APBA Race Circular

2012 Lucas Oil Long Beach Sprint Nationals presented by ARP-Hoban Memorial
8/4/2012 – 8/5/2012
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPEEDBOAT CLUB #72
8/3/2012
 
RPM Racing Enterprises, LLC #369 
12    12125   
Long Beach, CA - MARINE STADIUM
6/25/2012
 
7/17/2012

405 N to 22 West, from 605 go South from either way, exit 7th St. to Studebaker Road. Turn Left, go to Westminster Blvd. make right. Take Westminster Blvd. to Appian Way (over the bridge) veer right to get on to Appian Way. At the fork go left, cross over the bridge and make right into pits. Physical address is 5255 Paoli Way.

Visit www.SCSCracing.com for link to host hotel. Best Western Golden Sails, 6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803. Racer Discount: $89 Single/Double. Call (800) 762-5333 or (562) 596-1631 & mention "Long Beach Sprint Nationals". Participants receive special rate. Hotel approx. 1 mile from course. Room rate block expires 7/3/12, first come-first serve. Make reservations now!!! * * Overflow hotel(s)- The Guest House- (562) 597-1341, Hampton Inn & Suites (562) 594-3939, 2401 Seal Beach Blvd. Seal Beach, CA 90740 * * All rooms first come, first served, limited qty.

OPC (SST-45): Approx. 7/8 mile course. NOT approved for records.
All others: Approx. 1-1/4 mile course. NOT approved for records.
Course Elevation: Sea Level

Clock/Flag/Le Mans

Team Rescue

: Local Nostalgia and COR classes will run at this event
N.A. Championships: SST-45
National Championships: Grand National, Comp Jet

8/5/12 - Pit area - 5 p.m. (or 1 hour after final race). Trophies presented to overall 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in all competition. Prize money per agreement and TBD. If prize money awarded, that group is responsible for payout to their group. Local Sponsors/Series Sponsors - all classes per agreement.

Late Registration on-site Friday, 8/03/12- from approx. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Pit area TBA. $50 LATE FEE for REGISTERING ON-SITE on FRIDAY, AUGUST 3! LATE FEE will NOT be waived for Out-of-Town/Region 12 Drivers. ** NOTE: NO on-site registration on Race Days (SAT./SUN.)! If you need to SCRATCH or ADD Classes after Saturday, see the Judges Stand.

Saturday & Sunday, 8/4 & 5/12 - PITS - 8 A.M.

All CLASSES, except AXH/ASH: $140/day or $280 Weekend Fee. $50 ADD'L (FOR WEEKEND) for Inboard & Inb. Endurance admin fund(s). 2nd class fee is $100/day.* * AXH/ASH: $50/day * * SST-45: $50 WFLS TPAF FEE TO RPM RACING. 1803 Morgan Lane, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 or will be collected by Chuck Skelton on-site.

Mandatory Paid Pre-Reg. due on or before Wed. 08/01/12. Check payable to SCSC. Must send Check & Registration to: Jeannie Doidge, 10115 Gaviota Ave., North Hills, CA 91343-1432 - Check must accompany registration. SCSC accepting MasterCard/ Visa. Go to www.scscracing.com for entry blank. Fill out, print & fax or send credit card authorization form. Call/Fax Jeannie Doidge phone (818) 894-3759 fax #(818) 997-4278 to Pre-Register. Email Jeannie at jdsjmom@aol.com. $50 late fee applied for all entries received after 08/01/12, including any registering at event on 08/05/11. Late fee not waived for out of Region 12 owners/drivers. NOTE: All REGS. MUST be sent PRIOR TO WEDNESDAY 08/01/12 to AVOID LATE FEE!!!

Race Director (51317) ROSS WALLACH, 1803 MORGAN LN, REDONDO BEACH, CA
Referee (53791) PAT WHITCOMB, 44350 VILLETA DR, LAQUINTA, CA
Assistant Referee (865) JOHN CASTELLI, 20810 CIRCULO BAJO, YORBA LINDA, CA
Inspector (393) ERNIE DAWE, 82138 TAHQUITZ AVE, INDIO, CA
Inspector (9627) DAVID RANKIN, 2976 GARONA DR, HACIENDA HTS, CA
Inspector (74885) DENNIS BURNS, 6191 CHERRY COURT, PHELAN, CA
Scorer (12547) JEANNIE DOIDGE, 10115 GAVIOTA AVE, NORTH HILLS, CA
Risk Manager (54115) JAY LITTLEJOHN, 4206 W FRANKLIN, FULLERTON , CA

NOTE: 8 armbands/boat. Extra armbands purchase at $10 each. * NOTE: NO Crew Wristbands handed out after Drivers' Meeting each day! * * NO Starting of Engines until announced at Drivers' Meeting both days. * Last chance qualifier format may be used per rulebook. * WFLS, SSRA, WPRA rules apply. * All Times are PDT. * NO Crane Launching. * Pits: Keep all non-racing equipment & cars out of pit area - space is limited! * Buoys/Flares: $220 charge for any large course buoy (A-6) and $150 charge for any medium size (A-4) buoy damaged or destroyed in races, & charged to the racer(s) regardless of fault.* Showcase your sponsor & your team for all media.* APBA Inboard Dress Code & Pit Pass Procedures strictly enforced.

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.