One of the best parts of one of the best events – the Moto Surf racing held at the annual Blowsion Surf Slam – is in trouble, folks. Due to the cost, stress and trouble required to not only set up a challenging course, to keep the pounding surf from carrying the buoys away, and to staff it with course marshals and safety crews, Blowsion is asking that all those interested in participating please sign up by August 28th.
Very few promoters these days continue the tradition of hosting Moto Surf racing because of the many variables needed to police (as listed above). Although some of the most exciting racing to ever be seen, and the stuff “Throwback Thursdays” are made of, there just aren’t many racers bold enough to test their mettle in the brutal waves of Pacific City, Oregon. At least, we hope we’re wrong.
So again, just to offset their costs, a minimum of 20 entries are required (be them Pro, Amateur, etc.). Blowsion always ponies up for some stellar awards and even the staff at Liquid Militia will pony up some nice cash for the winners. Are you a racer living on the Pacific Coast? Good. You need to be there. Are you a freerider already planning on attending? Pull up your big boy pants and join the fun.
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Here’s the original announcement as published on Blowsion’s website:
Important Note: We will be cancelling Moto Surf Racing this year if we do not have 20 registered racers by August 28th so please pre-register. Entry fee is $135.00. This entry fee will not be billed at the time of registering. You will need a valid credit card to register, however we will not be processing any charges. On this September 1st, 2015 we will confirm and announce if we have met the minimum rider registration to hold full closed course Moto Surf Races.
The Moto Surf competition is open to all interested entrants. Amateur and Pro racers are welcome to register and enter the qualifying and competition. Show us your stuff! Please use this link to enter and pay for your registration for competing in the IJSBA Moto Surf Racing Invitational. There are three classes available (Pro Ski, Amateur Ski and Pro Am Runabout). Pre-registration must be received before 5pm August 28th to be eligible. Their is onsite registration available for an additional fee,
If Surf Slam Moto Surf racing is confirmed at that time (see above note), your registration fee will be processed and you will receive an email with a PDF copy that you must print and retain. This is your proof of entry certificate for the competition so please bring with you to the event.
To race at the Blowsion Surf Slam Moto Surf Invitational you must be an IJSBA member (IJSBA Membership Link). The fee for this is $45.00 (available to purchase below during checkout). You must present your IJSBA membership card at the event before being allowed to compete. This membership card is good for one year and will allow you event access at any IJSBA sanctioned competitions.
For those riders and racers wanting to test the water and see what Moto Surf riding and racing is all about before jumping in to a full race moto we will again be offering monitored practice and training sessions on the left and right turn buoy race course. For more information and registration details please visit HERE.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about registering for the competition. And don’t forget to enter your shirt size below so we can arrange delivery of your event competitor shirt at no charge. Thank you!
