CHAMPBOAT SERIES RESTRUCTURES
WITH NEW EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM

NASHVILLE, TN: December 1, 2009: ChampBoat Series announced  that it has secured new partners to form a powerful new event management group creating the all new ChampBoat North America. Tom Morales and Jason Ritzen, both of Nashville, have exclusively partnered with current ChampBoat Series owner Michael Schriefer to form a new management team that will produce, manage and market the sport of F1, F2 and F3 powerboat racing well into the future. The new group will strive to enhance existing relationships with teams, events and suppliers and will continue to develop new events, event partners and sponsorships.

Tom Morales of TomKat’s, a leader in the production of premium outdoor event festivals, film and concert event management and world class catering services, also owns and operates several premium restaurants including the famed Loveless Cafe, a Nashville institution since 1951.

Private equity investor and commercial real estate developer Jason Ritzen, of Ritzen Group joins the group with his extensive business and finance experience and will play an integral part in the new business management team.

Michael Schriefer who has been producing premium motorsports events both in automotive and racing industries since 1986, will remain managing partner but will shift his focus on producing events and television production while leading a new sales and marketing team. The group plans to merge outdoor concert festivals with boat racing, creating a value packed entertainment tour for premium sponsor brands.

“We are very excited to partner with Mike and all ChampBoat members in taking this exciting sport to the highest level. We look forward to working with all the teams, sponsors, event promoters, suppliers, and most importantly the fans”, stated Morales.

“We know we have a lot of work to do to get the sport back to its prime, but we are confident now is the right time for this product in today’s market place as it brings tremendous value to both sponsors and fans”, stated Jason Ritzen. 

“I am very excited to add Tom, Jason, and all their talented staff to our ChampBoat family. With the help of this powerful management team, I am confident the sport will reach its highest potential in the very near future”, stated Schriefer.

ChampBoat plans to release several details soon on the all new 2010 ChampBoat Racing Series.

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Miami’s Shaun Torrente clinched his first F1 ChampBoat Championship by dominating the APBA Nationals in Kankakee, Illinois. Torrente took the championship with a perfect weekend by taking the fastest qualifying lap, winning the first heat race, finishing 2nd in the second heat race and then easily went on to win the main event by more three seconds over runner up, five-time F1 ChampBoat Champion Tim Seebold of Osage Beach, MO.

Three-time F1 ChampBoat Champion Terry Rinker of the AMSOIL Racing team finishes second overall in the championship with his third place finish at the APBA Nationals, while Seebold takes the third overall spot for the second straight year.

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Canadian Brian Venton, clearly the most improved driver for 2009, charged forward to a fourth place finish in the championship with veteran driver Lynn Simburger coming in a fine fifth.  Rookie driver Jose Mendana takes a well deserved sixth spot in the championship, and rookie of the year honors, ahead of quality veteran drivers, Indiana’s Randy Rinker seventh and Texan Mike Schubert eighth.

Illinois driver Chris Fairchild had perhaps the most disappointing APBA Nationals weekend with a string of mechanical issues dropping him six positions in the final standings with a 9th place overall. Popular veteran Tennessee driver Jeff Shepherd finished a fine tenth having missed the first event of the season.

All in all it was a short 2009 season with the economy wreaking havoc on sponsorships and events, however 2010 promises to be a great season with several new events being added to the classics lead by a stellar new executive management team leading the ChampBoat Series well into the future. 

Michigan's Jimmie Merleau won his second consecutive Champ2 (F2) title with another solid season competing with the all new Mercury XS-200 Optimax. Texan Johnny Fleming also put in a solid season finishing 2nd edging out Minnessota's Donnie Lick (3rd) in the Champ2 Championship.

Dan Orchard took the Camp Lights (F3) crown just ahead of Michigan's Steve Merleau (2nd) and Missouri's Bud Nolman (3rd).

Stay tuned for exciting news about the all new 2010 ChampBoat Racing Series through www.champboat.com.

To AIR ON VERSUS THIS FALL!

The F1 ChampBoat Series presented by AMSOIL announced today that at least six of its 2009 events will air on VERSUS, a national cable sports network in more than 75 million homes.  The event schedule for 2010 will be announced at a later date. 

“We are very excited to join VERSUS’ stellar programming lineup which includes the National Hockey League (NHL), the IndyCar® Series and the Tour de France,” stated F1 ChampBoat Series President, Michael Schriefer.  “Not only will the F1 ChampBoat Series be available to a national audience, but each event will also be presented in crystal-clear HD.”