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2004 Competition Guide

Round 1 & 2
Lakeview, Ohio Season Opener  
2004 U.S. Grand National Watercross Championships  
Indian Lake Recreational Park
May 22 – May 23, 2004

The 2004 US Grand National Watercross Championships,  is returning to Lakeview, Ohio for it’s season opener of six grueling rounds of extreme watercross racing.  This will be the fourth year personal watercraft races have been held on Indian Lake.  The event will take place at Old Field Beach, which boasts over 1,200 feet of lakefront beach and plenty of parking, so there is plenty of room for spectators to bring their family, friends, and beach chairs to enjoy an excellent view of the racecourse.  Last year Lakeview provided some freezing temperatures as riders battled not only rider and machine but the weather as well.  With wind chill factors in the teens, I think that was the coldest weekend in the last 10 years.

The two-day event will feature a different round each day, guaranteeing twice the water burning racing action.  Each round will pit racers from all over the United States, Canada, and abroad in a head to head battle of machine and rider combinations, and with machines running at 70+ mph speeds, this event is sure to make waves.  The US Grand National Watercross Championships, have over the years more World and National Champions than any other personal watercraft racing circuit in the world, and the two round event ensures the World and National Champions will be racing on both days.    This will be the 1st of our Double Round Events.  Novice & Expert will both race on Saturday & Sunday promising to fill the beach with Riders, Crew, and Spectators. 

This is a beautiful race site.  There is plenty of parking, with plenty of nice beach area for that perfect view of the racecourse. There is also plenty of nice clean restrooms.  And this year we have the entire beach for additional rider pit area. 

The US Grand National Watercross Championships will also be making stops in Pontiac, Michigan; Harbor Beach, Michigan; and Muskegon, Michigan, with the overall individual and team champions being crowned in Muskegon, Michigan.  This year’s tour guarantees some of the best personal watercraft racing action and fastest machines the world has ever seen.   

There will be races featuring personal watercraft of all makes, models, and degrees of modification separated into multiple skill levels ranging from Beginner to Pro.  New racers or those who are interested in racing personal watercraft are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.  The two round format is perfect for people who want to try racing their personal watercraft, because it provides an excellent opportunity to quickly gain race experience by racing in two rounds in less than 48 hours. You can experience and learn about the races on Saturday, and race on Sunday.  If you are interested in racing your personal watercraft, please visit the Website,  watercross.com and click on the “Event Registration” link for important information on participation.   

The schedule is the same for both days, with a mandatory riders meeting starting at 8:00am.  Practice for all classes is from 8:30 to 10:00am, and the closed course racing will start at 10:00am and will last until around 3:00pm.  The closed course racing will feature up to 18 racers vying to be the first to complete up to 20 laps on a road course style watercross track that is outlined by buoys and has waves coming from all directions. The track features one of the only split courses used in the United States, and the top-level ski riders will be required to negotiate an equally rare log jump.  The freestyle competition will be held from 1:00 to 2:00pm, all times are estimated.  In this event, riders perform mind blowing aerial acrobatics, and amazing displays of their control of their machine.  Some of the favorite stunts include 60 ft water fountains, submarines, and aerial barrel rolls.  This event is a sure crowd pleaser.   

Indian Lake is famous for year-round  recreation; offering beaches, boating bicycle trails, hiking, hunting and other outdoor activities. The event will take place at beautiful Old Field Beach, which is a first class facility with over 1,200 feet of sandy beach. 

