APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

POWERBOAT NATIONALS - Grand Prix of Tennessee - ROUND #1

Event Date:

6/2/2018 – 6/2/2018

Conducting Club:

POWERBOAT NATIONALS #448

Test Date:

Region: 14 Sanction ID: 13026 Approved

Place:

Knoxville, TN Tennessee River

Received Date:

5/1/2018

Approved Date:

5/15/2018

Directions:

Cold Pits: Governor Ted McWherter / Riverside Landing Park 1648 Riverside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37915
***BIG RIGS MUST ARRIVE ON FRIDAY TO SECURE ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE***

Accommodations:

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Knoxville East - 7210 Saddle Rack Street, Knoxville, TN 37914 Phone: 1-865-633-5100

Course:

SST120 - 2/3 Mile Course - Time Trial Lap - Two 15 Lap Heats - One 15 Lap LCQ - One 30 Lap Final
SST45 - 1/2 Mile Course - Time Trial Lap - Two 10 Lap Heats - One 30 Lap Final

Start Type:

Modified LeMans

Safety / Rescue:

Powerboat Nationals Rescue

Classes:

Prizes:

As stated on Powerboat Nationals 2018 Race Team Kit and website. Options #1, #2 or #3

Registration:

All teams must pre-register. Entry deadline is May 15, 2018

Driver Meeting:

Drivers Meeting - Friday June 1st at 5:15pm
Drivers Party - In the pits on Friday June 1st at 6:00pm
Chapel - Saturday June 2nd at 7:00am
Roll Call - Saturday June 2nd at 7:30am

Entry Fees:

As stated on Powerboat Nationals 2018 Race Team Kit and website. Options #1, #2 or #3

Send Entries To:

Powerboat Nationals PO Box 40 Alexandria, Ohio 43001

Officials:

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

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

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

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

Scorer (16032) SHARON SAVILLE, 309 BRADFORD PLACE DRIVE, HIXSON, TN

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

Notes:

ROUND #1 OF POWERBOAT NATIONALS GULF CUP SERIES and HYDRO-CROSS NATIONALS
*This is a Powerboat Nationals Gulf Cup Series Points Race - Please read your 2018 PN Rules.
*Gulf Marine 100 is the Fuel of the day.
* Fuel will NOT be on-site unless Pre-Ordered directly through Gulf Racing Fuels.
*Buoy Fines: $100 for each damaged and/or destroyed buoy.

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.