APBA Race Circular

Guntersville Lake HydroFest APBA Gold Cup
6/25/2022 – 6/26/2022
GUNTERSVILLE LAKE HYDROFEST #469
 
 
5    13642   
Guntersville, AL Lake Guntersville
4/11/2022
 
5/16/2022

In Guntersville, take Hwy 431 to Hwy 69. Event venue located at 1500 Sunset Dr. just off Hwy 69. Pits located at Browns Creek Jaycee Ramp, Hwy 69.

Wyndham Garden Lake Guntersville:
Rate $150 water view
$140 street view
Group Code: Hydro Teams, ask for Annette Smith in Sales
256-582-2220
located 5 minute drive from pits

Fairfield Inn and Suites
New hotel, contact Darlene Temple in sales
256-582-4176
Located 10 minutes from pits

Microtel Albertville
$99 for single, $109 for double
Group Code: HydroFest L-16
256-894-4000
located 15 minutes from pits

2 Bedroom condos on Lake at City Harbor
Group Code: b265140
$250 per night - 2 bedroom, 2 bath - king beds
Contact John Davis Rollings, 256-572-5538

Lake Guntersville State Park
Contact: Amanda Glover for availability
256-505-6634
located 15 minutes from pits

Unlimiteds; inboards
2.5 miles; 1.25 miles
4 preliminary heats 4 laps each; 5 lap championship
2.5 mile course; total race 52.5 miles

Clock; Traditional

H1 Rescue providing rescue for entire event

TBD by surveyor

H1 Unlimited Champion will be awarded the APBA Gold Cup. $160,000 presented to H1 at the completion of the race. Trophies presented to individual heat winners.

Grand Prix: $52,500 presented to Grand Prix America at the completion of the race. Trophies presented to individual heat winners.

Unlimited and Grand Prix registration held at Browns Creek Jaycee Boat Ramp, Hwy 69 Guntersville, Friday, June 24 noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

E350 registration held at Tom Jackson Boat Launch, Hwy 69 and Sunset Dr. Guntersville, Friday, June 24 noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Drivers meeting will be held at the pits Saturday and Sunday mornings at 7:00 a.m.

Grand Prix and E350 - $25 Inboard Administration Fee for the weekend.

Jan Shaw
janetshaw4994@comcast.net

Race Director (50525) JAN SHAW, 3006 W PRAIRIE BREEZE AVE, SPOKANE, WA
Referee (1) RICK SANDSTROM, 9700 HARBOUR PL STE 126, MUKILTEO, WA
Referee (50367) DONALD MELILLO, 8039 STONEBARN DR, WEST CHESTER, OH
Assistant Referee (9942) MATT YARNO, 4918 184TH PLACE SW, LYNNWOOD, WA
Assistant Referee (53770) WILLIAM T NOONAN, 5009 E MANSLICK RD , LOUISVILLE, KY
Inspector (3968) NELSON HOLMBERG, 905 SE 136TH AVE, VANCOUVER, WA
Inspector (75751) ROGER MAHAN, 3 TIMBER RIDGE RD, FAR HILLS, NJ
Scorer (50684) JAMES SHARKEY, 6522 E CAMINO VISTA #3, ANAHEIM, CA
Risk Manager (14768) SUZY SHEPHERD, 2168 HAPPY HILLS ACRES RD, WOODLAWN, TN

- The GP format will be in accordance with APBA Inboard Rule 16.3
-The Miss US Vintage Unlimited Hydroplane team will be present for exhibition runs.

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.