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SEA-DOO X-TEAM RIDERS REDEFINE RACING DOMINATION CLAIMING 14 OF 15 PRO PODIUM POSITIONS AT 2013 IJSBA WORLD FINALS

15 Tuesday Oct 2013

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BRP enjoyed the most dominant IJSBA World Finals showing in the event’s history, as Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft racers filled 14 of the 15 available Pro class podiums and 81% of the podiums in classes using modern watercraft.

The IJSBA World Finals is the largest watercraft specific event in North America where the best racers from around the globe converge to compete for World Championships in Lake Havasu City, AZ. At this year’s event, the pit area, starting lines, and racetrack were filled with Sea-Doo RXP-X models. South Africa’s Jarod Moore led the Sea-Doo X-TEAM charge winning his first Pro Open World Championship on his RXP-X model and James Bushell added two more World Championships to his resume claiming both the Pro Stock and Pro GP classes on his RXP-X watercraft.

The Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft has proven to provide the best performance in the industry with superior handling, ergonomics and power. The exclusive RXP-X T3 hull allows riders to track straight through chop and lean into turns to turn tighter and faster.  The innovative Ergolock system allows the rider to become one with the vehicle through a narrow, form fitting seat and angled footwells that allow the rider to use his entire body to connect with the watercraft reducing fatigue. The T3 hull dynamics, combined with the Ergolock system, allows the rider to realize more of the available power from the ROTAX high output 4-TEC engine to maintain maximum speed around the entire track.

BRP would like to congratulate the following Sea-Doo X-TEAM riders on their 2013 IJSBA World Finals performances and their Sea-Doo watercraft podium positions.

PRO OPEN

1. Jared Moore, South Africa, RXP-X, TM Trucking/Rockstar/Sea-Doo Centre
2. Jean Baptiste Botti, France, RXP-X, Quakisense/Easy Rider
3. Masaharu Takenoshita, Hungary, RXP-X, Marine Mechanic/Shoe

PRO STOCK

1. James Bushell, England, RXP-X, 158 Performance/Sea-Doo Centre
2. Yousef Alabdulrazzaq, Kuwait, RXP-X, Zain Telecom/Hitch Motorsports
3. Mohammed Al Baz, Kuwait, RXP-X, Zain/Pro Rider

PRO GP

1. James Bushell, England, RXP-X, 158 Performance/Sea-Doo Centre
2. Jared Moore, South Africa, RXP-X, TM Trucking/Rockstar/Sea-Doo Centre
3. Aero Aswar, Indonesia, RXP-X, BNI/Jettribe/Spy/Sea-Doo Centre

PRO WOMEN

1. Shante Bukes, South Africa, RXP-X, LPS/Carl Becham
2. Kylie Ellmers, New Zealand, RXP-X, Sea-Doo Centre/LK Engineering/Jettrim
3. Supalak Ninnopparai, Thailand, RXP-X, Mahidol/Oakley

PRO LIMITED

1. Chaowalit Kuajaroon, Thailand, RXP-X, Knauf Insulation/ Flamingo Racing
2. Eric Francis, United States, Other
3. Cody Hawkins, United States, RXP-X, Riva Racing/Jettrim

EXPERT OPEN

1. Kasza Gyorgy, Hungary, RXP-X, Jetpower.hu/Szervernet.hu
2. Veerapong Maneechom, Thailand, RXP-X, Flamingo Racing/Knauf Insulation
3. Khaled Burbabee, Kuwait, Other

EXPERT LIMITED

1. Oumoeut Saly, Thailand, RXP-X, Flamingo Racing/Knauf Insulation
2. Mohammed Burbayea, Kuwait, RXP-X, Zain/Pro Rider
3. Chalempoj Viriyahphan, Thailand, RXP-X, Flamingo Racing

AMATEUR STOCK

1. Mohammed Al Baz, Kuwait, RXP-X, Zain/Pro Rider
2. Khaled Burabee, Kuwait, Other
3. Nopphadon Supmuensean, Thailand, RXP-X, JetPilot/Nakom

Visit www.facebook.com/seadoo to view images from the 2013 IJSBA World Finals.

THEY SAID WHAT? Watercraftperformance.com’s St. John’s River Tour aboard a 2013 Sea-Doo RXP-X

16 Friday Aug 2013

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Watercraftperformance.com’s Kevin Shaw enjoyed a personalized tour of the St. John’s River aboard a 2013 Sea-Doo RXP-X 260. He commented that “It leans like a sportbike, giving the impression that I should be dragging my knee like Valentino Rossi.”

