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Coming up Next ...
DJSA is proud to bring you the 2010 Outlaw Point Series
Rider Appreciation Race of the Year
"JET EFFECT "
The only PWC race on the west coast where you'll need a designated driver to get home, because
after Sunday you aren't gonna be able to walk for a few days!!!
Sat August 28th 2010
100 mile enduro
(race-1 of 3 in the djsa enduro series with 2 legs - 2 starts
- 2 directions)
Start Clinic using holders and Band Starts
Slalom Showdown
Short Track Oval Racing
Australian Pursuits
Rider appreciation bbq dinner
(yeah thats right, a free dinner cuz we dig you guys and girls so much)
R/C car racing lakeside under the lights
Sun August 29th 2010
Double Points Closed Course Racing for 10 classes
All classes run 3 heats
X-treme 550's All Out Cash Can Racing
"B.O.B" Freestyle Exhibitions by Team Ski Clinic
And recently added at racer's request ~
Mini NORCAL / SOCAL shootout #2
featuring the day's top 10 expert standup
(5 from each region)
and top 10 sitdown racers (5 from each region).
The region with the combined overall top score from both main events
will earn some serious bragging rights
and a 5 1/2 foot tall regional trophy
to hold onto for a year.
After running 3 grueling heats of point series racing on a challenging
DJSA race course, which region's racers will have enough left to run a
10 lap main event to show California who the real top dogs are?
Here's 6 words for you...
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!
Host location - the PWC Paradise known as
Salt Springs Valley Reservior Campgrounds
Copperopolis California
(an e-z hour drive up hw-4 from Stockton)
Complete details coming soon...
but get those race skis ready - you won't want to miss Jet Effect!
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Welcome to Diablo Jet Ski Action...
Home of the best outlaw pwc racing in Northern California!
DJSA started 4 years, 48 race days, and 5000 laps ago, in the quest to bring a regular
circut of pwc racing to the Bay Area waters of California. At the time there was only a handful of 3 or 4 races a year taking
place and those were large scale events which attracted hot talent from across the United States, but for the amateur
or beginning racer - these big events could be described as - intimidating. I never wanted to promote races - I
wanted to race, but I was hoping to be able to participate in a full schedule of yearly races where you could have fun
racing all year, and then celebrate at a end of the year awards ceremony kind of like back in my motocross days...
I knocked on quite a few doors trying to generate interest by current promoters
to start a local point racing series, but I quickly learned sometimes if you want to get something done you have to do
it yourself. When I first started putting ideas together for DJSA, I wanted to see races run the way I
would like to see them run if I were racing...
Keep them SAFE, keep them FUN, and keep them AFFORDABLE - and that concept which started
4 years ago is still alive and strong going into our 5th season. Because we sanction our own races - we are considered
something I have become very proud of - an Outlaw Race Organization. Our points apply only to our own series, and they
do not apply to IJSBA or APBA pwc race events, but the 146 racers of season 4 brought the most exciting pwc racing we've
ever seen to norcal, and they all taught me one thing ~ It's very cool to be an Outlaw!
Keeping it SAFE ~
In real life, I am a marine patrol officer working the waterways of my county with some great
guys. One of the things I will never get accustomed to is seeing the horrific level of devastation a pwc collision can produce,
and its all because of one thing - pwcs and jetskis have no brakes...
Watch the start of any motorcross race and its probably one of the coolest rushes to see
on this planet. 25 bikes ripping handlebar to handlebar into one corner all at the same time. Nascar open wheel
dirt cars - 24 Sprint cars in rows of 2 ripping past the green flag into turn-1, now thats hot! Go Karts, Snowmobiles,
Mountain Bikes, doesn't matter what you race, but most of this racing takes place on a ground surface and all these
race vehicles have BRAKES...
But put any of these races onto a surface of ice and that first turn result is going to
definately be exciting - but far from safe. There are no brakes on a pwc, there is no down shifting on a pwc, and
when you let off on the throttle of a pwc, there is no steerage! Making matters worse, about the only protection a pwc
racer wears is a helmet. Cool if you get hit in the head - not cool if you get hit anywhere else on your body... There are
a lot of people out there who will say "Rubbing is Racing"... normally we would agree, but with pwc racing we have to
say "Rubbing is Dangerous" (unless you're racing a nascar sprint cup car.)
To keep things a little safer on the water our racing is "non-contact". You can rip it anywhere
you want on the course, you can pass anywhere you want on the course, you just won't use another racer in your class as a
berm! We mandate all our racers to maintain a one ski length safe zone at all times. We mandate if a racer goes
down they raise 1 hand, stay in place, and yield to any racers approaching within 100 ft. We encourage all racers
to check on downed riders if the safety team isn't already there and we reward good sportsmanship the same as we do the
winners.
