Racine Race Results

Grand Prix of Watercross: Racine, Wisconsin (June 18-19) Round 3

Pro-Am Ski GP

1.      Chris MacClugage

2.      Rick Sherker

3.      Jim Cebulski

4.      Rob Flores

5.      Bill Hail

6.      Doug Lavin

7.      Zach Genrich

8.      Josh Block

9.      Alec Honadell

10.  Brian Edwards

Pro-Am Runabout Open

1.      Dustin Farthing

2.      Erminio Iantosca

3.      Dustin Charrier

4.      Trey Frame

5.      John Helcox

Pro-Am Ski Stock Spec

1.      Rob Flores

2.      Rick Sherker

3.      Josh Block

4.      Alec Hohnadell

5.      Cade Poole

6.      David McConnell

7.      Spencer Sieracki

Pro-Am Runabout Stock

1.      Ryan Hardwick

2.      Chris MacClugage

3.      Troy Snyder

4.      Cameron Frame

5.      John Helcox

6.      Derek Fuoco

7.      Victor Nolan

8.      Craig Fritz

9.      Dustin Charrier

Pro-Am Runabout Limited

1.      Jordon Mclean

Women’s Runabout Limited

1.      Erica Olde

Expert Ski Limited

1.      Alec Hohnadell

2.      Cade Poole

3.      Tyler Voster

4.      Spencer Sieracki

5.      David Morgan

6.      Olga Jenssen

7.      Sean Morris

Pro Freestyle

1.      Jeremy Parr

2.      Jason Stoyer

3.      Michael Ratti

4.      Joe Eckert

5.      Gary Burtka

Amateur Freestyle

1.      Alexander Petrovic

2.      Johnny Leftly

3.      Tom Fransee

4.      George Kelly

Novice Ski Stock

1.      Darcy Gibbs

2.      Tyler Conant

3.      Daniel Freeman

4.      George Kelly

5.      Shawna Sims

Novice Women’s Ski Limited

1.      Shawna Sims

2.      Chelsea Schneider

Novice Runabout Limited

1.      Erica Olde

2.      Jeff Dyckowski

3.      Kevin Gong

Veteran Ski Open

1.      Brian Edwards

Runabout N/A Spec

1.      Trey Frame

2.      Craig Fritz

3.      Cameron Frame

Amateur Ski Open

1.      Trevor Schmitt

2.      Sean Morris

3.      Shawna Sims

Amateur Runabout Stock

1.      Jeff Dyckowski

2.      Reginald Purnell

3.      Derek Jensen

4.      Matt Johnson

Junior Ski Lites 13-15

1.      Brianna Dyckowski

Junior Ski Limited 13-15

1.      Shawna Sims

Sport Spec

1.      Ryan Hardwick

2.      Michael Moraczeansk

3.      George Kelly

4.      Brad Davis

Trey Frame: Racine

It’s great to work with people who really care about the sport of PWC racing and work hard to constantly tweak and improve their products. When it’s done right, the customers get the best products available. This past weekend Tony Vo of Jettribe allowed us to debut the new RS-15 race suits and some prototype protective gear.  This new gear had just arrived in California just a few days prior to Round 3 of the UWP-IJSBA National Tour, and Tony packed two huge duffle gear bags full of new gear and hit the road for Wisconsin. We are fortunate enough to be the first racers in the world to see and use the new gear. No PWC company in recent years would make this kind of effort for their team riders. 

You can tell it’s important to Jettribe to have their riders in the very best riding gear. It’s efforts like this from Jettribe that make it easy for our team to represent and promote for them. The new RS-15 wetsuit is hands down the most comfortable wetsuit you'll ever try on. Jettribe used a better quality of neoprene known as "super stretch".  Plus the use of strategically placed ultra flex panels make the fit better and the slick graphics finish off this suit. We couldn't be happier!  Wait till you see what Jettribe has for you next. These guys don't quit!

Thanks,

Trey Frame

Black Star Motorsports, LLC

Hanging with the Frames

It was not so cool that the second day of the races at round 3 of the IJSBA National Tour in Racine, WI were cancelled due to poor visibility. But it gave the Jettribe crew time to hang out with the Frame family! Quality time like this is priceless!

The Frames Dominate in Racine

Round 3 of the UWP-IJSBA National Tour in Racine, WI will go down in history as one of the wildest weekends of racing in some time with heavy fog wreaking havoc on Sunday.

Saturday started out strong with Macc Racing/Riva Yamaha/Dean’s Team rider Chris MacClugage taking the moto 1 victory in Pro Runabout Stock abord his Yamaha FZR. Teammate Cameron Frame put in a hard charging effort to round off the top three in the class.

Cameron’s brother and teammate Trey Frame continued his domination of the Normally Aspirated class aboard his VXR finishing first in both motos on Saturday. Jordan McLean once again proved he is the man to beat in the Pro-Am Runabout Limited class earning 2 moto victories. And in the Pro Runabout Open class, Riva Yamaha/Dean’s Team rider Dustin Charrier pulled off a moto 1 podium finish, which was phenomenal because of the injuries he suffered at Round 2.

Mother Nature was the toughest competitor the next day with heavy fog rolling in midway of the first race of the morning and did not lift for the remainder of the day. The promoters were forced to red flag the race and the remainder of Sunday racing.  Still, Yamaha racer proved that they own the closed course when Mother Nature allows.

***This article was taken from fzwaverunner.com***

Rick Sherker: Racine, WI

I arrived in Racine, WI Thursday afternoon for the third round of the UWP/IJSBA National tour, giving me plenty of time to get the work I needed to do on my race skis done.  Friday I was able to get my testing and setups taken care of as well as try out the newest RS-15 two piece wetsuit from Jettribe while doing so.  It was a no brainer, that this is the suit I was going to wear come race day.  On Saturday, the threatening rains held off, and it was actually a pretty nice day other than the cool temperatures. 

In GP ski, the computer picked starting positions put me on the far outside for the start.  Despite the poor starting position, I got a great jump out of the gate and went into the first turn three wide with MacClugage on the inside, Jim Cebulski, and myself.  Out of the split I found myself in second place, which is where I ended up finishing after 12 laps. 

In Stock Spec ski, I again had bad luck with the computer and started on the far outside, only this time I did not have such a good start and was in fifth place going around the first turn, then third coming out of the splits following Rob Flores and Alec Hohnadell.  Alec bobbled a few laps later going into the split opening the door for me to make a pass on him in the split, putting me second place, where I finished. 

After the first two races on Sunday, the races were put on hold due to dangerous conditions from a heavy fog that never lifted until late in the day.  Even though it ended up being a one moto race for both of my classes, it was a good weekend in the town of Racine.  It was great to have the Jettribe trailer on site and be able to see and test some of the new gear they are developing.  I look forward to going back to the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan and the beaches of Racine again next year.

An Unplanned Stop

On the way home from the races in Wisconsin we managed to somehow break one of the tension bars on the trailer!

We found a truck welding shop and, three hours later, we were on our way! We have to admit these Midwest people are totally nice and they can fix anything with a rod welder  and a couple of big hammers!

Chelsea Schneider's Take on Racine

The IJSBA National Tour races in Racine, Wisconsin this past weekend provided not only a lot of action, but also a lot of surprises. Some of the biggest names in racing showed up including Chris MacClugage, Dustin Farthing, Rick Sherker, Josh Block, Yimmy Cebulski, and the Frame brothers just to name a few. All the racers put on some great performances to keep the spectators who came to see the volleyball matches in shock and awe.

The weather conditions definitely kept the racers alert and on edge. The chilly weather and the cold temperatures of Lake Michigan were an unwelcomed experience for many of the southern racers and Jettribe was busy selling tour coats and sweatshirts to freezing cold racers and fans. The huge waves also made racing interesting and unpredictable so that speed did not necessarily determine who would win the race, but rather who could negotiate the swells more accurately.

On Sunday morning the fog rolled in thick and heavy, postponing the races temporarily. The fog subsided a little bit and the racing staff got two races into the books before the officials cleared the race course because the fog had come back, making it impossible to see the back straightaway.

The Jettribe Team had a mixed weekend of successes and disappointments. Rick Sherker took 2^nd place overall in both Pro-Am Ski GP and Pro-Am Ski Stock Spec. Bill Haig took 5^th place overall in Pro-Am Ski GP. Josh Block took 8^th place overall in Pro-Am Ski GP after dealing with some boat issues on Saturday but made up for it by taking 3^rd place overall in Pro-Am Ski Stock Spec. Alec Hohnadell took 9^th place overall in Pro-Am Ski GP, 4^th place overall in Pro-Am Ski Stock Spec, and 1^st place overall in Expert Ski Limited. Chelsea Schneider took 2^nd place overall in Novice Women’s Ski Limited. Jason Stoyer took 2^nd place overall in Pro Freestyle. Trey Frame took 4^th place overall in Pro-Am Runabout Open and 1^st place overall in Runabout N/A Spec. And Cameron Frame took 4^th place overall in Pro-Am Runabout Stock and 3^rd place overall in Runabout N/A Spec.

The team is looking forward to the next round of the IJSBA National Tour in Rochester, New York where they plan to dominate and conquer in each of their classes!

Jason Stoyer's Take on the Race in Racine

The IJSBA National Tour headed off to Racine, Wisconsin this Father’s Day weekend. With a busy week here at the XSCREAM Shop in Clearwater, FL I was finally able to get on the road late Thursday night. I had a stop to make on the 2600 mile journey. Waiting in McDonnagh, GA was PRORIDERmagazine’s own Michael Rattie. We loaded his ski and gear and pulled out early Friday morning with a long drive ahead. I finally pulled into the pits late Friday night. The weather was colder than what I am used to here in Florida, so it was great to see my sponsor’s rig onsite. Tony and Doan from Jettribe were on hand with new wetsuits that are about to hit the shelves. The RS-15 Jacket/John Wetsuit had new features and the fit was awesome, making the cold water of Lake Michigan no problem and keeping me comfortable all weekend! I was able to win on Saturday with my XS1000 making the chop and shallow water not a problem! Sunday came with a fog that would not lift, only two races were able to happen but the rest had to be called off due to safety. Freestyle was the only event to take the water after the first two races were over. XSCREAM’s own Jeremy Parr was able to edge me out of first o Sunday and take the win. It was a great time in Racine! And thanks to the CVB and all the fine folks who rolled out the red carpet for us! Thanks for the racer party and all the fun at Ivanhoe’s on Main Street! See ya next year! And see you in Tavares, FL this weekend for Mike Young’s Pro Hydrocross Tour!

Jason “The Destroyer” Stoyer

News From IJSBA National Tour: Racine, Wisconsin

The gorgeous North Beach of Racine, WI was our destination this weekend for the Grand Prix of Watercross and as always the folks from Real Racine put together a fabulous event.  Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate and because of a massive fog bank that rolled in on Sunday we were forced to stop racing. 
Hydro Turf Freestyle Report

We were able to run both Hydro Turf Freestyle competion and Sunday's action was as close as any we have had all year.  Jeremy "Parr Diddy" Parr said, "Jason keeps pushing me every week and I think it was to my advantage to go right before him and put pressure on him."  It is hard to say if that is what propelled him to the win or not, but Parr run was solid through and through and even though "The Destroyer" ripped some huge tricks he had a lull in the middle of his routine which cost him a few tenths in the judges eyes and he had to settle for a second place finish.  Michael "Rad" Ratti was tied with Parr going into the second day of competition and after his run he briefly occupied the top position but when the fog settled he finished third.  Our amateur competitors also put on a spectacular show in the Hydro Turf Freestyle extravaganza.  Alexander Petrovic launched a massive back flip combo that actual brought the crowd to the their feet along the shore and Johny "Left Hand" Leftly went for his first competition back flip nearly landed it.  It was clear the amateurs are taking notes from our pros and have been doing their homework.

Pro-Am Runabout Open

The Pro-Am Runabout Open Class did get one moto in for the weekend and the Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Dustin Farthing was the top finisher with Riva Racing Erminio Iantosca claiming the 2nd spot and the Dean's Team Yamaha pilot Dustin Charrier rounding out the top three.

Giving Dad Dustin, some fun time with his kids on Fathers Day!
Pro-AM Ski GP

In our Pro Ski GP class we also had a Monster Energy rider at the front of the pack.  Chris MacClugage took his MAAC Racing Quakysense ride to his third first place finish of the year.  Rick Sherker rode well on his Jettribe powered machine and nailed down the second spot.  The inspiration of a new baby helped propel the Watcon.com rider Jimmy Cebulski to another podium finish just in front of the Walt's Motorsports Raceski.com racer Rob Flores.

Note: Chris Macclugage did not make himself available for interviews giving the UWP-IJSBA National Tour the opportunity to highlight our up and coming stars! Pictured above Alec Hohnadell, 2011 Expert Ski Limited Champion in Racine, WI

Canadian Nationals are coming up quickly - make sure you are ready to go North of the Border!


Things racers will need

* Passport or enhanced drivers license.
* Big trailers should take the Detroit bridge
* if you don't have a tittle or ownership for your watercraft or rhino atv etc,   no problem , stop at customs on the Canadian side ask for a E99 have the serial number handy to make things quicker  if you have a tittle not to worry.

If you don't have a passport or enhanced license, move quickly to get it taken care of! Expedite your passport or licence - you only have one month left
See ya at the races,

The folks at Upstate Watercraft Promotions, Inc

Rick Sherker Talks About Montgomery, AL Race

I arrived in Montgomery Thursday evening and made the first stop at Dreamlands for some barbeque.  Friday was spent getting the skis adjusted to the hot and humid weather.  I also had the opportunity to do a course demonstration for the locals involved in the corporate challenge around the bow tie course set up for them, giving them an idea of what they can expect to see for the races.   This was followed by an opportunity to meet everyone involved and sign some T-shirts UWP was giving out at the awards for the corporate challenge.

When Saturday started, Rd. 2 officially started - I was coming off a win in the Pro Stock Spec class and a disappointing 5th place finish in Pro Ski GP from Rd. 1 in Panama City two weeks earlier.  Things started out great, I was fortunate to get the pole on the first moto of GP thanks to the computer.  Unfortunately, I sucked up the band from the starting line and the race was red flagged after coming around on the front straight with the lead.  After a delay from trying to get the majority of the band off from around my driveshaft, I was able to grab another holeshot from the pole position and never looked back.  In moto one of stock, Josh “Blockhead” Block grabbed the holeshot, followed by Rob “Flo” Flores and myself, finishing in that order.

Sunday, I found myself sitting in the driver’s seat for GP Ski after a moto one win.  Again I grabbed the holeshot, but the race was red flagged, for good reason, after a major chain reaction pile up off the starting line.  On the restart, I bobbled out of the start, got a rub from the side heading to the first turn buoy and wasn't able to hang on to the ski, loosing it and finding myself a lap down after getting a ride back to my boat from the course marshal.  With a disappointing second moto, finishing 6th, I had nothing to lose in the third moto.  I had a good start and finished 2nd within striking distance of Chris MacClugage This was enough to get myself back on the podium with a 3rd place overall finish.  Stock class, I finished 3rd in moto 2 and 3 finishing 3rd overall, the theme of the day from me. 

It was a weekend of ups and downs with a lot of things going on and an atmosphere that felt like that of the World Finals on the starting line. But even with muddy conditions at the starting line, my RS-15 race boots connected flawlessly with my Hydro-turf mats, giving me a lot of confidence going into the first turn.

Round 3 of the UWP-IJSBA National tour takes place in Racine, WI, where I hope to put everything together.

National Tour Update

UWP-IJSBA National Tour Update