Bite Pro/Am Components Whitewater Vertical Shootout

      One day event – Saturday, May 3, 2014. The first of it’s kind. An IJSBA Sanctioned; whitewater rapids race.Bite Vert 2014-smallPresented by; BITE Pro/Am Components Hot Products Hydro-Turf WSM Rad Dudes ImprosMONSTER Energy Drink PRORIDER Magazine N.E.W.A. Racing CT Watercraft ESI Powersports N.Y.N.J.A. Rony Rawk RacingThe Sacandaga River. Benson, NY. The Saturday evening awards banquet will be held at a local establishment in a banquet room.This race is I.J.S.B.A. & N.E.W.A. Sanctioned & will be a N.E.W.A. bonus round. Final standing points based upon timed run will count towards overall Region 8 Jetski tour points for the 2014 Closed-course race season.1.) The race will be executed on a tributary river that flows into The Great Sacandaga Lake.2.) Start/Stop will be same point with a closed loop run.3.) The waterway consists of a half mile up-river run and half mile back thru a diverted side stream aptly named “Riders Choice”.4.) Although the concept sounds intimidating, this particular waterway is honestly not as violent as you may imagine. Those who have ridden rapids before will find the descent entertaining rather than dangerously exciting.5.) Racers will compete for the best time in their respective classes. Every racer in each class will get three runs down – your best time is your score. Class structures are as follows;Pro/Am Ski stock spec Sport Spec X2 800 spec Runabout open6.) The awards ceremony will be held at the host establishment in a banquet room the same evening of the races – Top three racers in each class will receive trophies. All entrants will receive participation decals and a “Swagbag” of promotional goodies from our sponsors.7.) We are currently finalizing, entry fees, awards & banquet costs, so again, as soon as we have that hammered out, we will post further details when available or visit : https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnm…7650776015935/ or www.Biteproam.com for updates.8.) Registration is ON-SITE the day-of only, but please feel free to post on forums, message boards, Facebook, Twitter, or elsewhere to spread the word that you are attending this groundbreaking event.ADDRESS: Benson Bridge. Route 30, Benson, New York. 12134 USA. On the Sacandaga river bridge crossing, Look for BITE- RAPIDS RACE signs)Event riders meeting is 8:30 am. Racing 9:00am to 3:00pm +/-? Awards banquet Apres-ski party is 5pm at a local establishment (T.B.A.) Racer and registration rates/ fees will be released when finalization of permits, site facility clearance and all insurances are secured. Full EMT medical and security support staff will be on hand for the duration of the event.For more information contact:  ESI Powersports. 118 Erie Blvd. Schenectady, N.Y. 12305  518-631-6377OTHER CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: who wish to be considered for promotional purposes may offer contributions such as raffle items, complimentary promotional materials are also considered and appreciated. [fblike]