The 2010 HYDRO-TURF APBA Watercross National Tour third and fourth rounds will take place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on June 5 and 6, 2010 at the Springmaid Beach Resort.  The Myrtle Beach event will see some of the best closed course racers and teams from around the United States continue the chase for the coveted 2010 APBA Watercross National Tour Championships.  Except for the National Championship in Nashville, Myrtle Beach has been the largest attended National Tour stop for the past three years. If past events hold true the huge surf of Myrtle Beach will provide the most exciting racing action you may see all year long.  The event is run as a feature attraction of the annual Sun Fun Festival that includes concerts from Uncle Kracker, fireworks, the Miss Sun Fun Teen pageant and much more.  All the United States top racers are expected to be in attendance including Dustin Farthing, Chris MacClugage, Erminio Iantosca, Eric Lagopoulos, Eric Francis, Dustin Charrier, Tim Neff, Brian Baldwin, Troy Snyder, Dennis Mack, Ricker Sherker, Jake Zier and Amy Green to name a few.  There were some awesome racing action at the opening rounds in Parker and the battle will continue in Myrtle Beach.  The first two rounds were flat water events and the Myrtle Beach surf race will really test the racers PWC racing skills.

The action both on and off the water is going to be intense with all riders vying for victory and their share of prize money.  In addition to event prize money, Supporting sponsor Sea-Doo has posted an impressive contingency program for the racers. The half mile long Pier in Myrtle Beach is great opportunity for the race fans to see some exciting big wave race action.  It is going to be an event not to be missed, so make your plans today to be a part of the all the action in Myrtle Beach.  Mike Young of the Pro Hydro-X Tour is the promoter of the Myrtle Beach event.  Each round will be filmed and a half hour show from each round will air of three different cable networks.  Stay tuned for the dates and times.

The 2010 National Tour has some great stops at some of the racers favorite race sites.  The Tour also makes stops in Parker, Arizona; Harbor Beach, Michigan; Belle River Canada; and Colonial Beach, Virginia; before making the final stop in Nashville, Tennessee for the season ending APBA Watercross Nationals.   Next stop July 10-11 in Harbor Beach, Michigan.

For more information on the HYDRO-TURFAPBA Watercross National Tour, call Patrick Mell at (586) 598-2856 or visit the APBA website at www.apbaracing.com and www.pwcfun.com .

About the American Power Boat Association (APBA)

The American Power Boat Association, founded in 1903, celebrates a phenomenal 107 years of organized boat racing competitions.  Whatever your need for speed, APBA is sure to have a place just for you.  Competition, thrills, victory and honor can be found in all 13 of APBA's racing categories, comprising a broad selection of inboard and outboard engines and countless hull configurations.  From Offshore and Unlimited powerboats to Personal Watercraft, APBA is the place to be.  The APBA is an International Affiliate for the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) for the United States.    For more info visit www.apbaracing.com or www.ijsba.com .

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday June 4, 2010

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm              Late Registration and Check In at the Pier

Saturday June 5, 2010 - Schedule of Events – Round 3

Sunday June 6, 2010 - Schedule of Events - Round 4