For Immediate Release:
RPM Racing Enterprises has created 2 new Racer Categories for the 2009 LB2CAT!
RPM Racing Enterprises makes history with the induction of 2 new racing categories for the PWC endurance competition format! Introducing the Inaugural New 2009 LB2CAT Divisions:
1. Challenged Athlete
2. Military
The LB2CAT (Long Beach to Catalina and Back) PWC Offshore Endurance race has been the crown jewel of endurance racing for over 2 decades. Endurance racing is growing the Personal Watercraft competition with great enthusiasm of racer support in 2009, with 4 premiere events.
The LB2CAT is approximately 60 miles of Wide Open Throttle (WOT) from the California mainland at the starting line in Long Beach, out across the Channel to the beautiful island of Catalina off of Avalon and back to the finish line in front of the historic Queen Mary Cruise ship anchorage. Join us at the Queensway Launch on Sundday, July 12th, 2009 at 7:00am. All registered competitors will be required to abide by the terms and conditions of the race requirements.
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CHALLENGED ATHLETE DIVISION - Open Class, 3 seater
Racing Statement from the words of competitor Ryan Levinson: "Raising awareness for competitive opportunities for challenged athletes, camaraderie and inspiration, whereas positive change comes from challenges". Inspired words from someone who walks that walk every day and will be competing in this years LB2CAT.
This is a unisex division open to those 16 years of age or older and for those who are physically capable of handling a Personal Watercraft at sustained speeds and distances. A courtesy chase boat will follow the last place rider, with a rescue board in case of assistance needed.
Registration Fee: $150.00USD
MILITARY DIVISION - Open Class, 3 seater
Racing Statement: 'On this day we shall stand and race united and remember those brave servicemen and women who have given all. They are now ahead of us. Out on point or patrol. They are not forgotten" Words spoken by RXTUSMC competing on Boat #71.
Open to all divisions of military personnel active or retired who have 'proof of Military ID'. This is a unisex division. (Open Class to the following United States: Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard). Athletes will run their 'colors' on their race boat, a sticker commemorating their branch of service.
Registration Fee: $150.00 USD
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Both Divisions will have trophy awards from 1st through 3rd place, and additional donated industry prizes.
APBA Competition license required: http://www.apbaracing.com/membership.html
You will need a confirmed Race # to run on your vessel. please follow the links for advice and suggestions.
http://pwcoffshore.com/LB2CAT_Race_Page.html LB2CAT Information Page
http://pwcoffshore.com/Home_Page.html Additional Information
SCSC/RPM RACING ENTERPRISES
1803 Morgan Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Phone (310) 318-4012
Fax (310) 372-7427
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
David Puu Photographer
David Puu came to Rancho Dos Pueblos and took photos of the PWCoffshore.com Pro Race Team. Pictured here over the Memorial weekend are from l-r:
Shawn Alladio
Kim 'Ironman' Bushong
Mark Gerner
Robert 'Dubz' Carreon
Shawn Alladio
Kim 'Ironman' Bushong
Mark Gerner
Robert 'Dubz' Carreon
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Camp Pendleton offshore training May (5)
Shawn Alladio and Mike Arnold getting prepped for Jet Ski offshore training. One of 2 sessions this week. Prming for a 60 mile transit in July. One hot trot across the channel from Long Beach to Catalina and Back. Mike is picking up the pace, 'Nice and Tight'.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
USMC Recon (3)
Mike Arnold and Fabre as we get ready to train off of Camp Pendleton on the Kawasaki STX F15's. Mikes first offshore run on the little hot boats, he did really well!
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