R5WaterXRacing Endurance & Closed Course info for the 2010 Season...

R5WaterXRacing · 03-10-2010, 03:52 PM

Hello everyone,

We had posted the classes being offered a while back with info you needed to know about some new things we are trying this year and bringing back some old things as well. Im reposting the info again with a few changes and some more info as the season nears.

This season we will be focusing a bit more on the endurance side of R5 and offering a format that im sure all will enjoy and make it VERY competitive. I have attached the 2010 R5WX Endurance class structure for you to print out as well as the Closed Course structure, I have it listed for your quick reference too.

We have sent out our 1st monthly newsletter last month and got a overwhelming repsonse and the 2nd newsletter is about to hit the mail by the end of this week, It includes info on the payout structures, rules & regs, black buoy info and many other things you need to know about for Rds 1&2. If you havent recieved one or would like to be put onout mailing list please email us at r5wxflyinbrian@hotmail.com and we will get you on our mailing list. WE DO NOT SELL YOUR INFO! It is for R5WX use ONLY!

Attached you will find the 2010 R5WaterXRacing Regional Classes being offered here in R5.

Some of you will have ALOT of questions we are sure, but be rest assured that NO ONE will be turned away from racing..We have a place for you!

You will notice we have the follwing classes:
NOTE: For 2010 R5WaterXRacing will be implementing Slalom competition back into the mix! In order for each racer to recieve their maximum points for the regional championship they MUST run slalom. In addition there will be slalom titles given at the end of the season on top of the regional titles.

We have been able to lower the entry fees a little bit this year to help offset some costs for the racers, we will be releasing the entry forms soon so stay tuned to www.r5waterxracing.com or www.r5waterxracing.net as well as rght here on pwctoday.com.

2010 Closed Course Classes
Premier Classes meaning PAYOUT classes only, Those that hold an Expert or PRO Card are eligible to run in the premier classes.

Premier Classes:
Pro Ski Stock
Pro Ski GP
Pro R/A Open
Sport spec

"HOT" Classes Meaning these are the classes that have been fairly popular for the past couple of years those eligible to run these classes are Novice, Amatuer & Expert card holders.

Hot Classes:
Intermediate Ski Stock
Intermediate Ski Limited
Intermediate R/A Stock
Intermediate R/A Limited
Sport Mod
Sport GP
Vintage 550 Ski
Beginner Ski Limited
Beginner R/A Limited

All Juniors will RACE FOR FREE once again in 2010 EVERY RACE!!!
Junior Ski 10-12 Stk
Junior Ski 13-15 Stk
Junior Ski 13-15 Ltd
Junior Sport Spec 13-15

Optional Classes meaning these are the classes that must have 3 or more racers for the class to make. These classes as of right now WILL NOT be listed on the entry form.
Optional Classes:
Vet Ski
Vet R/A
Runabout N/A Stk
Runabout N/A Limited
Womens Ski
Womens R/A
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2010 Endurance Classes
Premier Classes meaning PAYOUT classes only, Those that hold an Expert or PRO Card are eligible to run in the premier classes.
Premier Classes:
Pro Ski GP
Pro R/A Open
Sport spec

"HOT" Classes Meaning these are the classes that have been fairly popular for the past couple of years those eligible to run these classes are Novice, Amatuer & Expert card holders.

Hot Classes:
Intermediate Ski GP
Intermediate R/A Stock
Intermediate R/A Open
Masters R/A Open

All Juniors will RACE FOR FREE once again in 2010 EVERY RACE!!!
Junior Ski 13-15
Junior Sport Spec 13-15

Optional Classes meaning these are the classes that must have 3 or more racers for the class to make. These classes as of right now WILL NOT be listed on the entry form.
Optional Classes:
Vintage Ski 750
Vet R/A
Runabout N/A Stk
Runabout N/A Limited
Womens Ski
Womens R/A

