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BUSHELL MAKES HISTORY WITH BRP'S NEW SEA-DOO PWC T3 HULL
Lake Havasu City, AZ, October 21, 2011 – BRP Sea-Doo personal watercraftracer, James Bushell claimed two of the most prestigious World Championshiptitles in all of personal watercraft (PWC) racing winning both the Pro Open andPro GP classes at the recent IJSBA World Finals.
Bushell’s Sea-Doo Centre backed RXP-X* featuring the all new T3hull design outclassed fields filled with the biggest names in the sportto collect his double championship. The combination of the Sea-Doo T3hull, Australia tuner/builder Les Cooke’s abilities to bring the new Sea-DooRXP-X innovations to the racetrack and Bushell’s skill left no question toonlookers which watercraft was the most dominant on the water and what was instore for the future from
Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft racers.
“James and Les’ efforts showed the world that BRP’s innovations onthe new Sea-Doo RXP-X work better than any other design on the race,” said YvesLeduc, vice president – general manager, North America division. “BRP isextremely proud of James Bushell’s double world championship winningperformance on the new Sea-Doo T3 hull.”
Bushell, co-owner of the BRP dealership 158 Performance in Stamford of the UK, claimed both Pro Open andPro GP World titles aboard his Sea-Doo watercraft featuring the new T3hull design that stands for tight,-turning, T-hull and offers true lean-inhandling and tracks straighter in choppy conditions. Riders benefit from thisdesign as they can utilize the power more efficiently in all areas of highperformance riding minimizing fatigue, cornering faster and seeminglyshortening the racetrack compared to the competition.
"This was the first race for the new Sea-Doo RXP-X T3hull design and it claimed the world’s most prestigious championship. This clearly shows that BRP continues withthe Sea-Doo brands to offer trend-setting products that set us apart from our competitors", said Chris Dawson,vice-president and general manager of the International division. "The T3 Hull design is an exampleon how BRP always strives to push the limit and confirms that innovation ispart of our DNA.
The new 2012 Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft will be available startingin January of 2012. For a more detailed look at the new T3 hull,Ergolock system and stunning flowing facet design, visit www.sea-doo.com for more information.
Bombardier RecreationalProducts Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design,development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorisedrecreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Dooand Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doowatercraft and boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, Can-Amall-terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 100countries.
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For product andbrand information:
North America:
Tim McKercher
Competition and Media Relations
Sea-Doo Products
Tel: +1.321.409.0519
tim.mckercher@brp.com
International:
Charles Lemieux
Senior Coordinator, International Product Management
Tel: +1.450.532.2211
charles.lemieux@brp.com
