2004 U.S. Grand National Watercross Championships
14 years of Quality Watercraft Racing
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Name: Thomas Hunt
Age: 33
Where are you from: Lansing, MI
IJSBA Member(years): 7 years
Racing Number for the 2003 Season: Easy as "123"
How many years have you been Racing Watercraft: This will be my
5th year
What Watercraft do you own (past/present):
Past: 2 '96 Polaris SL 700's (still have one) 2 mid eighties 550 Kawi JS and a '98 Polaris SLXH 1050. Present
'96 SL 700, and '03 Octane
What Classes do you Race: Novice Ski Stock
National/World Championship finishes (past/present):
2003 Nationals
North Region Expert R/A 800 Ltd National Champion
North Region Expert R/A 800 S/S National Champion
2003
World Championships
#1 in engine seizures
2002 National Championships
2nd Pro-am R/A 1200 stock
5th Expert R/A 800 S/S
7th Expert R/A 800 Ltd
9th Pro-am R/A 800 S/S
2002 World Finals
7th Pro-am R/A 800 S/S
2001 World Finals
6th in both Expert 785 Ltd and Pro-am Stock
10th Pro-am 1200 Stock
2000 World Finals
9th Amateur R/A 785 Stock
Regional finishes (past/present):
2002
#1 Qualifier in Expert 800 Ltd
1st Pro-am R/A 800 S/S
1st Expert R/A 800
2nd Pro-am R/A 1200 Stock
2001
2nd Pro-am 785 Stock
2nd Pro-am 1200 Stock
3rd Expert 785 overall
2000
2nd Amateur 1200 Stock
3rd Amateur 785 Stock
What has been your biggest thrill in Watercraft Racing:
There are so many things that keep me coming back. Thrill of competition, comradery, smell of race fuel, Harbor Beach and the Can-Am Cup, The London Bridge, Racer Parties/Snowball Party, etc, etc, etc. Take your pick. I have far to many incredible memories of the last few years.
What has been your biggest disappointment in Racing:
The Havasu CURSE Again!!!!!!
What are your Racing Goals:
#1 Qualifier in Novice Ski Stock.
What past sports have you participated in:
Used to race Kit Kat snowmobiles when I was a kid. Little football and Basketball in high school. Drag Racing when I was in the service.
What do you like to do with your free time (Hobbies):
Other than ride Watercraft, I absolutely love to Scuba Dive whenever we have the time. Above or below the water, I'm there man.
Sponsors/People you would like to thank: Watcon, Polaris, Amsoil, Two Men and a Truck (Ann Arbor/Howell), Full Throttle Motorsports
Wife or Girlfriend’s Name: My wife Brandye is also my good luck charm.
Pets: 4 dogs
Team Name for 2003 Season: Black Rose Racing
Email address (optional): thunt23@hotmail.com
