K & J Fabrication

Name: Jerry Schmidt (Schmitty)

Age: 36

Where are you from: Monroe, Michigan

IJSBA Member (years): 12

Racing Number for the 2003 Season: #15

How many years have you been Racing Watercraft: 10

What Watercraft do you own (past/present):
Present: 2 - 800 SX-R Kawasaki
Past: 1995 and 2 - 1996 Yamaha Super Jet, 2 - 1992 Kawasaki SX

What Classes do you Race:
Expert Ski Superstock and Pro-Am Ski Stock

National/World Championship finishes (past/present): 2004 APBA National Champion Expert Ski Superstock and 8th place Pro-Am Ski Stock

Regional finishes (past/present):

US Grand National Watercross Championship Tour
2004
Vets Ski – 1st
Pro-Am Stock Ski – 2nd
Expert Ski – 3rd
2003 - 1st Overall Expert Vets Ski
2nd Overall Expert Ski 

ABPA – 2004 (raced at 3 events)
Pro-Am Ski Stock – 11th
Expert Ski Superstock – 4th

IJSBA Northern Division National Tour
2003
2nd Overall Expert Superstock Ski
5th Overall Expert Limited Ski
7th Overall Expert Vets Ski

Monster Energy Tour
2003
4th Overall Pro-Am Stock Ski
3rd Overall Expert Vets Ski
4th Overall Expert Superstock Ski
3rd Overall Expert Limited Ski

2003 - Qualified 1st Regionally for the World Championships for Expert S/S Ski
2nd Place Overall Expert Ski Rider 2002 
1st Place Overall Pro-Am Ski Rider 2001
2nd Place Overall Expert Ski Rider 2001
1st Place Overall Expert Ski Rider 2000

What has been your biggest thrill in Watercraft Racing:
My biggest thrill was the first dash for cash race in Region 6 in 2000. This was the first RACING action I have been in that was so elating. Tony Sleeman (region 6 racer) and I were battling it out - he would be ahead one lap and then I was one lap. This is what racing is all about.

What has been your biggest disappointment in Racing:
Nothing. 

What are your Racing Goals:
To dominate the Expert Ski class for 2005, and to earn an invitation to World Championships in Lake Havasu, Arizona.

What past sports have you participated in: Football, Basketball, BMX

What do you like to do with your free time (Hobbies):
Performance Engine Work on All Types of Machines, Exercise, Farm, Travel Mountain Bike, Snowmobile

Sponsors/People you would like to thank: 
K & J Fabrication
Factory Pipe
Slippery

Wife's Name: Tammy and daughter Jaren (future Novice Ski Champion)

Pets: none

Team Name: Fast Forward Racing