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 BRP’s Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 became the new standard in the high-performance arena by winning the IJSBA Pro Open & GP racing World Championships, and the European tour Pro Stock and GP Championships. The RXP-X is also the recipient of the prestigious National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award, the Red Dot Design Award, and was named 2012 “PWC of the Year” by PWCToday.com.
The 2013 RXP-X 260 sets performance standards with an ominous visual appeal, ingenious hull design and reinvented ergonomics that allows riders to realize 100% of their riding potential. The T3 hull design allows the RXP-X 260 to aggressively lean into corners and penetrate chop better than any of its two-seater counterparts. T3 stands for “tight-turning t-hull” and uses an advanced, dual surface hull design with a unique combination of soft and hard chines, dual axis adjustable rear sponsons and performance trim tabs. This allows the rider to turn tighter and faster, leaving the competition green with envy.
The revolutionary Ergolock system integrates a narrowing, body-molded racing seat, Adjustable Ergonomic Steering (A.E.S.) system and angled footwell wedges, all complementing the aggressive, lean-in characteristics. With the A.E.S. system, the rider can adjust the handlebar width and grip angle for a perfect upper body connection. The unique RXP-X 260 seat form-fits the rider’s lower body, alleviating upper body strain in hard turns, connecting the rider to the machine, and ultimately the water, better than any other two-seater. Following the dominating World Championship-winning performance of Sea-Doo X-TEAM rider, James Bushell, aboard the T3 hull, the racing community has turned to the RXP-X 260 as the new standard on race-circuits worldwide. With over a year of aftermarket performance parts development, the RXP-X 260 can be customized to fit any enthusiasts’ desires. BRP’s Intelligent Brake and Reverse (iBR) and Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) systems make the 2013 RXP-X 260 the most feature and technology rich two-seater in high-performance watercraft history.

 

ANNOUNCING THE 2012 SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY PROGRAM AND WELCOME CHRIS MacCLUGAGE TO THE 2012 X-TEAM

15 Wednesday Feb 2012

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BRP has supercharged their personal watercraft racing efforts with the launch of BRP’s new Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 model with a more in-depth racing support program for 2012.

The 2012 Sea-Doo X-TEAM program includes four key elements:
• Chris MacClugage joining James Bushel on the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260
• Larger payouts with through the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty racer contingency program
• New Sea-Doo X-Team Elite support effort
• Sea-Doo X-TEAM promoter support program

Chris MacClugage Chooses to Join the Sea-Doo X-TEAM
Chris MacClugage, arguably the best PWC racer of all time, has chosen to compete aboard Sea-Doo watercraft for the first time in his storied, 25-year career. After winning 15 championships, MacClugage made the move to the X-TEAM after taking several test rides on the new Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 and noting it was, “the best stock watercraft I have ever ridden” and watching James Bushell dominate the 2011 IJSBA World Finals aboard the RXP-X’s new T3 hull. MacClugage will compete on Monster Energy backed MACC Racing Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 models in closed course competitions in both the US an internationally and on a Sea-Doo RXT-X in offshore and endurance races. See the Chris MacClugage interview, go to http://bit.ly/12XTeamMac.

2012 Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty

BRP continues to lead the industry by supporting PWC racers with the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty, the only racer contingency program in the sport, offering additional funds to racers finishing on the podium* aboard Sea-Doo watercraft. This “open sponsorship” is available to all modern* Sea-Doo watercraft racers rewarding them for top finishes and to help fund their racing efforts. For 2012 many of the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty payouts have been raised and go deeper. For more information on the go to http://bit.ly/2012XteamBounty.

Sea-Doo X-TEAM Elite
New for 2012 is the addition of the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Elite support effort. This effort will include extra VIP elements from BRP to assist the elite Sea-Doo racers in North America compete at a higher level in 2012.
• Premium X-TEAM Pit area access at IJSBA Toyota National Tour events and at the IJSBA World Finals in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
• Select racers offered discounts on new Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 models.
• Sea-Doo X-TEAM gear – Select racers will wear Sea-Doo X-TEAM wetsuits, PFD, etc.
• Personal Promotion – select racers will be featured in various Sea-Doo communications

The Sea-Doo X-TEAM Gold Standard Racers in North America include:
• Brian Baldwin – North Carolina
• Brad Bohat – Wisconsin
• Rick Cantola – Colorado
• Claude Clayton – Mississippi
• Cody Hawkins – Florida
• Stan Hightower – Georgia
• Chris Heinrich – California
• Erminio Iantosca – Florida
• Eric Lagopoulos – Florida
• Chris MacClugage – Arizona
• Jeremy Schandlemeyer – Florida
• Troy Snyder – Florida
o NOTE, Not all mentioned racers are eligible to all aspects of the Elite effort

Sea-Doo X-TEAM Promoter support program
BRP continues to lead the industry in PWC racing support with the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Promoter Support program. BRP will sponsor the strongest PWC racing events across North America to assist the promoters in producing first class racing events. BRP is giving back to the sport giving the PWC racing community better events and more of them. Visit www.ijsba.com for the 2012 race event calendar.

To get more information on the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 and Sea-Doo X-TEAM efforts for 2012 visit www.sea-doo.com.

*Racers must compete on a 4-TEC powered, IJSBA homologated Sea-Doo watercraft model and finish in the top two or three positions determined by the 2012 Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty supported classes.