Sea-Doo announces 2012 X-Team Bounty Program PersonalWatercraft.com February 24, 2012 Images: Photos by Sea-Doo Shares Comments Chris MacClugage joins Sea-Doo X-TeamBRP will support its new Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 model with more a more in-depth racing support program in 2012. The 2012 Sea-Doo X-Team program includes four key elements:• Chris MacClugage joining James Bushel on the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260• Larger payouts with through the Sea-Doo X-Team Bounty racer contingency program• New Sea-Doo X-Team Elite support effort• Sea-Doo X-Team promoter support program Chris MacClugage Chooses to Join the Sea-Doo X-Team Chris MacClugage, arguably the best PWC racer of all time, has chosen to compete aboard Sea-Doo watercraft for the first time in his storied, 25-year career. After winning 15 championships, MacClugage made the move to the X-Team after taking several test rides on the new Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 and noting it was, “the best stock watercraft I have ever ridden” and watching James Bushell dominate the 2011 IJSBA World Finals aboard the RXP-X’s new T3 hull. MacClugage will compete on Monster Energy backed MACC Racing Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 models in closed course competitions in both the US and internationally and on a Sea-Doo RXT-X in offshore and endurance races. Chris MacClugage on his new Sea-Doo RXP-X 260. 2012 Sea-Doo X-Team Bounty BRP continues to lead the industry by supporting PWC racers with the Sea-Doo X-Team Bounty, the only racer contingency program in the sport, offering additional funds to racers finishing on the podium aboard Sea-Doo watercraft. This “open sponsorship” is available to all modern Sea-Doo watercraft racers rewarding them for top finishes and to help fund their racing efforts. For 2012 many of the Sea-Doo X-Team Bounty payouts have been raised and go deeper. Click here to see the full contingency program. Sea-Doo X-Team Elite New for 2012 is the addition of the Sea-Doo X-Team Elite support effort. This effort will include extra VIP elements from BRP to assist the elite Sea-Doo racers in North America compete at a higher level in 2012.• Premium X-TEAM Pit area access at IJSBA Toyota National Tour events and at the IJSBA World Finals in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.• Select racers offered discounts on new Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 models.• Sea-Doo X-TEAM gear – Select racers will wear Sea-Doo X-TEAM wetsuits, PFD, etc.• Personal Promotion – select racers will be featured in various Sea-Doo communications The Sea-Doo X-TEAM Gold Standard Racers in North America include:• Brian Baldwin – North Carolina• Brad Bohat – Wisconsin• Rick Cantola – Colorado• Claude Clayton – Mississippi• Cody Hawkins – Florida• Stan Hightower – Georgia• Chris Heinrich – California• Erminio Iantosca – Florida• Eric Lagopoulos – Florida• Chris MacClugage – Arizona• Jeremy Schandlemeyer – Florida• Troy Snyder – Florida Sea-Doo X-Team Promoter support program BRP continues to lead the industry in PWC racing support with the Sea-Doo X-Team Promoter Support program. BRP will sponsor the strongest PWC racing events across North America to assist the promoters in producing first class racing events. BRP is giving back to the sport giving the PWC racing community better events and more of them. Visit http://www.ijsba.com/ for the 2012 race event calendar. Share Share Subscribe Like PersonalWatercraft.com on Facebook Related Stories Bourgeoius wins second Red Bull Tow-At title PWC rider sets two world records in one day BRP Launches Sea-Doo Wakeskate Instructional Video Series Comments Most Popular 2024 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO Review January 17, 2024 Top Guns: Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 vs. Yamaha GP1800R SVHO July 4, 2022 Yamaha Unveils New 1.9 Liter Engine August 14, 2023 2023 Sea-Doo GTR 230 Review June 6, 2023 2014 Yamaha VX Deluxe Review July 3, 2014 2008 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 250X Review July 11, 2008 Latest Stories 2024 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 Review Heavy Haulers – PWC Storage Options First Look: 2025 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 160LX-S Angler 2024 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO Review 2024 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx Review Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Newsletter