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The TJSBA has released the following information which is very beneficial to those persons interested in attending the prestigious Kings Cup event in Pattaya, Thailand. US$ 670. Sea freight your jet ski to King’s Cup World Cup 2008, Thailand (Round Trip). Due to the fact that many riders have expressed their interest in participating in the King's Cup World Cup 2008 in Thailand but are troubled by the huge freight expense, International Jet Sport Boating Association (IJSBA) and Thai Jet Sport Boating Association (TJSBA) with Watercross World-Asian Multi Sports and Entertainment Co,Ltd. are proud to announce a scheme to alleviate such financial burden. With the support scheme, riders from around the world are offered a flat, sea-freight rate of only $670 USD per craft. This rate is applicable for a group of six crafts or more traveling in the same container on the same route. Service is available on the following routes: Contact IJSBA Affiliated Countries, North America USA APBA Canada WCWA, South America South Africa SAJSBA, Europe Spain JSBAE, England JSRA, Belgium BJSBA, Italy FIM, Serbia JSSS, Oceanic Australia AJSBA New Zealand NZJSBA, Asia Indonesia IJBA, Japan JJSF, Korea KJSBA, Kuwait KJSF, Philippines JSAP

IJSBA Begins Registration for 2008 quakysense World Finals The IJSBA is pleased to announce that registration for the 2008 quakysense World Finals is now open. Registration and schedule information are available at www.ijsba.com/wf. Early registration is encouraged to ensure that some classes do not close or are not altered. Competitors are reminded of the following registration rules for 2008: GP Ski is limited to 20 entries. Competitors must possess an IJSBA recognized license as a Pro or an Expert level rider. Competitors must be approved by the IJSBA and their registration in this class is not official until the entry is approved and funds are received. GP Runabout is limited to 18 entries. Competitors must possess an IJSBA recognized license as a Pro or an Expert level rider. Competitors must be approved by the IJSBA and their registration in this class is not official until the entry is approved and funds are received. Junior Runabout 800 Limited is limited to 12 entries. This class will require 6 entries by September 14 to be run. Pro-Am Vet Ski Limited is limited to 24 entries. This class will require 10 entries by September 14 to be run. Masters Ski Stock is limited to 24 entries. This class will require 10 entries by September 14 to be run. Amateur Classic Runabout Stock is limited to 20 entries. This class will require 8 entries by September 14 to be run. Amateur Runabout 800 Superstock is limited to 20. This class will require 8 entries by September 14 or the class will merge with Pro/Am Runabout 800 Superstock and will become Runabout 800 Superstock. Junior Sick Trick requires 5 entries by September 14. The controlled classes mentioned were requested by the racing public and will be offered so long as there is a market demand. Please forward any questions to the IJSBA by emailing: info@ijsba.com or by calling +1-(714)-751-8695.

If anyone is interested in having technical support and assistance on the Jet Raid this year and is a owner of a Kawasaki or Yamaha race craft he may refer to Ente Sylvain at isathome@skynet.be Also the organization can offer pwc’s for rent for the particular event. Yamaha GPR1300-2008-ready to race plus mechanical assistance during the race. There are only three pwc’s available, therefore, contact as soon as possible at info@jetraid.net

Craig Warner won the Offshore Endurance race from Long Beach to Catalina on his specially prepared Kawasaki Ultra 250X, making his point outside of the close course racing field. His Kawasaki utilizes the stock Supercharger in order to maintain reliability, though Team Kawasaki has made tricky modifications in order to give him some extra top speed. Therefore, Kawasaki won the #1 in Offshore Endurance Racing. It is worth mentioning that the podium was toped by Kawasaki riders.

Multi National and World champion Chris “The Mac Attack” MacClugage is in a class of his own this year, at least from how the results show on the APBA National Tour. MacClugage dominated Round 1 by winning both Pro AM Ski GP and Pro AM Runabout Open. On Round 2 MacClugage took a second overall place behind reigning world champion Craig Warner who dominated both motos. Additionally Mac finished second in the Pro AM Ski GP class. Its worth mentioning that MacClugage raced on his wife’s limited SX-R in the Ski GP class.

Reigning world champion Craig Warner is racing the Kawasaki Ultra 250X this year and has been pretty satisfied with the results of the first two rounds of the APBA National Tour. Although he was unlucky during the first moto (broken supercharger belt) he dominated during the second round by winning both motos. According to Warner, Team Kawasaki uses an engine similar to the 15F Supercharged engine set up for the Ultra. The new craft is fast but different in terms of handling and certainly it’s heavy. Both the 15F and the Ultra have advantages and disadvantages in terms of overall performance, Team Kawasaki will prepare both for the World Finals and depending on the situation (course, weather, etc) will decide which one to use for the Pro Runabout class. Craig Warner’s sponsors are: KAWASAKI (KMC-USA), Monster Energy, TroyLee Designs, Hydro-turf, Skat-trak, Slippery wetsuits, and Vortec superchargers.

The deadline of registration without increase of the conditions was put back in: 30 September 2008. DEPART-DEPARTURE FRANCE:Team:12.500€ - Accompagnant : 2000€. DEPART-DEPARTURE EUROPE/MONDE: Team: 10.000€ - Accompagnant : 1500€. More info at DMC EVENTS France, Site: www.wakijet.com, Email: dmcevents@aol.com