The 5,800 acre lake offers unlimited horsepower boating, excellent inland lake sailing prospects, and features boat ramps and boat docks for rent. Water Skiing is popular in the open zone area. Weekend tournaments draw fishing boats and fishing enthusiasts from many parts of the state. Indian Lake is the only inland lake in Ohio with lighted buoys for night navigation.  The area is famous for year around recreation offering beaches, bicycle trails, hiking, camping, fishing, state park facilities, hunting, snowmobiling, ice skating and ice boating. Volunteers work diligently to keep the waters of Indian Lake beautiful. Unique resort homes, fine condominium living, lakeside residences, and other waterfront real estate line the various shores and can be seen when touring by boat . Scenic auto touring around the many islands and peninsulas reveal beautiful natural habitats. Several popular restaurants are accessible by both land and water. Opportunities abound at Indian Lake. Shopping for unique gifts made by our local talent plus other available services make Indian Lake a great place to live, spend a vacation, bring a loved one, enjoy your R.V., rent an island or a cottage, have a retreat or enjoy a honeymoon! Surrounded by the villages of Lakeview, Russells Point, Huntsville, Belle Center and Roundhead, Indian Lake is the number one place to be in Ohio.  With all this event has to offer, there is plenty of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.  Don’t miss the chance to come out and see some of the summer’s hottest racing action while spending a day at the beach.  For further information please contact the US Grand National Watercross Championships Website at:  watercross.com

Visit www.watercross.com for an online entry form, and more information about registration.

Round 1 – Round 2 Schedule
Lakeview, Ohio
May 22nd & 23rd, 2004

Watercross Racing Format:

Saturday Schedule of Events

All Novice Closed Course Qualifying & Final Events
Novice Slalom,  Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am & Pro Closed
Course Qualifying and Final  Events.  Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am
Amateur Freestyle Events.

  7:00 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 -   5:00 pm Closed Course Racing  
10:00 am - 12:00 am Slalom Course Open
  1:00 pm -   2:00 pm Amateur Freestyle 
  6:00 pm -   7:00 pm Awards Ceremony 
  8:00 pm -                  Racer's Party

Sunday Schedule of Events

All Novice Closed Course Qualifying & Final Events  
Novice Slalom,  Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am & Pro Closed  
Course Qualifying and Final Events  
Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am Slalom Events, Amateur Freestyle

   7:00 am -   8:00 am Technical Inspection & Rider Check In 
   8:00 am -   8:15 am Mandatory Riders Meeting for Riders who did not Race on Saturday ONLY. 
   8:30 am -   9:00 am Closed Course Practice 
   9:00 am -   5:00 pm Closed Course Racing  
 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Slalom Course Open for all Novice, Amateur, & Expert Classes 
   1:00 pm -   2:00 pm Amateur Freestyle 
   6:00 pm -   7:00 pm Awards Ceremony

Hotel Information:

Hotels  
Best Western   (419 ) 738-8181  
Day's Inn          (419)  738-2184

Camping:    You are allowed to camp on site but there are only bathrooms and no showers.

Directions to site: Take I-75 to Wapakoneta Exit 110 and then go East on State Route 33.Take State Route 235 and go North. Go 1 ½  Miles and the park will be on the right hand side.

Directions to Hotels: Take I-75 to Wapakoneta Exit 111 hotels right off exit

Other Information:  All Riders will be required to pay a $10.00 site fee at registration.  This money will go to Indian Lake Recreational Park.  Alcohol will be prohibited on the race site.

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Round 3 - 4
Pontiac, Michigan
2004 U.S. Grand National Watercross Championships
Pontiac Lake State Park
June 26 & 27,  2004

After a three-week break, the tour will, once again, make its annual stop at beautiful Pontiac Lake State Park in Waterford, Michigan, on June 26 - 27, for Round 3 & 4 of the 2004 US Grand National Watercross Championships. Riders look forward to coming to Pontiac because of the nice facilities at this beautiful State Park.  Pontiac has plenty of sandy beach area, along with ample shaded Pit Parking, and Camping.  Nice Showers, and Restrooms, make this a great place to camp, mainly because of the infamous Rider Party on Saturday Night at the Race Site.  Many Canadian’s make the trip to Pontiac year after year, which makes for some great Racing Action as well.  In 2003, there was some great racing action with 175 riders attending from West Virginia, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, and Canada and from all over the Midwest.  Many Canadian's made the trip to Pontiac making the racing action even hotter.

The water conditions at Pontiac is rough and unpredictable year after year.  The large about of boat traffic on the lake makes the water rough and grueling especially during the 15-20 lap Moto's.  There is no flat water racing at Pontiac.

Pontiac Lake State Park is located 30 minutes northwest of Detroit and is a hot spot of watercraft owners and racers. This site is regarded by many people, as the best site on tour.  There is plenty of sandy beach area, the shaded pits are close, the beach is manicured and the park is beautiful. Nice Showers, and Restrooms, make this a great place to camp.  Many Canadian’s make the trip to Pontiac year after year, which makes for some great Racing Action as well.

This site has played host to an IJSBA National Tour stop three times and will be the 3rd & 4th events this year. The water conditions are choppy and fast and very similar to what racers will experience at the World Championships. For all you Expert Ski riders, and log jump will be set up to add some excitement to the racing and entertain the spectators.  Visit our Pictures and Video Section of the website, and see Pictures and Video from the 2003 Season.

Host Hotel:  Concord Inn Waterford - (248) 666-8555

Other Hotels:  Holiday Inn Express - (248) 674-3434

Camping:  Available on site for $10-$15 per night.

Directions to Site:  Take I-75 to M-59 West. Take M-59 West approximately 11 miles to Williams Lake Road. (Note: M-59, Huron Road and Highland Road are all the same road) Turn Right on Williams Lake Road and the left on Gale Road. Pontiac Lake Recreation entrance is 1/2 mile on left.

Directions to Host Hotel:  Take I-75 to M-59 West. Take M-59 West approximately 10 miles till you pass Airport Road. (Note: M-59, Huron Road and Highland Road are the same road.) Concord Inn is on North side of M-59 right past airport (7076 Highland Rd). Concord Inn is only 1/2 mile from the site.  Call today if you want to get a room there.

Important Information:   Great site but hotels are expensive. This is a great place to camp with bathrooms and showers. Bring totes and four wheelers if you have one. Please do not abuse the 4-wheeler privileges. Please use your 4-Wheeler to transport your watercraft, and supplies only. And stay in the fenced in area designated for Watercross Participants. There are plenty of area Restaurants, and Hot Spots in nearby Waterford, Michigan.

Round 3 – Round 4 Schedule
Pontiac, Michigan
June 26th & 27th, 2004

Saturday Schedule of Events

All Novice Closed Course Qualifying & Final Events
Novice Slalom,  Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am & Pro Closed 
Course Qualifying and Final  Events.  Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am 
Amateur Freestyle Events.

  7:00 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 -   5:00 pm Closed Course Racing  
10:00 am - 12:00 am Slalom Course Open                           
  1:00 pm -   2:00 pm Amateur Freestyle 
  6:00 pm -   7:00 pm Awards Ceremony 
  8:00 pm -   3:00 am Racer's Party at the Site

Sunday Schedule of Events

All Novice Closed Course Qualifying & Final Events
Novice Slalom,  Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am & Pro Closed 
Course Qualifying and Final Events 
Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am Slalom Events, Amateur Freestyle

  7:00 am -   8:00 am Technical Inspection & Rider Check In 
  8:00 am -   8:15 am Mandatory Riders Meeting for Riders who did not Race on Saturday ONLY. 
  8:30 am -   9:00 am Closed Course Practice 
  9:00 am -   5:00 pm Closed Course Racing  
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Slalom Course Open for all Novice, Amateur, & Expert Classes 
  1:00 pm -   2:00 pm Amateur Freestyle 
  6:00 pm -   7:00 pm Awards Ceremony  

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Round 5 – Harbor Beach, Michigan
Maritime Festival
Thumb Watercross Challenge
Bud Light / Sea Doo Invitational
Budweiser Can-Am Cup
2004 U.S. Grand National
Watercross Championships
Harbor Beach, Michigan
July 16 - 18, 2004
View 2003 Competition Guide here
View 2003 Can Am Cup Race Recap here

After a three-week break, the tour heads north for the 4th Annual Thumb Watercross Shootout run in conjunction with the 4th Annual Harbor Beach Maritime Festival in Harbor Beach, Michigan. This is definitely the racer's favorite site year after year as the Harbor Beach locals put on an outstanding event and show tremendous hospitality.  The event will take place in their Harbor on Lake Huron on the Harbor of Lake Huron, and is a perfect site for a watercraft race, and guaranteed to be a lot of fun. The 1,000 foot long pier provides great viewing for the thousands of spectators that come to watch the Midwest's, and Canada’s finest watercraft racers.