Entry Level (1st yr riders ONLY)
Beginner Ski Limited
Beginner R/A Limited

NOTE: For 2010 R5WaterXRacing Endurance Racing will implement longer moto times.
Pro Ski Times= 60 mins+1 Lap
Pro R/A Times= 75 minutes+1 Lap
Intermediate & Beg Ski Times= 50 Mins+1 Lap
Intermediate & Beg R/A Times= 60 Mins+1 Lap
Junior Ski= 30 Mins+1 Lap
(*Intermediate= Novice, Amatuer, Expert card holders
Experts can run in ALL PRO & Intermediate classes
PRO card holders can ONLY run PRO Classes)

Some may wonder about Expert R/A or even some other classes..We will aprroach these issues on a case by case basis and remember WE WILL TURN NO ONE AWAY!

R5WaterXRacing is dedicated to being leaders NOT followers and we aim to try new things all the time, The optional classes will not be listed on the form but will be available.

Thank you to everyone who has supported R5 as well as our sponsors and we look forward to a AWESOME and EXCITING 2010!

R5WaterXRacing · 03-10-2010, 04:54 PM

Correction or add on if you will

In the HOT classes there needs to be the follwing added under PAYOUT classes
Pro R/A STK

Sorry for some reason that was left out!

It is listed correctly n the PDF file but not on the post...Sorry

DZRacing1 · 03-10-2010, 05:03 PM

Will you have a Accufloat slalom system IJSBA regulation or just through some bouy's out.

R5WaterXRacing · 03-10-2010, 05:44 PM

It will be per IJSBA regulation in the Rulebook..You do not need an accufloat system as long as you take the time and know what your doing. It WILL be accurate and fair. Last yr we just threw out some buoys because we were doing it as a fun thing this yr its for real

DZRacing1 · 03-10-2010, 09:50 PM

Do you have to Pay a entry fee? It won't be fair unless its secure, and the accufloat is. However I think its great to have prepares your racers for WF to Place in slalom. Also makes the racer better on the closed course. also can bring in some extra income for the promoter which is a good thing. I suggest keep it cheap and more will particapate.

bbigfish · 03-10-2010, 10:41 PM

Brian, maybe somebody has an accufloat?? 3rd coast did at one time. Braden had one too. Back in the day, we practiced slalom 2 times a week. Come race day, I could tell if a bouy was off by one foot. I just do not want u to have to listen to a bunch of people complaining cause the course is moving during competition. And it takes a lot of time to adjust the course. Especially if u can not stand up in the water while setting it up. Just some things to think about. I know u will give it your best!!

MM

R5WaterXRacing · 03-11-2010, 01:19 AM

Yes it will be secured VERY well..DONT hit em or your gonna go flyin! We will be securing our slalom with 3+ cinder blocks and it will be accurate. No one I know of has an accufloat system and the way Im going to do it will work ive tested it!

Yes there will be a entry fee and thats why we are lowering the race fees to offset some costs as well.

Thx bbigfish

skinny · 03-11-2010, 12:08 PM

Hey Brian...check with Minnix...he did have one and last I knew it was sittin in his brothers garage.

just a suggestion

DZRacing1 · 03-11-2010, 12:16 PM

If you have say a 12' line connected to 3 cinder blocks the line will move! left and right,back and forth so it won't be accurate and will be unfair Brian. You need a fix system. I applaud you for adding slalom.

R5WaterXRacing · 03-11-2010, 01:05 PM

DZ the buoys WILL move with a fixed system as well but they will only move by approx 1ft or so but ill ALWAYS go back to its original position. They are in water and the water is always changing. It WILL NOT be unfair. Trust me I know how they used to do it in Region 5 racing an they only once used a borrowed accufloat system. The meaning of slalom is to make the racers better and have them prepared for anything. If they have 3+ blocks attached to it it wont move...trust me!

Ill check with minnix though...Thx!

The way we will be setting it up is VERY easy and VERY fair. We have made sure of this..otherwise we wouldnt do it.