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Greek multi National Champion, Akis Malouchos participates for his first time in Pro Ski Open class at the World Finals. The Greek rider is racing a Trinity Composites Vector hull with a three-cylinder Kawasaki engine prepared by Ronald David of Rogue Racing.

On Friday Chris MacClugage won Moto 1 and on Saterday, he proved that he needed another world title under his belt. The race was re-started twice and finally MacClugage took the lead from the beginning and manage to clear the field by riding his race craft in a unique pace simply in a class of his own. Many people out there wonder why Chris did not defend his No 1 plates in GP Ski and Pro Ski Open class? “Last year in managed to win everything, both classes although I was riding an underpowered ski or I should say a ski with less top speed than some my competitors. I do not have to prove anything else this year” With this statement multi National and World Champion Chris MacClugage puts a full stop to all gossip.

Motzouris getting passed from the outside by Reiterer in Moto 2 of GP Ski class. Definatelly Kevin Reiterer was riding on a faster pace.

The competition in GP Ski was absolutely intense in Moto 2. Motzouris got the early lead followed by Kevin Reiterer and Mike Klippenstein. Klipper did not have luck on his side since he subbed his ski on the second log jump and put an end to his trial to get a good finish in top three. Reiterer pushed a lot Motzouris and after the mid of the race he decided to pick up the inside split in order to get closer to him. While they both gone through the log jump Motzouris slowed down too much and Reiterer took the opportunity to pass him as soon as he landed. Then he increased his pace and did not look back until he saw the checkered flag. It is worth mentioning that Reiterer dominated the GP Ski class by winning Moto 1 as well as the qualifier. He seemed to be in a great shape by racing through the whole moto in a great rhythm. Jeremy Poret and Valentin Dardillat were the only riders on two-stroke race crafts who could actually be close to the four-stroke missiles. Both Reiterer and Motzouris were using aftermarket hulls.

Too much timing on his Jetskiworld from Australia Ultra was the reason that made his engine brake down and put an end his tries to get a good finish. Eric Francis hopes for the best in Pro Stock Runabout which he will compete on this weekend. So Pro Runabout Limited was a race to forget for him. However, Eric keeps his positive momentum and looks forward to the next race.

There is a lot of talking for Kuwait Team of ProRider Shop at the World Finals this year. The riders of this Team won so far two classes and got three podiums. Mohammed Burbayea won Expert Runabout Open on his Νο 66 RXP-X, a great result especially if you realize that this rider was competing on a Limited boat in the Open class. The second win for the Team came from Mohammed Al-Baz in Expert Runabout Limited on his No 38 RXP-X. Mohammed Burbayea also climbed to second place of the podium in Pro AM Runabout Limited on his RXP-X. The team got another two podium finishes: a second place in Expert Runabout Limited and a third place in Expert Runabout Open. The main sponsors of Kuwait Team are: Kuwait Finance House, Zain Telecom, Pro Rider High Performance Shop, Kuwait Sea Sports Club, and the Public Authority of Youth and Sports of Kuwait.

GP Ski class appeared to be very interesting this year. The competition level has been raised a lot since last year and the well dialed four-strokes appeared to be unbeatable by the three-cylinder SX-Rs. Canadian Superstar Mike Klippenstein took the holeshot and the lead however he got exhausted and got pasted by Motzouris and Reiterer. Motzouris who worked his way through from sixth place experienced some issues with the ON/Off switch of his Hydro and one lap before the end of the race he babbled due to this issue and Reiterer passed him. Reiterer took advantage of the situation and worked his way through to the finis line.