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2016 Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty Contingency Program

06 Wednesday Apr 2016

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2016 SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY PAYOUT

Sea-Doo Watercraft Racer Contingency Program

Regular 2016 Season Program – Includes ALL IJSBA Sanctioned closed course races in the United States and Canada

Finish Position Amateur Rec Lites SPARK Runabout 1000 Superstock° Expert Runabout OPEN
1st $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Finish Position Expert Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout LIMITED
1st $100.00 $200.00
Finish Position Pro-Am Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout OPEN
1st $150.00 $200.00

P1 AQUAX US

Finish Position 200 CLASS 250 CLASS 300 CLASS
1st $100.00 $250.00 $300.00
2nd $  50.00 $100.00 $100.00
Championship Bonus $300.00 $500.00 $1,000.00
Finish Position ELITE
1st $600.00
2nd $300.00
3rd $100.00
Championship Bonus $5,000.00

PRO WATERCROSS TOUR AND CHAMPIONSHIP

Finish Position AM Rec Lites° (SPARK) 1000 Superstock° (SPARK) Pro-Am Runabout Limited
1st $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
Finish Position Pro-Am Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout OPEN
1st $300.00 $500.00
2nd $100.00 $100.00
Championship Bonus $2,000.00 $3,000.00

IJSBA World Championship in October 2016

Finish Position AM Rec Lite° & 1000 Superstock°(SPARK) Expert Runabout Limited Expert Runabout OPEN
Champion $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
Finish Position Expert Runabout Limited Expert Runabout Open Pro Woman Runabout
Champion $200.00 $300.00 $1,000.00
2nd $400.00
3rd $200.00

° Sea-Doo Spark is only watercraft model eligible

Finish Position Pro Am Runabout LIMITED Pro-AM Runabout STOCK
Champion $1,000.00 $2,000.00
2nd $400.00 $500.00
3rd $200.00 $250.00
Finish Position Pro GP Runabout Pro Runabout OPEN
Champion $2,500.00 $3,000.00
2nd $500.00 $750.00
3rd $250.00 $500.00

HYDRODRAG SERIES (Drag Race)

Finish Position Hydro Stock Hydro Limited Hydro Superstock Hydro Unlimited
1st $200.00 $150.00 $200.00 $300.00

Offshore/Endurance Events – for Overall Finishing Position

Finish Position Long Beach 2 Catalina
1st $500.00
2nd $250.00

2016 SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY Eligibility Rules:

READ ALL APPLICABLE RULES BELOW TO QUALIFY

  1. To be eligible for the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty contingency, racer must compete on an IJSBA eligible Sea-Doo watercraft in the specified class(es) described in the rules and contingency tables within the United States or Canada. Race events offering the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty are all those in North America sanctioned by either the IJSBA.
  2. ONLY racers competing on 4-TEC or ACE engine powered Sea-Doo watercraft qualify.
  3. Racer must list “SEA-DOO” as the brand of watercraft raced and “SEA‑DOO X TEAM” as a sponsor on all entries.
  4. The SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY logo decal must be clearly visible and legible on watercraft forward of the handlebars and above the waterline. Sea-Doo LOGO decals must be clearly visible on both sides of the watercraft on the hull gunnel – minimum of two (2”) inch tall lettering. Sea-Doo Bounty logo decal supplied by promoter or write to info@look-marketing.com.
  5. Racer is eligible for as many contingency payments as earned during an event.
  6. *To be eligible for any Championship bonuses, racer must have competed solely on a Sea-Doo watercraft in scheduled runabout heats, LCQs, motos, etc. no matter the class while meeting all above criteria for every racing instance.
  7. Racer MUST compete against a MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) finalists in the class to qualify for contingency.
  8. HydroDrag contingency is available for drag racing event only – to be eligible for Unlimited Bounty the PWC must be a modern Sea-Doo configuration top deck and utilize a Rotax 4-TEC engine.
  9. Contingency prizes will be paid for overall closed-course racing only. Slalom does not apply. In IJSBA World Finals contingency, only Overall Titles will be paid.
  10. For the 2015 race season, all claims must be sent in by the racer, within 10 days of the event, and postmarked no later than July 11, 2016 (for races taking place between April 1, 2016-July 3, 2016) September 30, 2016 (for races between July 4, 2016 – September 25, 2016) and November 28, 2016 (for all races between September 26, 2016-November 20, 2016). Claims postmarked after these dates will not be honored.
  11. Contingency payments will be issued to racers from BRP only after the IJSBA and BRP have verified official results.
  12. All claims must be signed by an event or sanctioning body official, if not, payment will not be made. Racers have the responsibility to have the claim properly completed (providing all requested information) and mailed to the address above. Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing of checks after the noted cut-off dates.
  13. Racer MUST provide a signed W-9 Tax form and supply images of the Sea-Doo watercraft raced WITH FIRST redemption submission, before any payments will be issued by BRP.
  14. BRP reserves the right to reject a claim not properly or fraudulently filed and reserves the right to cancel this program at any time.
  15. BRP will NOT accept ANY responsibility for any DAMAGES or INJURIES, including DEATH that may occur during the above-described events.
  16. Racers grant BRP the unlimited rights to utilize their name, their photograph, their person, and their performance in advertising and promotional efforts.

