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2010 Long Beach to Catalina & Back "LB2CAT" Offshore Natl. Championship Race - KIM BUSHONG of PWCOFFSHORE Racing Wins!
RIP Lt Col Mario D. Carazo, USMC
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LB2CAT OFFSHORE PLATINUM CLUB
(Race Winners):
2010: Kim Bushong, ULTRA250X, KAWASAKI
2009: Craig Warner, ULTRA260X, KAWASAKI (2nd Win!)
2008: Craig Warner, ULTRA250X, KAWASAKI
2007: Nick Vanis, RXT of Vanic Racing 54:38 (min), SEADOO
2006: Pat Roque, RXP 53:29, SEADOO
2004: John Anick, RXT of Vanick Racing 68:00, SEADOO
2003: Doug Brown, SEADOO GTX
2002: Chris Macclugage, KAWASAKI
2001: Billy Womack POLARIS (4th Win)
2000: Billy Womack POLARIS
1999: Billy Womack, POLARIS
1998: Mark Dobson, YAMAHA
1997: Billy Womack, POLARIS
1996: Brian Hanhart, YAMAHA
1995: Victor Sheldon, KAWASAKI
1994: Scott Watkins, YAMAHA
Manufacture's LB2CAT Overall Win Count:
Kawasaki: 5
Polaris: 4
Tied for 3nd Place: Yamaha: 3, SeaDoo: 3
Honda: 0
First Women to Cross the Line at the LB2CAT 2010 LB2CAT Results - CLICK HERE
2009 Pictures:
2009 Shawn Alladio Kawasaki Ultra 250X 48 years Manufacturer Stock
2008 Shawn Alladio Kawasaki 15-F 47 years old ProAm
2007 Brittany Wildman, 20th Overall
2006 N/A
2005 N/A
2004 Shawn Alladio Yamaha FX140 Women's Division 43 years old
2002 N/A
2001 Shawn Alladio Yamaha XLT1200 Stock-National Open Stock Champion (World Cup Gran Prix)
2000 N/A
1999 N/A
1998 N/A
1997 N/A
1996 Shawn Alladio Pro Ski Yamaha Limited Super Jet (stand up)
1994 Shawn Alladio Pro Ski Overall Series Champion Yamaha 601 Super Jet (stand up)
2010 LB2CAT Pictures - CLICK HERE
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2009 LB2CAT DVD Trailer, CLICK HERE
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2009 Official Results of Overall!
| Name | Boat # | Class | Time |
| Craig Warner | 1 | Pro Am Open | 59m 27s |
| Mark Gerner | 58 | Pro Am Open | 61m 58s |
| Chris Heinrich | 25 | Pro Am Open | 63m 05s |
| Kim Bushong | 98 | Vet Master Open | 64m 52s |
| Dave Szych | 59 | Sport Open | 67m 33s |
| Tyler White | 3 | Pro Am Open | 69m 54s |
| Ian Settlemire | 55 | Sport Open | 70m 35s |
| Jim Walker | 951 | Amateur Open | 70m 38s |
| Robert Carreon | 21 | Pro Am Open | 71m 11s |
| Kevin Shaw | 64 | Mfg Stock | 71m 28s |
| Paul Pham | 99 | Pro Am Open | 73m 39s |
| Shawn Alladio | 69 | Mfg Stock | 73m 58s |
| Philip Monday | 211 | Mfg Stock | 74m 58s |
| Cheng Leu | 411 | Pro Am Open | 76m 22s |
| Charlie Martinez | 17 | Amateur Open | 77m 58s |
| Warren Frank | 666 | Challenged Athlete | 78m 16s |
| Steve Wizman | 818 | Mfg Stock NA | 79m 12s |
| Mike Murphy | 62 | Sport Open | 80m 11s |
| Dave Hardenburger | 226 | Sport Open | 81m 11s |
| Michael Arnold | 71 | Military Open | 81m 51s |
| Ryan Levinson | 609 | Challenged Athlete | 82m 27s |
| Alex Morgan | 2 | Mfg Stock NA | 82m 58s |
| Russell Libby | 234 | Military Open | 84m 23s |
| Chris Cox | 23 | Pro Am Open | 85m 12s |
| Ahmed Hamade | 242 | Mfg Stock | 86m 01s |
| Tommy Kolleck | 777 | Sport Open | 86m 36s |
| Tony Kwolek | 13 | Pro Am Open | 87m 15s |
| KC Heidler | 44 | Pro Am Open | 90m 12s |
| Brian Largarticha | 25 | Sport Open | 91m 12s |
| David Fekete | 141 | Challenged Athlete | 92m 22s |
| Kevin Morrow | 22 | Sport Open | 92m 51s |
| Andy Wise | 46 | Vet Master Open | 95m 38s |
| Carlos Thomas | 11 | Amateur Open | 103m 48s |
| Chris Lawrence | 151 | Pro Am Open | DNF |
| David Walker | 6 | Mfg Stock NA | DNF |
| Ralph Perez | 95 | Amateur Open | DNF |
| Sean Conner | 7 | Amateur Open | DNF |
| Pat Roque | 77 | Pro Am Open | DNF |
| Lee Phan | 8 | Pro Am Open | DNF |
| Nick Vanis | 1X | Pro Am Open | DNF |
Results By Class:
| Name | Boat # | Class | Time |
| Jim Walker | 951 | Amateur Open | 70m 38s |
| Charlie Martinez | 17 | Amateur Open | 77m 58s |
| Carlos Thomas | 11 | Amateur Open | 103m 48s |
| Ralph Perez | 95 | Amateur Open | DNF |
| Sean Conner | 7 | Amateur Open | DNF |
| Warren Frank | 666 | Challenged Athlete | 78m 16s |
| Ryan Levinson | 609 | Challenged Athlete | 82m 27s |
| David Fekete | 141 | Challenged Athlete | 92m 22s |
| Kevin Shaw | 64 | Mfg Stock | 71m 28s |
| Shawn Alladio | 69 | Mfg Stock | 73m 58s |
| Philip Monday | 211 | Mfg Stock | 74m 58s |
| Ahmed Hamade | 242 | Mfg Stock | 86m 01s |
| Steve Wizman | 818 | Mfg Stock NA | 79m 12s |
| Alex Morgan | 2 | Mfg Stock NA | 82m 58s |
| David Walker | 6 | Mfg Stock NA | DNF |
| Michael Arnold | 71 | Military Open | 81m 51s |
| Russell Libby | 234 | Military Open | 84m 23s |
| Craig Warner | 1 | Pro Am Open | 59m 27s |
| Mark Gerner | 58 | Pro Am Open | 61m 58s |
| Chris Heinrich | 25 | Pro Am Open | 63m 05s |
| Tyler White | 3 | Pro Am Open | 69m 54s |
| Robert Carreon | 21 | Pro Am Open | 71m 11s |
| Paul Pham | 99 | Pro Am Open | 73m 39s |
| Cheng Leu | 411 | Pro Am Open | 76m 22s |
| Chris Cox | 23 | Pro Am Open | 85m 12s |
| Tony Kwolek | 13 | Pro Am Open | 87m 15s |
| KC Heidler | 44 | Pro Am Open | 90m 12s |
| Nick Vanis | 1X | Pro Am Open | DNF |
| Lee Phan | 8 | Pro Am Open | DNF |
| Pat Roque | 77 | Pro Am Open | DNF |
| Chris Lawrence | 151 | Pro Am Open | DNF |
| Dave Szych | 59 | Sport Open | 67m 33s |
| Ian Settlemire | 55 | Sport Open | 70m 35s |
| Mike Murphy | 62 | Sport Open | 80m 11s |
| Dave Hardenburger | 226 | Sport Open | 81m 11s |
| Tommy Kolleck | 777 | Sport Open | 86m 36s |
| Brian Largarticha | 25 | Sport Open | 91m 12s |
| Kevin Morrow | 22 | Sport Open | 92m 51s |
| Kim Bushong | 98 | Vet Master Open | 64m 52s |
| Andy Wise | 46 | Vet Master Open | 95m 38s |
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The 2009 LB2ACAT:
The 2009 Long Beach to Catalina and Back APBA Offshore National Championship Race orchestrated by R.P.M. Racing Enterprises is in the books and Craig Warner and Monster Kawasaki take home back to back offshore National Championships. Not since legendary offshore racer and sole PWCOFFSHORE Hall Of Famer Billy Womack has any racer won two in a row. Kawasaki further solidified its dominance in offshore racing with the second year of sweeping the podium with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes on Kawasaki platforms. It appears to be official, for now the Kawasaki ULTRA250/260X platforms own offshore racing.
