The daydream between friends dreamt up over two decades ago became reality after longtime Factory Yamaha racer Mike Follmer’s good friend, Mark Hahn passed away during an event. Follmer promised to make their idea for the world’s longest continuous PWC race with a LeMans-style start a reality, and 2004 did so.
Since that time, the annual Mark Hahn Memorial 300 has undergone some changes, made a few additions and moved from two prior locations, but the spirit is still there; and more importantly, participants from across the planet come to Lake Havasu City, AZ to compete in this one-of-a-kind event.
Now, the Mark Hahn Memorial 300 celebrates its 20th year this coming Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor North Launch. Racers who had participated in previous Hahn’s loved last year’s relocation to the Windsor launch, which removed the potential of getting stuck in the sand.
Sanctioned as an IJSBA event, racers must prepare for several fuel stops throughout the race’s continuous 300-mile length, requiring them to be pulled safely from the water, refueled and swap riders (that is, if racing with a partner). Late February can bring glassy conditions or torrential wind-whipped white caps that will test your mettle.
World Champions – like Craig Warner, Chris MacClugage, Victor Sheldon and Mike Klippenstein – have all earned top billing. Many have entered and won or met disappointment. It’s truly a test of athlete and machine. Visit www.markhahn300.com for more information, fill out an entry form and renew your IJSBA membership.