 

Sea-Doo, RXT-X, RXP-X, SPARK, ACE, and 4-TEC and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.

X-TEAM TUESDAY – P1 AQUA X BRINGS NEW FACES TO SEA-DOO RACING

18 Tuesday Jun 2013

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Sea-Doo X-TEAM AquaX DaytonaAshley Sponaugle is a Sea-Doo watercraft enthusiast. Ashely is the proud owner of a Sea-Doo RXP-X. She owns a RXP-X because she is a go fast type of girl. When the opportunity to compete in an actual watercraft race against other first timers, her competitive juices rose to the top. The other element that attracted her to the P1 AquaX series in Florida was that all competitors must ride stock model PWC in three different classes, determined by stock horsepower ratings. No modifications were allowed, meaning no money spent on modifying the units putting everyone on equal footing.

Former Pro watercraft racer Lisa Barsby began the P1 AquaX racers in her home land, the United Kingdom to bring in a new group of people into the PWC racing family. Racing stock units opens the door to many riders who simply aren’t interested in spending money to modify their watercraft that they enjoy riding casually every weekend. The format mixes closed course racing with endurance in a simplistic track layout that is easy to follow and provides wide open areas to navigate while minimizing tight cornering sections. This format is what drew Sponaugle, Ultimate Sea-Doo Fan contest winner Kevin Wassum and many other first timers to compete in the first of what BRP hopes is many P1 Aqua X events in the United States.

ERic Lagopoulos Wins Daytona AquaX

Overall winner Eric Lagopoulos

The first P1 Aqua X event was conducted in Daytona Beach, Florida in challenging surf and saw the majority of the participants competing for the first time…ever. It was a veteran racer, Eric Lagopoulos who took the overall win on a Sea-Doo RXP-X but for the dozen first timers it was a victory in simply being a part of it. Most noted that the racing bug has now bit them and they look forward to riding their Sea-Doo in future competitions. Watercraft racing has existed since the early 1980s but it hasn’t been since the recent growth of the HydroDrag drag racing series and now the P1 AquaX series that new faces have experienced what Sea-Doo watercraft can provide those with the competitive spirit.

Ashley Sponaugle at Daytona AquaX photo:Corrie Wassum

Ashley Sponaugle at Daytona AquaX
photo:Corrie Wassum

Ashley Sponaugle, welcome to the Sea-Doo X-TEAM! See you a top the podium in the near future!

