WATERTOP ANNOUNCES THE 2010 RIVA RACING HYDRODRAG FALL NATIONAL EVENT
Staff
WaterTop Unlimited® will produce the 2010 RIVA Racing HydroDrag Fall National on November 6th & 7th at the Water-ski Hall-of-Fame & Museum venue in Polk City near Lakeland, Florida. The personal watercraft drag race and top speed events draw the fastest PWC riders and machines from all over North America and the HydroDrag Fall National event will continue that trend by utilizing a premier venue.
The RIVA Racing HydroDrag events include head-to-head PWC drag racing on a 1/8th mile (660-feet) track utilizing the WaterTop “Launch Pad” starting system. The Launch Pad is a stationary starting mechanism that cradles two PWC on a dual bunk system and offers fans a look at which racer is “on the gas” with the Novi-Tec thrust meters sending an explosion of water into the sky upon every drop start. Speed Alley is the second aspect of the event in which competitors are given two straight-line runs to post their greatest top speed, recorded by a calibrated radar gun.
The US Water-ski facility is home to a man-made ski lake designed to offer the smoothest water possible with optimal spectator viewing. The RIVA Racing HydroDrag Fall National venue provides a narrow 1800-foot long, watery runway that will provide competitors ideal conditions for peak performance. Competitors will be vying to break the existing top speed record of 100.5 mph, set by Julio Rivera at the 2009 HydroDrag Spring Nationals in Fellsmere, FL.
“The US Water-ski facility is taking the HydroDrags to the next level of professionalism,” said Tim McKercher, WaterTop Unlimited general manager. “The best venues for HydroDrag events are man-made ski lakes and this is one of the best. The competitors will love the smooth water, the spacious pit area, and variety of hospitality businesses. Fans will love the viewing angles and convenience to the interstate. This event has everything going for it.”
The US Water-ski facility is located adjacent to Interstate 4, that connects Daytona, Orlando, and Tampa. The facility is only 20-minutes from the Orlando Theme Park area, 10-minutes from dozens of hotels and restaurants in Lakeland, and roughly a mile from Fantasy of Flight, the proclaimed “World’s greatest aircraft collection.”
Early November weather is projected to be ideal for top speeds with comfortable climates and gives riders from northern states one last hurrah for the 2010 boating season.
The 2010 RIVA Racing HydroDrag Fall National will be sanctioned by the APBA (American Powerboat Association) and will offer seven classes to competitors including:
οHydro Vintage 1997 and prior PWC
οHydro NA Naturally aspirated PWC under APBA mod rules
οBox StockNo modifications of any kind
οHydro RecreationMods limited to impeller, ride plate, nozzle, airfilter, & waterbox
οHydro Pro Stock APBA Stock Rules
οHydro Superstock Stock hull & top deck, mod exhaust, mod blower, bolt on parts (high 70 – mid 80 mph PWC)
οHydro Unlimited Modified hulls and/or top decks, conversion, turbo, nitrous, 2000 cc limit (mid 80 – 100mph PWC)
Event and registration information will soon be available on, www.watertopevents.com
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