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The 2010 Hydro-Turf APBA National Tour got underway this past weekend in Parker, Ariz. and everyone in attendance was greeted with perfect racing weather. With the season getting started, Slippery representatives were on hand to support the tour and Slippery riders like Craig Warner and Peter Zernik. Both Warner and Zernik charged to podium finishes throughout the weekend in various classes and have set the stage for what should be a highly competitive series. Emi Kanamori flew the Slippery flag high in the women’s class as she posted a 1st place overall finish in the Pro-Am Women Ski Ltd class with wins in both the first and second moto. As a continuing sign of support Slippery is offering a special sponsorship to the upcoming National Tour stop in Myrtle Beach, S.C. At that event on June 5th-6th, 2010 riders in the 13-15 Junior class will be competing for an exclusive giveaway opportunity courtesy of Slippery. If a rider in the 13-15 Junior class can win three out of the four moto’s over the weekend, they will win the Slippery trifecta giveaway. The winning rider will be awarded a Slippery suit, vest and helmet. Just like the 2010 season, there are some exciting things to come from Slippery throughout the spring and summer. Slippery will be on hand during National Tour stops, and plans are in the works to host an event later this summer. Make sure you check out the Slippery website and share this information with others by clicking on the “Share” button below.

Nicolas Rius was spotted in Japan recently where he participated in Pro Runabout on his Turbo-charged FZR. He had a great duel with Marine Mechanics rider that as we had been informed since last year he has a very fast Sea Doo. Rius was using a new set of sponsons, the fully adjustable ones, made by SE.

For the third year running Gonzo Racing Team attended the International Endurance race in the South of Portugal. A race that stands out from the normal jet-ski races being an endurance race consisting of two, one-hour races with refuelling stops. Things were looking good for the team’s pilots, but a small technical issue forced the team to slow down and pull in to the pits just 20 minutes before the end of the first moto. On the second day, with everything sorted out and thanks to Neca, the team’s mechanic, the team managed a well-deserved second place finish, pushing their final result to an excellent 4th place. “Things were going great until the ski stopped, but I have to thank Neca for his good work yesterday. Today we managed a second place, which was good and showed our capabilities.” Commented Gonçalo Martins. Martin Rodrigues, the team’s second pilot mentioned, “It’s a shame what happened yesterday. I was feeling good, and today we had an excellent start and managed a second place. It was a shame we didn’t end up on the podium”. The next race is going to be the European Tour’s opener, in the south of Spain from the 7th to the 9th of May.

Due to a variety of factors, the DMP Event scheduled for April 24/25 is going to be cancelled or rescheduled. If the event is cancelled, the remaining events will comprise the series. Participants should treat the event as cancelled unless an announcement is made from DMP Motorsport. The next event is scheduled for June 25 and 26. The June event is expected to have no glitches as the effects of El Nino will be long past and the economy a little less slow. For more information, please visit www.dmpmotorsport.com

Chris MacClugage toped the standings of the Avalon to Dana Point Off-shore race finishing ahead of Lee Phan and Tyler White. Chris won riding a SHO specially prepared by Bill Chapin of R&D. R&D and MacClugage scope to compete in all three races of Triple Crown this year. For sure they started with a great result.

Winner of 2009 Jet Raid Frenchman Jean-Bruno Pastorello proves ones again that he is qualified on winning Off-shore races. After a four day battle he won the Karujet ahead of his teammate Alexandre Barret won was ahead in the standings one day ago. Jean-Christophe Prayas and Hugo Fidelin finished at the second and the third place respectivelly in the overall standings.Team Pastorello broke another record since he has won every type of Off-shore race. Well done...

In the 4 stage Barret and in 5, Karam but followed by Barret makes that the top of the championship is taken by him. Pastorello follows it but with final velocity problems. Behind them in positions Prayas and Botti continue on board the Honda that is since the sensation of this championship it is given by fact their reliability.