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Video: Sea-Doo’s Ultimate Beach Party With Devon Supertramp

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Man, Sea-Doo is really making the rest of us look like a bunch old fogeys with all their viral marketing and social media whatnot. Recently, the leading personal watercraft manufacturer welcomed uber popular action/lifestyle videographer Deven Graham (aka Devin Supertramp) to film their “Ultimate Beach Party” grand prize party, where one lucky contestant – Trevor Soety – walked away with a new Sea-Doo Spark.

Held on a fresh water lake in Deerfield Beach, Florida, the lake is usually closed to watercraft except for rare races or filming as shown here. Normally its a water playground for kids called “Quiet Waters.” Entrants were invited to enjoy a day or music, games, frivolity and of course, plenty of riding Sea-Doos while Supertramp filmed professional riders (including Pro racers Cody Hawkins, Erminio Iantosca and Eric Lagopoulos, as well as pro wake skate athletes Andrew and Austin Pastura and Zuzana Vráblová) around their own personal closed course.

Below is both the video that Supertramp filmed using “the RED Dragon in 6K resolution and the Phantom Miro Pro with the Glidecam Devin Graham Series for the stabilizing shots and GoPro Hero 4’s,” for all you film buffs. Sadly, The Watercraft Journal was invited to attend but scheduling conflicts made the impromptu hustle down to Florida out of the question. This of course, just rubs salt in the wound…

Gallery: Surf & Turf Reunion Tour Round 2, Tavares, FL.

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On June 13th and 14th, racers throughout the Southeast headed back over to the quaint and cozy town of Tavares, Florida right outside of Orlando on Lake Dora for Rounds 3 and 4 of Mikey Young’s Surf & Turf Reunion Tour. This site is a favorite amongst the racers as the city welcomes the participants, and family members alike, with open arms to enjoy an action packed weekend at Wooten Park.

Racers from areas such as Georgia, North Carolina, and of course Florida made the trek over which made for solid turnouts particularly in the ski and sport classes.

Pro Ski GP is always a favorite to watch amongst everyone there and on Saturday, it was all Broc Harris in Moto 1 as he holeshotted and led all 15 laps wire-to-wire to take the win with guys like John Stevens, Jimmy Wilson, Johnny Smith, David Cabrara and Kirk Britto battling it out behind him. In Moto 2, we saw some intense action as Johnny Smith and Jimmy Wilson battled for second place behind race leader Broc Harris.

The two went side-by-side for several turns through the chicane section and finally, to the left hand turn that lead down the front straight, where Jimmy Wilson and Johnny Smith swapped fiberglass exiting the turn, which left Johnny Smith swimming after his ski. Wilson was subsequently black flagged for riding a little to aggressive and had to talk to the race director but was able to finish off some of the remaining laps of the race on board his Yamaha SuperJet. Both racers where OK and as the saying goes, “rubbin’ is racin’” sometimes. Broc Harris took the Moto 2 win.

Sport Spec and Sport GP both had a stacked field with some very talented riders on the line on Saturday. Sam Nehme of Borward Motorsports showed the field around in both Sport Spec and GP for the overall wins followed by notable riders such as Ken Waddle and Keith Dill hot on his heals just waiting for Sam to make a mistake.

Junior Ski class had intense battles in both motos between Sammy Nehme Jr., Hayden Skellet, and his sister and first time racer, Taylor Skellet who were going at it and showing us that the sport has a bright future with racers like them out on the track. Sammy Nehme Jr. took the overall win for Saturday and traded positions with Hayden Skellet who took the overall on Sunday. Great job, juniors.

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Sunday brought a new challenge for the racers as Mikey Young decided to utilize an equalizer buoy to create some lead changes and also add a bit of strategy to the racer game on a course that already proved itself as having good areas for passing the day before.

Sunday’s Pro Ski GP was a Cinderella story for Brock Harris in Moto 1 as he pulled the holeshot and lead all 10 laps to victory. Moto 2 saw Broc holeshot once again, but this time had Jimmy Wilson hot on his heals with a good start. Wilson, riding aboard a Stock Spec SuperJet against a field mostly composed of 1100 triples showed that solid riding and hard charging can pay off as he was able to get passed Broc Harris when he chose to take the equalizer buoy. Jimmy extended his lead just far enough in front of Broc to be able to take the equalizer buoy and stay in front of Harris for the Moto 2 win. Great riding from all the guys in the class and the equalizer buoy proved it’s importance.

