APBA Race Circular

2018 Stock & OPC Western Divisionals
4/14/2018 – 4/15/2018
S.C.O.A. / S.B.R.A. #71
 
 
12    13033   
Bakersfield, CA Lake Ming
3/22/2018
 
4/10/2018

Interstate 99 (North or South) exit 178 East. Turn left on Alfred Harrell Hwy to Lake Ming Rd. Make right and follow to Lake.

La Quinta Inn Bakersfield South, 3232 Riverside Dr, Bakersfield CA 93308, 661-325-7400
Americas Best Value Inn, 8230 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield CA 93307, 661-366-1630
Camping fee: $50/vehicle/day at Park Rangers discretion.
Bring cash for County of Kern, they do not accept checks. Money will be collected on-site.
Note: If enclosed race trailer/toy hauler has sleeping area you will be charged as a camper whether you stay in it or not per Kern County Parks Dept.

SO, MOD & J: 3 laps approx. 1 1/4 mi course.
INB: 4-5 laps approx. 1 1/4 mi course.
IE: 10 laps of approx. 1 1/4 mile course
OPC: 5-10 laps approx. 1 1/4 mi course.
SST45: 10 laps on approx. 3/4 mi course.
Not approved for records ~ Course Elevation: 518 feet

Clock, Flag or Modified LeMans (at race committee discretion)

WMI Rescue

Divisional Championships: Stock Outboard & OPC

Certificates

Mandatory pre-registration due no later than Wednesday April 11, 2018.
On-line registration http://www.scoa.club/race-entry/register or email deanwilson17@sbcglobal.net.
Complete a separate form for each class entered.
Racer check in is Friday, April 13, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at judges stand.
Saturday racer check in 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM at judges stand.
You can join APBA & SCOA on-site. No credit cards accepted.

Sat 4/14: 8 AM at judges stand.
Sun 4/15: 7 AM at judges stand.
Judges stand is located at the large covered concrete patio area.

INB, IE, OPC: $250 weekend fee, $50 per day for additional classes. (any category)
(Inboard additional $20 per weekend category fee to APBA)
SO and MOD: $80 first class, $70 second class, $50 third class per day. (Fourth or more free)
Junior: $50 per day
Maximum fee to a single owner/driver $400 for weekend.

On-line: http://www.scoa.club/race-entry/register ~ OR ~ Email: deanwilson17@sbcglobal.net

Race Director (71173) DEAN WILSON JR, 7031 DEER CANYON, CORONA, CA
Referee (7255) BOB PEEBLES, 3992 60TH ST #113, SAN DIEGO, CA
Assistant Referee (13936) DAVID HALE, 10951 SCOVILLE AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA
Inspector (1157) R SCOTT SCHATZ, 4968 DEEBOYAR, LAKEWOOD, CA
Inspector (8759) ROGER CARR, 31272 VIA SAN VICENTE, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Inspector (55227) KEN SCOVILLE, 3999 TIGER WOODS DR, LAS CRUCES, NM
Scorer (13401) MARY ANN WILSON, 7031 DEER CANYON, CORONA, CA
Risk Manager (10787) DOUG REA, 2549 HIGHVALE DR, LAS VEGAS, NV

Divisional Championships on Sunday 4/15/2018, may be changed to Saturday due to weather or other circumstances at discretion of the race committee.
No testing on Friday 4/13/2018.
Radio inspection of capsule classes will occur at the launch ramp. Ramp manager will direct radio personnel.
All boats on grass must have a drip pan or other oil absorbent material under their motors.
All boats must have containers to remove waste oil/petroleum products from the park. NO DUMPING ALLOWED at the park or in any receptacles at the park. Violators will be subject to Hazmat penalties/fees.
Must show club card or join SCOA $20 annual membership
Championship and legal points classes have scheduling priority.
Classes with fewer than 3 entries may be combined at race committee discretion.
Buoy charges: Large buoy $150, Small buoy $75.
Flare charges: $15 for unnecessary use of flare caused by a driver.

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.