X-TEAM TUESDAY – LET THE RACING BEGIN

02 Tuesday Apr 2013

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GPcourseThis week officially marks the start of the 2013 Closed course racing season for North America with the first round of the Pro Hydro-X Tour, Presented by Sea-Doo begins this weekend in Gulfport, Florida.

The Sea-Doo X-TEAM is back in action after a dominating end of the 2012 season at the IJSBA World Finals and 2013 looks to pick up in the same fashion with the high-performance Sea-Doo RXP-X with T3 hull and ErgoLock system coming into its sophomore year.

It has been a long winter and racers are eager to get the season started this weekend . This weekend the Pro Hydro-X Tour kicks off 2013 racing in Gulfport, Florida. April 6-7 the City of Gulfport and the Gulfport area Chamber of Commerce will open their city up for the first time to personal watercraft racing, welcoming racers from all over the US. Sea-Doo mounted racers will be able to compete for additional funds through the Sea-Doo Big Bucks Bounty racer contingency program where top finishing racers can gain up to $800 per class in additional prize money. The Sea-Doo Bounty is the only program of its kind in the watercraft industry as BRP is the leading supporter of PWC racing.

Gulfport Aquamania is the first race of a the five round Region 7 (South Eastern US) Series ending in beautiful Islamorada, Florida in September. The courses will emulate National Tour and World finals courses providing world class action on the water. Racers and spectators will be able to buy sponsors’ gear and apparel on site and get a look at some of RIVA Racings newest “go fast” parts for sea-doo watercraft at the Kaotik Products registration area. So come on out this weekend, April 6-7 and enjoy a great Florida beach and some of the best and most competitive racing in the country. See you in Gulfport!

For more information on personal watercraft racing visit the IJSBA (International Jet Sport Boating Association) website.

www.prohydrox.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jettribe-Pro-Hydro-X-Tour-PWC-Racing/205669382794778

prohydrox@gmail.com

 

 

BRP RAISES WATERCRAFT RACING SUPPORT WITH 2013 SEA-DOO X-TEAM ‘BIG BUCKS’ BOUNTY PROGRAM

19 Tuesday Feb 2013

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BRP continues to lead the watercraft industry in racing success and support with the 2013 Sea-Doo RXP-X and RXT-X models, Sea-Doo X-TEAM ‘BIG BUCKS’ Bounty racer contingency program, and Sea-Doo Promoter support program.

BRP enters the 2013 watercraft racing season with immense momentum following one of the most dominant IJSBA World Finals performances in history. Sea-Doo watercraft racers claimed 16 of the available 21 titles and filled 47 of the 63 available podium positions led by X-TEAM rider James Bushell. Bushell has claimed four PRO Runabout titles in two years aboard his 158 Performance Sea-Doo RXP-X.

Bushell and other RXP-X riders will have the opportunity to claim more money for top finishers in 2013 with an inflated Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty racer contingency program, the only program of its kind.

The 2013 Sea-Doo X-TEAM ‘BIG BUCKS’ Bounty program will offer larger payouts for wins and championships, raising the incentive to finish on the podium at IJSBA sanctioned events in the United States and Canada. BRP’s Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty is open to all racers competing on modern Sea-Doo models in designated Novice, Expert, and Pro classes. The Sea-Doo contingency is essentially an, “open-sponsorship” that excludes no one, except those competing on watercraft other than Sea-Doo.

The Sea-Doo Promoter Support program provides event promoters sponsorship to help them produce more, high-quality, fun events. BRP works with the promoters to ensure Sea-Doo owners have a place to ride and compete in an organized manner, providing another fun aspect of owning a Sea-Doo watercraft.

“BRP is dedicated to supporting the sport of watercraft racing and giving the high-performance Sea-Doo watercraft owner a place, with incentives, to enjoy their Sea-Doo in a competitive atmosphere,” says Adrien De Alexandris, Brand Manager of Sea-Doo watercraft. “Watercraft racing is a great family sport and supporting this community compliments our efforts in producing the industry’s best high-performance watercraft in the Sea-Doo RXP-X, RXT-X, and GTR 215 models.”