On Sunday, Sport Spec witnessed Sam Nehme win both Moto’s and take the overall win. This time however, in Sport GP. Sam Nehme watched the back end of Richard Taylor as he got to the finish line first aboard his GP Seadoo HX in Moto 1. Sam came back for the win in Moto 2 as Richard Taylor had to be towed in due to a mechanical issue. Sam walked away as the overall victor once again.

Team X-Scream’s Chris Langlais and Jayson “The Destroyer” Stoyer put down some impressive freestyle routines both days aboard their ultra lightweight and powerful machines and got the crowd worked up like they always do. Thanks goes out to those guys for coming out and putting on a great show.

Want to thank all the racer and their families for attending the event as well as all the sponsors that make these events possible. Without you guys, none of this could happen. A special thanks goes out to the City of Tavares for hosting such a great venue for us to enjoy as well as to the several first time racers that came out to see what racing is all about. We are glad we can share our addiction with you guys and welcome you to the race family.

All images courtesy of Kurt NgSaye. Originals can be viewed and purchased HERE.

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Saturday Results- Round 3 Surf and Turf
June 13 Tavares, FL
Sport Spec: 1. Sam Nehme, 2. Ken Waddle, 3. Keith Dill, 4. Ken Carpenter, 5. Shawn Renyolds, 6. Chad Eggleston, 7. Jessica Millone; Sport Modified: 1. Keith Dill, 2. Cody McCallum, 3. Rob Hoffman, 4. Shawn Renyolds, 5. Sam Nehme, 6. John Gordon; Women’s Runabout: 1. Tasha Siu, 2. Bill Beneker; Runabout Open: 1. Stan Hightower, 2. Steven Jurczak, 3. Rob Sayah; Junior Ski 10-15 Stock: 1. Sammy Nehme, 2. Hayden Skillet, 3. Taylor Skillet; Am Ski Ltd: 1. Paul Jordan, 2. Laura Millone, 3. Anne Bigsby, 4. Tony Cantalamessa, 5. Joe Suddeth; Pro Am Stock: 1. David Cabrerra, 2. Pete Kucinski; Am Ski Open: 1. Dustin Higdon; Pro Am Ski GP: 1. Broc Harris, 2. John Stevens, 3. James Wilson, 4. David Cabrera, 5. Kirk Britto, 6. Johnny Smith

Sunday Results Round 4 Surf and Turf 2015
June 14 Tavares, FL
Am Ski Ltd: 1. Laura Milone, 2. Anne Bigsby, 3. Jesse Snyder, 4. Tony Cantalamessa, 5. Paul Jordan, 6. Joe Suddeth, 7. Allen Clark; Pro Am Ski Stock: 1. David Cabrera, 2. Pete Kucinski; Am Ski Open: 1. Dustin Higdon; Sport Modified: 1. Sam Nehme, 2. Keith Dill, 3. Cody McCallum, 4. Richard Taylor; 5. Rob Hoffman; Jr Ski 10-15 Stock: 1. Hayden Skillet, 2. Sammy Nehme, 3. Taylor Skillet; Runabout Open: 1. Stan Hightower, 2. Robert Sayah, 3. Steve Jurczak, 4. Eric Schulte; Sport Spec: 1. Sam Nehme, 2. Ken Waddle, 3. Keith Dill, 4. Chad Eggleston, 5. Jessica Milone, 6. Shawn Reynolds, 7. Ken Carpenter; Pro Am Ski GP: 1. James Wilson, 2. Broc Harris, 3. David Cabrera, 4. Johnny Smith; Women’s Runabout: 1. Tasha Siu, 2. Bill Beneker

Video: Hydro-Turf’s Gary Burtka’s 2014 World Finals Freestyle Moto

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Although most of us will never experience the thrill of executing a backflip on a jet ski first hand, this really cool multi-angle footage from Pro Freestyle rider Gary Burtka is probably the closest you can get. The short clip shows his awesome warm up performance for the first moto at the 2014 International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) World Championships Pro Freestyle Event.

The video shows Burtka performing some extremely hardcore freestyle riding; highlights include him attempting three back flips in a row (ending in a pretty clear shot of what it is like to fully submerge a ski), and a pair of one-hander and no-hander back flips for good measure. Sharing a field with the likes of Lee Stone, Daniel Martin and Jason Stoyer, Burtka had to step up his game.

