In what seems to be becoming a Watercraft Journal trend, we interrupt your early May routine with some last-minute hype for the Huntington Beach Moto-Surf & Freeride.
Although we’re a few days ahead of our 2-day advance we blasted out for 4th Annual event last year, we’re still cutting it close, with the 5th Annual Huntington Beach Moto-Surf & Freeride taking place this weekend, May 4 – 5.
And just like last year, the spectator admission for the Huntington Beach Pier event is free.
Jumping over to the RPM Racing Enterprises website, we found some key information about the 5th Annual Hot Products Huntington Beach Moto-Surf and Rickter Freeride Presented by Jettrim, Impros & Bomber Eyewear.
First, Registration closed on Sunday, April 28th. However, you can still register on-site on Friday, May 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. Email Dawn Carey at [email protected] with any questions.
Second: This event will feature 2 days of IJSBA-sanctioned watercraft racing and the Rickter Freeride Exhibition. And is a double points race for the Best of the West Series Championship.
Location: Huntington Beach Pier (southside)
Lodging: There are no host hotels for this event. Please check local listings or VRBO or Airbnb. Dry camping in the pits are 1st come, 1st serve. All teams camping with Motorhomes/RV’s/Toy Haulers must register upon arrival at the main gate. You will be charged for each parking spot used. Camping fee is $40/space/night. You will be charged for each space used per the City of Huntington Beach. This lot will accommodate all race teams, enclosed trailers & motorhomes (dry camping only, no hook ups). All parking is 1st come, 1st serve.
Pits: The pits will be open on Friday morning at 8:00 am. This does not mean Wednesday or Thursday per the City of Huntington Beach. All vehicles: ie: Motorhomes/RV’s/long haulers, vehicles with and without trailers will park in the designated Huntington Street & PCH lot parking dry camping only, 1st come, 1st serve. No reservation needed. Again, parking is $40/space/night for dry camping. Everyone will need a parking pass and credentials to come & go through the gate once you have gone through registration (Friday) and on race days (Sat. & Sun). All race pits take priority over non essential vehicles/motorhomes/RV’s. Please do NOT spread out. Take only enough for your pit as you will be charged for each space taken and please be good neighbors to your fellow racers. Do not set up until cleared by the pit manager!!
Beach Area: Absolutely NO motorized vehicle traffic on the beach. Motorized vehicles, ie: Side by Sides, UTVS, RZR’s, etc. NO cars or trucks on the beach. Motorized vehicles can be used only at specific times to move into and out of the beach pit area. Absolutely NO one without a valid driver’s license will be allowed to drive any motorized vehicle from the pit parking lot to the beach pit area. Hand carting in and out and motorized launch must use the designated launch/pick up area on the beach. No extra pit vehicles will be permitted on the beach per Huntington Beach Fire/Lifeguards. Each entry and or boat will pay for and receive ONE (1) pit pass for their vehicle. All vehicles must display the proper parking pass (to be received at check-in/late registration). Parking of additional vehicles is in the asphalt pit parking lot for $40/day/space.
Fuel: All fuel must be stowed properly. You will be allowed to bring only enough fuel each day to the beach pit area. 5 gallons for stand ups & 10 gallons for runabouts. All fuel barrel’s and or fuel containers (ie: VP 5 gallon cans) must be removed by the owner at the end of the race weekend. All race teams must a tarp or drip tray for the beach pit area. All race teams must have a current fire extinguisher. Min. 10 BC to present at inspection and must be taken to the beach pit area.
Rider Check In: ALL racers/families/crew members must check-in on Friday starting at 10:00 am until 6:00 p.m. and or on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. If you’ve pre-registered you still must check-in, sign the waivers and receive your credentials & pay for parking. If you haven’t you do so during the days/times stated. Please do not wait until registration is closing to either get registered or clear registration and get your credentials.
Prize Money: Pro Classes with 6 or more riders at a minimum there will be 50% payback.
Smoking & Alcohol: There is NO smoking or alcohol in the pits. Violation will result in immediate dq and exit of race site.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, May 3
8:00 am – Pits open to all teams.
Note: Pits are 1st come, 1st serve. All Motorhomes, & RV’s & Toy Haulers, vehicles with trailers & vehicles without trailers must park in lot at Huntington Street & Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Parking spots are $40/night per the City of Huntington Beach.
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Racer Check-in, Registration at Hot Products Best ofthe West Tent in pit parking lot.
Safety inspection in pit area.
2:30 – 2:45 pm – Rider’s meeting for beach pits move in.
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Beach pit move in.
Note: Only licensed individuals may drive on sand. Only UTV’s, SidebySides, RZR’s, etc. are allowed on the beach. No excess beach traffic will be allowed per City Of Huntington Beach.
Saturday May 4th
6:30 am – 7:45 am Registration/check in – Pit Parking Lot
7:50 am – 8:30 am – All teams move from Pit Parking Lot to beach pits. (Southside of the Pier)
8:30 am Mandatory Riders Meeting (all riders must attend!!) – Beach Pit Area at Lifeguard Tower.
9:00 am – 10:00 am Closed Course Practice
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Closed Course Racing & Rickter Freeride
Sunday May 5th
7:00 am – 7:45 am Registration/Technical Inspection Pit Parking Lot
7:50 am – 8:30 am – All teams move from Pit Parking Lot to beach pits (Southside of the Pier)
8:30 am – Mandatory Riders Meeting (all riders must attend!!) – Beach Pit Area at Lifeguard Tower.
9:00 am – 9:30 am Closed Course Last Chance Practice
9:30 am – 3:30 pm Closed Course Racing, Rickter Freeride & Closed Course Finals
4:00 pm – Awards Ceremony on Beach
Check out this video of last year’s excitement from Fast Powersports/Dustin Motzouris
For even more Huntington Beach fun from 2023, check out Mark Gomez’s video from the event:
As of April 25, the following are registered:
