Rounds 5 - May 6 & 7
The 4th Annual Huntington Beach Moto--Surf and Freeride will be Livestreamed on The Hot Products & Anderson Powersports Best of the West Series Facebook group!
K River Investments, Yamaha, Go Lake Havasu, Concierge Health, Mohave Mortgage, Moto-Option, 1-800 Water Damage, The Watercraft Journal, West Coast Watercraft Club & Pro-Rider Magazine
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Huntington Beach Pier, South side
Pit Parking Location: The City of Huntington Beach has granted access to the lot off Huntington Drive & PCH for this event (same pit parking lot as we used in 2019). This lot will accommodate all race teams, enclosed trailers & motorhomes (dry camping only, no hook ups). All parking is 1st come, 1st serve. Pits open on Friday at 8:00 am.
IMPORTANT INFO/IJSBA WORLD FINALS QUALIFIER
IJSBA WORLD FINALS QUALIFIER:
In order to qualify for the World Finals, you must sign up and race two events. This counts as 1 event.
New to racing, never raced PWC's, please contact Chief Inspector Rich Boell. He will explain what you need to race and what class you would be eligible to race in. Email: rich.tradewinds@gmail.com or (510) 715-6182
HOW TO REGISTER:
Racers: Online entry form:https://form.jotform.com/230894889564174
Please note pre-registration ends on Sunday, April 30th. All entries received thereafter will pay a late fee. No money ($$$) is required to pre-register, only the online entry form is required.
This race is Round #5 of The Hot Products & Anderson Powersports "Best of the West" series Presented by Jettrim, Impros Cometic & Klotz. This round is a cumulative 2 day event. The overall winner is decided from the 4 moto's over the 2 day event (this format is exactly the same format used in 2018 & 2019 & 22). Your entry fee covers both days of racing.
Please pre-register at your earliest convenience. Pre-registration will close on Sunday, April 30th!
Please email Dawn Carey at dawn.rpmracing@gmail.com if you have any questions
IJSBA MEMBERSHIP
IJSBA memberships can be purchased on-site (preferred method to maximize license -12 mos. from date of purchase) OR online at www.ijsba.com
HOST HOTEL:
Comfort Inn & Suites Huntington Beach - 16301 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 To make a reservation at The Comfort Inn, please call (714) 841-1812 or click https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/HA42L2 . There is no racer rate, you can book rooms either via phone or online and use AAA or AARP, etc. discount
CAMPING (RV, MOTORHOMES, TOY HAULER), VEHICLES
Dry camping in the pits are 1st come, 1st serve. All teams towing a trailer will pay a $125 parking fee which covers 3 days of parking (this covers the vehicle and the trailer). If coming Saturday/Sunday only, parking fee for vehicle’s towing a trailer is $40/day/vehicle & trailer. Motorhomes/RV’s/Toy Haulers, etc. will be charged an additional fee based on how many parking spots are used. Please note that each additional parking spot taken will be charged $40/space/day. This fee will be paid at registration on Friday or Saturday morning. If "carpooling" with another racer, please indicate the rider you will be carpooling with for verification purposes. Only 1 parking fee will be charged if carpooling (same as was done in 2022). Racers not towing a vehicle (ski in the bed of your truck) or additional passenger vehicles will be charged $40/day/vehicle. Fee’s must be paid at registration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS - PLEASE READ!
PITS: The pits will be open on Friday morning at 8:00 am, not Wednesday or Thursday. Pit parking is 1st come, 1st served. The pit are is for dry camping only and Vehicle fee will be paid at gate upon registration and is based on how many spots taken and days. All race pits take priority over Motorhomes!!! Please do NOT spread out. Take only enough for your pit and please be good neighbors to your fellow racers. Do not set up until cleared by the pit manager!!
Race Notes: All race pits take priority over Motorhomes!!! Please do NOT spread out. Take only enough for your pit and please be good neighbors to your fellow racers. Do not set up until cleared by the pit manager!!
Beach Area:
There will be beach access from the parking lot. The use of UTV's are allowed to move equipment (Ski, Runabout, tools, fuel jug) from the parking lot to the pit area and back however we ask that you work together with other teams. However, once your ski(s) or runabout are in the pit area no UTV traffic will be allowed unless catastrophic failure and the ski must return to the parking lot. Use of the UTV during the race days is prohibited until after the race day as concluded and crowd has disbursed or permission is granted from the race director if requested during the race day.
UTV motorized vehicles are allowed on the beach, however all stand up teams must hand cart (totes, etc.) in and out only. Motorized launch (cars/trucks/quads/etc.) must use the designated launch/pick up area on beach. Please do not park or set up your pit where you might block access to the beach. All vehicles must display the proper parking pass (to be received at registration during initial on-site check-in). To park additional vehicles in the main lot above in the pits (see PIT PARKING above) you will be charged a parking fee of at check in.
Fuel: Per the HB FD, a maximum of two (2) - 5 gallon jugs will be permitted in the pit area on the beach. The fuel must be stowed on a tarp or drip tray/pan, not directly on the sand. Also, a tarp or drip pan/tray must be under the ski/runabout at all times while in the pits. All pits must have their own fire extinguisher with current tag. Please plan on bringing diapers, "zuck up" or some type of absorbent material to use when fueling. All fuel must be stowed properly. All racers must have a tarp and or drip tray under their craft on the beach area in the pits and 1 currently (2023) certified fire extinguisher. Please make sure your fire extinguisher is current!! If you are storing fuel in the back of your truck you may not back the truck over the water per the Coast Guard and EPA. Failure to comply will result in a fine or dq. All fuel barrel's and or fuel containers (ie: VP 5 gallon cans) must be removed by the owner at the end of the race weekend. All fuel barrel's/containers will be marked and if left the participant will forfeit all points/prize money, etc. (take your fuel cans/barrel's with you, please don't leave them). Fueling will take place in designated pit stall areas at least 50' from shore.
Prize Money: Pro Classes with 6 or more riders at a minimum there will be 50% payback.
Rider Check In: ALL racers/families/crew members must check-in on Friday starting at 10:00 am until 6:00 p.m. and or on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. If you've pre-registered you still must check-in, sign the waivers and receive your credentials. If you haven't registered you may do so during the days/times stated. Please do not wait until registration is closing to either get registered or clear registration.
Smoking & Alcohol: There is NO smoking or alcohol in the pits. Violation will result in immediate dq and exit of race site.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, May 5th:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm - Pits are open to race teams for set up
10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Registration open in the pit parking lot for race teams and freeriders
10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Safety Inspection (in pit parking lot area) for all participants
Saturday & Sunday, May 6th & 7th:
It is highly recommended that if you can't make it to registration on Friday that you are at the parking lot on Saturday morning before 6:30 a.m!! All race teams must be through registration by 7:45 am on Saturday/Sunday morning so we can all head to the beach pit area.
6:30- 7:45 am - Onsite registration/safety inspection (Pit Parking Lot)
8:15- 8:45 am - Rider's Meeting (mandatory, all riders attend)
9:00- 9:55 am - Practice
10:00 am - Opening Ceremonies
10:00 am - 5:00 pm – 4th Annual Huntington Beach Moto-Surf & Freeride
(note: Final schedule will be posted prior to race).
Awards 45 minutes after conclusion of final race on Sunday.
Note: The schedule may change prior to race day.
Please check this website for all updates and information.
Questions, please contact RPM Racing at (916) 370-5883 or via email dawn.rpmracing@gmail.com
Like us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram - Hot Products & Anderson Powersports Best of the West Series Presented by Hydro-Turf or RPM RACING ENTERPRISES
Thank you for your support!
Ross Wallach, President
RPM RACING ENTERPRISES
(310) 318-4012
Our Partners
