AquaX is an exciting series that offers a completely new experience for
personal watercraft enthusiasts by offering top-class entertainment for
both spectators and competitors. It is a market-driven championship which
has run alongside SuperStock powerboat racing in the UK for the past two
years and bridges the gap between leisure use and racing by taking riders
onto the open sea. Specifically designed to attract amateur riders to
enter the sport, this unique series offers competitors a hugely exciting
challenge and the opportunity to win a slice of an impressive $15,000
potential prize purse depending upon entry numbers, with the Elite and
both Amateur class riders each having an equal chance to pocket some prize
money.
Lisa Barsby, head of P1 AquaX and former world champion said "The UK
series, launced in 2011, has attracted growing numbers of amateur riders
and we are very excited about launching AquaX in the world's biggest
market for PWC sales. There are many recreational watercraft users out
there who have wanted to try their hand at competitive riding for some
time now, and AquaX provides the perfect arena for them to open up their
throttles and enjoy the full performance of their craft in a safe,
controlled environment. And because of the ever- changing conditions, the
riders' skill prevails over horsepower, to create a level playing field
for all."
AquaX is open to all types of watercraft, with Yamaha, Kawasaki and BRP (Sea-Doo) models expected to race unmodified in three classes: 200, 250 and 300hp. Riders will earn 10 points for a superpole victory and 20 points for race win.
Running at the same time, the AquaX Cup is open to all, including those with modified craft falling outside the standard class structure, who want to experience the thrill of racing. The Cup is not a Championship class, so points or prize money will not be awarded. Its purpose is to acknowledge the overall winner of the race at each individual round.
Each two-day AquaX event will consist of three races: Superpole, a shorter qualifying race followed by two rallies where the focus switches to endurance riding and stamina over longer distances. The race tracks are wide open yet simple to navigate, and will be patrolled by trained race marshals to ensure safety at all times.
Much like the P1 SuperStock powerboat racing series, AquaX is designed to provide an accessible and affordable platform for motorsport enthusiasts and to help develop the sport of watercraft racing from the ground up. The competition kicks off in June and full details of the opening event can be found at the new AquaX website, now online at www.p1aquax.com