Quick! Enter The Lake Perris Grand Prix Endurance PWC Race

Did you miss your chance to compete in this year’s 10th anniversary of the Mark Hahn Memorial Havasu 300? Have you always wanted to test your mettle on the Hahn’s field of battle but couldn’t beforehand? For many the Hahn is simply too big of a challenge to tackle at first blush. For others, the massive cost of fuel, staffing for a pit crew and building a top performance ski to survive 300 grueling miles is just too daunting. We understand. We’re kinda in the same boat.

That’s why we’re so excited for RPM Racing Enterprises’ 2014 Jettribe Lake Perris PWC Gran Prix Endurance Race. Presented by Hydro-Turf and Tech One Racing, the Lake Perris Grand Prix is a two-part enduro that sends racers streaking around a 5.25-mile lap for one hour and one lap twice. Yup, when you finish the first heat, you get nearly an hour to refuel and recharge before going out a second time.

As for The Watercraft Journal, we love RPM Enterprises’ zero-mod Manufacturer Stock class. Unlike other “box stock” classes found in other series, RPM is the only promoter we know of strictly adhering to the idea of “from the factory floor” stock. This makes it a true battle of racer versus racer, and PWC vs. PWC.

Of course, don’t count out some of the Southwest’s fastest, most dedicated racers who will be there, fresh from their stellar showing at this year’s Hahn 300. It’s happening this March 22nd, so you better get a move on and enter now. Click HERE for the entry form.

Here’s the official announcement:

RPM Racing Enterprises is proud to announce The 2014 Jettribe Lake Perris PWC Gran Prix Endurance Race presented by Hydro-Turf & Tech One Racing Saturday, March 22nd.

The format is going to be two (2) – One (1) hour plus 1 lap heats. Combined laps from both heats will be used to determine overall winner and winners in all classes. Course size is approximately 5 1/4 miles long. (See Attached Map of Race Course)

Classes:
Pro Am 4 Stroke Open
4 Stroke Stock
4 Stroke N/A Open
Vet/Master Open
Mfg. Stock
Sport Open
Stand Up Open

Team are allowed in all classes however, it is NOT mandatory, with 2 riders (maximum) in the runabout classes and 3 riders (maximum) in the stand up and sport classes. (Note: Virtually same format as the Mark Hahn 300 but Aux. tanks are allowed in Runabout only.)

FRIDAY March 21st
8:00 am Sail Cove Pits opens for teams to Check – In
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Check-In/Safety Inspection

SATURDAY, March 22nd
6:30 am – 8:00 am Registration/Safety Inspection – Pit Area: Sail Cove
8:00 am – 8:30 am Rider’s Meeting (Sail Cove) PWC Endurance Racers
9:00 am – 10:05 am Race #1 PWC Endurance Gran Prix (1 hour + 1 lap)
10:05 am – 10:55 am Intermission
11:00 am – 12:05 pm Race #2 PWC Endurance Gran Prix (1 hour + 1 lap)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Awards Ceremony

Pre-registration form is attached. Please COMPLETELY fill out the registration form, save it to your files and email it to [email protected] or mail it with check or credit card info to RPM RACING ENT. 1803 Morgan Lane Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Do NOT FAX! If filling out by hand, please scan and email to [email protected]
Note: No CC will be accepted on-site, cash or check only!

Entry to Park: All Participants will be charged $5 to enter the Lake Perris State Park, however no launch fee’s will be charged! Spectators will pay the regular day use fee of $10.

Camping Info: On-site camping in Pit Area (Sail Cove), no hook ups (self contained) – $20/night- again, just show up and let them know at the gate that you will be camping in the pits (self contained) at Sail Cove for the race. My staff will collect this fee for the Park on either Friday afternoon or Sat. morning. On-site camping w/hook ups- $30/night – no need to make reservations, just show up and this rate will be honored. Note: Must state you are a racer, family or crew participating in the event.

VERY IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE READ!!!
Quagga Mussel Inspection: No participating skis/runabouts may be allowed on the water at Lake Perris if found to have been in the water of 7 days prior to the race. So, please keep your skis/boats out of any local lakes for at least two week prior to this event.

Here’s what the Park Rangers will be looking for: The Park will have Quagga Mussel inspections upon entry to the park. All participants should be aware of the policies and procedures. The Park does not allow any boats/skis that have come from other infected bodies of water without a 14 day waiting period.

The Park Inspector will be looking for: *Standing Water in the hull- please make sure any and all standing water is completely dried out of the hull prior to coming through the gate (If you are concerned, please pull over and check the hull(s) prior to coming into the Park. You must make sure NO standing water, condensation or moisture is visible. If found you will be red tagged and the runabout/ski will NOT be allowed to participate in the event!! *No weeds or debris on or in the hull. Again, please check your ski/runabout prior to pulling up to the gate to insure no debris/weeds are found on the ski. Here is a link to CA State park inspection: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24696

Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express, Moreno Valley (approx. 5.4 miles from Lake Perris State Park)
24630 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
$89/night (single or double occupancy) 1st come, 1st served, limited amount of rooms.
When making your reservation, please use group code “Lake Perris Open” (951) 243-0075 If there is a problem, ask for Andre Goodrich.
Note: Racer rate expires on August 6th so don’t delay.
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/moreno-valley/vayca/hoteldetail

Questions and Answers:
Question: Are auxiliary fuel tanks allowed. Answer: Yes, professionally installed auxiliary tanks are allowed. Tanks will be inspected for installation and safety. Any tank deemed unsafe will be rejected in tech inspection.

Any questions please contact Ross at [email protected] or (310) 318-4012

Ross Wallach
President/Race Director
RPM RACING ENTERPRISES
1803 Morgan Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Phone (310) 318-4012