There is no racing or passing in a corner where there is a downed rider or safety ski
rider engaged in a racer assist. The 5 member safety ski team "TEAM ORANGE" ride brightly painted
Orange and White Yamahas and wear bright orange safety vest so there is no confusion as to who the safety guys are... The
few rules we have we enforce with zero tolerance and it is refreshing to see the staff and racers alike - all working towards
one goal... racing hard but racing safe!
Keeping it FUN ~
10 classes. Everything from the 650 and under standups, to the rolling thunder of the Super Charged
Xtra Powered SCXP Pro/Am Supersits. X-2's, Superjets, Freestyle, Novice Women Ski, Blasters, you name it we run it. At DJSA
you are evaluated and placed into classes moreso on ability than the ski you're on. For simplicity, our classes are designated
by engine size and all classes are considered "open". You can make any modifications you want to your ski as long as it remains
within the engine size limit for the class, and as long as you can ride it!
6 classes of Skis and 3 classes of Sitdowns most always run morning practice by class,
followed by 3 heats of racing for an overall score at the end of the day. Points are awarded for every class you ride,
and the top 3 of each class are awarded photo plaques or trophies to take home. Points are tracked during the
season in 2 areas - by class, and divisionally. At the end of the year awards
dinner, the top 5 racers from each class are recognized and honored with overall trophies, as
well as the top 10 divisional point leaders from the Stands and the Sits receiving a little extra bling from contributing sponsors.
The top reigning standup and sitdown point leaders for past seasons have won cash, vacations, mexico cruises - and quad or
mini sand rail kart pit vehicles. I don't know what we'll be running for this year because its getting more and
more difficult trying to outdo the previous year, but if we award enough of these pit vehicles - we can have quad and kart
races at "Jet Effect"!
"Jet Effect" is our rider appreciation race of the year that incorporates a saturday 100 mile
enduro for the enduro guys, and short track racing, match slalom drags, and austrailan pursuits for the closed course guys.
A rider appreciation BBQ is served, followed by R/C car racing under the lights at the water's edge and then Sunday brings
some of the most intense course racing of the season to the lake. Great racers with their crews and family, a great race
staff, some pretty good tri-tip and chicken, and some off the hook R/C car dirt track racing make Jet Effect a very cool "double
points" weekend not to be missed...
Keeping it AFFORDABLE ~
When something becomes too expensive, the fun gets taken out of it, and then you don't want to
do it anymore. How did we come up with $50 entrys for 3 heats of racing? Easy - its what I would want to pay if I were racing
myself. No membership fees, no association fees, just be 18 years of age, have current medical insurance, have a seaworthy
ski, sign our waiver, and Take It Out And Race It!
You ride an X2 or a 650? $40 for 3 heats of racing.
All other classes are $50 if you pre-reg, $60 on race day if you don't.
Riding additional classes? $20 each class with a limit of 3 in a day.
A class incentive of $25 for novice women ski...
$25 for the freestyle guys...
How about an occasional free entry for anyone sweeping 3 heats in a day.
$100 for 100 mile enduro races.
I know how much it takes for you to get to the race track on race days. I'll always keep things
as cheap as possible for you, just as long as you guys continue to race as safe as possible for me, and together we'll look
forward to seeing what season 5 brings us!
KEEPING IT AWESOME ~
Somehow DJSA has been blessed with having the BEST race staff you could ever ask for running
the show and providing you with some awesome outlaw racing....
The TEAM ORANGE safety ski team ~
Robbie Hall
Stan "Schrocketman" Schrock
Raul Gutierrez
B.J Lovan
Josh Beltram
Phil Lago
John Bonkowski
The Team Orange scoring staff ~
Doreen Knollenberg
Stephanie Beltram
Nicole Lambert
Mandie Gutierrez
Debi Nunes
DJSA photographer Traci Cottle
DJSA staff writer Catriona Cottle and -
the talented voice of legendary race announcer - KURT KNOLLENBERG
Incredible racers - incredible staff - and its all safe, fun, and affordable.
You ready to be an outlaw yet?
Heres 5 words for you... see you at the races!
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Race 3 at Marysville was proudly dedicated
to legendary motocross superstar
Danny MAGOO Chandler
A special note about the Marysville race...
and the "Magoo Nation" tribute
Located only minutes from Ellis Lake is the Marysville E street motocross track which
runs under the E street bridge. In the 80's my brother and I raced there on a regular basis. One of the guys we raced
with was a spectacular racer people knew as Danny "Magoo" Chandler.
