Feb. 18-19     Irwin Racing    Deerfield, Florida   

Feb. 25th, 2006 - Mark Hahn Havasu 300 - LHC, AZ - The APBA National Team Endurance Championship

NEW APBA WEBSITE GETTING READY TO LAUNCH

The new APBA Personal Watercraft Racing website is now complete.  Over the next fews days we will begin the process of transfering the site to the new sever.  Please note that the APBA website may be down for 24-48 hours during the process.  Thank you for your patience as we upgrade the website.

APBA Executive Committee Statement Regarding the Hydrospace and Artificially Aspirated Boats Competing in Stock Class

The APBA releases press release concerning the Hydrospace and racing in the United States.  This press release also has important information about four-stroke watercraft in the Runabout classes as well.  >> MORE

IJSBA Releases 2006 Rule Changes

The APBA releases press release concerning the Hydrospace and racing in the United States.  This press release also has important information about four-stroke watercraft in the Runabout classes as well.  >> MORE

6th Annual Region Six Snowball Party is On!!!!!

Information on the biggest off-season racer and enthusiast party and gathering is now available. >>MORE

New and Improved Website

Over the last month the APBA has been working on a new and improved website for its members.  We hope to have the new site up and running in the next 2 weeks.  Stay tuned......

2005 APBA US-1 DECALS

A few days ago the APBA US-1 decals were mailed to all the 2005 U.S. National Champions. Congratulations to the 2005 National Champions.  If for some reason you do not receive them, please contact APBA National Headquarters.

Irwin Racing Winter Series Is On

We have received several phone calls concerning the Irwin Racing Winter Series.  Irwin Racing has informed us that the races are still on.  The date for the event in January has been moved to January 28-29. For more information, call (352) 373-9539.

For more information go to www.irwinracing.net .

Mark Hahn Havasu 300 Endurance Race

Well we now have reach 20 entries so let get yours in now we would like to have 40 teams this year we need to get them in so we know how many are going to race.  I have a lot of special things for the awards and we would like to get a count of racers.  So please get them in!

Thanks - Mike Follmer     Click Here for More Information

Western States Cup Officially Announces the 2006 Tour Schedule

The Western States Cup is back in 2006! The tour will expand to four venues and seven rounds of racing. Pro-Am competitors will compete for a guaranteed $30,000 in prize money, while Novices, Beginners, and Junior’s will be racing for great prizes and awards. The action sports lifestyle experience will create a spectator friendly atmosphere for family, friends, and racers alike. >> MORE

Happy Holidays and welcome to 2006 from DSM!

We have been busy finalizing our plans for the fifth annual Jet Jam Performance Weekend PWC Series, and  we wanted you to be able to begin making your racing plans for 2006. Our schedule is very much like what we proposed. We will begin the 2006 racing season with our production of the 2nd annual Mark Hahn Memorial 300 mile Endurance Race.  >>MORE 

APBA ANNOUNCES 2006 WATERCROSS NATIONALS DATE

The American Power Boat Association (APBA) is excited to announce the date for the 2006 APBA Watercross Nationals.  The 2006 event will take place on September 1-3 in Nashville, Tennessee.  The National PWC Jamboree will be run in conjunction with the event to make one huge personal watercraft racing and recreational event.  Sta tuned for more information.

APBA ANNOUNCES 2006 WATERCROSS NATIONAL TOUR

The American Power Boat Association (APBA) is pleased to announce the return of the US National Tour.  The 2006 APBA Watercross National Tour will consist of six rounds of competition over 3 weekends. There will be a minimum of $7,500 cash purse per event as well as television at each event.  A select number of Pro-Am and/or Expert classes will compete for points, that together with points from the APBA Watercross Nationals in Nashville, will determine the 2006 US National Champions.  Stay tuned for more details after the first of the year.

APBA ANNOUNCES MORE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

The American Power Boat Association (APBA) is please to announce three additional National Championship events.