BRP does more for the sport of watercraft racing than any other company. For 2013 it begins this weekend with the Sea-Doo X-TEAM ‘BIG BUCKS’ Bounty program available to Sea-Doo racers competing at the Mark Hahn 300 endurance race and continues through the entire 2013 season culminating at October’s IJSBA World Finals. The 2013 Sea-Doo X-TEAM ‘BIG BUCKS’ Bounty program boasts US National Tour and World Finals championship prizes of up $4000.

The Sea-Doo Promoter Support program will include sponsorship of the following North American watercraft racing series:

Visit this Sea-Doo Blog, OnBoard for complete program details and redemption form information on the 2013 Sea-Doo X-TEAM ‘BIG BUCKS’ Bounty racer contingency program.

For a look at the new Sea-Doo watercraft and iControl technology, visit www.sea-doo.com

2013 SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY PAYOUT

19 Tuesday Feb 2013

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2013 SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY PAYOUT

Sea-Doo Watercraft Racer Contingency Program

Regular 2013 Season Program – Includes ALL IJSBA Sanctioned closed course races in the United States and Canada

Finish Position Expert RunaboutOPEN Expert Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout LIMITED Pro-Am Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout OPEN
1st $  100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 260.00 $ 260.00
2nd $    50.00 $   50.00 $   50.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00

 

IJSBA NATIONAL TOUR  

Finish Position Expert Runabout  OPEN Expert Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout LIMITED Pro-Am Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout OPEN
1st $  150.00 $ 150.00 $ 200.00 $   800.00 $   800.00
2nd $  100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $   300.00 $   300.00
3rd $   200.00 $   200.00

 

IJSBA NATIONAL TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP BONUS

Finish Position Pro-Am Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout OPEN
Overall Points Champion $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00

 

IJSBA World Championship in October, 2013

Finish Position Novice Runabout  Stock Novice Runabout Limited Amateur Runabout Open Amateur Veterans Runabout Open Expert RunaboutLIMITED
Champion $150.00 $ 150.00 $ 260.00 $ 260.00 $ 260.00
2nd $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00

 

Finish Position Pro Woman Runabout Pro Am  Runabout LIMITED Pro-AM Runabout STOCK Pro GP Runabout Pro Runabout  OPEN
Champion $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $    3,000.00 $   2,600.00 $   4,000.00
2nd $ 260.00 $ 260.00 $    1,000.00 $      500.00 $   1,000.00
3rd $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $       260.00 $      260.00 $      500.00


Offshore/Endurance Events – for Overall Finishing Position

Finish Position Mark Hahn Memorial 300 Long Beach 2 CatalinaJuly 17 & 18
1st $ 500.00 $ 500.00
2nd $ 260.00 $ 260.00

 

2013 SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY Eligibility Rules: 

READ ALL APPLICABLE RULES BELOW TO QUALIFY

1. To be eligible for the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty contingency, racer must compete on an IJSBA eligible Sea-Doo watercraft in the specified class(es) described in the rules and contingency tables within the United States or Canada. Race events offering the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty are all those in North America sanctioned by either the IJSBA.

2.  ONLY racers competing on 4-TEC powered Sea-Doo watercraft qualify.

3.  Racer must list “SEA-DOO” as the brand of watercraft raced and “SEA‑DOO X TEAM” as a sponsor on all entries.

4.  The SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY logo decal must be clearly visible and legible on watercraft forward of the handlebars and above the waterline.  Sea-Doo LOGO decals must be clearly visible on both sides of the watercraft on the hull gunnel – minimum of two (2”) inch tall lettering. Sea-Doo Bounty logo decal supplied by promoter or write to tim@look-marketing.com

5.  Racer is eligible for as many contingency payments as earned during an event.

6.  Racer MUST compete against a MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) finalists in the class to qualify for contingency.

