With the 2024 Short Block Technologies WGP-1 World Finals officially opening tomorrow, Oct. 5, for general check in and placement in the pits, and 2024 Young Guns Youth Jet Ski Racing Development Day, honoring Nedra Atwood, set for Sunday, IJSBA has posted several updates and informational briefs for those attending the event.
REGISTRATION:
Online registration closed at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2. Today, Oct. 4, online registration will resume, and online registration made before 6 p.m. each day will be available for credential pickup the following day. For example, registrations made today will be available tomorrow. Also, credential pick up for fully paid competitors will begin today, October 4. On site registration with immediate credential pickup begins tomorrow, October 5, and continues through Sunday, October 6. Beginning October 7, the racing part of the event is live. You must register and pick up credentials the day before your race. IJSBA will post check-in locations once finalized.
FREESTYLE
The Fall Round of the 2024 U.S. Freestyle Championship will take place under the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City tomorrow, October 5. This is an annual event in Lake Havasu City after the freestyle only tour crossed over from Europe where it started in 2012. The main freestyle competition will be held in the Bridgewater channel under the London Bridge and will start at 1:30 p.m. Jettrim Best Trick competition is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. The event is free to spectators.
Competition classes are Freestyle Beginner, Freestyle 800, Freestyle 900, Freestyle 1200, Best Trick Freestyle Beginner, Best Trick Freestyle 800, Best Trick Freestyle 900, Best Trick Freestyle 1200.
Freestyle sub-classes include Junior Freestyle – maximum age limit is 15 years old; Ladies Freestyle – women only; Veteran Freestyle – minimum age limit is 45 years old.
Competitors should register for the competition via the official website, and view the official teaser video here.
MEETING TIMES
IJSBA has also posted notification of important meeting dates during World Finals Week, including IJSBA Staff Dinner and Calibration Meeting – Sunday, October 6, 6:30 p.m.; US Promoters Meeting – Thursday, October 10, 90 minutes past the end of the last race of the day; Aftermarket Hull Manufacturers Meeting – Thursday, October 10, 8:30 p.m.; Freestyle Competitor And Industry Meeting – Saturday, October 11 – 1 hour after Pro Freestyle; and International Affiliate, Club, and International Team Leaders Meeting – Saturday, October 12.
EARLY TECH & CREDS
Local business and former World Finals title sponsor Jettrim is hosting early technical inspection and credential pickup today, Oct. 4, for the 2024 SBT WGP-1 World Finals. Anyone who has not registered for the event will not be able to do so at Jetrim. Those who have registered can collect credentials, complete waivers, and get race watercraft teched from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Jettrim, located at 1024 Aviation Dr Ste 101 in Lake Havasu City.
ONSITE CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION
Studio 6 hotel will serve as the host location for registration and check in for the opening of the 2024 Short Block Technologies WGP-1 World Finals. Studio 6 is also the host hotel for the event. Registration and check in will be available on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby. Studio 6 is located at 1300 McCulloch Blvd N, right across the street from Crazy Horse Campground and Resort.
TECH Q&A
On Oct. 1, IJSBA posted the most recent update of the Tech Questions and Answers release:
IJSBA is alerting the Personal Watercraft Racing Community of all technical and general clarifications that have been made prior to the 2024 Short Block Technologies WGP-1 World Finals so that such clarifications are general public knowledge. IJSBA will reissue this bulletin weekly regardless of whether there are any new clarifications. If you have any questions or comments about this message or any World Finals related subject, please email [email protected]. Questions received as of 9/30/24 REVISED:
Is the Riva Free Flow Exhaust Legal For Stock Class:
-Answer: No, for Runabout, yes for Ski Four Stroke Lites. This product modifies the exhaust in a way that is not allowed in Runabout Stock nor Rec Lites classes. However, this product was previously approved in Four Stroke Ski Lites as a method to remove the sound resonator. Maybe this is something for us to look at after World Finals.
Are any 2025 units allowed for competition at 2024 World Finals?
Answer: A 2025 unit that is an exact replica of a homologated 2024 unit is allowed to be used. For example, no 2025 Jet Blaster has a 2024 identical counterpart. However, all other Yamaha units are believed to be identical to 2024 models other than colors or graphics. Where this is the case, 2025 units are allowed.
Are MSD replacement coil with MSD wires and caps allowed in Runabout Limited for two stroke powered watercraft?
Answer: Yes. The better question is: who still has one of these? Anyway, the answer is yes.
Can Junior 13-15 1100 Modified Class Use 1500cc Displacement Engines When A Restrictor Plate Is Used?
-Answer: Pending. IJSBA plans to release data supporting allowing Junior 13-15 1100 Modified Class will not be impacted if 1500cc engines are utilized with the same restrictor plates as used in Junior Ski Stock.