APBA SUPERCOURSE NATIONALS

 September 17 & 18, 2006     Site To Be Announced

 APBA PWC OFFSHORE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

 July 8, 2006                Site To Be Announced

 APBA PWC SPRINT NATIONALS

 August 12-13, 2006        Long Beach, California

Stay Tuned for more details on these events......

IJSBA ANNOUNCES 2006 WORLD FINALS DATE & LOCATION!

The International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) is pleased to announce the dates and location for the 2006 World Finals.  The 25th annual IJSBA World Finals will take place from September 30 through October 8 at Rotary Beach Park in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. A comprehensive press release will be released by the IJSBA within the next few days. Start planning for this great event!!!

APBA ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE

  The American Power Boat Association (APBA) and Personal Watercraft Illustrated  (PWI) are proud to announce a new partnership beginning with the next issue of PWI. From this month forward, all APBA members will now receive a copy of PWI - the nation’s leading monthly personal watercraft magazine - each month as part of their membership benefits.  >> MORE

APBA ANNOUNCES 2006 TENTATIVE RACE SCHEDULES

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APBA ANNOUNCES 2006 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The American Power Boating Association (APBA) is pleased to announce its 2006 Executive Committee.  The Executive Committee members have been appointed by the APBA to provide guidance for the APBA Personal Watercraft Racing (PWR) program and help to improve and advance the sport of personal watercraft racing in the United States.  The 2006 Executive Committee members are: Patrick Mell, Jacque Bryant, Mike Follmer, Freddy Vaca and Rick Lake.  The committee is made up of racers, promoters, and industry representatives providing a broad knowledge of the sport in both closed course and endurance racing.  Combined these individuals have over 60 years of experience in the sport of personal watercraft racing.

“I am very excited to be able to announce this new committee”, said Patrick Mell, the APBA PWR Marketing and Event Coordinator.  “I am confident that these individuals will have a positive impact on the sport and its future.  While the release of these committee members name has just been made public, these individuals have been working with the APBA for the last few months providing valuable input on new programs to be announced in the near future.”

London Bridge Resort Named Host Hotel For Mark Hahn Memorial Havasu 300

The Mark Hahn Memorial Havasu 300 APBA National Team Endurance Race management announced today that the London Bridge Resort and Convention Center has been secured as the host hotel for the February 25^th race. >> MORE

Worlds Longest Continuous PWC Race Set for February 25^th at Lake Havasu  

DSM Events owner, Jim Russell and Mike Follmer, event co-promoters, announced today that the 2006 APBA Mark Hahn Memorial, 300 Mile Team Endurance Race is all set to launch on February 25, 2006 from Crazy Beach at Crazy Horse Campground in Lake Havasu, Arizona. The event will once again be sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association (APBA), and it is expected that a very large number of teams will enter to try and break the APBA Endurance Record of 5 Hours 13 Minutes to cover the 300 miles set at last years event by Mike Follmer and Billy Womack aboard their R&D YAMAHA GP 1300R.  >> MORE

FREESTYLE HELP WANTED

The APBA is looking for help to improve Freestyle scoring.  We are looking for individuals to help us name all freestyle tricks and assign a ranking system to the difficulty of each trick.  If you can help, please send and e-mail to patrickmell@aol.com .

CONGRATULATIONS U.S. RIDERS

On behalf of the APBA and all of its promoters, CONGRATULATIONS to all the U.S. riders that attended the 2005 IJSBA World Finals!  The U.S. once again took home the Nations trophy.

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SUPERCOURSE NATIONALS RESULTS

The results from the 2005 Supercourse Nationals are now posted.

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SUPERCOURSE NATIONALS INFORMATION

More information on this weekends Supercourse Nationals in Texas in now available

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EASTERN STATES CUP PHOTOS

More photos from the APBA Eastern States Cup final round in Rochester, New York.  

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EASTERN STATES CUP PHOTOS

More photos from the APBA Eastern States Cup final round in Rochester, New York.  

