APBA Race Circular

9/26/2026 – 9/27/2026

US-97 to W. Indian Ave. Turn Right toward S. 7th St and continue to park.

Apple Avenue Motel 509-689-3000 / 509-689-0302 Brewster,
Lone Point Cellars/The Cottages/The River House 509-220-1326 Brewster
The Inn at Gamble Sands 509-436-8323 ext. 1, Brewster
Columbia Cove RV Park 509-733-0540 / 509-689-3464 Brewster

1.25-miles. 4 laps for a total of 5 miles. Not approved for records. OPC may use a Lemans start and 1 heat of 10 laps.

Clock - (Inboards use traditional start procedure) OPC may use LeMans and will be announced at Drivers Meeting

Region 10 Rescue

1100

1st, 2nd and 3rd based on Saturday and Sunday racing. Vintage will receive a plaque. Trophy presentation will be held at the pits on Sunday after tear down is complete.

MANDATORY REGISTRATION THROUGH TRACKSIDE

***REGISTRATION CUT OFF IS WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2026. Recreation building or another location to be determined Friday from 6pm to 8pm and Saturday from 7:30am to 8:00am.

Saturday- 8:30 am and Sunday-8:30am.

Inboard, including Flatbottom $425 with a $50 Step-up
Vintage $415
Formula 150 & CHAMP: $400, with a $50 Step-up
Sport C: $300
GP $800

N/A

1. Club will retain first entry fee to cover race costs in case of a weather blow-off
2. This is an all-volunteer event. Participants will be expected to help with setup, tear-down and other tasks as needed.
3. No boats, trailers in crane pits until the crane is in place. No parking in the pits as there is limited space.
4. Enclosed trailers will only be parked in the Cold Pit with approval from the race committee as space is limited.
5. This site will be using a rolling pit and will be testing out Telehandlers. Please ensure your trailer is marked with your boat number.
6. All boats are to remain in the pit area until the end of racing on Sunday unless otherwise approved by the Race Director.
7. The boat dock is a designated a Hot Pit and is restricted to APBA members only and limited to two crew persons per boat.
8. The Referee has the authority to require any participant to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test which may be administered one half-hour before the drivers meeting to one half-hour after the final heat of the day per APBA General Racing Rules.
9. Radio corral will be located at tower for all classes requiring radios.
10. Inboard and Vintage safety inspections will start Friday at 4PM in the pit area (or as soon as the inspectors arrive). It is the responsibility of each Inboard owner to come to the safety inspection with a safety inspection sheet filled out to the extent possible. The inspection sheet may be downloaded at www.apba.org. The Vintage Inspector will provide the inspection form for Vintage boats.
11. Boats arriving on Saturday will be inspected prior to the start of the event.
12. APBA dress code will be enforced.
13. Classes with fewer than 3 boats may be combined.
14. A last chance format may be used on classes with more than 10 boats.
15. Saturday is a backup Babcock race if needed to complete the season, Will be Sunday if blown off on Saturday
16. Cold Pit entry will be $10 per person or $20 per family, for the weekend or free with club or APBA membership card. Children under 12 admitted free.
17. All minors must have a legal guardian (over the age of 18) sign a liability release in order to enter the Cold Pits. Liability releases with a legal guardian signature must be notarized if not signed at the event.
18. No open toe shoes allowed in Cold or Hot Pits
19. No skateboards in any pit areas. Scooters and other motorized PTVs must be approved by the Race Director before being used in the Cold Pit area. No wheeled vehicles allowed in the Hot Pits.
20. No smoking in Cold or Hot Pits at any time.
21. No alcohol consumption or drug use allowed in pits.
22. No dogs in Cold or Hot Pits.
23. Pop up tents may not restrict crane visibility in pits during racing.
24. Fuel in designated areas only.
25. No testing on Friday.
26. No open flames in RV parking area.
27. All garbage shall be taken home unless a dumpster is provided.
28. Jerry Kelson will be the Vintage inspector.