The 2009 Long Beach to Catalina and Back APBA Offshore National Championship Race orchestrated by R.P.M. Racing Enterprises is in the books and Craig Warner and Monster Kawasaki take home back to back offshore National Championships. Not since legendary offshore racer and sole PWCOFFSHORE Hall Of Famer Billy Womack has any racer won two in a row. Kawasaki further solidified its dominance in offshore racing with the second year of sweeping the podium with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes on Kawasaki platforms. It appears to be official, for now the Kawasaki ULTRA250/260X platforms own offshore racing.
Some of the biggest names in offshore racing
gathered with R.P.M. Racing Enterprises around the historic Queen Mary at 8 am
on July 12, 2009 to take on the challenge and test their metal with some of the
best offshore racers in the world. The "LB2CAT" is a trek just under 60 miles
round trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island & back across the treacherous
channel waters on PWC/Jet-Skis. The racers take on the mighty Pacific Ocean and
shipping channel that presents wind, kelp, rollers, chop and navigation to the
racer to assess and overcome. The racers that participate in this race come
prepared looking like linebackers with helmets, neck collars and mouthpieces to
hold 75 to 80 mph watercraft wide open throttle (WOT) across the channel and
back, a true test of physical strength and mental stamina. This epic and
historic race attracts the truly hard core pros and enthusiasts to pursue the
prestigious win and membership into the "Platinum Club" of offshore racers who
win the overall. Honda came with their guns loaded with Honda sponsored racer
Nick Vanis, Monster Kawasaki brought World Champion and returning offshore
defending champion racer Craig Warner, PWCOFFSHORE Racing had their team prepped
and ready to pursue a win with recent Mark Hahn 300 winners Mark Gerner and
Robert Carreon in the PROAM class, there were a number of bone stock SeaDoo IS
craft in the mix, one ridden by PWI's Kevin Shaw and the new Yamaha FZR also
debuted with two participants choosing it as their weapon of choice for the
day.
Over 40 craft hammered throttles for the
straight line start out of Queen's Gate providing spectators lining the rock
wall with a site to be seen. The adrenalin and horsepower junkies of
our industry were in bliss with the sound and site of 1000's of horsepower
roaring out of the hole, it was enough to get your blood rolling to say the
least. Pat Roque's tweaked out SeaDoo sounded like a Boss 302 with headers and
Craig Warner's magnificently tuned ULTRA260X looked and sounded like a rocket
screaming across the water. Robert Carreon's green ULTRA screaming out of the
hole as it always does is a site and sound to enjoy. Many eyes were on Lee Phan
of Southern California this year, Lee was the recent winner of the Dana Point to
Avalon Offshore Sprint Race and brought an extremely fast ULTRA to the race.
The combination of his offshore riding prowess and fast craft made him a
formidable opponent for any racer on that day. The conditions were relatively
flat for the indoctrinated with two to three foot rollers with chop outside the
break wall, not enough to slow those craft prepped for a flat day but enough to
allow the rough water craft to compete and flourish. Conditions close to
Catalina Island and Avalon Harbor were mild resulting in a throttle run just
outside the island and the first leg on the return trip.
The 2009 LB2CAT saw new race classes instituted
by Ross Wallach of R.P.M. Enterprises; a new Military Class, a Manufacturer's
Bone Stock class and a Challenged Athlete Class. Former Marine Corps Drill
Instructor and competitive boxer Mike Arnold (all 6ft 3in and 250 pounds of
muscle) debuted for his first offshore race competing against former Marine
Russell Libby, both would put on an impressive display of racing with
"Iron-Mike" Arnold edging out Russell Libby for the Military Class win. The new
Manufactures Bone Stock Class pitted Shawn Alladio of PWCOFFSHORE on the
Kawasaki ULTRA250X competing against multiple racers including the new RXTIS
ridden by Kevin Shaw of PWI. Shawn Alladio put on an impressive performance and
while in 5th place overall and right outside the Queen Mary on the final leg her
entire steering column literally ripped off the craft propelling her over the
handlebars for a very nasty toss. This allowed Kevin Shaw to capitalize on his
RXTIS and pass Shawn for a very impressive top 10 overall finish on the SeaDoo
RXTIS winning the Manufacturers Stock Class. PWI would have a good day with two
of their team making it into the top ten. Shawn Alladio was able to slowly
manipulate the craft across the finish line using her bodyweight and legs to
steer the disabled craft, using nothing short of sheer willpower to get the
craft across the line and avoid the DNF.
