Event Information
We are excited to announce that the 12th annual #1 Fan, JR Star Racing™ Program “A Day with the Pros” event will be held at the inaugural Pro Watercross International Cup on
Sunday, October 1st
at the new Riviera Marina in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. This event has been a “must do” for all junior racers and families traveling to Lake Havasu every October. The event is held in honor of Nedra Atwood – Personal Watercraft racing’s #1 fan. Her legacy of supporting junior riders from around the world will continue at an exciting new venue.
Junior riders ages 10-16 can expect a day of fun, prizes, and special guest appearances at the “A Day with the Pros” event. Later that day, junior riders will race for the chance to be the first junior International Cup champions.
The inaugural Pro Watercross International Cup will feature racers from around the world competing in classes from young riders to premier level professionals, and feature television coverage by CBS Sports.
Schedule of Events
Group 1 -> JR Advanced racer
Group 2 -> JR Rookie racer
Group 3 -> JR Recreational Ages 0-10
Group 4 -> JR Recreational Ages 11-15
- 6:30 – 7:00 AM – Event setup
- 7:30 AM – Registration opens
- 8:00 AM – Event introduction and group photo
- 8:15 AM – Event starts
- Group 1 – RC jet ski
- Group 2 – Jetski video game
- Group 3 & 4 – Free play (Bouncy houses, VR experience, basketball, Bass Pro catch and release)
- 8:45 AM – Groups rotate
- Group 1 – Jetski video game
- Group 2 – RC jet ski
- Group 3 & 4 – Free play (Bouncy houses, VR experience, basketball, Bass Pro catch and release)
- 9:15 AM – Groups rotate
- Group 1 – Track time practice
- Group 2 – Track time practice
- Group 3 – Jetski video game
- Group 4 – RC jet ski
- 10:00 AM – Groups rotate
- Group 1 – Track time practice
- Group 2 – Track time practice
- Group 3 – RC jet ski
- Group 4 – Jetski video game
- 10:30 AM
- Group 1 & 2 – Spin the Wheel for prizes
- Group 3 & 4 – Free play
- 10:50 AM
- Group 1 & 2 – Free play
- Group 3 & 4 – Spin the Wheel for prizes
- 11:00 AM – Final sign off, Event over
If you are interested in supporting the JR Star Racing™ Program or “A Day with the Pros” event, contact sales@prowatercraftracing.com or you can donate directly to our PayPal.
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Current Sponsors:
GoLakeHavasu.com
Lake Havasu Marine Association
Allo Fiber
London Bridge Resort
Bass Pro Shops
Riverbound RV & Storage
Cometic Gaskets
ProRider Magazine
Mudshark Brewery & Public House
Camel Towing
ProWatercross
Bomber Eyewear
River Rat Motorsports
Liqui-Moly
Pro Watercraft Racing
Nordic Boats
Hallett Boats
AZJetSki.com
Kyosho
Havasu Fun Jump
Safeway
Jet Girl 777
Brad Atwood
Hoggard Family
Hagest Family
Ken Gallagher
We look forward to seeing you at the 12th annual JR Star Racing™ “A Day with the Pros” event. The event is open to all kids and junior riders ages 10-16, as well as parents. We would like to invite previous participants, sponsors, and any other junior class supporters and programs to attend and celebrate 12 years of uplifting the future stars of personal watercraft racing.
Our History
In 2010, Chris Hagest, Nedra Atwood and Mike Pipes came together to create the JR Star Racing™ (AKA Junior Stars) Program. Initially, the program began as a way to gather and educate young and aspiring jetski racers on the west coast of the United States — but has since grown into a much bigger program.
The goal of the JR Star Racing™ Program is to assist, educate and provide resources to junior level jetski riders ages 10-15. Each year, the Junior Stars Program puts on “Junior Stars Day” at the IJSBA World Finals. At this event, kids from around the world learn alongside World Champions and legends.
In 2020, the Junior Stars Program lost one of its pillars, the “crazy cowbell lady” and PWCs #1 Fan — Nedra Atwood. Nedra carried the torch of the Junior Stars Program proudly for ten years. Making a point to spread awareness throughout the sport for both safety and fun.
In light of her passing, we have renamed the Junior Stars Program to the #1 Fan Junior Stars Program, and in Nedra’s honor we will continue to carry the torch (or cowbell) and make sure it’s all about the kids.
How to Help
The #1 Fan, JR Star Racing™ Program is operated with donations from PWC enthusiasts and businesses. Donations go toward hosting the Junior Stars Day event at the IJSBA World Finals each year, as well as going toward prizes for the junior riders. Donations can be made to the #1 Fan Junior Stars Program GoFundMe, proceeds from Junior Stars merchandise purchases will go toward the #1 Fan Junior Stars Program fund, to donate product, please contact us directly.