At this Event some of the finest Watercraft Riders from Canada and the U.S.A. will compete in the popular Budweiser Can-Am Cup providing Spectators some of the finest Personal Watercraft Racing in the Nation.  This Maritime Festival in Harbor Beach, Michigan has become the 2^nd largest spectator Event of Personal Watercraft Racing in the country, second only to the World Championships in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.  Over 5,000 spectators will be on hand to watch the Hot Racing Action that weekend making the pier standing room only.  The crowd is electrified Saturday Night during the Budweiser Can-Am Cup as thousands of spectators wildly cheer for favorite team.  The Ski Class, 800 Runabout Class, and the 1200 Runabout Class make up the 3 Main Events.  Nine of the best riders from Canada, and Nine of the best riders from the U.S.A. in each class, compete for the Overall Team Can-Am Cup.  Last year's event was highly successful with riders from each country battling it out for bragging rights, and a piece of the Can-Am Cup.  The pier was packed with cheering spectators as they were treated to some hot racing action.  Freestyle riders performed in between each of the 3 races, and treated the crowd to some highflying Freestyle action.  Last year's Can-Am Cup was won by the U.S.A., but this year’s event promises to be even more exciting as the Canadian's will be coming in full force to take back the Can-Am Cup.

In 2003, Riders started arriving on Thursday morning for the upcoming Weekend Events.  There were 152 Riders in attendance last year from; Missouri, Kentucky, North Dakota, Minnesota, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada.  In another popular Event, the 2003 Bud Light Invitational had 12 Teams with 48 participants.  Over 200 Riders Total competed in this year’s 3^rd Annual Harbor Beach Maritime Festival, making it the 2^nd Largest Personal Watercross Racing Event in the Nation.

The weekend festivities gets under way a growing and popular Event will be taking place on Friday night.  The 3rd Annual Bud Light / Sea Doo Invitational will be in full swing as local Personal Watercraft Enthusiasts will compete in Team Competition on the Jacque Bryant prepared racecourse.  Each Team will consist of 4 Riders that will each run 2 laps in a Timed Event.  All scored times from each individual of each team will then be calculated, and the Team that has the best overall time will be the Bud Light / Sea Doo Invitational Champions. 

In a single year, the teams increased from 4 Teams in 2002 , to 12 Teams total for 2003.  Each Rider ran a lap around the racecourse for time.  All 4 Riders then combined their times for an overall Team Time.  A lot of participants found out that it is much harder to negotiate buoys around a racecourse then it looks.  Each participant was all smiles after their respective run, coupled with the fact they were on a brand new Kawasaki that was donated by Team Kawasaki.  A big thank you goes out to Kawasaki for their generosity in the donation of 3 Runabouts for the participants to use.  The Harbor Drug Team ended up the team to beat, as they were the 2003 Bud Light – Kawasaki Invitational Champions.  James Pawlowski, Albert Wolschegar, Jim Lewis, and Scott Pawlowski all had the best-combined Team Time for the Win.  It was a tight battle as you can see only 25 seconds separated 1^st through 11^th place as the final results were tabulated.

For 2004, Sea-Doo  and Ray Cs Extreme Motor Sport  of Lapeer will provide the machines for this shot at the big time.  So far, over 60 entries have signed up for this popular event with many more entrants expected as the big date draws near.

 2003 Bud Light - Kawasaki Invitational Final Team Standings

2003 Bud Light - Kawasaki Invitational Top 10 Fastest Times

The Light House Poker Run:

Something new for 2004,

This year in an attempt to draw even more watercraft enthusiasts to the Maritime Festival a Poker Run is being planned that  will include several events that while being fun, will also test you abilities as a watercraft operator.  Also along with the competition, a joint tour out into Lake Huron and a trip down to one of our many beautiful parks for a BBQ, prize give away, and some good conversations will round out this event.  Winners of the event will be by the luck of the draw with the main award being given out at the Can-Am Presentation.  Times for this event are tentatively set a 11:00 to 3:00 on July 17^th.

For the early birds, come join the fun for the first ever  “War on the Shore? Battle of the bands on Thursday, July 15    This will be the first ever Competition between bands at the Maritime festival and promises to be a great start to what some say is  an event long overdue in Harbor Beach.

