APBA Race Circular

Hampton Cup Regatta
9/23/2017 – 9/24/2017
HAMPTON CUP RACING CLUB #430
 
 
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Hampton , VA Mill Creek
8/9/2017
 
8/31/2017

Ft Monroe VA. I-64 to the Phoebus Exit# 268, left on Mallory St, to Mellon St, turn right and follow signs to Ft. Monroe thru gate to Patch Rd, Follow Patch Road to intersection of Patch and Fenwick. **PARK ON THE BLACKTOP**

Host Hotel = Courtyard Marriott 1917 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 (757) 838-3300,*mention Hampton Cup Regatta*other local options : Country Inn and Suites 1551 Hardy Cash Drive, Hampton VA 23666 (757) 224-9994,Crown Plaza,700 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton VA 23669, (757) 727-9700
Holiday Inn Express, 1813 West Mercury Blvd, Hampton VA 23666, (800) 439-4745 * Embassy Suites, 1700 Coliseum Dr. Hampton VA 23666, (757) 827-8200 * Ambassador Inn, 2138 West Mercury Blvd, Hampton VA 23666, (757) 827-8680

Inboard:4 laps on an 1.25 mile course = 5 mile. Approved for Records. Course Elevation: sea level
J Hydro 3 laps on an approx. 1/10 mile course. Not approved for records.

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Region 4 Rescue

$1,000 per class prize money to all qualifying Inboard classes. Each boat MUST have legal start, class MUST have (1) legal heat to qualify for prize money. TROPHIES=HAMPTON CUP = boat closest to a record during the weekend.
HENRY LAUTERBACH MEMORIAL= BOAT with most points for the weekend (tie goes to closest to record)
BUDDY ROPER HARD CHARGER= DRIVER in the most classes (legal start to qualify-tie goes to best finishes)
EDDIE CANNON MEMORIAL = best performance in a 5 L
RONNIE HEARN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD= to individual/team showing best sportsman like conduct at this event (winner chosen from nominations) Trophies presented after last race on Sunday.

Friday night registration (9/22) in the pits 6 pm to 8 pm at Ann Shaws motor home. Saturday (9/23)registration in the pits 7 am to 8:30 am. Sunday (9/24) registration in the pits 8 am to 9 am. **Live music, food trucks and craft beer Friday and Saturday nights at Oozlefinch Craft Brewery - adjacent to the pit area.

in the pits 9 am both Saturday (9/23) and Sunday (9/24). All teams be ready to go on the water by 10:30

$145 - Inboard - $20 Inboard Administration fee is included.
$35 - J Hydro

Ann Shaw--pre-registration encouraged

Race Director (12630) LISA ADKINS, 6896 HEALY AVE, GLOUCESTER, VA
Referee (50367) DONALD MELILLO, 8039 STONEBARN DR, WEST CHESTER, OH
Assistant Referee (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Inspector (7385) TOM PAKRADOONI, 64 IVY MILLS, GLEN MILLS, PA
Scorer (52006) ANN MARIE SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Risk Manager (10854) KENT POWELL, 105 TUTTERS NECK, WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Surveyor: Waterway Surveys & Engineering
$150 penalty for destroying each buoy - paid to Region 4 Scorer.

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.