Bushell makes History with BRP’s New Sea-Doo PWC T3 Hull

LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ – October 26, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – BRP Sea-Doo personal watercraft racer, James Bushell claimed two of the most prestigious World Championship titles in all of personal watercraft (PWC) racing winning both the Pro Open and Pro GP classes at the recent IJSBA World Finals.

Bushell’s Sea-Doo Centre backed RXP-X* featuring the all new T³ hull design outclassed fields filled with the biggest names in the sport to collect his double championship. The combination of the Sea-Doo T³ hull, Australian tuner/builder Les Cooke’s abilities to bring the new Sea-Doo RXP-X* innovations to the racetrack and Bushell’s skill left no question to onlookers which watercraft was the most dominant on the water and what was in store for the future from Sea-Doo RXP-X* watercraft racers.

“James and Les’ efforts showed the world that BRP’s innovations on the new Sea-Doo RXP-X* work better than any other design on the race,” said Yves Leduc, vice president – general manager, North America division. “BRP is extremely proud of James Bushell’s double world championship winning performance 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 and Pro GP Sea-Doo titles aboard his watercraft featuring the new T³ hull design that stands for tight,-turning, T-hull and offers true lean-in handling and tracks straighter in choppy conditions. Riders benefit from this design as they can utilize the power more efficiently in all areas of high performance riding minimizing fatigue, cornering faster and seemingly shortening the racetrack compared to the competition.

“This was the first race for the new Sea-Doo RXP-X T³ hull design and it claimed the world’s most prestigious championship.  This clearly shows that BRP continues with the 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 T³Hull design is an example on how BRP always strives to push the limit and confirms that innovation is part of our DNA.

The new 2012 Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft will be available starting in 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 Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and boats, Evinrude and Johnsonoutboard engines, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 100 countries.

* Model names may differ for international markets.

www.brp.com

Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, Lynx, Evinrude, Johnson, Can-Am, Rotax, RXP-X, T³, and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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BRP’s 2011 Sea-Doo LineUp:

A New Entry Level Platform and the Unique On Water Braking System Now Available in Every Category

VALCOURT, QUEBEC – September 15, 2010  – (Motor Sports Newswire) – BRP’s 2011 line-up introduces a new platform for its entry-level segment with the new Sea-Doo GTI watercraft. BRP remains the only manufacturer to offer the industry’s unique intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR) system in every category.

The new GTI platform with the only on-water braking and reverse system in the industry provides increased control, greater close-quarter manoeuvrability and improved rider comfort and ergonomics with an attention-grabbing design.

“We are delivering on our commitment to expand our award-winning technologies to a broader consumer base and at entry-level pricing,” stated Yves Leduc, vice-president and general manager, North America division. “We liken the impact of the iTC and iBR technologies to that of the ABS technology in the automobile industry – it will almost be impossible to imagine a watercraft without it. With the stunning new styling and design of the GTI platform coupled with the addition of the iTC and iBR technologies, we are able to further the momentum created since the launch of these technologies and drive our quest to reach more consumers.”

For the Recreation segment, the award-winning and exceptionally successful iBR system and iTC (intelligent Throttle Control) system have been expanded to an all-new platform of GTI models. The 2011 GTI family of watercraft conveys BRP’s advanced design philosophies with added focus on improved rider ergonomics, best-in-class fuel economy and industry-leading technologies in an entry-level personal watercraft, opening new doors to a broader range of consumers. State-of-the-art features such as iTC and iBR are now available across four models in the GTI family. Coupled with stunning new styling, the GTI offers a first-class ride for every rider.

Further technological additions are made in the Sport segment with the 2011 Sea-Doo WAKE 155 model featuring new design and now equipped with iBR and iTC, including the new interactive infocentre†. BRP remains the only watercraft manufacturer offering tow specific features including retractable tow pylon, removable board rack, wide-view mirrors and the exclusive interactive infocentre featuring user-friendly functions like ski mode, ECO mode, and cruise control for optimal convenience at the helm.

The Luxury Performance segment grows with the addition of the new Sea-Doo GTX 215 watercraft, offering consumers more choices for luxury riding. The GTX 215 model offers a more powerful option to the non-suspension version of the GTX, while the GTX 215 iS returns with full rider suspension.

“BRP continues to lead the industry with market-shaping products year after year, appealing to a worldwide audience,” stated Chris Dawson, vice-president and general manager, International division. “Our 2011 Sea-Doo musclecraft segment continues to outperform the industry and reinforces our leadership position in race-proven performance watercraft. This new line-up will deliver added safety and peace-of-mind as well as provide features designed for specific riding styles.”

Focused on the performance enthusiasts, the Musclecraft segment adds the all new Sea-Doo RXT-X aS* and RXT 260* watercraft designed with superior handling and comfort for any riding conditions. The 2011 RXT-X aS* model features an adjustable suspension system designed to maximize the S3 hulls rough water handling capabilities while delivering the ultimate in comfort. By simply adjusting the suspension to match the water conditions, the rider can customize to his style of riding. The RXT 260* watercraft is fully equipped with exclusive iControl components including BRP’s industry-leading iBR and iTC systems in a non-suspension platform. BRP’s Sea-Doo iControl system provides a level of control and comfort never experienced before. Precision handling and high performance make this watercraft the ultimate three-seat musclecraft. Rounding out the 2011 performance models is the race proven Sea-Doo RXP-X 255* watercraft, the quickest 2-seater watercraft – from 0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) in 2.9 seconds.

BRP’s Sea-Doo 2011 watercraft line-up offers an extensive range of models to meet and exceed every consumer desire in performance, features and rider comfort and safety.

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as E-TEC, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 90 countries.

† Not all functions available for all models

* Model names may differ for international markets. Not all models are available in all markets.

www.brp.com

Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, Lynx, Evinrude, Johnson, Can-Am, Rotax, E-TEC, RXT, RXT-X, RXP-X, GTI, iControl, iTC, iBR, iS, S3, ECO, and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. GTX is used under license from Castrol Ltd.

For corporate information:
Johanne Denault
Manager, Corporate Communications
Tel: +1.450.532.5173
johanne.denault@brp.com

For product and brand information:
North America
Tim McKercher
Competition and Media Relations
Sea-Doo Products
Tel: +1.321.409.0519
Tim.mckercher@brp.com

International:
Adrien De Alexandris
Product Manager,
BRP International division
Tel: +1.450.532.6413
Adrien.DeAlexandris@brp.com

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