APBA Race Circular

Mecosta County Regatta
9/17/2016 – 9/18/2016
MICHIGAN HYDROPLANE RACING ASSOCIATION #267
 
Brower Park and the Mecosta County Park Commission 
6    12754   
Big Rapids, MI Muskegon River
5/2/2016
 
9/9/2016

U.S. 131 TO EXIT #131 (STANWOOD - WHITE CLOUD)
FROM THE SOUTH - Turn left and go 3/4 mile to the sign for Brower Park and turn left on Polk Rd.
FROM THE NORTH - Turn right and go 1/2 mile to sign for Brower Park and turn left on Polk Rd.
Follow Polk Rd to Brower Park.
GPS: Brower Park, 23056 Polk Road, Stanwood, MI

*Camping in Brower Park in rented campsites/cabins-see notes section below.
*Holiday Inn 231-796-4400
*Ferris Inn 231-796-6000
*Best Western 231-796-8608
*Country Inn Suites 800-456-4000
*Super-8 800-359-7234

NOT APPROVED FOR RECORDS.
J-SO: Closed Course - 3 Laps of an approx. 1 Mile course.
20 minute marathon course to be set by race director.

Closed Course; clock start. Marathon; lemans or clock start

H&H RESCUE

: 3 over 2 classes will include: JH/JR/300H & the 2 largest classes if schedule and conditions allow
: All SO classes EXCEPT 45SS & 45SS Marathon

Trophies for JH/JR Sat & Sun ONLY!!
All others: To be announced at Drivers Meeting if any.

Possible Friday registration - listen for announcements in pits.
Saturday - 7:30-8:30 AM ---- Sunday - 8:30-9 AM

Picnic area ~ Saturday - 9 am Sunday - 9:30 am

JH and JR: $17 Per class/day.
SO/AX: $30 Per class/day.

Please do not send

Race Director (2502) TIM SIDOR, 6034 MYERS LAKE AVE NE, ROCKFORD, MI
Race Director (13530) MIKE DECK, 2457 ANDOVER BLVD, OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MI
Referee (58) THOMAS K SMITH, 4603 S JACKSON RD, JACKSON, MI
Assistant Referee (3855) MICHAEL AFFHOLTER, 747 NORTH VAN DYKE RD, BAD AXE, MI
Inspector (3484) EDWARD HEARN, 16 EAST RD, CHESTERTON, IN
Scorer (73571) VICTORIA SIDOR, 6034 MYERS LAKE AVE NE, ROCKFORD , MI
Risk Manager (14319) JASON BONANNO, 29293 FRANKLIN CIRCLE, FLAT ROCK, MI
Risk Manager (14353) JEFF DOBIS, 1365 HILLTOP DRIVE, ROME CITY, IN

*The Mecosta County Regatta is sponsored by Brower Park and the Mecosta County Park Commission.
*Brower Park - 231-823-2561. Please reserve camping ASAP.
*No Testing Period!!! If you are testing you will not race!!!!! This includes Thursday - Monday.
*Park Rules: Quiet hours begin at 11 p.m. During quiet hours, all noise must be confined to individual campsites. All trash must be placed in permanent trash cans. Trash cannot be left on ground in plastic bags. Please throw trash in can or dumpsters by bath houses. No pets are allowed in park even if they are locked in cars or motor homes. All camping must be done in rented campsites. Any racers entering Brower Park after hours on Friday should camp in unoccupied sites. Rent for these sites must be paid Saturday morning by 8 a.m. No electric cords may run across park roads. No riding in the back of pickup trucks or boats while being towed in park.
*At most only two motorized vehicles and one primary camping unit are allowed to occupy any camp site.
*No parking allowed on the beach/pit side of the campground road.
*Please respect the rights of non-racers and their campsites.
*There will be a potluck dinner Saturday after the races. Please bring a dish to pass and your own utensils. All are invited.
*There are many local sponsors that support this race; Please support them any chance you get.

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.