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This is the Kawasaki X-2 that is specially prepared by Pascal Barriac, owner of the JFC Team and he plans to use in the X-2 Cup in France. This particular race craft is equipped with a wet pipe from the Factory Pipe, Riva Racing carb filters, an intake grate and ride plate from R&D, Neken bars, specific jets for the carbs and a seat cover. Pascal has formed this set up in order to lower the cost for the participants and increase the rider input into racing. “The riders want to race and to be competitive. I do not want them to spend money in order to make the craft faster. I want them to train harder and harder in order to become better riders.” Pascal says and believes that he has found the right formula to promote a unique pwc race class.

Based on the recent examples of IIJSBA and EJSBA, the Hellenic Powerboat Association is thinking about providing a new class in personal water craft racing, the Junior Class. Therefore, young riders under the age of 18 will be able to participate in this class and get the feeling of pwc racing. The board of HPA plans to organize a meeting with the Coast Guard representatives in order to define the safety standards of the particular class. If this plan works out, fine young talents will emerge in the sport of pwc racing.

The capacity for two stroke R/A G.P. rises up from 1400cc to 1600cc.The capacity for four stroke R/A G.P. with turbo or compressor stays at 1600cc.Only one unit must be produced to receive the homologation. The hull, including upper and under hull are free but must stay in the sizes from the I.J.S.B.A “R/A Division” rules. Sponsons must be IJSBA race legal. You can use any kind of composite materials. You can use any kind of engines but it must be based on a homologated “ski or R/A engine”. If you want to make your own engine, this engine must be homologated by the EJSBA only for the G.P. classes. Full modifications are allowed (crankshaft, cylinders, pistons, crankcases and more). Four-cylinders maximum. Minimum weight is 216 kg for two stroke and 270 kg for four stroke Transmission and pump are free but must stay “inboard”. The decision from the Technical Director is final about homologation of any G.P.

The capacity for two stroke skis G.P. rises up from 800cc to 900cc.The capacity for four stroke ski G.P. with turbo or blower goes down from 1.100cc to 900cc. Only one unit must be produced to receive the homologation. The hull, including upper and under hull are free but must stay in the sizes from the I.J.S.B.A “Ski Division” rules. Sponsons must be IJSBA race legal. You can use any kind of composite materials. You can use any kind of engines but it must be based on a homologated “ski or R/A engine” If you want to make your own engine, this engine must be homologated by the EJSBA only for the G.P. classes. Full modifications are allowed (crankshaft, cylinders, pistons, crankcases and more) Two-cylinders maximum. Minimum weight is 114 kg. Transmission and pump are free but must stay “inboard”. The decision from the Technical Director is final about homologation of any G.P. ski.

At the beginning of February, the Hellenic Powerboat Association carried out its fist annual meeting in order to basically announce its plans for the upcoming racing season. Additionally, the new board carried out the ward Ceremony for the Winter Cup and the two athletes (A. Malouchos and V. Moraitis) that raced at the World Finals 2006. The winners of the Winter Cup were the pictured (Douroudakis, Kraniotis and Malamatinis).

Multi World and National champion Chris MacClugage was the only American rider who participated in the King’s Cup, a race that was held in Thailand and he flew there along with IJSBA president Scott Fraizer. MacClugage raced only in the Runabout Class, riding a Kawasaki STX-15F. He used a similar set up as the one that his team had prepared for the World Finals in Havasu, though according to Chris there was a little more work done to the cylinder head. MacClugage won three out of four motos and stepped onto the highest place of the podium for a second consecutive year.

According to a recent announcement of IJSBA carbon or lightweight aftermarket hulls will be allowed for usage in Open class. Therefore, multi time world and European champion Nicolas Rius has already an advantage this season for the World Finals. Rius Racing had developed a new carbon hull for the Super Jet that has already given Rius the European title. The engine that was used last year was very powerful and if this season it will be tune up to 850cc then Rius will be the one to beat in the Pro Ski class. After all being a spectator for one season was not that bad for him. This year he will not only be ahead of the competition but he will also be able to sell some of his well known hulls and get some profit out of it.