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Click here for Final Point Standings

APBA SEEKS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

As stated in the announcement that the USWRA has joined forces with the APBA,  one of the immediate goals is to create several new committees and begin working on rebuilding the sport in the United States.  With the APBA Watercross Nationals now wrapped up, it is time to begin working on 2006. 

The APBA is looking for racers, promoters, and other industry representatives that are knowledgeable and dedicated to making a difference and positive contribution to improving the sport. The first three committees being created will include a Rules Committee, a Strategic Marketing Committee, and an Endurance Committee.  These committees will be created to look out for the best interest of the United States, the promoters, racers, and the sanctioning body it represents.  >> MORE

APBA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PLAQUES

The APBA is currently mailing out the 2005 APBA Regional Champion "#1" plaques to its race promoters.   The Regional Championship plaques will be awarded to the top rider in each racing class from all points earned in that region from every APBA sanctioned event.  For regions with more than one APBA promoter, the points from all APBA promoters will be added together to determine the Regional Champion.  Points from all APBA events up until the World Finals (the weekend of October 8th) will count toward the APBA Regional Championship.  All events after the World Finals will count toward the 2006 APBA Regional Championships.  The Regional Championship plaques is one way for the APBA to reward racers for their accomplishments.  Congratulations to the winners.

APBA EASTERN STATES CUP SERIES FINALE

The final round of the Eastern States Cup - The Toyota Water Jam will take place in Rochester, New York, at Ontario Beach Park, on August 27-28. This event will not only be the final round of the Eastern States Cup, but it will also wind up region 6 (Monster Energy Midwest Watercross Tour) and region 8’s (Toyota/Sea-Doo US Regional Championship Series) season, so in the spirit of competition the final seasons challenge will include region 6 vs. region 8. The two regions will be going head to head to see who will be kickin’ whose #?%! An agreement has been made by the two regions and region 6 will be joining forces with our northern neighbors in Canada, and region 8 will bring the sunshine up north to run with region 7 in the Shootout.  The challenge is on and we hope you’ll be there! Skip Fredericks TV will be on site filming this momentous event which will be aired on cables hottest new men’s channel. DVD of Rochester and Wildwood NJ will be out in mid to late September, so keep an eye out on our websites for more information! 

Scott Frazier Appointed New IJSBA Managing Director

The IJSBA on Friday announced that Scott Frazier, of Half Moon Bay, California, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the IJSBA. Frazier replaces the outgoing Biorn Tangeland who will continue to consult on international issues as well as the IJSBA website and integrated technology.

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Photos are now posted from  the 2005 APBA Watercross Nationals.  Check them out at Pixel This Photo!

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The results from the APBA Watercross Nationals have been reposted showing the moto finish in each class.

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2005 APBA WATERCROSS NATIONALS RESULTS

2005 APBA WATERCROSS NATIONALS - FRIDAY

2005 APBA WATERCROSS NATIONALS - SATURDAY

2005 APBA WATERCROSS NATIONALS - SUNDAY

WANTED - REGIONAL WRITERS

The APBA is currently looking for regional writers that can help supply stories (editorial) and photos for 2006 PWC events in your region for PWI Magazine.  All APBA racers receive PWI magazine each month and it is very important that the PWC be represented more in 2006.  The goal is to have a writer in each region.  If you are interested please contact Patrick Mell at (586) 773-9700 or e-mail patrickmell@aol.com .  

CHECK OUT SOME EVENT PHOTO GALLERIES FROM SOME RECENT APBA EVENTS

2005 APBA WATERCROSS NATIONALS

APBA Eastern States Cup - Rochester

Jet Ski News Race Photos

2005 Midwest Watercross Tour

2005 Western States Cup - Long Beach, Calif.

2004 Watercross Nationals - Pixel This Photos

2004 Watercross Nationals Link to the News Site Photos

Badgerland Jet Sports - Racine, Wisconsin - June 19

Bullett Racing - 2004 Jet Jam Series - Rounds 1 & 2

RCE2WN Promotions - Big Lake, Alaska - June 19

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