Challenge Series Point System

The Challenge: Races for the 2025 Season (All USTS Races, Lock Haven & TBD) Classes are 500R, 700R, & 1100R (Konny & Konig Engines only With the exception of 500R)

Points system will be 5 point increments. No double points for Nationals or any other event.. 1st = 75, 2nd = 70, 3rd = 65, 60, 55, 50, etc…

Registration: Prior to the start of the season, each driver needs to pay $25 to get into the series. At each race all drivers will choose a maximum of 2 classes to enter. Either 500,700,1100 before the racing begins for the weekend.

Drivers will also have an opportunity to buy into a 3rd class for $5. Points for the buy in class will be based on total boat count in that class. (Example: 8 boats registered and started the race. The place you finish for that class will be the amount of points you get. 1st place 8 pts. etc…)

** All drivers who race all the races for 2025 will have to throw away one of the races of their choice. (Example: if we have 7 races, only 6 count for the series)

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What does it mean to be "King of the Water" and champion of the big boy runabouts? Let's find out!!! The champion will be crowned and will not only have bragging rights, but will get to hold on to a monster of a trophy for the year. Also you will receive the King of the Water Champion shirt. Trophies will be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place as well.

** $25 Entry fee to be paid to Mike & Julia Thirlby Prior to 1st race of the year. At each race, all drivers sign in for the classes they are running at the Thirlby trailer. Pick your 2 classes and option to buy in for 3rd. You can get with Mike, Charlie, or Julia. We will coordinate with all the drivers prior to race day.

* All monies collected throughout the season(s) will go towards more prize opportunities as we build this series for the future. “ Mike and Julia or M16 Enterprises will not use any profits obtained by the king of the water series for personal use. All proceeds will go directly back into the series for trophies, prize money, or any other cost associated with promoting the series.

** As we build the series, we encourage anyone who would like to donate to the challenge series to do so. All donations will be used to improve the series.

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  "LOCK HAVEN - SPECIAL EVENT"

*** Let’s get excited for Lock Haven!!!  King of the Water presents the “Big Dog” National Championship for combined 700 & 1100 Runabout. The Big dog will have complete bragging rights and be awarded the coveted Championship Belt. This will be for one race in each class, not combined for both days of racing. ( One day for 700 and one for 1100. Could be both in one day. We will have a driver's meeting to decide.)