National Tour Returns to the Springmaid Beach Resort and the Sun Fun Festival
EASTPOINTE, MI - The American Power Boat Association (APBA) is excited to announce the return of the U.S. National Tour for Watercross Racing to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The 2008 HYDRO-TURF APBA Watercross National Tour, presented by Sea-Doo, features a six-event, eleven-round series that will determine the U.S. National Tour Champions in eleven Pro-Am and Expert racing classes including Women’s classes. The 2008 series consists of five double rounds events spread throughout the United States, plus the APBA Watercross Nationals in Nashville, Tennessee, as the final stop. The Tour also makes stops in Parker, Arizona; Rochester, New York; Harbor Beach, Michigan and Orange Beach, Alabama.
The 2008 HYDRO-TURF APBA Watercross National Tour, presented by Sea-Doo, third and forth rounds of competition will take place at the beautiful Springmaid Beach Resort on the Atlantic Ocean on June 7 and 8, 2008. The Springmaid Beach Resort and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce are the hosts of the event that is part of the annual Sun Fun Festival. You will see some of the best closed course racers and teams from around the United States converge on Myrtle Beach to continue the chase for the coveted 2008 APBA Watercross National Tour Championships. The challenging rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean can give even the most seasoned veteran racer a run for his or her money.
All the United States top racers are expected to be in attendance including Erminio Iantosca, Eric Lagopoulos, Eric Francis, Chris MacClugage, Billy Dearman, Rick Sherker, Brian Baldwin, Leanne Falvey, Amy Green, Dennis Mack, Rob Greenwald, and Jason Stoyer to name a few. With these great riders as well as up-and-coming stars including Dustin Charrier, Ben Swanson and Keifer King, it's going to be some great racing action in Myrtle Beach.
The action both on and off the water is going to be intense with all riders vying for victory and their share of prize money. In addition to event prize money, Sea-Doo has posted an impressive contingency program for the racers. The Springmaid Beach Pier provides spectators a great view of the race and an opportunity for the fans to get up close and personal with all the racers.
Admission to the event is free to spectators. It is going to be an awesome event not to be missed, so make your plans today to be a part of the all the action in Myrtle Beach. Mike Young of Surf and Turf Promotions is the promoter of the Myrtle Beach event. The event will be filmed for the Maximum Adventure Network (MAN) for two half-hour shows. Stay tuned for the dates and times.
For more information on the HYDRO-TURFAPBA Watercross National Tour, call Patrick Mell at (586) 598-2856 or visit the APBA website at
www.apbaracing.com.
About the American Power Boat Association (APBA)
The American Power Boat Association, founded in 1903, celebrates a phenomenal 105 years of organized boat racing competitions. Whatever your need for speed, APBA is sure to have a place just for you. Competition, thrills, victory and honor can be found in all 13 of APBA's racing categories, comprising a broad selection of inboard and outboard engines and countless hull configurations. From Offshore and Unlimited powerboats to Personal Watercraft, APBA is the place to be. The APBA is the U.S. Affiliate of the International Jet Sports Boat Association (IJSBA) for watercraft racing.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday June 6, 2008
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Late Registration at the Springmaid Beach Pier Restaurant
Saturday June 7, 2008 - Schedule of Events - Round 3
6:45 am - 8:00 am Technical Inspection & Rider Check In/Late Registration 8:00 am - 8:30 am Mandatory Riders Meeting 8:30 am - 10:00 am Closed Course Practice 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Closed Course Qualifying 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Freestyle 1:30 pm - end Closed Course Finals 6:00 pm Saturday Awards Ceremony
Sunday May 4, 2008 - Schedule of Events - Round 4
7:15 am - 8:00 am Technical Inspection & Rider Check In 8:00 am - 8:30 am Mandatory Riders Meeting 8:30 am - 10:00 am Closed Course Practice 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Closed Course Qualifying 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Freestyle 1:30 pm - end Closed Course Finals 5:00 pm Sunday's Awards Ceremony
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