APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

POWERBOAT NATIONALS - Branson Grand Prix Series - ROUND #1

Event Date:

5/15/2021 – 5/16/2021

Conducting Club:

POWERBOAT NATIONALS #448

Test Date:

Region: 7 Sanction ID: 13454 Approved

Place:

BRANSON, MO Lake Taneycomo

Received Date:

3/25/2021

Approved Date:

5/12/2021

Directions:

Cold Pits - 100 Branson Landing
Branson, MO (Bass Pro Shop far parking lot)

Accommodations:

Hotel - Radisson, 120 S Wildwood Drive, Branson, MO 417-335-5767
Rate $94 plus Tax CODE - RACER
RV Parking - Branson Lakeside RV Park, 300 Box Car Willie Drive, Branson, MO 417-334-2915
Rate $39 plus Tax per night

Course:

SST45 and F200 Rectangle 3/8 Mile
Time Trial - 1 Lap
Heat #1 - 20 Minutes plus 1 Lap
Heat #2 - 20 Minutes plus 1 Lap (Top 3 Qualify)
LCQ - 15 Minutes plus 1 Lap
Main Final - 25 Minutes plus 1 Lap

Start Type:

Modified Lemans

Safety / Rescue:

Powerboat Nationals Rescue Team

Classes:

Prizes:

SST45 Prize Fund can be found on www.PowerboatNationals.com
SST45 Podium Trophy Awards
F200 $1/mile tow money with $1,000 max

Registration:

*Branson Capsule Training Noon to 2pm
*Registration Open on Friday 2pm to 5:30pm at Yellow Registration Tent
*Safety Inspection Open on Friday 2pm to 5:50pm at Inspection Tent
*Registration Open on Saturday 8am to 9am at Yellow Registration Tent
*Safety Inspection Open on Saturday 8am to 9am at Inspection Tent

Driver Meeting:

Roll Call - Saturday and Sunday morning at 9am before Drivers Meeting

Entry Fees:

SST45 Entry Fee is $200 Pre-Registration is $250 on-site
F200 Entry Fee is $250 Pre-Registration is $300 on site

Send Entries To:

Powerboat Nationals, PO Box 40, Alexandria, Ohio 43001

Officials:

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

Referee (53791) PAT WHITCOMB, 44350 VILLETA DR, LAQUINTA, CA

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

Inspector (16764) JOE WILSON, PO BOX 40, ALEXANDRIA, OH

Inspector (51987) TROY R NELSON, 6423 W 83RD PL, ARVADA, CO

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

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

Notes:

*Friday Night Drivers Party from 8pm to 11pm - Must have wristbands
*Saturday Night Drivers Party from 9pm to 11pm - Must have wristbands
Locations - TBA
*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.