7.  Contingency prizes will be paid for overall closed-course racing only. Slalom does not apply. In IJSBA World Finals contingency, only Overall Titles will be paid (which in some cases may include slalom).

8.  For the 2013 race season, all claims must be sent in by the racer, within 10 days of the event, and postmarked no later than July 10, 2013 (for races taking place between February 22, 2013-July 7, 2013) September 10, 2013 (for races between July 12, 2013 – September 1, 2013) and October 20, 2013 (for the World Finals).  Claims postmarked after these dates will not be honored.

9.  Contingency payments will be issued to racers from BRP only after the IJSBA and BRP have verified official results.

10.  All claims must be signed by an event or sanctioning body official, if not, payment will not be made.  Racers have the responsibility to have the claim properly completed (providing all requested information) and mailed to the address above.  Please allow 5-10 weeks for processing of checks after the July 10, 2013, September 1, 2013, and October 20, 2013 cut-off dates.

11.  Racer MUST provide a signed W-9 Tax form and supply images of the Sea-Doo watercraft raced WITH FIRST redemption submission, before any payments will be made by BRP.

12.  BRP reserves the right to reject a claim not properly or fraudulently filed and reserves the right to cancel this program at any time.

13.  BRP will NOT accept ANY responsibility for any DAMAGES or INJURIES, including DEATH that may occur during the above-described events.

14.  Racers grant BRP the unlimited rights to utilize their name, their photograph, their person, and their performance in advertising and promotional efforts.

Click here for the 2013 Sea-Doo Bounty Redemption form.

Sea-Doo, RXT-X, RXP-X and 4-TEC and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.

 

X-TEAM TUESDAY: Kings Cup–World Cup Grand Prix Recap

11 Tuesday Dec 2012

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Kings Cup Pro Run About Open Grand Prix Winners, from Left to Right: (4) Jared Moore, (2) James Bushell, (1) Veerapong Maneechom, (3) Chaowalit Kuajaroon, (5) Aero Aswar

Sea-Doo X-TEAM riders continue to dominate personal watercraft racing with a record setting effort at the recent 2012 PWC KING’S CUP GRAND PRIX in Pattaya City Thailand.  The King’s Cup is the last major PWC race of the year, as the top riders from around the world close out their competitive year following October’s IJSBA World Championship. For the past eight years many of the top riders have converged at the Kings Cup to battle for one last chance at a title during the calendar year.

In the premier Pro Runabout Open class Veerapong Maneechom (Thailand), James Bushell (United Kingdom) and Chaowalit Kuajaroon (Thailand) showed the world once again that it takes the all-new Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 to claim a podium spot this year. James Bushell after winning runabout world titles in both Pro Open and GP tied overall winner Maneechom in points at the end of the weekend, but it came down to a tiebreaker the final moto. Maneechom separated himself from the pack during his final moto victory, and the event ended with Maneechom standing on the winners spot at this years King Cup. Not only did Sea-Doo riders fill the podium, Sea-Doo X-TEAM riders in the Pro Runabout Open class took spots one through seven, and eight of the top ten racers were riding Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft.

After the dominating performances at the IJSBA World Finals the X-TEAM momentum continues. The fastest riders in the world are choosing to ride Sea-Doo watercraft. These numbers continue to grow since the Sea-Doo RXP-X has arrived on the market; lets take a look…

–       Of the 134 racers in the runabout category at the Kings Cup, 103 of them were riding Sea-Doo watercraft, an impressive 77%.

–       There were 27 podium spots available, 23 of them were claimed by a Sea-Doo.

–       Nine class championships were available, eight of those were won by a racer on a Sea-Doo watercraft.

Pro Am Runabout stock class shared a familiar theme with the Pro Runabout Open class. Once again Sea-Doo took the top three positions with Terra Settura from Thailand taking the top honors. Settura won two of the four motos. Runner up Omude Salee from Cambodia put up a challenge by also winning two motos, but Settura’s combined moto scores bested Salee’s for the 2012 title. Rounding out the podium was Thanaphan Phungjunan from Thailand.

