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Recently Chris MacClugage, owner of MaccRacing informed us that he had carried out some testing in Lake Havasu in order to evaluate some new parts for the Kawasaki Ultra 250X. Along with Bill Chapin from R&D they tried to enhance the top speed of this craft. MaccRacing has already released a new carbon fiber hull which reduces the total weight of the heavy craft. MacClugage has announced that the lightweight hull is available in carbon fiber ($10.000) and in fiberglass ($6.500) and comes along with the OEM deck. Also, there is project which will feature an Ultra hull with a 15Fengine equipped with a Turbocharger. Whoever needs more horsepower just has to get in contact with MaccRacing (contact@maccracing.com).

According to the importers Kawasaki and Yamaha of personal water crafts in Greece, the customers will not be able to get legal documentation for the 2007 Ski’s (800 SX-R and SuperJet) since they no longer comply with the EC rules. The headquarters of these importers were informed that these Ski’s can only be used by racers and not for weekend enthusiasts. Even if this is legal in some States in the U.S. or some other European countries, in Greece no one is allowed to ride a personal water craft without having the appropriate documentation and insurance. Therefore, it is not clear yet whether there will be a specific formula for the pwc racers that what to buy any of these Ski’s.

The IJSBA has reviewed requests to grant complete international homologation to all existing Sport Class PWC that the IJSBA has homologated in at least some part of the world. Specifically, this request involves international homologation of the Yamaha Waveblaster 800 and the contemporary Kawasaki X2. Given that the IJSBA has renewed Modified Class racing for the Sport Class, there is less worry about a limited import of PWC having a disproportionate advantage in Sport Class racing. The IJSBA believes that this international homologation would have the only impact of increasing interest in Sport Class racing. Therefore, the IJSBA has voted to allow for this homologation.

While out with friends on Sunday night, January 15th an unidentified man assaulted Joe without provocation at a local establishment. The surprise attack from behind resulted in Joe being knocked unconscious, causing him to fall to the ground and striking his head. He was taken to a local hospital where he is listed in serious, but stable condition. Joe has several severe head injuries and is unable to communicate as of yet. Doctor’s have not given a long-term prognosis, but Joe has shown some signs of improvement. Local police were not able to apprehend the assailant, but are working on leads. To aid Joe with the medical care and treatment he is currently receiving and will require in the future, we have set up an Injury Assistance Fund. Joe has done a tremendous amount to positively promote his sport for many, many years. Please help us get Joe back on his ski doing what he loves so much. Donations can be made to: Washington Mutual Bank c/o Joe Kenney Injury Assistance Fund 1235 Chorro San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Routing#: 322271627 Account#: 3142466007

Many pwc enthusiasts were wondering whether it is possible to fit an Ultra 250X engine on a 15F hull. The answer came straight from the R&D Department, of KMC, the people that designed the new Ultra engine. Therefore, the new engine is much bigger than the previous one and it has a different exhaust layout, so it is actually impossible to fit it in the narrow engine compartment of the 15F hull. Though, even if it was possible to fit the Ultra engine, the 15F hull utilizes a smaller pump, so it would have been a waste of horsepower. It will be easier to buy a new craft and get the advantages of the complete package rather than spending a lot of money to modify the original 15F hull.

Two times world champion and European champion Steven Dauliach has set up his own racing school in Corsica this year. There, he has set up his race course and the students will be able to stay in a hotel that full accommodation will be provided. Training lessons include theory, fitness programs, proper food supplements, practice and various details that form the total training course. Athletes may attend the course in groups of 2-8. Practice is done by using Kawasaki SX-R Limited prepared by Tim Bushman. For more information you may contact Steven Dauliach at www.ljcteam.com

Originally the new Kawasaki X-2 was produced in order to fulfill the expectations and the demands of the Japanese market. Therefore, KMC had produced 500 units which were shipped in Japan and whoever wanted to buy one of those had to imported from Japan. Recently, Kawasaki France has announced that will have in stock the Kawasaki X-2, though the numbers of units and the price of this model have not been mentioned yet.