I'm not sure if Danny was blessed with a gift, or if he was seriously flat out crazy,
so I'll just say he was a seriously crazy gifted motocross racer who knew only one thing... How to go faster than fast. He
could launch a bike over a jump higher than what anyone thought possible, and what he brought to the table was pure shocking
talent that amazed everyone around him. I don't think he ever realized the impact he had on so many people,,,, fans, spectators, and
fellow racers alike - because to Magoo,
every race was just another day of having fun.
In 1985, Danny suffered a tragic accident while representing the USA at a race in France, and
a serious spinal cord injury would forever leave him confined to living life in a wheelchair, but Magoo wasn't about
to let that stop him and he began to amaze people in a much different way - by showing so many, no matter what life throws
at you, you can overcome it and continue to soar like an eagle...
Many of you outlaw jetski racers remind me of Magoo and thats a flat out ultimate compliment
to you. His "hard charging style and take it to the edge (and then some) attitude" will never be forgotten and I see it in
many of you. When you are out on the water flat out layin it over and peggin it I see Magoo in you. When you're fighting
a battle and refuse to give an inch I see Magoo in you. When I see you make a move that gets the spectators on their feet
screaming their approval I see the Magoo in you.
Although he was a motocrosser - his approach to racing, his
dedication, his enthusiasm, and his fearlessness, are qualities I see in many of you - and that is the reason for all the
thumbs ups, hats off, jumping up and down like a kid, and huge smiles of approval all of you get from the dude on the flagdock.
I see a little bit of Magoo in all of you and I hope someday as you maybe learn more about him - you realize the compliment
behind the comment.
Danny wasn't just a superstar - he was my friend, and I know the dispair he went through when he
learned he would live life in a wheelchair. The man who could fly a motorcycle through the air like a soaring eagle, became
the bird with clipped wings who could no longer fly - but that bird who could no longer fly, continued to soar in his own
way, by visiting hundreds of paralized children in hospitals, promoting design and use of safer equipment in the mx racing
world, and by being a positive role model for injured racers finding themselves in similar fates.
It is with great sorrow that I share the sad news,
Danny passed away at his home in Forestville
on May 4th 2010.
I am going to ask each and every djsa racer to join me in dedicating race #3 of this series
to the legendary Danny Magoo Chandler. Prior to the first race of the day I am going to ask you to perform a memorial parade
lap and observe a red flag moment of silence in this spectacular racer's name, and then when your heat is up - I'm going
to ask you to do something in Danny's name...
just go out and "ride it like you stole it" in all 3 heats.
Afterwards,
the "PRE-GAME" sports bar restaurant is welcoming us for the "Magoo Outlaw Nation" awards party and they
are even modifying their menu to include a special "Magoo Burger" and a unique "Magoo" beverage of the day. There
are many different words in which to describe Danny, and "unique" is probably one of the more mild ones to use, but I would
be honored to have you join me for a very special day of racing. I know motocross is motocross, and jetski racing is jetski
racing, but racing is racing and Danny Magoo Chandler was a true 110 percent racer, and
one of the reasons all of you are appreciated so much for what you do on race days.
All motocross racers in the area
are invited to attend this tribute race for Magoo,
and the awards party that follows at the "Pre-Game"
Danny was my hero, my idol, and my friend.
I appreciate your participation in making this race a special day
that I know Magoo will like watching from his front row seat in heaven.
Hey Danny, I know you can hear me so listen up...
I was proud to have you as a friend,
and even prouder you let me be yours...
RIP Magoo and thanks for all the good times.
Everyone here will remember them, and you, forever.
Jim Lambert
DJSA
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| The legendary motocross superstar - Danny Magoo Chandler |
| As Magoo always said - clutches are for sissys... |
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| Broken handlebars only made him bring it harder! |
| Never before, had the world ever seen |
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| the explosive riding style of Danny Chandler |
| If someone was fast - Magoo would go faster... |
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| If someone flew high - Magoo would fly higher. |
| They said "names are made on Maico" |
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| but this name was a little different from the rest... |
| Even at an early age - Magoo was no stranger to |
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| getting to kiss the trophy girls! |
| And I think Magoo's the one who started the phrase |
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| "Geez thats got to hurt"! |
| In true OUTLAW fashion - dissen the officials at |
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| 50mph who dq'd him for riding backwards! |
| Always entertaining and always riding the edge |
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| he taught us 3 powerful words. Never give up. |
| And even when he couldn't fly anymore... |
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| He soar to new levels |
| becoming an inspiration to thousands of people. |
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| There will always be only one MAGOO and the |
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| motocross world will fondly remember him forever |
| If you're in Marysville on May 15th 2010 please |
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| join us in a tribute to this incredible racer |
| Born Oct 5th 1959 - last ride May 4th 2010 |
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| RIP Magoo.... my hero, my idol, and my friend |
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