Can Ski Stock and Four Stroke Ski Lites legal Ski be used in Ski Modified Classes.
-Answer: Yes. So long as displacement limits are not exceeded Stock and Four Stroke Ski Lites legal Ski may be used in Ski Modified Classes.
Is the Yamaha 1.9 Liter Engine Legal for competition:
|-Answer: Yes in limited circumstances. This engine CANNOT be equipped with even an OEM Yamaha supercharger system in Stock Class. This unit may run in Naturally Aspirated class and Stock Class as furnished by the Manufacturer. The unit may run in Limited Class but no forced induction may be added. The unit may be used in Open/GP class as any other unit eligible for this class.
Can the Zeel ignition model NY62T-R be used for Sport Spec:
-Answer: Yes with clarification. IJBSA has received manufacturer information that the Zeel NY62T-R is produced with reprograming disabled due to the programming input being removed. Thus, the ignition module is initially programmed but cannot be reprogramed by the end user as furnished by the manufacturer. IJSBA accepts this product description from Zeeltronic but if the Technical Inspector determines that a unit is tampered with or has been constructed in a way that reprogramming is possible then the rider may be disqualified absent compelling proof that the unit cannot be reprogramed.
Are aftermarket driveline dampeners legal in Stock Classes:
-Answer: Yes, IJSBA determines these to be wear and tear items subject to replacement by an aftermarket alternative. Please note that the aftermarket dampener must only perform the original function.
Are aftermarket fuel tanks allowed in Runabout Endurance:
-Answer: Yes. Since aftermarket fuel systems have been allowed and some of the allowed quick fill mechanisms may not be compatible with all OEM tanks, Approved aftermarket fuel tanks, approved by IJSBA, will be allowed for Open Runabout solely in Endurance.
TRADE SHOW
The 2024 SBT World Finals And Watercraft Trade Show begins tomorrow, Oct. 5, and runs through Oct. 13. The Trade Show will be a full grounds trade show for all things Personal Watercraft, a PWC owners convention, and a Saturday evening night show competition (October 12) under Lake Havasu City’s London Bridge. Questions regarding the event should be directed to the International Jet Sports Boating Association by emailing [email protected] or by calling +1-714-751-8695 on Monday through Thursday’s from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time.
SCHEDULE
The latest posted schedule for World Finals week, posted on Aug. 5, is as follows:
Monday – 10/7/24
Practice for all Monday/Tuesday classes
These Classes Race Monday:
Novice Ski Stock
Novice Runabout Stock
Amateur Women Ski Lites
Master Ski GP
Amateur Runabout Rec Lites
Amateur Veterans Ski Lites
Amateur Ski Four Stroke Lites
Amateur Ski Modified 1100
Tuesday – 10/8/24
Last Chance Practice: Ski, Runabout, Sport
Amateur Ski Lites
Amateur 1100 Stock
Sport Spec
Veterans Runabout Limited
Masters Ski Modified 1500
Runabout Naturally Aspirated
Expert Ski Modified 1500
Amateur Veterans Ski Stock
Amateur Runabout 1100 Stock
Wednesday – 10/9/24
Pro Am Runabout Limited
Pro Am Ski Modified 1500
Junior Ski 10-12 Four Stroke Lites
Junior Ski 13-15 Four Stroke Lites
Pro Am Ski Modified 1500
Amateur Runabout 1100 Limited
Expert Veterans Ski GP
Thursday – 10/10/24
Pro Am Ski Lites
Expert Ski GP (Qualifying, Moto 1)
Pro Am Runabout Superstock
Masters Ski Stock
Junior Ski Modified 1100
Pro Am 1100 Stock
Friday – 10/11/24
Amateur Freestyle
Pro Sport GP
Pro Am Ski Four Stroke Lites
Expert Ski GP (moto 2, 3)
Pro Am Ski Stock
Pro Am Runabout 1100 Open
Women’s Runabout 1100 Stock
Pro Am Runabout Limited
Junior Ski 13-15 Modified 1100
Saturday – 10/12/24
Runabout Endurance Moto 1
GP Ski Qualifying Moto 1, Moto 2
Pro Am Women’s Ski Modified
Pro Freestyle
Pro Am Runabout Stock
Vintage Ski
Junior Ski 10-12 Stock
Junior Ski 13-15 Stock
Sunday – 10/13/24
Endurance Runabout Moto 2
Grandmasters Ski Stock
Pro GP Ski Moto 3, Moto 4
Pro Runabout GP Moto 1, Moto 2, Moto 3
Pro Am Women’s Ski Stock
Pro Freestyle
Vintage X2
Junior Ski 10-13 Lites
Junior Ski 13-15 Lites
