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A couple of years ago Dustin Farthing after clinching another title in GP Runabout class had announced that he was going to retire from the sport. Also, during the Award Ceremony at the World Finals he mentioned some of the reasons that made him take that decision. It was nice to see him back in the sport and this year he looks even tougher and we expect to see him in Pro Runabout class fighting for the title along with some other great riders. Dustin has updated his web site, www.farthingracing.com and it is worth to log on and read his activities. As a journalist, racer and spectator I believe that is worth having such a nice guy involved in the sport.

Part No. 432-18861 for 8.6-1 compression, OEM Replacement (4 Piston Kit), Part No. 432-18951 for 9.5-1 compression (4 Piston Kit). These are FZR / SHO High Performance 8.6-1 and 9.5-1 Forged Piston Kits. R&D Yamaha SHO/FZR Forged Racing Piston Kits have been developed for the hard core race enthusiasts or precision engine builders who are looking to gain maximum horsepower and reliability from their racing engines. R&D offers high quality forged aluminum, heat treated, and CNC machined racing pistons in stock 8.6-1 or 9.5-1 compression ratios to replace O.E.M. cast aluminum pistons known to break, crack, or shatter in high performance, high heat conditions. High horsepower marine engines with high boost pressures are more prone to have detonation over conventional racing engines due to sustained loads. Forged pistons in marine applications are a must. What ever performance platform you are planning to build, trust the pros at R&D with all your compression ratio, boost, and engine management needs or questions. Kit comes with piston, rings, and retaining clips. Benefits: Direct replacement piston kits for High H.P. applications, High quality forged material, Improved ring seal with Nascar Style ring sets, Increased RPM’s and horsepower by reducing weight, Works great with high boost compressor wheels and turbo kits, and Retains O.E.M. wrist pins.

According to Mr Scott Saito of Hot Products USA this is the prototype ride plate that R&D has designed for the FZR and has it ready for production. He reports the following “When I stop by R&D Office, I saw their proto-type FZR ride plate. They are final stage of testing and soon they will make production of this item. It may be available around middle-end of September. 1st production lot should be gone very quick. I recommend you to pre-order this item now.” Part No. 122-18001- R&D Yamaha FZR Ride Plate.

According to out recent update from 2 times Pro Runabout World Champion Craig Warner, Kawasaki Factory Jet Ski Racing Team will have him under its tent for another year although the Jet Ski racing budget has been reduced a lot (AMA SX and Road racing has taken it all). Warner will bring both of his last year’s race craft, the tricky STX-R and the Ultra. At the moment we do not know what powerplant will have under the seat since last year there were rumors that Kawsaki was interested to a turbo kit. Though, if the budget is so tight as we know from another source most probably the team will have both crafts equipped with the usual Vortech recipe.

This race is an APBA Sanctioned event and as such, ALL riders MUST be APBA Racing Members and you will need to enter the class that your APBA card shows very important. If your card says PRO than you must run the Pro/Am class. If you are not now but want to become an APBA Racing Member, please call Patrick Mell at (586) 773-9700 or go online at http://www.apbaracing.com/ to sign up. The Mark Hahn Memorial Havasu 300 Team Race is a stand-alone event to honor our fallen friend Mark Hahn. It is not part of the annual points races and therefore there will be Six (7) classes only, as listed on the entry form. Get your team set and your entry in early to avoid the $25.00 late fee if your paid entry is not received by DSM one (1) week prior to the race. No entries will be accepted on race day. DSM will accept VISA, MASTERCARD or a check for the entry fee to make payment very easy. If anyone has a problem with this entry system or wants to make special arrangements, please contact Jim Russell at DSM immediately at (928) 764-2210, Extension 615 in an effort to limit the confusion on race day and insure that the race gets started exactly on time. All entrants MUST have eight inch (8”) black number(s) on a white background to be scored. Numbers will NOT be available at the race site on race day, nor may you enter on race day. Awards will be for First through Tenth in the Overall order and First through Third in each Class. The awards are really special for this event. The Awards will be at Aquatic Center doors will open at 6.30 same as last years event awards starting at 7.30 pm. No one will get in without a dinner band. ENTRORY INFORMATION: Log on http://www.pwcfun.com/markhahn300.asp

The industry’s top-selling line of personal watercraft sees enhanced comfort, handling, and fun in 2010Freeport, Bahamas – August 24, 2009 – Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA today introduced its 2010 line of WaveRunner? personal watercraft at the company’s annual dealer meeting highlighted by the debut of Yamaha’s next generation VX? Series, which as been the best selling PWC in the industry since its inception. Read all about it under the Features section.

On June 19, Dale Vranckx, a Sea-Doo enthusiast broke the Guinness World Record for miles travelled in a 24-hour period, from sun-up to sun-down, on a PWC. Vranckx broke the record on a 2009 RXT iS, with 786 miles in 16 hours and 10 minutes, which eclipsed the current record of 642 miles in 24 hours set on a Sea-Doo GTI™ 130 in 2007 by Mike Pagliccia. Vranckx broke Pagliccia’s record on a 2009 RXT iS on Lake Erie in Ontario at Turkey Point. He broke the record on behalf of the charity to help fight teen suicide, YLC. YLC’s underlying mission is the prevention of suicide among teens and young adults. The charity does not focus on suicide but on the root causes such as depression, low self esteem, low self image and other causative factors. YLC helps to keep teens alive.