The Thumb Watercross Challenge will be another Event taking place that weekend.  Come watch the hottest Riders of Region 6, and the Midwest as they compete in Round 5 of the 2004 U.S. Grand National Watercross Championships.  After 4 Rounds there are many tight Season Points battles underway and some Championships at stake, as the Riders take to the waters for some Hot Racing Action.  Over 200 Personal Watercraft Racers are anticipated to attend making this the biggest Race Weekend of the Year.  The last 3 Years, the Racing Action coupled with the many Festival Activities make this weekend one of the most enjoyable weekends for Personal Watercraft enthusiasts.  As a result, many Riders look forward to coming back to Harbor Beach, Michigan each year.  Come see some great Personal Watercraft Racing, and along with the many other great Activities planned, you will not be disappointed.

 Can-Am Cup Format  -   There are  3 Classes that make up the Can-Am Cup.  There is the Ski Open, 800 Runabout Open, and the 1200 Runabout Open.   Novice, Expert, and Pro Riders are eligible to participate in all 3 classes of the Can-Am Cup.  All Riders will have to qualify for Saturday Night’s Main Event’s.  Heat Races will be ran on Saturday morning taking the top 9 Riders from each Country for Saturday Evening’s Main Event’s.  Each of the Main Event’s will have 18 Riders participating, 9 from Canada, and 9 from U.S.A., who will be scoring Team Points towards the Overall Can-Am Cup Championship.  We will have a 20 point Scoring system for each Class, that contributes to the Overall Team’s Score toward the Can-Am Cup Championship.  A running score will be kept after each of the Main Event’s, showing which country is currently leading in Points.

In between each Main Event Race, we will have 2 short Freestyle Shows for the crowd.  Here all the Freestyle Riders will perform their many tricks, and routine’s for the spectators during the short intermissions in between the Main Event Races.  See Riders perform Aerial Barrel Rolls, along with high flying water fountains during the Freestyle Shows.  This was a real crowd pleaser last year for those in attendance.  

Below is a Schedule of Events for the Budweiser Can-Am Cup Championships.  You can get a Budweiser Can-Am Cup Registration Form online at www.watercross.com .   

Saturday -  Can-Am Cup Schedule

Budweiser Can-Am Cup
2003 Ski Class Results
July 19th, 2003

Budweiser Can-Am Cup
2003 800 R/A Class Results
July 19th, 2003

Budweiser Can-Am Cup
2003 1200 R/A Class Results
July 19th, 2003

Round 5 Schedule
Harbor Beach, Michigan
July 16 - 18, 2004

Thursday Schedule of Events

6:00 pm -  11:00 pm  The “War on the Shore Battle of the Bands.

Friday Schedule of Events

Bud Light / Sea Doo Invitational

4:00 pm -    8:00 pm  Bud Light / Sea Doo Invitational Event.

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Live Band on the Beach – The Robert Lee Band

Saturday Schedule of Events

All Novice Closed Course Qualifying & Final Events
Pro-Am Women Ski Class will run on Saturday
No Slalom Events
Can-Am Cup Qualifying, and Main Events

  7:00 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 
  8:30 am - 10:00 am Can-Am Cup Practice  
11:00 am –12:00 am Can-Am Cup Qualifying (Ski, 800 Runabout, 1200 Runabout Classes)  
10:00 am -   5:00 pm Closed Course Racing

10:00 am -   3:30 pm Ray C’s Extreme / Sea Doo Demo Rides

11:00 am -   3:00 pm The Light House Poker Run 
  5:30 pm -   7:00 pm Can-Am Cup Main Events 
  7:00 pm -   8:00 pm Can-Am Cup Awards Ceremony 
  8:00 pm - 12:00 pm Live Band on the Beach – The Thom Ellis Band
10:30 pm - 11:00 pm Awesome Fireworks Display

Sunday Schedule of Events

Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am & Pro Closed Course Qualifying and Final Events
Amateur, Expert, No Slalom Events
Amateur Freestyle