As race season comes to an end and plans are made for 2013, one can’t help but wonder how many racers will be aboard Sea-Doo watercraft next season. Congratulations to all of the new Kings Cup Champions and to all racers who chose Sea-Doo as their watercraft of choice at this years PWC Kings Cup – World Cup Grand Prix

For full results visit:

http://www.ijsba.com/pdfs/2012/kingscup_results3.pdf

SEA-DOO X-TEAM FINISHES 1-2-3 ON RXP-X WATERCRAFT AT ROUND THREE OF IJSBA NATIONAL TOUR – MacCLUGAGE WINS

19 Tuesday Jun 2012

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PRO STOCK WINNER CHRIS MacCLUGAGE

The Sea-Doo X-TEAM sweeps the PRO STOCK podium at the third round of the IJSBA National watercraft racing tour with MACC Racing’s Chris MacClugage claiming another overall win in Racine, Wisconsin on his MONSTER ENERGY/RIVA Racing Sea-Doo RXP-X.

“The RXP-X is so much fun to race,” said MacClugage.  “It reminds me of racing sport (class) early in my career when I had the most fun racing. The fact they came in 1-2-3 shows how good this watercraft is.”

Racers aboard the new Sea-Doo RXP-X finished 1-2-3 in the highly competitive Pro Stock class as Snyder Built/Riva Racing Racing backed Troy Snyder and the RIVA Racing/Red Bull RXP-X of Erminio Iantosca filled the second and third spots on the podium behind MacClugage. All three racers are utilizing the same Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft* that musclecraft enthusiasts can purchase directly from an authorized BRP/Sea-Doo watercraft dealer today. MacClugage continues to show how the new RXP-X T3 hull’s tight-turning capabilities allow him to run tighter and faster lap times than ever before.

Further proving the off the floor racing capabilities of Sea-Doo watercraft, Georgia’s Jeff Dyckowski and Florida’s Brent Venderley won the Expert Stock and Novice Stock respectively.

Runner up Troy Snyder on RXP-X

For more information about watercraft racing visit the IJSBA website.

X TEAM TUESDAY PROFILE: PWC Racer Erminio Iantosca

12 Tuesday Jun 2012

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NAME: Erminio Iantosca

SPORT:  PWC Racing

AGE:  31 years old

PORT: Naples, Florida

 

 

 

 

Erminio Iantosca is only in the dawn of his 30s but he is a long time veteran of the sport of personal watercraft and chases his passion with the full support of his family. Iantosca has been racing watercraft for over half of his life and has ridden nearly every style and brand of watercraft before making the switch to Sea-Doo last year.  Erminio is well know for running one of the most professional teams among all North American efforts and now flies the Sea-Doo X-TEAM flag proudly.

Honing his riding skills on the gulf waters of South-West Florida, Iantosca is a perennial front runner in the PRO STOCK and PRO OPEN classes in a variety of bodies of water but the surf conditions are still his favorite. OnBoard caught up with Erminio after the first two rounds of the 2012 IJSBA National Tour to share what makes him tick and how he lives the Sea-Doo Life.

ONBOARD —Where did you grow up and how was your competitive spirit developed?

I grew up in Naples, Florida just north of the ten thousand island area, so there is a lot of water here.  Growing up, my dad always told me “If I was going to do anything, I better do it right,” and that gave me the drive and work ethic to pursue professional racing.

ONBOARD — What do you do away from the water to stay on the water? What’s your profession?

I try to mix up my athletic training by participating in everything from typical gym workouts to tennis. My family owns Mama Mia’s Pizzeria and my entire family grew up helping with the family business.

ONBOARD — How were you introduced to watersports?