The challenged athlete class was a highlight for
the day, truly an inspiration for all who observed the race. Warren Frank is a
below the knee amputee and athlete who runs triathlons and participates in other
forms of endurance racing. Driven is an understatement with Warren, he trained
with intensity for this race and it showed on the race course. He also made a
last minute boat change with the purchase of the ULTRA260X. Warren Frank's
performance was impressive and challenged all on the course on that
day. Equally impressive is Ryan Levinson, a challenged athlete with FSH
Muscular Dystrophy (FSHMD), an incurable, untreatable, muscle-wasting disorder. Those who trained with Ryan in preparation for
the race were awestruck with this athlete's strength of will
and character. His form was impeccable on the craft, a testament of Shawn
Alladio's instruction. Shawn Alladio spent countless hours working with these
challenged athletes in preparation for the race. Mark Gerner of PWCOFFSHORE
Racing also trained with Ryan Levinson just prior to the race and described the
experience as "humbling and inspirational." Ryan Levinson
will never acknowledge that it could and likely is very painful for him to ride
in the demanding offshore PWC racing niche. Not once did he complain, never did
he falter, never did he show weakness. The challenged athletes at the
2009 LB2CAT represented themselves extremely well. One word describes them, awesome. We suggest you go look at their sites: www.ryanlevinson.com www.warrenfrank.com
2009 LB2CAT represented themselves extremely well. One word describes them, awesome. We suggest you go look at their sites: www.ryanlevinson.com www.warrenfrank.com
The Sportsman Class is designed to allow first
time offshore racers to come participate at a reduced rate and is the
fastest growing class on the roster. Dave Szych of PWI took the Sportsman
class, Jim Walker put in an impressive performance racing a SeaDoo
RXT winning the Amateur Class and Iron Man Triathlete Kim Bushong of PWCOFFSHORE
put in a very impressive performance on this Kawasaki ULTRA250X taking the Vet
Master Championship and 4th overall spot. Tyler White of Texas made the trek up
to race his RXTX only to encounter a major mechanical during tuning the day
before the race that took his craft out of contention for race day. Many
scrambled to get him a loaner craft and a stock RXTX appeared resulting in Tyler
taking 6th overall on a loaner craft!! How about that! Tyler was accompanied by
his father Doug White, a class act and supporter of the offshore racing
community.
Craig Warner's performance was dominant beating
second place overall finisher and PWCOFFSHORE founder Mark Gerner by two
minutes. Warner took the lead quickly at the start and then kept the lead
throughout the entire race. Paul Pham was in second but was tossed in mid
channel off of his SeaDoo RXT. Mark Gerner and Chris Heinrich battled the
entire race with Gerner edging out Heinrich at the very end of the race. The
race was plagued with DNF's (Did not finish) due to mechanicals, a testament
to the racers continuing to push the horsepower envelope to achieve the speed
required to win this race and then pushing that craft to its breaking point
during the race. That point of diminishing return of speed vs. reliability is
ever-changing and elusive. Many were performing well when their craft had
issues, heartbreak was rampant at this race with many racers who had prepped for
months (in some cases a year) only to find themselves drifting in the channel
with a grenaded engine. After that reality settled in, the race was over and
everyone was back on land in one piece, the offshore fraternity and comradery
was there with old friends talking and enjoying the great community this niche
displays. That is the nature of this epic race. Many of these competitors will
be back next year to take on the challenge of the Pacific yet again. The LB2CAT
lived up to all its expectations yet again. Congratulations Kawasaki!
PWCOFFSHORE.com took hundreds of
pictures, generated great video from their helicopter and has engaged Hypnotic
Films to create a DVD for the race, stay tuned and watch www.pwcoffshore.com
for updates on the DVD!
See you on the
water.
Promoter: R.P.M. Racing Enterprises
New Class Announced for 2009 LB2CAT: "Manufacturers Stock" - Box Stock Class. The boat must be exactly how it looked when it was purchased off the dealer's floor.
