APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

POWERBOAT NATIONALS - Grand Prix of Louisiana - OPC Nationals

Event Date:

9/3/2016 – 9/5/2016

Conducting Club:

POWERBOAT NATIONALS #448

Test Date:

9/2/2016

Region: 9 Sanction ID: 12733 Approved

Place:

Shreveport, LA Red River

Received Date:

7/29/2016

Approved Date:

8/22/2016

Directions:

Stoner Boat Launch, 857 East Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104
***BIG RIGS MUST ARRIVE ON THURSDAY TO SECURE PARKING***

Accommodations:

Host Hotel
Hilton Shreveport - $105 per night
104 Market Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
318-698-0534
Must use this website for rate: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/PowerboatNationals

Course:

Format -
2 Heat Qualifiers
1 Final for each class
Laps will vary per class (Between 10 - 30 laps each Heat)
Short Course - 2/3 of a mile
Long Course - 3/4 of a mile
J Hydro will run 3 laps on the short course.
*Course and Laps may change due to prevailing conditions, to be determined by Race Committee
*Not approved for records

Start Type:

All Classes - Modified Lemans

Safety / Rescue:

Powerboat Nationals Rescue

Classes:

: OPC Sportsman Class - F1 SPORT, Tri-Hull
National Championships: Mod U, Formula 1, Formula 150, SST200, SST120, SST60, SST45 & Sport C

Prizes:

*Trophies or plaques for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each class to be presented after all racing has concluded at the main Powerboat Nationals awards tent.
*Payout amounts will be listed on PowerboatNationals.com
J Hydro - no prizes.

Registration:

*All teams must pre-register at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
*Registration to take place at Yellow Powerboat Nationals tent.
*Safety Inspection is Thursday from 1pm - 5pm, Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 8am - 10am

Driver Meeting:

Drivers Meeting is at 10:15am on each day of the event. Chapel to follow on Sunday.

Entry Fees:

Entry Fees will be available on PowerboatNationals.com
J Hydro - $50

Send Entries To:

Powerboat Nationals, PO Box 40 Alexandria, OH 43001
(614) 214-7946 or email to info@PowerboatNationals.com
*Make checks payable to Powerboat Nationals, LLC

Officials:

Race Director (12682) DAN BUNTING, PO BOX 40, ALEXANDRIA, OH

Referee (68) DEE BERGHAUER, 1505 WOODSIDE LN, ELM GROVE, WI

Assistant Referee (3186) JEFF SHEPHERD, 2168 HAPPY HILLS ACRE RD, WOODLAWN, TN

Assistant Referee (14768) SUZY SHEPHERD, 2168 HAPPY HILLS ACRES RD, WOODLAWN, TN

Assistant Referee (50367) DONALD MELILLO, 8039 STONEBARN DR, WEST CHESTER, OH

Inspector (8759) ROGER CARR, 31272 VIA SAN VICENTE, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

Inspector (12871) DAVID MCCORMICK, 2445 EAGLE FOREST, SAINT CHARLES, MO

Inspector (51987) TROY R NELSON, 6423 W 83RD PL, ARVADA, CO

Inspector (55227) KEN SCOVILLE, 3999 TIGER WOODS DR, LAS CRUCES, NM

Scorer (10527) JENNIFER BALL, 112 E. WALDEN CIR, SODDY DAISY, TN

Scorer (51724) JANIE TILTON, 508 E 4TH ST, RINCON, GA

Risk Manager (14285) BRITTANY OBRIEN, P.O. BOX 40, ALEXANDRIA, OH

Risk Manager (14753) EVA WILSON, PO BOX 40, ALEXANDRIA, OH

Notes:

APBA Points awarded.
Powerboat Nationals Points Race.
Drivers Reception Party on Friday Night at Sams Town Casino - More Information to come.

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.