2006 APBA Watercross National Tour - May 6th & 7th in Parker Arizona - RPM Racing Enterprises, in conjunction with the American Power Boat Association (APBA), kicked off the US 2006 APBA Watercross National Tour Rounds 1 & 2, May 6 & 7, at the beautiful Bluewater Resort & Casino in Parker, Arizona.

Over 120 competitors from all across the country competed in this highly successful event.  During Moto 1 of Expert 1200 Limited, Vaca led the entire race until the final lap when his race craft suffered a mechanical issues causing Vaca to be towed off the race course. 

Later that day, during the first Moto 1 of Pro-Am 1200 Open, Vaca was hit while headed into the first turn causing sever damage to his left hand and being ejected from his race craft.  Vaca was immediately rushed to a local hospital where he was treated and released.  Vaca received 9 stitches and massive swelling to his left hand after being struck by a 700 pound race craft. 

Freddy would like to thank all the safety staff involved in his rescue especially, Lisa and Looter.