APBA Race Circular

Kankakee River Valley Regatta
9/5/2026 – 9/6/2026
S & S POWERBOAT RACING CLUB #519
9/4/2026
 
 
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Kankakee, IL Kankakee River
7/27/2026
 
8/26/2026

Kankakee Valley Boat Club
1600 Cobb Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901

Wyndham Garden
455 Riverstone Parkway
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-932-4444
Rooms must be reserved by Aug. 28, 2026 to receive discount
Use code: 090326KAN for discounted room rate

1 mile course for large boats, smaller course for all other boats

Dock Start

Black Diamond Rescue

National Championships: ALL OPC CLASSES LISTED
 
07000   OPC07280   SST 12007290   SST 6007300   F20007310   SST 4507340   FORMULA 15007350   SPORT C07400   CHAMP07640   MOD U07710   VP 7507740   TRI-HULL11010   J CLASS R11011   J CLASS H11013   AXH
 
07000   OPC07280   SST 12007290   SST 6007300   F20007310   SST 4507340   FORMULA 15007350   SPORT C07400   CHAMP07640   MOD U07710   VP 7507740   TRI-HULL11010   J CLASS R11011   J CLASS H11013   AXH

$25, 000 and trophies. Payout will be based on number of boats per class.

Kankakee Valley Boat Club
Friday Sept. 4th 9:00-5:00
Saturday Sept. 5th 8:00 - 10:00

Capsule training:
Must be APBA certified to race. No Exceptions. Cost will be $75.00
Training will be available on
Friday, Sept. 4th from 7:00am - 10:30 am.
Splash Valley
1850 River Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
Drivers, you must be checked in by 10:00am. No Exceptions.

Kankakee Valley Boat Club
Sat. Sept. 5th 8:30 am
Sun. Sept. 6th 8:30 am

F150/200 - $250
SST120- $250
Champ - $250
Mod U - $250
SST 45 - $200
SST 60 - $200
VP 75 - $200
Tri-Hull - $200
Sport C - $200
J Hydro, J Runabout & AX Hydro - $30

https://apbatracksideapp.com/

Race Director (7454) RODNEY SCHUH, 5625 E ANITA AVE, SAINT ANNE, IL
Referee (3186) JEFF SHEPHERD, 2168 HAPPY HILLS ACRE RD, WOODLAWN, TN
Assistant Referee (77295) ELIJAH WADE, 650 S HARPER ST APT B, NELSONVILLE, OH
Inspector (10624) BILL GOHR, 38856 N GILLIAM ST, LAKE VILLA, IL
Inspector (50816) KEN MCGINNIS, 920 BOWMAN DR, SPRINGFIELD, OH
Scorer (52599) MARY WILLIAMS, 2342 LINCOLN WAY, FORD CITY, PA
Scorer (75576) ERIN VANOVER, 4274 E QUICK CREEK RD , DEPUTY, IN
Risk Manager (12424) MICHAEL MACKEY, 814 DAVY ST, DEKALB, IL

In order to compete for National Championship and be put on schedule classes must have a minimum of 5 boats per class. It is important to pre-register
Capsule training:
Must be APBA certified to race. No Exceptions. Cost will be $75.00
Training will be available on
Friday, Sept. 4th from 7:00am - 10:30 am.
Splash Valley
1850 River Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
Drivers, you must be checked in by 10:00am. No Exceptions.
FUEL: Fuel will be available for purchase on-site. Fuel provided by Fuel1. 90 octane.
Some boat sponsorships will be available and will be divided evenly between classes.
All stock outboard classes will be competing for points only.
ATM on site
Friday - Meet and Greet 5:00-7:00 Kankakee Valley Boat Club
Saturday - Drivers Party starts 6:00 Kankakee Valley Boat Club
Breakfast will be available Fri-Sat-Sun from 7:00-9:30 for $10 at Kankakee Valley Boat Club

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.