As any good freestyle rider worth his salt should know, working the crowd is just as important as executing each trick. And throughout the video, he whips up the fans by waving to them. They return the favor by yelling for more! It is easy to tell that he is smiling the entire time – his smile is conveyed through his eyes and his body language. The fans are elated at the crazy stuff he’s pulling off.

With the advanced technology that today’s freestyle competitors are equipped with, backflips are almost passe. Now, riders must perform flawless transitions between tricks, increase their amplitude (the ridiculous air these guys are getting) and stick every 360 or scarecrow – all while keeping your cool, too! Burka seems really laid back and on top of the world in this short clip.

Video: WaveRunners Ride From Miami to Bahamas, Mayhem Ensues

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Today’s video starts off well, and then quickly goes downhill from there. Although we’re not posting this article to rail on the group who are featured in this YouTube video, we do have some serious grievances. The trip from Miami to the Bahamas – and consequently Bimini, Andros, Exumas – began well, with friends Adam Grocholski, Gabriel Grocholski, Kaitlyn Rejzer, Courtney Rejzer, and Shawn O’Connor leaving from Government Cut in Miami at first light, iridescent glow sticks marking the shadowy WaveRunners.

After encountering the first of many multimillion dollar yachts along their way, many of the riders shed their life vests, and only are shown wearing them again on their return route back to Florida. That’s cardinal mistake Number 1. Nevertheless, the video is fun, showing the group swimming with nurse sharks, feeding lizards and wild pigs, riding alongside stingrays, cruising past sunken airplanes, and para-sailing.

But, as the video continues on, and the soundtrack weirdly cuts out, the crew enter into Exumas and only into more trouble. We see a few close calls before the camera follows the last of the group blazing into the mangroves before ditching into the water. When we return, we see a tremendous pileup of all of the WaveRunners, several of the riders (still without lifejackets) dazed and still seated atop their skis.

Thankfully, nobody was injured (although one of the FX Cruisers looks to have taken quite a beating), but the lesson here should be voluminous. First, always wear a life vest. Always. Second, give plenty of space between you and the rider in front of you. Lastly, don’t ride beyond your capacity to negotiate situations. Fatefully, that last one is a little hard for most to navigate, but it’s still a good rule of thumb.

Enjoy the scenery and learn from other’s mistakes as you watch this video below:

TXH2ORacing to Host World Finals Qualifiers August 15-16

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The fact that there isn’t currently any racing in Texas isn’t the issue, it’s that there hasn’t been racing in Texas for this long. Texas is one of the largest markets in personal watercraft sales, and some of the best racers, tuners and enthusiasts hail from the Lone Star State. That is why it is so important that we share that the drought is over, and IJSBA’s newest promoter in Texas – TXH2O Racing – will be hosting the much anticipated World Finals Qualifiers this upcoming August 15th and 16th.

The Watercraft Journal talked with TXH2O Racing’s promoter, Heath Hoekstra who beamed, “I am very excited to be putting this race together. This has been a very big learning experience for me.”

Of course, the venue is just as important as the race itself, and this August’s Qualifiers promises to be a good one. “The racers can expect a fun, friendly racing environment,” Hoekstra continued. Held at lake directly behind Gene’s Powersports Country that was specifically designed for personal watercraft racing – and was regularly put to use during Region 5 races in the ’90s. Featuring a concrete starting area, a built-in tower and a boat ramp, it’s very likely to see a return to greatness from Region 5.

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Below we’ve included the original press release first published at the IJSBA’s official website HERE:

TXH2ORacing presents their first racing event
Region 5 racing will rise again due to the efforts of personal watercraft enthusiasts in Texas. The new Region 5 promoter, TXH2ORacing, will be at Genes Powersports for what is expected to be a weekend of action-packed personal watercraft racing on August 15/16.

This is an excellent opportunity for racers wishing to compete in the IJSBA World Finals this October. In light of the 2015 rule change, the IJSBA requires that racers compete in two IJSBA sanctioned races in order to qualify for the World Championships this October. This race was planned in collaboration with the International Jet Sport Boating Association (IJSBA) and will count as a two-round IJSBA World Championship qualifying race and IJSBA classes will be available for registration.

Racers can look forward to the perfect race site – the lake by Genes Powersports was designed for personal watercraft racing, and races were held here in the ’90s. This site features a concrete starting area, a built in tower and a boat ramp. Other amenities for racers include camping space (no hookups) and Port-O-Johns.

