APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

San Diego Bayfair

Event Date:

9/13/2019 – 9/15/2019

Conducting Club:

THUNDERBOATS UNLIMITED CLUB INC. #74

Test Date:

9/13/2019

H1 UNLIMITED #418

Region: 9 Sanction ID: 13114 Approved

Place:

San Diego, CA Mission Bay

Received Date:

7/23/2019

Approved Date:

8/19/2019

Directions:

I-5 South to Seaworld Dr. Exit Seaworld Dr. turn right on Ingraham St. Follow signs to race course.

Accommodations:

Wyndham Gardens San Diego ~ direct: 619-881-6167 fax: 619-398-8719
3737 Sports Arena Bl., San Diego,CA 92110
If calling reservation desk, note code Bayfair.
If any issues reserving can call Robert Lopez to reserve rooms or for any questions or concerns 1-619-881-6167.

Course:

This event is not approved for records. Course elevation: Sea level
H1 Unlimited ~ 3 laps on a 2.5 miles course = 7.5 miles. 5 lap final.
GPW ~ 3 laps on an approx. 1 2/3 mile course = 5 miles
1 Litre ~ 3 laps on an approx. 1 2/3 mile course = 5 miles. 3 days of points.
Ski Beach - Stock and J classes ~ 3 laps on an approx. 1 mile course = 3 miles. Cracker Box ~ 5 laps on approx. 1 mile course = 5 miles. 3 days of points.
All OPC classes - 2 10 lap heats on 7/8 mile course, Saturday and Sunday
Fiesta Island is for exhibition only.

Start Type:

Clock/Flag/Lemans

Safety / Rescue:

Hi Rescue Team, WMI

Classes:

Prizes:

H1 Unlimited: Money to be distributed per contract with H1 Unlimited.
GPW: GPW payout per GPW Contract, Points for both days, trophies 1st thru 3rd.
All other classes: 1st place trophies for the overall from the weekend will be handed out at the awards ceremony on Sunday after the races, 2nd place trophy if class exceeds five entries.

Registration:

H1 Unlimited ~ office 9-5 Thurs/Fri Sept 12/13th.
GPW ~ on site with GPW Vice President.
All other classes ~ Thursday 3-5PM, Friday 7-8AM in Stock Outboard pits.

Driver Meeting:

H1 Unlimited: 9/14 8am pit tower.
GPW: Saturday and Sunday 10am - location will be announced at registration.
All other classes: Friday 8:30am, Sat/Sun 7:30am location announced at registration.

Entry Fees:

H1 Unlimited: Per H1 Unlimited rules
GPW: no entry fee - will collect above $20 inboard fee.
J classes: $50
All other classes: $100 weekend fee for first entry. $50 weekend fee each additional entry payable to ~ Bayfair
Inboard Plus $20 Administration fee per weekend payable to ~ APBA.

Send Entries To:

H1 Unlimited Register at site
GPW register at site
All other classes submit entries on line at swbra.org by August 31, 2019: Credentials will be mailed to address indicated on entry.

Officials:

Race Director (9428) ROGER L HEWSON JR, 1115 MAIN STREET, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Race Director (75237) ROBERT DAVIES, 9085 KENAMAR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA

Referee (1) RICK SANDSTROM, 9700 HARBOUR PL STE 126, MUKILTEO, WA

Assistant Referee (393) ERNIE DAWE, 82138 TAHQUITZ AVE, INDIO, CA

Assistant Referee (1487) W HOWARD SHAW, 3006 W. PRAIRIE BREEZE AVE, SPOKANE, WA

Assistant Referee (3962) DOUGLAS SHELTON, 3202 80TH ST E, TACOMA, WA

Assistant Referee (15463) HEIDI DUNK-VINCENT, 2743 LAKESHORE BLVD, LAKEPORT, CA

Inspector (8759) ROGER CARR, 31272 VIA SAN VICENTE, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

Inspector (14429) TIMOTHY COLLINS, 33654 WARREN RD, WESTLAND, MI

Inspector (50011) J MICHAEL NOONAN, 103 WOOD DUCK CT, NICHOLASVILLE, KY

Scorer (3906) JEAN MACKAY-SCHWARTZ, 572 BANCROFT AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA

Scorer (50525) JAN SHAW, 3006 W PRAIRIE BREEZE AVE, SPOKANE, WA

Risk Manager (13936) DAVID HALE, 10951 SCOVILLE AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA

Notes:

U1 Unlimited - Friday testing only.
GPW will run Promoters Option Rule 25.8.1
Damaged buoy fees responsible replacement by boat owner
APBA Dress code enforced
Teams are responsible for removing own hazardous fuel and waste. $10,000 fine for any hazmat left on site. Teams must have one 20 bc fire extinguisher in their pit. No starting of engines before 8am. Classes may be combined and and last chance qualifiers per rule book may be used and heats shortened due to time constraints. Wash down is once per day after last heat.

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.