APBA Race Circular

Richland Regatta/ Inboard Western Divisional
6/25/2021 – 6/27/2021
NORTHWEST POWERBOAT ASSOCIATION #46
 
 
10    13434   
Richland , WA Columbia River, Howard Amon Park
3/10/2021
 
6/21/2021

From Yakima, on I-82 East take I-182 E to exit 5B, continue on George Washington Way to Newton. Take a Right on Newton.

~Holliday Inn (formerly Red Lion) 802 George Washington Way, Richland WA 99352 *-* Phone (509) 946-7611 *-* Rate $139 Double or single, Group code NPA
~ PASDCO/TRI-CITIES KOA - 8801 ST. Thomas Dr., Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 542-1357

All classes will run 4 laps on approx. 1-1/4 mile course. Not approved for records. Course Elevation: 384 ft.

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Region 10 Rescue

Divisional Championships: INB Western Divisionals

Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Western Divisional will be held Saturday 1/2 hour after the final in the pits near the pit office.
Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall for the weekend.
Trophy presentation will be held Sunday 1/2 hour after tear down in the pits near the pit office.
Babcock race on Saturday.
Vintage - Medallions Awarded

Thursday 2pm-6pm
Friday 7am-8am
Sat and Sun by appt. (At entrance to the pits)
Pre-registration is appreciated.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8:30am at the crane unless otherwise specified.

Inboard - $200 Entry Fee, ($215 if paying with a credit card at registration) Includes Inboard Administration fee.
Vintage - $140 Entry Fee ($145 if paying with a credit card at registration) Includes Vintage Promotion Fund.
$75 Step Up Fee

Pat Yarno, 2514 Eureka Avenue, Centralia WA 98531 or email p.yarno1@comcast.net

Race Director (52651) JOHN CULVER, 6400 W OKANOGAN AVE, KENNEWICK , WA
Race Director (53700) JOHN MOSTOLLER, 8711 W 1ST PL, KENNEWICK, WA
Referee (11555) AARON STEPHENS, 434 S ANDERSON ST, KENNEWICK, WA
Assistant Referee (917) CHARLES R DODGE, 23102 29TH AVE W, BRIER, WA
Inspector (14293) BRANDON CUSHING, 4015 PROVIDENCE LANE, PASCO, WA
Scorer (50586) PAT YARNO, 2514 EUREKA AVE, CENTRALIA, WA
Risk Manager (9942) MATT YARNO, 4918 184TH PLACE SW, LYNNWOOD, WA
Vintage Rep (75385) SHAUN KELSON, 15814 261ST AVE E, BUCKLEY , WA
Vintage Inspector (15607) MICHAEL CURRIE, 16678 LEMOLO SHORE DRIVE NE, POULSBO, WA

Driving school - will be all three days of our event. Friday-Sunday June 25-27 2021
1. Classes with fewer than 3 boats may be combined at the discretion of the Race Committee.
2. Fuel must be kept in approved containers in designated area.
3. Pit passes with valid APBA card; ID will be required.
4. Last Chance format may be used with classes that have more than 10 boats.
5. Closed toe shoes must be worn in restricted areas.
6. NO TESTING. We will not have any time for testing at this event. For safety concerns, the Referee may allow some testing ONLY if the Race Committee agrees it is necessary. This is a race committee decision. Maximum laps will be 2.
7. All unauthorized scooters, motorcycles (any size) and golf carts are prohibited in the park.
8. Staging in the pits begins on Thursday starting at 12 PM to place boats so that there is not as much congestion on Friday.
9. This is going to be a rolling pit. NO vehicles allowed. We will operate equipment to bring your boat to the crane and launch. All trailers must be able to be towed by a ball mount. No parking near the crane. The pits will be open for teams to bring in tools and equipment from 7am to 8am. Parking is extremely limited. You are encouraged to take your vehicle back to the hotel parking lot, at the Holliday Inn (Former Red Lion), where we will be running golf cart shuttles back to the pits.
10. Radio Corral will be located at the end of the pit dock for all classes requiring radios.
11 NO firing/starting boats before 8am.
12. Because of limited space in the pits, some box style trailers may be staged in a designated area out of the pits.
13. MINORS AT RACE SITE: If a minor (any person under the age of 18) is going to be in the Restricted / Hot Pit area and you are not the parent or legal guardian, Off-site signing of a Minor Release Waiver is OK , as long as it is notarized, and the form brought to the event is the original, it must have the original colored ink and should NOT be folded. If this procedure is not followed, the Minor will not be allowed in the Restricted / Hot Pit area. The minor release can be found at APBA.org in the Resource Directory.
14. NO pets in the pits.

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.