I get a lot of phone calls and emails in regards to DJSA PWC races...Here are some of the most common questions asked.
Q - How old do you have to be to race at DJSA Events?
A - 18 years of age for deltacross closed course racing. If we run a blackjack enduro event with team couples, the operator
of the ski can be 15 to 17 years old with a parent or legal guardian aboard.
Q - How much are entry fees?
A - The average entry fee for closed course Sunday racing is $50 for 3 heats of racing. Entry fees for
AWA members is slightly cheaper at $40.
One thing we will always strive to do is keep racing fees affordable. We vow to make that a promise to you. There
will never be an entry fee higher than $60 at our races unless there is a small fee associated with
paypal processing or we are running a large scale special event.
Q - How many races or "motos" does a rider get in?
A - Most all of our events last year consisted of 3 motos per class. At a few races last year we ran out of daylight
and had to shorten the program but that was the exception and not the rule. If you're going home tired with the feeling you
got your money's worth, then we're going home happy!
Q - How are the races scored?
A - We use traditional "motocross" style scoring. Your finish places from all 3 races are added together and the
lowest numbers win overall.
If you get 3 wins your score would be 3.
If you came in 2nd, 4th, and 3rd, your score would be 9
Three 2nds would be 6 and so on.
Ties are broken by the finish positions of the last race run.
DNF's (did not finish) are scored 10 points plus the number of racers in that class.
DNS (did not start) are scored 20 points plus the number of racers in that class.
Q - Do DJSA points count towards APBA or IJSBA point
standings?
A - No, DJSA points are awarded only for DJSA events, series, and prizes.
Q - Do Pro's race at DJSA?
A - This season we have added the FAST Standup class which is stands for
"Four Stroke and Super Talent". Hydrospace, modded, and pro/expert riders have made this class very popular this season
and the name fits.... These guys are FAST!
We have also added the SCXP FAST Sitdown class. Super Charged and Xtra Power Super class... If you're running a
highly modded ski, its supercharged, or you're an expert/pro rider, our rolling thunder SCFAST Sitdown class is for you!
Q - What equipment is needed to race at DJSA?
A - Your ski must be in good overall condition and be currently registered with CF numbers displayed.
All coast guard required equipment must be with the ski.
Large easy to read race numbers must be on the side cowlings of your ski. Sitdowns need an additional number on
the nose.
You need a full face moto-x style helmet - no exceptions
You need goggles - plastic sunglasses are not accepted.
You need a coast guard approved life vest
In the summer, a shorty wetsuit is recommended, in the colder months a full length wetsuit is mandatory.
Gloves and footwear is mandatory.
The most important piece of equipment you need, is a little plastic card showing you have active medical insurance!
Q - Are DJSA races insured?
A - DJSA covers event liability insurance at locations where it is required, however that does not cover the racer. Some
of our locations require multi million dollar 2nd party liability coverage or we would not be able to run there. As with most
other race events, whether it be cars, motorcycles, or PWC's, all DJSA riders "race at their own risk.
Any event insurance obtained is for 2nd party liability and not the racers. Event liability insurance can account
for you having to pay $80 to $100 entry fees for a single day of racing... we take care of our own insurance cost ourselves
or by the way of help from our sponsors. You as a racer will never be charged for those costs by way of higher entry
fees, but you will be required to show proof of current medical insurance at our races.. DJSA is currently negotiating
for additional insurance to cover racers on the water, but personal medical insurance coverage will still be REQUIRED by racers
at our events.
Permits and Safety measures
Most DJSA events are set up on the open river at locations not physically accessable by spectators which keeps them
out of harms way. Coast Guard permits are obtained for each race site on navigable waters allowing us use of a particular
area of water for our races. "Team Orange", our 5 staff "safety skis" detour recreational boats and watercraft from entering
the race course, and render aid to riders who are down in the water.
DJSA enforces a mandatory ONE SKI LENGTH SAFE ZONE in the corners which is intended to reduce the possibility
of rubbing fiberglass to fiberglass. We've also added a 100 ft mandatory yield rule for racers who have fallen or washed out
in a turn. Instead of accelerating blindly back onto the course, a racer is REQUIRED to raise one hand, look back, and YIELD
to any oncoming racer within 100 ft. This rule is in effect at all times to help prevent you from getting centerpunched when
re-entering the race course.
We've taken many steps to help insure you have a safe enviornment in which to break into racing... the rest is up to
you!
Q - What designates the stock class from
the modified class?
A - We have merged stock class and modified classes together, especially in the big Sitdown
classes. We found very little difference last year between stock and modified skis over 1200ccs. State of the art hull
design and brute horsepower equals only one thing....Hot Damn FAST! If a 650 standup is substantially faster than other stock
skis in it's class, the modified will bump up to the next class.
Q- How are ties broken?
A - All racers run 3 heats in a day. Ties are broken by your placement in race-3 for the day.
Q- How is a DNS (did not start) scored?
A- 20 points plus # of riders in that race
Q-How is a DNF (did not finish) scored?
A- 10 points plus # of riders in that race.
How are series points awarded?
1 - 100
2 - 80
3 - 70
4 - 60
5 - 50
6 - 40
7 - 30
8 - 20
9 - 15
10 -10
Normally 3 skis make a scoring class but if you run solo merged in another class - a 1st place
is awarded 75 points.
