryl Dunbar Steve Taylor Simon Meadowcroft NOVICE SKI 850 STOCK
CJSC SJSC CJSC VJSBA SJSC SJSC TJSC
117 224 13 178 141 108 43A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Craig Landreth SJSC Eddie Moarland AJSA EXPERT / ELITE WOMENS RUNABOUT STOCK
182 64
1 2
Natalie Porter Maggie Lampe Christine Graham EXPERT / ELITE SKI 850 STOCK
HJSA WJSC WJSC
24 808 572
1 2 3
Morgan Diehl Tyler Nicholson Jarryd Clark Darrell Dermott Andy Roberts
CJSC WJSC CJSC CJSC CJSC
802 178 17 169 699
1 2 3 4 5
Glenn Chisholm
CJSC
218
6
Kane Cahill
AJSA
2
1
Michael Carstairs
CJSC
1
2
Jason Powrie
AJSA
135
3
Brett Hyslop
AJSA
196
4
Nick Magill
CJSC
411
5
Chris Kennedy Laurence Moulden
SJSC AJSA
707 05
6 7
NOVIVE RUNABOUT STOCK
NATURALLY ASPIRATED RUNABOUT OPEN
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NAME
TEAM
No.
PLACE
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AJSA AJSA AJSA AJSA WJSC WJSC CJSC CJSC
47 164 920 64 777 172 114 251
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carl Lampe Jnr James Craw Sam Harvey Holdin Stockman Brenton Porter EXPERT / ELITE SKI 850 OPEN
WJSC CJSC AJSA HSJA HSJA
747 56 178 10 24
1 2 3 4 5
Trent Brown Cole Askew Todd Barham Mitchell Ellis Kylie Ellmers Wain Burt Darryl Dunbar Richard Webb Mark Bainbridge Steve Taylor Kane Thomson EXPERT / ELITE RUNABOUT OPEN
CJSC CJSC AJSA CJSC VJSBA AJSA SJSC AJSA CJSC SJSC HBJSC
13 2 188 7 43 19 141 311 117 108 168
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Sam Harvey Michael Carstairs Carl Lampe Jnr Kane Cahill Brenton Porter James Craw Kane McHugh Holdin Stockman Stuart Mackay WATERCROSS - STOCK
AJSA CJSC WJSC AJSA HBJSA CJSC AJSA HJSA NZWRA
191 2 999 346 24 56 333 10 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
James Craw Grant Nicholson Stu Hendersom Dallas Graham Craig Boyd Jason Vasta Shaune Graham WATERCROSS - OPEN
CJSC TJSA CJSC WJSC WJSC WJSC WJSC
56 178 50 502 45 747 572
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Kane Cahill Callum Farnell Peter Whale Steve Sharpe
AJSA AJSA TJSA CJSC
346 101 60 05
1 2 3 4
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Magazine Locations Northwet Watercraft 580 19th St SE Salem, OR 97301 503-585-5675 wetracer@wetracer.com Rock County Jetski 1135 N. Parker Dr. Janesville, WI 53545 Jetski Planet 2812 Tyler Ct Spring hill, TN 37174 Ski M.D. Unit 7 Number 4 Markedo Place Papakura Auckland New Zealand 2110 The Ski Clinic 801 Fulton Shipyard Rd Antioch, CA 94509-7547 Jet Blast of MS 3410 A ave Gulfport, MS 39507 228-382-2359 Action Power Sports 3235 N Arizona Ave Suite 12 Chandler, AZ. 85225 480-632-5565 Erie Surf and Ski 1008 Crook St Grafton, OH 44044 Shop: (216)539-8882 Blowsion Kolors 14420 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road Sherwood, OR 97140 503-625-3616 info@blowsion.com Walt’s Motorsports & Marine 1551 South Palo Verde Boulevard Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 Phone: (928) 855-5019 Scribs Performance 1066 Greenfield Dr. El Cajon, CA 92021 619-444-1553 Markus Erlach SX-R.com Red Baron Racing GmbH 4600 Wels - Austria / Europe Phone: +43 6643304686 info@sx-r.com
LPW 2235 Sewell Mill Road Marietta, Ga. 30062 MX100FACTORY 278 c ave Pasteur le Haillan France, 33185 Pacific Motorsports 322N. Orange Avenue #C Brea, CA 92821 (714) 671-1145 Oasis Performance 11868 Coon Trail Rd Harvard, IL. 60033 847-639-7527 Red Barn Motorsports 175 Old Belle Point Rd Brunswick, GA. 31525 Downtown Motorsports 425 W. San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 408-490-4211 info@downtownmotorsports. com MOTO TECHNOLOGIES 4740 Myrtle Ave. Suites 2 & 3 Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 334-7665 info@sacmototech.com Circuit Jet Sports 7712 Talbert Ave. unit B Huntington Beach, Ca. 92648 (714) 375-7744 fax (714) 375-7747 greg@circuitjetsports.com Driving Edge Powersports 11475 Edmondson Rd Chilliwack BC V2P 6H4 CANADA 604-316-0313 Tacoma Motorsports 4701 Center Street Tacoma, WA 98409 253-564-8678 Performance Watercraft of Long Island 3596 Ocean Ave. Seaford, NY 11783-3430 561-785-7030 Steve@pwcli.com
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what to look forward too!!