The team at TXH2ORacing has also put a lot of thought into their track design which will likely be a left-handed start followed by a tight track for intense rail-to-rail racing and fierce battles.

TXH2ORacing is excitedly completing the finishing touches for this event and information on race registration will be available as soon as the TXH2ORacing website goes live.

For more information on the first round of the TXH2ORacing series, contact the promoter, Heath Hoekstra at toy7521(@)yahoo.com or 817.680.9649.

Real Review: Jobe Sports’ Youth Progress Neo Vest

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Upon retreating from both battles at Lexington and Concord, Britain’s conscription infantry noted that the revolting colonists were alarmingly over-sized compared to the average “red coat.” In fact, the average American colonist outweighed the typical English soldier by two dozen pounds and stood several inches taller. General George Washington was notably intimidating, standing a hair above 6’2″ and weighing slightly over 200 pounds (not to mention wearing a size 13 shoe), when considering most men capped at 5’6″.

As a U.S. history fanboy, this tidbit of knowledge has been a tad appropriate as of late. And although the median weight ratios have swayed dramatically over the past 50 years, American vs. European sizing still needs some slightly better bridging. When ordering a new swathe of test product from Jobe Sports for 2015, we hoped to outfit our slightly taller-than-average 5-year-old a new Youth Progress Neo Vest. Our misreading of Jobe’s size chart resulted in a new Youth Progress Neo Vest for our year-and-a-half-year-old (not to mention a few other items requiring yours truly to shed some unwanted pounds to comfortably fit as well).

Our model Natalie has been using Jobe Sports’ Youth Progress Neo Vest for the past couple of months, providing us enough notes during this testing time to provide our assessment. As one can imagine, comfort is of the utmost importance for a child, and they will vocalize their discomfort without any modicum of hesitation. And we’ve received zero complaints from our toddler, whether bobbing in the pool, sitting on the saddle of a family three-seater runabout, or running through the grass.

Wrapped in a very supple and flexible neoprene skin (that doesn’t heat up dramatically while under the sun) and formed out molded PVC foam, the Progress Neo Vest doesn’t rub or annoy children’s sensitive skin or restrict them from play. The bright pink vest is highly visible and features an attractive stylish star pattern. Attached by a thick-toothed front zipper (safe from pinching fingers or exposed skin) and dual buckles attached to thick-webbed belts, it cinches up snug and wraps your child safely.

The Progress Neo vest does include a D-ring, which is typically included for PWC lanyards and was a little curious as to its inclusion on a toddler’s vest, but laughed at the thought that many manufacturers of adult vests neglect this very convenient feature, yet Jobe includes it for children.

Besides the curious inclusion of a D-ring, there were a couple of notes that bear mentioning: Although the size for S/M vest fit a very average American 20-month-old, the length of the vest seemed a tad long. And priced at just over $100, it also isn’t cheap. Additionally, as vests tend to ride up on children, we wished their was a secondary buckle that looped up from the back to the front as many children’s vest do.

And for those paying close attention, Netherlands-based Jobe Sports does not submit their products for USCG-approval, which is worth noting. Otherwise, we have been absolutely pleased with Jobe Sports’ Progress Neo vest; it’s comfortable, flexible, and provides plenty of floatation while playing. We all want to let our kids have as much on the water as we do, but don’t want to sacrifice their safety, and Jobe manages to cover all the bases perfectly.

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Get a Grip on RIVA Pro-Rider Handle Bars

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Ever had a pair of shoes that fit you perfectly? It turns out that proper foot support effects posture, vertebrae pressure and even mental acuity. When the science of ergonomics really started to take off in the early 1980s, many discovered that hand positioning had a similar effect.

Now, we’re not saying that purchasing RIVA Racing’s new Pro-Rider Handlebars will make you smarter, but you will be showing some serious intelligence in doing so. But first, let’s get one thing straight: these are not some blank labeled repops. These bars are crafted specifically for RIVA, made from a lightweight T6 aluminum alloy that offers both durability and the right amount of flex.

This was done to give the Pro-Rider handlebars superior vibration dampening over competitor’s aftermarket replacement bars. RIVA Racing President Dave Bamdas stated, “We wanted to introduce a high quality handlebar for the PWC industry; a premium product built to RIVA’s meticulous specifications.”

