As a harbinger of things to come, Yamaha WaveRunners took the top spots in each of the Pro Runabout classes at Round 1 of the Pro Watercross Tour held in Panama City Beach on May 9-10, echoing the brand’s sweep during last year’s tour. The Pro Runabout Open, Pro Stock, and Pro/Am Normally Aspirated podiums bled with Yamaha Blue (although most of the 2015 FZRs on the field we red).
In Pro Runabout Open, Yamaha FZR WaveRunner racers Abdullah Al-Fadhel and Troy Snyder finished first and second respectively, as Al-Fadhel rode “flawlessly during the two-day event” clenching wins in all three motos, according to Yamaha’s press release.
The drums of war beat on, as Brian Baldwin charged the Pro Stock class on his FZR, going 3-1-1 for the overall win. Baldwin was joined on the podium with Al-Fadhel, who finished third overall.
It was defending national champion Rob Greenwald who held tight to his iron rule over the Pro/Am Normally Aspirated class aboard the newly redesigned Yamaha VXR. Greenwald was untouched all weekend, finishing 1-1-1. Drew Allen of Greenville, SC – also aboard a VXR – tallied some Round 1 points with third place overall finish.
Of course, big congratulations go to Dean’s Team, RIVA Racing, and all the sponsors supporting these talented racers, who battle week-in and week-out to put Yamaha WaveRunners at the top of the food chain. Hang tight for more Pro Watercross Tour action, with Pensacola Beach, FL this next May 16-17.
