APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

2026 Rockin Regatta hosted by Pittsburgh Brewing Co

Event Date:

6/6/2026 – 6/7/2026

Conducting Club:

THREE RIVERS OUTBOARD RACING ASSN #268

Test Date:

Region: 3 Sanction ID: 14301 Tentative

Place:

Creighton, PA, PA Allegheny River

Received Date:

Approved Date:

Directions:

Address: 150 Ferry St, Creighton, PA 15030

From the West: Take I-70E, then I-79N to I-376 east through Pittsburgh, north on PA-28 to the Creighton exit.
From the East take I-70 W/I-76 W (Pennsylvania Turnpike) toward Pittsburg, merge to the PA Turnpike and take Exit 48 (Allegheny Valley). Follow Freeport Rd to PA-28 N, then Exit 14 or follow Freeport Rd to Creighton.
From the North: Take I-79 S and I-76 E to Crawford Run Rd in Creighton. Take exit 13 from PA-28 N

Accommodations:

Camping adjacent to pits on property
Multiple hotels in Pittsburgh/Creighton Area

Course:

3 laps of an approx. 1 mile course. NOT approved for records.

Start Type:

Clock

Tentative

Classes:

Saturday, June 6, 2026

05000 MODIFIED OUTBOARD06000 STOCK OUTBOARD11000 J CLASSES

Sunday, June 7, 2026

05000 MODIFIED OUTBOARD06000 STOCK OUTBOARD11000 J CLASSES

Prizes:

$10k in prize and tow money
Trophies for JH & JR both days for 1st thru 3rd

Registration:

Must register online at www.TRORA.com.
Failure to register online will result in a flat $20 penalty.
Deadline for online entries is 6/4/2026.

In Pits: ** Saturday & Sunday 7:30 am to 8:30 am.

Driver Meeting:

In Pits: ** Saturday & Sunday - 9 am

Entry Fees:

Do not send - Payment required online or onsite.
STOCK/MOD/AX Classes: $70 per entry for the weekend.
JH & JR: $40 per class per weekend.
Failure to register online will result in a flat $20 penalty.

Send Entries To:

Do not send. Must register online at www.TRORA.com.

Officials:

Race Director (12219) TRAVIS RICE, 232 BLACK BEARY LANE, FRANKLIN, PA

Race Director (16486) RON HARKLESS II, 232 BLACK BEARY LANE, FRANKLIN, PA

Race Director (76645) SCOTT MILLER, 608 DENNISON RUN RD, POLK, PA

Referee (14670) BRIAN MITCHELL, 6646 MERWIN ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH

Assistant Referee (2153) DANA HOLT, 3826 CARLTON ST, CINCINNATI, OH

Assistant Referee (8135) BRIAN WILLIAMS, 4161 BENTLEY DR, NORTH OLMSTED, OH

Assistant Referee (14631) NATE MITCHELL, 6646 MERWIN ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH

Assistant Referee (14657) KARISSA MITCHELL, 6646 MERWIN ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH

Inspector (620) THOMAS RICE, 232 BLACK BEARY LN, FRANKLIN, PA

Inspector (15589) MAC MILLER, 608 DENNISON RUN RD, POLK, PA

Inspector (15619) MICHAEL FLOCKERZI, 1502 OLD STATE RD, VENUS, PA

Inspector (75120) JOHN JACK DECK III, 12236 OLD STATE RD, CHARDON, OH

Scorer (16473) DARIAN SENN, PO BOX 118, SENECA, PA

Risk Manager (15914) SHERRIE MILLER, 608 DENNISON RUN RD, POLK, PA

Risk Manager (17364) GEORGE WHITE-WOLF, 443 BLACK HILL RD, FRANKLIN, PA

Notes:

1. ABSOLUTELY NO BOATS ALLOWED IN THE WATER WITHOUT SIGNING WAIVER AND RECEIVING WRISTBAND (effective Thursday thru Sunday). Failure to comply will result in disqualification for the weekend and forfeiture of any fees.
2. Vehicles must be parked according to posted signage and by direction of the host site.
3. Race Committee reserves the right to move any part of the schedule to either day.
4. Classes with less than 3 boats may be combined. Classes with between 3-5 boats will either run combined and run 2 heats or run separate and run only 1 heat. Decision will be made at Drivers Meeting.
5. This event will be the 2026 Eastern Modified Championships, and host the NACs for BMH, CMH, and CMR. Modified Divisional Championships will be run in the first race for that class. Classes with North American Championships will be the second race for that class.
6. Signing up for Patrol Boat, Judges Stand, Armband or any other duty is required by ALL drivers – no exceptions. Failure to sign up or report for assigned duty will result in possible yellow cards.
7. No Marathon or Capsule Classes.
8. A $50 fee will be charged to the driver for each damaged buoy

This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA

An exhibition may be performed at this event pursuant to all APBA General Safety Rules provided that proper waivers and membership forms have been completed. All prizes are the responsibility of the conducting Club. APBA does not guarantee nor is it responsible for payment of prizes. You are advised that this event may be canceled prior to the race due to circumstances beyond the control of this association. If you plan to travel a long distance, it is recommended that you contact the race sponsor prior to your departure to ensure this event will take place.