In fact, the angle, width and design of these bars came after fielding a significant amount of feedback from RIVA Support Racers and riders, designed for the utmost in performance, balance and rider comfort and input. And every Pro-Rider handlebar has been shot peened and anodized in one of two colors – black or silver finish. And all bars feature a lazer-etched “RIVA Racing” logo.

All runabout bars feature lazer-etched degree indicator markings for precise positioning. There are currently five different bends, three for runabouts and two for standups; for runabouts, available bends are 32-inch, 29-inch, and a 33-inch bar for Sea-Doos equipped with iControl using RIVA’s steering system. For standups, RIVA’s Pro-Rider Series are available in either 0-degree or 4-degree bends.

And each of the Pro-Rider series handlebars come with smooth, tapered ends that are flush-knurled so you can use any OE and aftermarket handgrips without cutting or tearing the rubber. The crossbars are all CNC-machined cold-forged aluminum with stainless steel hardware. A high-impact foam pad with an official RIVA Racing pad cover tops it off.

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And you can bet that RIVA’s had these bad boys in the hands of all their RIVA-supported racers; both Aswar brothers prefer the narrower 29-inch Pro-Rider bars, Brian Baldwin and Abdullah Al-Fahdel opting for the wider 32-inch bars, and Erminio “Mr. Sunshine” Iantosca (shown above) loves the 33-inch iControl bars on his Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 Pro Open class runabout.

All RIVA Racing Pro-Rider Handlebar series bars are available for $74.95 and can be purchased at www.rivaracing.com today.

Gallery: IPD Graphics’ SuperJet Squarenose Transformation

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Let’s face it. You don’t have a lot of money. It’s OK, we won’t tell your friends. But, being broke doesn’t mean you can’t have nice things. You just have to be a little more creative. Take for example your favorite sport – jet skiing. It’s not exactly as cheap as say, jogging, but it is a whole lot more fun. Yet, if you’re starting from square one, finding a rideable, running ski is going to be a challenge.

Actually, not so much these days. A cursory search of Craigslist brings up quite a few hits, particularly if you’re living in hot skiing locations like Southern California or pretty much all of Florida. Only yesterday we found a pretty wild custom Kawasaki JS550 for sale for $500. But in order to go from “Craigslist Cheapo” to a ready-to-ride, sexy-on-the-beach ski on an extreme budget does take some work.

Consider this unusual build from personal watercraft vinyl decal manufacturer and industry leader IPD Graphics. IPD’s Casey Mauldin couldn’t resist this turnkey ’90 Yamaha “Squarenose” Superjet 650 in the San Diego Craigslist listings for an even $1,000. The ski was surprisingly clean for its age, showed only minor wear, and was ready to ride with just a quick bit of TLC.

But the factory decals were heavily faded and oxidized, making the ski look far worse than it really was. IPD stripped the SuperJet down bare and cleaned up the original white gel coat. The big metamorphosis happened with IPD Graphics installed a digitally printed IPD Graphic kit (retailing less than $350), dramatically transforming the staid Squarenose into a ski that everyone always asks about. The retina-scorching iridescent yellows, bold race numbers, sponsors logos (for Jettrim, Bomber Eyewear and ProWatercraft Racing) and reflective silver shaves 20 years off of the ski.

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But things just didn’t end with a vinyl kit: “We couldn’t resist installing an RRP handle pole, grips and a set of ProWatercraft Racing sponsons,” Mauldin admitted. The adjustable handle pole replaces the first generation’s heavy fiberglass pole, freeing up some weight from its original 287-pound dry weight.

Now a regular at Mission Bay, the ’90 Squarenose runs and handles as good as it looks, and as Mauldin states, “it could sell it for $2,000-2,500 with ease.” Vinyl decal kits and wraps aren’t anywhere as big in the ‘States as they are with European, Japanese and even Saudi racers for inexplicable reasons. Vinyl kits are significantly more affordable than a custom paint job and are quickly installed compared to the down time needed for paint.

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Not only did IPD Graphics double the value of their otherwise stock 650 SuperJet, but also pumped many more years of life and use into a previously unwanted ski. If you’re looking to do the same, check out IPD Graphics’ massive lineup of vinyl decal kits for your PWC.