BRAND NEW FORUM focused on offshore and endurance racing & Riding, click HERE FOR PWCOFFSHORE FORUMS
5/28/2009
Open to all divisions of military personnel active or retired who have 'proof of Military ID'. This is a unisex division. (Open Class to the following United States: Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard). Athletes will run their 'colors' on their race boat, a sticker commemorating their branch of service.
New Class Announced for 2009 LB2CAT: "Manufacturers Stock" - Box Stock Class. The boat must be exactly how it looked when it was purchased off the dealer's floor.
BRAND NEW FORUM focused on offshore and endurance racing & Riding, click HERE FOR PWCOFFSHORE FORUMS
5/28/2009
RPM Racing Enterprises makes history with the induction of
2 new racing categories for the PWC endurance competition format! Introducing
the Inaugural New 2009 LB2CAT Divisions:
1. Challenged Athlete2. Military
The LB2CAT (Long Beach to Catalina and Back) PWC Offshore Endurance race
has been the crown jewel of endurance racing for over 2 decades. Endurance
racing is growing the Personal Watercraft competition with great enthusiasm of
racer support in 2009, with 4 premiere events.
The LB2CAT is approximately 60 miles of Wide Open Throttle (WOT) from the
California mainland at the starting line in Long Beach, out across the Channel
to the beautiful island of Catalina off of Avalon and back to the finish line in
front of the historic Queen Mary Cruise ship anchorage. Join us at the
Queensway Launch on Sundday, July 12th, 2009 at 7:00am. All registered
competitors will be required to abide by the terms and conditions of the race
requirements.
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CHALLENGED ATHLETE DIVISION - Open
Class, 3 seater
Racing Statement from the words of competitor Ryan Levinson: "Raising
awareness for competitive opportunities for challenged athletes, camaraderie and
inspiration, whereas positive change comes from challenges". Inspired words
from someone who walks that walk every day and will be competing in this years
LB2CAT.
This is a unisex division open to those 16 years of age or older and for
those who are physically capable of handling a Personal Watercraft at sustained
speeds and distances. A courtesy chase boat will follow the last place rider,
with a rescue board in case of assistance needed.
Registration Fee: $150.00USD
MILITARY DIVISION - Open Class, 3
seater
Racing Statement: 'On this day we shall stand and race united and remember
those brave servicemen and women who have given all. They are now ahead of us.
Out on point or patrol. They are not forgotten" Words spoken by RXTUSMC
competing on Boat #71.
Open to all divisions of military personnel active or retired who have 'proof of Military ID'. This is a unisex division. (Open Class to the following United States: Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard). Athletes will run their 'colors' on their race boat, a sticker commemorating their branch of service.
Registration Fee: $150.00 USD
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Both Divisions will have trophy awards from 1st through 3rd place, and
additional donated industry prizes.
APBA Competition license required: http://www.apbaracing.com/membership.html
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Consult withe the US Coast Guard for safety training prior to riding in the ocean. This website is informational only. This site is intended for the review by adults only. No representation is made or warranty given as to its content. User assumes all risk of use. PWCOffshore.com, its owners and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such use. Warning - although PWC riding is great fun, riding personal watercraft (PWC) in the ocean is not for the beginner and is for adults only. Offshore PWC riding can be extremely dangerous resulting in serious injury or death. The information on this site is for adults and strictly the opinion of the writers on this site. We are only PWC enthusiasts - please do your own research and make your own judgments regarding what products you purchase and how & where you ride your watercraft (PWC). We are not certified safety experts, mechanics nor are we certified mariners or certified maritime navigators. Do not take anything you read on this site as guidance from a "professional." By reading this site, you agree to take whatever information or input you receive on this site at your own risk. If you are inexperienced or a beginner we recommend against riding in the open ocean. We encourage you to take a boating safety course and consult with the Coast Guard regarding PWC, boating, rider safety and maritime navigation before you consider riding PWC offshore, in the ocean. For more boating safety information, go to the Coast Guard's website at http://www.uscg.mil/ or call the US Coast Guard at (310) 732-2042 for more information. Seek out formal boating and PWC related safety and training courses prior to riding in the ocean. Have fun and be safe and never ride in the ocean unless you know what you are doing. PWC Racing can and has resulted in serious injury and/or death. Race at your own risk. Always ride responsibly. Safety First.