When I was growing up my Dad got a stand- up (jet-ski) from one of his friends. I was too young to ride it, so he sold it to fellow Sea-Doo X-team racer Chris MacClugage’s dad, for Chris to ride. We knew Chris because my parents started Mama Mia’s Pizza next to a gas station that Chris’s dad owned. Our parents became and still are close friends. As a little kid I would always go to the races with Chris and that’s how I was initially introduced to Watercraft Racing.

ONBOARD — Since you began competing what are some of your accolades?


Two time Busch World Cup Champion, five time National Champion and one time World Champion.

ONBOARD — You have a family engrained in this sport, what are some of your family connections to the sport beyond yourself?


Well, besides me as the rider, I am blessed to have an enthusiastic family support system. First, my Dad, who is not only my mechanic, but the hardest working person I know. He is happy to put in endless hours working on my skis to make sure they perform at the highest level.
Then there is my brother, Joseph Iantosca, who is my “go-to” guy. He helps with everything from driving and traveling to races, getting the ski to the water, to holding my ski at the start. He also is responsible for filming all of my Go-Pro footage.
 Last but not least, my Mom and sister are always there for support and to cheer me on at all of the races. I couldn’t have done it all of these years without my mom who has been there through all of the highs and lows of racing. She also keeps us on time and well fed. My sister, Kristina Iantosca-Hodges, my family’s social butterfly, goes tent to tent keeping us updated on the lives of our tight-knit racing community. She is always there at the races to make sure we have everything that we need.
 Then there is my brother-in-law, Mike Hodges, with Riva Racing who helps me with any parts I need, any questions I may have, and even by being my second mechanic. He is always available to give me positive feedback and keep me focused on the end result.

ONBOARD — Your accomplishments riding watercraft have opened the doors for other action opportunities. What “extra” perks have you enjoyed from being a pro racer?


Because of the similarities between action sports I’ve been able to travel to amazing locations and meet other extraordinary athletes along the way. Thanks to Sea-Doo, I had the opportunity to teach NFL players how to ride watercraft in the Battle of the Gridiron competition. I had a minor part in a movie titled “Making Waves.” For the past few years, I have been invited to participate in a charity golf tournament benefitting Florida Gulf Coast University’s athletics with a variety of other athletes from various professional sports.

ONBOARD — Where is your favorite PWC race site?


Oceanside, California has the biggest surf conditions. I prefer to race in big surf conditions because it pushes all of the racers to compete at a higher level.

ONBOARD — What is it about PWC racing that keeps you coming back?

I enjoy the thrill of going fast on the water, pushing my body to its limits. I also appreciate the camaraderie that we all experience as the PWC racing family.

ONBOARD — What is your dream ride?


My dream ride would be to take a Sea-Doo watercraft around the islands of Fiji because of the beautiful water and scenic views.

ONBOARD — What is or has been YOUR favorite part of being part of the Sea-Doo X-TEAM?

My favorite part of being a Sea-Doo X-team rider is racing for a company as friendly, helpful and intelligent as BRP.

ONBOARD — What are you racing right now and what are looking forward to and who is supporting your 2012 efforts?

I am currently racing the new Sea-Doo RXP-X, and looking forward to racing to the best of my ability and representing Sea-Doo and BRP to the fullest. This couldn’t be achieved without Riva Racing, WRT, Hydro-turf, Jet Pilot, Craig Construction, Skat-Trak, Spy, DC Shoes, and Redbull.

BRP thanks Erminio for his time and passion for the sport.


X-TEAM TUESDAY: 2012 IJSBA US NATIONAL RACING TOUR

17 Tuesday Apr 2012

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The 2012 UWP IJSBA National racing tour will visit seven popular PWC venues across the united States this summer with the best PWC racers in North America competing for the prestigious title of National Champion. The start of the 2012 season kicks off the debut of the highly touted new 2012 Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft with over a half dozen of the top Pro riders making the switch to the new, tight-turning platform with Ergolock system. The season starts at the SuperCup of Watercross in Panama City Beach, Florida, May 19-20.  The stunning white sand and emerald green waters create the perfect backdrop for the opening round of the 2012 race season.