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Video: Hydro-Turf Racer Billy Beers Jr. POV Riding at NEWA Region 8

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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, there’s just so much happening this year that it’s all but impossible to keep up. In addition to Round 2 of the AquaX series happening in Jacksonville, FL., we had the Dells Freeride as well as the first round of the North East Watercraft Alliance (NEWA) Region 8 racing in Milford, Connecticut.

Held on Walnut Beach this past June 6th and 7th, the Northeast brought out some incredible talent to battle it out. One such knock down fight was perfectly captured by Hydro-Turf racer Billy Beers Jr. riding at borrowed Sport Spec WaveBlaster from friend and fellow competitor Kevin O’Flaherty. In fact, Beers was supported all weekend long by fellow racers, showing all the true camaraderie found in jet ski racing.

Beers had this to report, “It was a great first weekend out on the water. I took first overall both days and Morgan took a 3rd overall on Sunday after bouncing back from a rough GP race. Needing a backup boat for Saturday, Kevin O’Flaherty gave me his #2 ski to run in Spec. A “thank you” does not begin to express my graduated to him.

“Sunday, we needed to do a quick fix (twice) and Matt Adalian Anthony Coursen and Bill Beers got everything apart and back together in time to get in the water for the two motos. And May Beers for telling me to fix the boat and get in the water instead of giving up.

“We are off to a great start on the year and have even more coming together for the next rounds. We can’t thank the people on and off the race site enough that make this happen. Our race family and our sponsors that make the dream all come together, good people like Hydro Turf, Z Force Racing, Optima Racing, Stone Pony Deli, Savona’s Trattoria, Frozen Rainbow, ‪#‎hilltoptowing‬ and everyone else that comes through to make it all happen. Without them and our father we would not even be able to imagine the success that we have had and what is coming”

The next NEWA race is scheduled for Savin Rock Beach, in West Haven, CT. this upcoming July 18th-19th.

Former IJSBA Director, Bruce Stjernstrom to Head Kawasaki Racing Program

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“This could be big news for Kawasaki,” our source told The Watercraft Journal. “You know who Bruce is. He could radically pump some new life into Kawasaki’s racing effort.”

News broke yesterday that Bruce Stjernstrom, former Kawasaki Race Director and godfather of the Monster Kawasaki marriage has returned to Kawasaki as the racing manager for Team Green. Beneath the umbrella of Team Green includes all facets of Kawasaki performance, namely their off-road, ATV, flat track, JetSki, road racing and supercross/motocross teams.

While Stjernstrom can’t outright reallocate a major portion of Kawasaki’s race budget towards jet ski racing, his quarter century’s worth of experience in both directing Kawasaki’s jet ski team and helming the IJSBA during its heyday years (1987 to 1997), leads many to believe that new (and hopefully increased) emphasis will be placed on injecting new blood into the since dwindled PWC race team.

Currently, as indicated by who is housed beneath the awning of the Kawasaki trailer at last year’s IJSBA World Finals, only Craig Warner, Eric Francis and Minoru Kanamori’s wife, Emi and daughter are the only ones to be given any “official” representation as being welcomed in any way to Team Green. This, in despite of a great deal of up-and-coming Kawasaki-loyal riders and racers.

Following is the press release from Kawasaki:

Kawasaki Names Stjernstrom to Lead Racing Program
IRVINE, Calif. (June 9, 2015) – Kawasaki has named renowned racing industry veteran Bruce Stjernstrom to lead racing operations, replacing senior racing manager Reid Nordin, who has left the company. Stjernstrom returns with 20 years of experience at Kawasaki, having previously led both the racing and marketing departments, and will report to Chris Brull, Vice President of Marketing for Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.

“Bruce brings a wealth of knowledge and business acumen to our racing program,” said Brull. “Bruce was a cornerstone of Kawasaki Team Green™, as well as leading multiple championship winning teams while directing our professional racing programs. We know he has a passion for the sport that is only matched by his passion for Kawasaki.”

Since joining Team Green in 1983, Stjernstrom has been instrumental in Kawasaki’s success over the last three decades. During his tenure with Kawasaki, Stjernstrom has led the Team Green, Off Road, ATV, Flat Track, Jet Ski, Road Racing and supercross/motocross teams.

“Kawasaki has a strong racing heritage that I am proud to be a part of once again,” said Stjernstrom. “I’m looking forward to working with Dan Fahie, Manager of Motocross Racing and Ryan Holliday, Supervisor for Team Green, together with their staff and our partners to keep Kawasaki as a championship winning program.”