APBA Race Circular

OPC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
9/4/2009 – 9/7/2009
GREAT LAKES BOAT CLUB #306
9/4/2009
 
APR, PTT, and HOTT 
7    10617   
Kankakee, IL Kankakee River
7/31/2009
 
8/11/2009

I-57 TO EXIT 312, TAKE HWY. 17 WEST 4 BLOCKS TO COURT ST., TURN LEFT, AND FOLLOW SIGNS TO THE PITS.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 815-932-4411 * * COUNTRY INN & SUITES 815-468-2600 * * HAMPTON INN 815-932-8369 * * HILTON GARDEN INN 815-932-4444 * * QUALITY INN 815-932-3501.
THESE ARE THE SPONSORING HOTELS. PLEASE SUPPORT THEM.

All classes, EXCEPT V-6 boats, will run the short course .6 mile lap. Every class will run the long course first lap .85 mile lap. NOT approved for records.

OPC Nationals have Lemans start from dock. * * * * * JH will have Clock start and use local fuel of the day.

World Championships: Sport C
: J Hydro to run on Mon., 9/7/09 only. J TESTING: Sat. & Sun. at end of day if time permits.
: Vintage OPC ONLY
National Championships: All OPC National Classes - - - - - Fri. 9/4/09 TESTING ONLY

$35,000 - Breakdown available upon request.

Pre-reservation for entry by email to apbaopc1@charter.net. Email your name, class, boat number, and card number. This is required for you to get fuel.
New entry forms must be made out at the clubhouse. One per class. Clubhouse registration: Friday 9:00-11:30 am / 1:00-4:00 pm., Saturday 8:00-9:00 am, Sunday 8:00-9:00 am.

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning in the park. Compete race schedule available by request from apbaopc1@charter.net

Sport C - $100, Sport C UIM - $125, SST45 - $150, SST60 - $150, SST120 - $200, F150 - $125, Champ - $250, Mod U - $150, SS - $100, VP - $100, JH - $5 * * * * * If not pre-registered, add $25.

Pre-reservation for entry by email to apbaopc1@charter.net. Email your name, class, boat number, and card number. New entry forms must be made out at the clubhouse. One per class.

Race Director (52549) ADAM ALLEN, 850 N JUNIATA ST, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD
Race Director (52637) MIKE WIENANDT, N1668 LINDA LOU DR, GREENVILLE, WI
Referee (68) DEE BERGHAUER, 1505 WOODSIDE LN, ELM GROVE, WI
Assistant Referee (10787) DOUG REA, 2549 HIGHVALE DR, LAS VEGAS, NV
Assistant Referee (51085) DARRELL BEAULIER, 8600 FM 3126, LIVINGSTON, TX
Assistant Referee (51965) GARY ROMBERG, 118 BECHTLER LOOP APT 106, MOORESVILLE, NC
Inspector (50102) EDGAR ROSE, 1688 GREEN BAY RD UNIT401, HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Scorer (73236) LAURIE ALLEN, 23161 LORRAINE BLVD #106, BROWNSTOWN, MI
Risk Manager (50094) SIEGFRIED "ZIGGY" BOETTLE, 1283 BLACKBURN ST, GURNEE, IL
Vintage Inspector (50039) JEFF TITUS, 1735 SAINT LAWRENCE WAY, JACKSONVILLE, FL

UIM COMMISSIONER: Dee Berghauer, 1505 Woodside Lane, Elm Grove, WI 53122-1982.

No motor homes parked closer to the water than the end of the tennis courts. Motor home parking across the street. *
SST 120 drivers will have to declare which series their points will count for. * This is a VP Race fuel supported event. Required fuel is MS93, Marine or Red supplied by the VP Truck. All classes are required to run VP Fuel from on-site. Come with empty cans. * Friday TESTING per std schedule. * Vintage display next to the clubhouse. * Sport C class will require all entries to carry sponsor logos. * APBA stickers required on all race boats. * Legal boat numbers per rule book will be required.
*Conducting Club is responsible for payment of the Region 7 Safety Fund Fee of $10/sanction day, payable to the Region 7 Chairman, Dee Berghauer, 1505 Woodside Lane, Elm Grove, WI 53122-1982.

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.