  7:00 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 

10:00 am -   3:30 pm Ray C’s Extreme / Sea Doo Demo Rides
  1:00 pm -   2:00 pm Amateur Freestyle 
  2:00 pm -   5:00 pm Closed Course Finals 
  6:00 pm -   7:00 pm Awards Ceremony

Host Hotel:
The Bad Axe Inn – Bad Axe - (989)  269-3200…. Mention Maritime festival Racer  -10%

Other Hotels:

Franklin Inn - Bad Axe - (989) 269-9951

Franklin Plaza - Bad Axe - (989) 269-9941

Camping: Allowed on site for fee or available at the North Park Campground that is just down Huron Ave.   Full facilities there with electric, water, etc.

Directions to Site: From Detroit - Take I-94 to Port Huron.  Then follow M-25 North (approximately 61 mile) to Harbor Beach.   Right before you get to the middle of town Turn Right on Trescott Street and follow that to Bathing Beach Park.  Pit parking is in big field on the right.

Directions to Site: Take M-53 North for approximately 60 miles.  Stay straight and go onto MI-142.  Take that 17 miles to Harbor Beach to stop light (only one in town).  Once in Harbor Beach Turn Right on Huron Ave.  Go 2 blocks and Turn Left on Trescott Street and follow that to Bathing Beach Park.  Pit parking is in big field on the right.

Directions to Host Hotel: Both the Franklin Inn and Franklin Plaza hotels are located in Bad Axe, Michigan, which is at the corner of M-53 and MI-142.  Hotels are 17 miles from site.

Important Information: Great new site on Harbor on Lake Huron.  City is behind event and it should be lots of fun.

If you want to see more information, and pictures of the Harbor Beach Maritime Festival, you can visit harborbeach.com ,  harborbeachmi.org , harborbeachchamber.com or email akdrives@yahoo.com .   For all your informational needs about Watercross racing in Region 6, and the 2003 U.S. Grand National Watercross Championships, then visit watercross.com .

There will be Watercross racing,  Historic Tours, a Cruise Night, fireworks, local rock bands Friday and Saturday and an antique car show. There will be Maritime speakers, live entertainment and kids entertainment. The will be a beer garden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the legion. A fun filled weekend for all so bring all your friends and family to this great event. The event is sponsored locally by Bud Light, Smith Distributing, the Lakeshore Guardian, the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce, Kawasaki, L.K. Creations, Harbor Beach Audio, Brennans, DTE Energy, Cellular One, Thumb Cellular, Sensient, Wade Trim, American.

For more information on the 2004 U.S. Grand National Watercross Championships, contact Jacque Bryant, Phone: (317) 877-0789, Fax: (37) 877-0789 or email:  mwctour@iquest.net

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Round 6 – Muskegon, Michigan
USWRA Triple Crown Challenge Series Round 2
Sponsored by Koppel's Tool
2004 U.S. Grand National - Final Round
Watercross Championships
Muskegon, Michigan

This round will be the  second stop of the USWRA Triple Crown Watercross Challenge Series and the final round of the 2004 U.S. Grand National Watercross Championships will be held at beautiful Muskegon, Michigan on Lake Michigan August 7^th & 8^th.  Muskegon is famous for having some of the hottest beaches Michigan has to offer.  Located in West Central Michigan, Muskegon’s huge wide beaches, and gorgeous sunsets it is truly a beautiful location to for the second stop of the USWRA Triple Crown Watercross Challenge Series.  Various Vendor Tents will be on hand for you to enjoy, and if you like Beach Volleyball this is your spot.  See the Nation’s Best Watercross Riders as titles are on the line, compete on the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.  From calm waters to 4 to 6 foot waves, you never will know the conditions of the water.  This will make for some great racing action for riders and spectators alike.

Muskegon has been a very popular race site among the riders in years past.  With it's wide long beaches, and large sandy hills at the coast line, it's easy to see why it's so popular.  At Muskegon we will see some of hottest racing action of the year with many riders from all over the Eastern United States participating in the USWRA Triple Crown Challenge Series.  Also that same weekend titles will be up at stake for all the Region 6 Riders as this will be the Final Round of the 2004 U.S. Grand National Watercross Championships with Overall Awards being given out after the competition.

