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SECTION 01 - GENERAL RACING INFORMATION
Be sure you race to the checkered flag. Many rac-
es have been lost because the rider thought the
white flag was waved then stopped on the next
lap. Flag men make mistakes. Race to the check-
ered flag, not 1 lap past the white. Always race
past the start/finish line and between the 2 finish
line buoys. Many Expert and Pro racers on the IJSBA
National Tour have gone outside the finish line
buoy during the race or at the finish, only to be
penalized one lap. Racers with big leads have ac-
tually come to the finish line, slowed down and
turned directly into the technical inspection area
without crossing the finish line. Others have been
passed because they slowed down. Race past
the finish line, continue around the course as not
to interfere with slower riders still finishing the
race. Never turn and go against the flow of traffic
after you have finished the race, even if you are
going to tech. Continue around the course to get
back.
11. Technical Inspection
After your qualifying race or moto you will be re-
quired to go to Technical Inspection if you have
placed in a transfer position. On your first trip to
tech, the Technical Inspector will record your hull
number. The hull number is located below the
bond flange on the right rear of the hull. The pur-
pose of recording your hull number is to insure
that you will be running the same boat in the final
that you have qualified for or in your second moto.
On a Sea-Doo, the number is imprinted in the fi-
berglass or on a black tag with a series of dots
forming letters and numbers. This number can be
extremely hard to read, especially in the water. To
make reading easier, paint over the numbers with
white paint. After the paint dries lightly use a little
steel wool or very fine sandpaper to take the paint
off of the hull. This procedure will leave the paint
in the dots which now can be easily read. At some
races the inspector will place a special sticker
with a serial number on the rear of the hull for eas-
ier reading.
After your hull number is recorded, the inspector
may make a series of visual inspections inside and
outside the hull to verify class legality or to see if
safety requirements have been met. The inspec-
tor may use a paint type seal on various areas of
the engine to prevent a rider from going into the
engine and removing illegal parts that may have
been used for qualifying. If, after the race, some-
thing goes wrong which requires you to break a
seal to perform service, take your boat to the in-
spector before breaking the seal. You will then be
able to perform repairs at tech. This will allow the
inspector to check the parts coming out for legal-
ity, and he will be able to apply a new seal upon
completion.
After your final moto, you will then return to tech
for verification of hull and seal authenticity. At this
time the inspector may require the top 3 finishers
to disassemble various parts of the engine for
close inspection. You and one mechanic will be
allowed in tech to disassemble the required
items. You will not be reimbursed for any cost of
gaskets, etc. If you refuse tear down you will be
disqualified. In limited classes, usually the techni-
cal inspector has you remove the rotary valve
housing in order to check for an illegal rotary
valve. Also the head may have to be removed to
check for porting in limited classes, or bore and
stroke measurements for displacement limits in
the modified class.
If you are using your boat in another racing class
later that day, inform the inspector, he will have
you come back after your last race. Don’t forget to
come back. The inspector keeps close notes and
you will be disqualified if you do not return.
12. Emergency Rescue
During the race, several Course Marshals will be
riding the course watching for missed buoys and
fallen riders. In the event of an accident and you
go down, wave your arm over your head if you are
OK. Other riders can see you easier and the
Course Marshal will pull you back to your boat.
If you are hurt, the Course Marshal will be in the
water as soon as they reach you. At that time the
race will be red flagged. The Course Marshals will
then determine if a backboard is needed. Once
they get you to shore, the EMT will take over and
transport if necessary.
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