SHEBOYGAN — Racers and their crews are preparing for an action-packed weekend on Sheboygan's lakefront as the Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge returns with a new addition to the lineup.

"This park is super nice. I feel like it's a great race site with the beach right there. It makes for good rough racing with the rough water," said Deven Farthing, a professional jet ski racer based out of Atlanta.

This marks the third time Sheboygan has hosted the Midwest Challenge, but the first time the event includes the Aqua-X jet ski races alongside the Powerboat P-1 competition.

For Farthing, jet ski racing is in his blood. "My dad's been doing it since I was born, you know, falling in love with the sport, watching, and now eventually moving into racing…I just can't get away from it. Ever since

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