APBA Race Circular

Hinton 2016 Stock, Mod, and Junior Nationals
8/2/2016 – 8/6/2016
CAROLINA VIRGINIA RACING ASSOCIATION # 178
8/1/2016
 
West Virginia Water Festival Host Committee 
4    12748   
Hinton, WV Bluestone Lake
4/28/2016
 
7/11/2016

(From North & West): Take I-77/64 S into West Virginia to exit 40. Take I-64 E to exit 139, then south on Route 20 approx. 15 miles through Hinton to Pits Rd. on left (approx. 5 miles south from Hinton), down to pits.
(From East): Take I-64 W to exit 139, then south on Rt. 20 approx. 15 miles, take Pits Rd. on left (approx. 5 miles south from Hinton), down to pits.
(From south): Take I-77 into W. Va. to exit 14 (Athens Rd exit), take Route 20 north 21 miles to Pits Rd. on right (just past Bluestone River Bridge), down to pits.

Cabins/RV/Camping: Bluestone State Park- 304.466.2805
Lodge: Pipestem Resort Mountain View Lodge- 304.466.1800
Hotels: New Briar Lodge (NO Pets)- 304.466.4399, Sandman Motel- 304.466.1700
B & B: The Guest House, 877.854.2828
Cabins: New WV Cabins (Pipestem)- 304-466-2201
Rental Housing/Camps: Meadow Creek Hideaway 304-466-2201
*For a full list of accommodations please visit the registration website: https://cvra.regfox.com/2016-hinton-nationals

3 laps per heat on an approx. 1 mile course (not approved for records).

Clock

National Championships: Stock (except 45SS), Modified and Junior Classes

-Fastest Qualifier Awards to each class with eliminations presented Thursday night at Qualifers Banquet
-National Championship Awards 1st thru 5th presented Saturday night at Finals Banquet
- Travis Pond Memorial Plaque awarded to 1st place in the class with the largest amount of entries, presented Saturday night at Finals Banquet

McCreery Building, 318 2nd Avenue, Hinton, WV, 25951
Sunday, 7/31, 9 am to 5 pm
Monday 8/1, 8 am- 12 pm

Rock Ridge Bar & Grill, HC 78, Pipestem, WV 25979
Monday, 8/1 at 7:30 pm

$60 per class

Pre-registration will be available using the registration website. Pre-registration will close on July 15, 2016. Please do not send entry blanks, pre-register using the website: https://cvra.regfox.com/2016-hinton-nationals. Entries will be printed for you to sign at the race site.

Race Director (8310) ABBY POND, 5217 BASSETT AVE, RICHMOND, VA
Referee (8170) J DAVID AUGUSTINE SR, 323 OLD LINE AVE, LAUREL, MD
Assistant Referee (6958) JESSE SWAIN, 313 E SOUTH KITSON LANE, SYRACUSE, IN
Assistant Referee (52549) ADAM ALLEN, 850 N JUNIATA ST, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD
Inspector (156) THOMAS JOHNSTON, 11880 PRESTON RD, BRITTON, MI
Inspector (7282) JEFF WILLIAMS, 2342 LINCOLN WAY, FORD CITY, PA
Scorer (12956) AIMIE POND, 4701 OLD HUNDRED RD, MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Scorer (72090) JOYCE GOLLEY, 106 ALBERTA DR, NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Risk Manager (1763) RYAN RUNNE, 110 SPRINGWATER CT, NEW BERN, NC
Risk Manager (12001) HERB LANPHEAR , 2682 CARNOT COURT, DULUTH, GA

-GPS coordinates: 37.618326, -80.915508
-The pit area will not be accessible until Sunday, pit move in on Sunday will be from 10 am to 7 pm
-Designated trailer drop-off areas will be available for early arrivals
-No RVs permitted in the pit area. All RVs must utilize lodging with local campgrounds and may utilize available parking at designated overlook areas on Rt 20- daytime use only
-There is no ethanol-free gasoline in the area. It is advised to reference www.pure-gas.org for available ethanol-free gasoline locations.
-No boats on the water without completing registration, obtaining a 2016 Nationals safety sticker, signing the waiver and receiving a wrist band.
- No one may enter the Restricted Hot Pit Area without signing the waiver, wearing a wrist band and obeying APBA rules regarding footwear.
-No alcohol permitted in the pits. This is a State Park, law enforcement will be strictly enforcing.
-All information in this Race Circular is subject to change if race conditions or inclement weather require it

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.