Numerous Vendor Tents are scheduled to be on hand that weekend with over 200 riders expecting to participate in this festive weekend.  There will be a Beer Tent on location at the restaurant/bar that is at the race site.  This will provide an excellent setting for the Racer Party Saturday Night at the Beer Tent.  All this activity will take place right next to the pits and beach.  The Restaurant/Bar is behind this Event and is looking forward to a great weekend of Personal Watercraft Racing.  With advertising being deployed heavily in Muskegon and it's surrounding areas, you can bet there will thousands of spectators in attendance to witness some of the very best Watercross Racing in the country.

With 20 laps on Lake Michigan with ocean-like water conditions, it doesn't get any better then that.  Lake Michigan can have some of the toughest water conditions in the United States, with it's constant chop and huge rollers.  Occasionally, you will see 4-6 foot waves to content with as well.  Buoy's are double anchored as this huge body of water can provide some interesting Personal Watercraft Racing.  The Freestyle competition will also be very entertaining as the competitors will be catching some huge air for some great aerial tricks.  This will be a crowd favorite guaranteed.

All of Region 6, Region 8, and Region 9 will be there as this will be an excellent benchmark and testing ground for the upcoming World Championships in October at Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Round 6 Schedule
Muskegon, Michigan  
August 7^th-8^th, 2004

Saturday Schedule of Events

All Novice Closed Course Qualifying & Final Events
Pro-Am Women’s Ski Class
Novice Slalom Events

  7:00 am -   8:00 am  Technical Inspection & Rider Check In
  8:00 am -   8:30 am  Mandatory Riders Meeting
  8:30 am - 10:00 am  Novice Closed Course Practice
10:00 am - 12:00 am  Novice Slalom Course Open for all Novice Classes
10:00 am -   5:00 pm  Novice Closed Course Racing
  6:00 pm -  7:00 pm   Novice Awards Ceremony

Sunday Schedule of Events

Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am & Pro Closed Course Qualifying and Final Events 
Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am Slalom Events
Amateur Freestyle

  7:00 am -   8:00 am  Technical Inspection & Rider Check In
  8:00 am -   8:30 am  Mandatory Riders Meeting
  8:30 am - 10:00 am  Amateur, Expert Closed Course Practice
10:00 am - 12:00 pm  Amateur, Expert Slalom Course Open
10:00 am -   1:00 pm  Amateur, Expert Closed Course Qualifying
  1:00 pm -   2:00 pm  Amateur Freestyle
  2:00 pm -   5:00 pm  Amateur, Expert Closed Course Finals
  6:00 pm -   7:00 pm  Amateur, Expert Awards Ceremony
  7:00 pm -   8:00 pm  US. Grand National Watercross Championships Season Overall Awards Ceremony

Host Hotel:  Days Inn – Muskegon, Michigan - (231) 733-2601 (big parking lot)

Other Hotel:  Super 8 – Muskegon, Michigan – (231) 733-0088

Directions to Site:  Take I-94 to 196 North to Holland, Michigan.  Take US-31 to downtown Muskegon to Sherman Blvd West (turn left on Sherman Blvd West).  Sherman Blvd West will take you to Pier Marquette (the race site).

Directions to Host Hotel:  Take I-94 to 196 North to Holland, Michigan.  Take US-31 to Downtown Muskegon exit.  As soon as you are on US-31 you will see the Days Inn on the right hand side of the road about ½ a mile.

Important Information:  What a fantastic race site.  Huge beaches with plenty of volleyball nets.  During the summer months the beaches are packed with people enjoying beautiful Lake Michigan.  Some of the best sunsets I’ve ever seen have been at Muskegon.  This race site is located directly on Lake Michigan with unpredictable water conditions.  We are pleased to be going back to such a beautiful race site.  Many Vendor tents will be in attendance as Koppel’s Tool www.koppelstool.com will be sponsoring this event.  This event is also in conjunction with the USWRA Triple Crown Series Championships.

For more information on the 2004 US Grand National Watercross Championships
contact Jacque Bryant at (317) 877-0789, Fax (317) 877-0789, mwctour@iquest.net

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