Chris MacClugage begins his 2012 Campaign on a new ride, his MACC Racing/Monster Energy backed Sea-Doo RXP-X.

Professional Sea-Doo watercraft racer and new  Sea-Doo X-Team rider Chris MacClugage  will begin his quest to add to his 15- National and World Titles in both the PRO Stock and PRO OPEN classes aboard his MACC Racing/Monster Energy backed Sea-Doo RXP-X. Perennial challenger and 2012 PRO Stock National Champion Troy Snyder will be campaigning to regain his title back from MacClugage aboard his Neptune Racing built Sea-Doo watercraft with challenge also coming from Sea-Doo X-TEAM Pros Claude Clayton, Brian Baldwin, Chris Heinrich, Brad Bohat, Eric Lagopoulos, and Jeremy Schandlemeyer.

The second BRP supported  event, the US Open of Watercross is scheduled for May 26-17 on the Alabama River in Montgomery, Alabama.  The elevated riverwalk borders the river and creates an excellent venue for watching all of the racing action. And the classic southern city of Montgomery provides the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the many heroes who helped shape our nation.

Racine, Wisconsin hosts the Grand Prix of Watercross on the western shore of Lake Michigan, June 16-17.  This Great Lake is a unique stop on the tour as the lake conditions are constantly changing. The waters can go from smooth glass in the morning to three-foot rollers in the afternoon and back to calm racing conditions by the end of the race all providing both racers and spectators an exciting race!

The complete 2012 UWP IJSBA National Tour schedule:

  • Supercross of Watercross, Panama City Beach, Florida, May 19-20
  • US Open of Watercross, Montgomery, Alabama, May 26-27
  • Grand Prix of Watercross, Racine, Wisconsin, June 16-17
  • Sparks Xtreme Beach Sports Festival, Sparks/Reno, Nevada, June 30-July 1
  • The Liberty Club, Colonial Beach, VA, July 20-21
  • Triple Crown of Watercross, Lake Hartwell (Lavonia), Georgia, August 11-12
  • Governor’s Cup, Charleston, West Virginia, August 18-19

All competitions sanctioned by the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) from Halfmoon Bay, Calif., qualify for the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty Program. 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. For more information on the go to http://bit.ly/2012XteamBounty.

 

 

X TEAM TUESDAY: IT’S RACE TIME! SEA-DOO PRO HYDRO-X TOUR KICKS OFF IN MAY

03 Tuesday Apr 2012

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BRP is proud to support the 2012 Pro Hydro-X tour. Come out and see where champions are made at the 2012 Sea-Doo Pro Hydro-X Tour.  The tour kicks off May 5-6 in Tavares, Fla., and features multiple race sites across the southeastern U.S.  Along with the exciting races, classes will be available for racers from beginners to Pro and includes free admission for spectators to most of the events.

  • Closed Course Racing will be in the following cities: Tavares, Fla., Macon, Ga., Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Atlanta, Ga.
  • The HydroDrag circuit and RIVA Racing HydroDrag Finals will be in Polk City, Fla, Atlanta, GA., and Sarasota or Naples, Fla.

Sea-Doo is the title sponsor for the 16th consecutive year for the tour and HydroTurf, Blowsion, Jettribe. RIVA Racing is the presenting sponsor this season.

All competitions will be sanctioned by the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) from Halfmoon Bay, Calif. and qualify for the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty Program. 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. The Racing season begins with a strong buzz about the new Sea-Doo RXP-X that turns tighter and connects the rider to the machine like no other model before it. On the heels of James Bushell winning both the PRO Open and PRO GP World Championships on the new T3 hull, expectations are high for X-TEAM riders.  For 2012 many of the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty payouts have been raised. For more information on the go to http://bit.ly/2012XteamBounty.

For more information on the 2012 PRO HydroX Tour Events, visit www.prohydroxtour.com.