APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

Orange Cup Regatta

Event Date:

10/21/2023 – 10/22/2023

Conducting Club:

CENTRAL FLORIDA RACING CLUB #208

Test Date:

10/20/2023

Region: 5 Sanction ID: 13698 Approved

Place:

Lakeland, FL Lake Hollingsworth

Received Date:

8/9/2023

Approved Date:

9/26/2023

Directions:

South Florida Avenue to Beacon Road, left on Beacon Road to Lake Hollingsworth Dr., right to Lakeland Yacht Club. Or Highway 98 North to Crystal Lake Drive, Left on Lake Hollingsworth Dr. to Lakeland Yacht Club.

Accommodations:

Courtyard by Marriott: 3725 Harden Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33803
Residence Inn by Marriott: 3701 Harden Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33803
Springhill Suites: 511 W. Lime St., Lakeland, FL 33815
Hampton inn Lakeside: 3630 Lakeside Village Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33803
Home2 Suites by Hilton: 3610 Lakeside Village Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33803
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort: 361 Denton Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823
Sanlan RV Park 3929 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812 863-665-1726 10% discount for all boat racers

Course:

APPROVED FOR RECORDS: Inboards: 5 laps on 1 mile course, Elevation: 131.4
NOT APPROVED FOR RECORDS: OPC - approximately 3/4 mile course, Saturday two 6 lap heats (back to back, no refueling) Sunday one 15 lap heat

Start Type:

OPC - Lemans Start / Inboard - clock start

Safety / Rescue:

Region 5 Rescue and Dive Team

Course Elevation:

131.4

Classes:

Divisional Championships: INB

Prizes:

First, Second, and Third place medals.

Stingray Chevrolet will pay the following cash prizes.
$500 Cash Prizes for who accumulates the most points of each class for the weekend. (Combined points for the weekend)
$1000 Cash Prize for any entry that breaks the record and holds it by the end of the weekend.

Registration:

Pre-registration deadline is 10/15/2023.
Friday 10/20/2023 in pits, 9:30am-5pm
Saturday 10/21/23 in pits, 7am-8:30am
*** NO ONE WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 8:30AM***

Driver Meeting:

Saturday 10/21/2023 in Pits at 9am

Entry Fees:

Those who pre-register by 10/15/2023 will be paid .25 per mile, per tow vehicle ONE WAY from point to origin NOT TO EXCEED $250 and must start one race per day. Racing accident only exemption at discretion of race committee. OPC $150 per class per weekend. INBOARDS $150 per class per weekend plus $25 additional fee for INBOARD Administrative Fund.

Send Entries To:

Ann Shaw instpov@yahoo.com

Officials:

Race Director (50710) GENE ENGLE, 432 EUNICE RD, LAKELAND, FL

Referee (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE

Referee (3186) JEFF SHEPHERD, 2168 HAPPY HILLS ACRE RD, WOODLAWN, TN

Assistant Referee (51320) LINDA ELDREDGE, 336 PRIDGEON, LAKELAND, FL

Inspector (1886) CHRIS OLIVER JR, 903 INDIAN WOODS LANE, MILLERSVILLE , MD

Inspector (50039) JEFF TITUS, 1735 SAINT LAWRENCE WAY, JACKSONVILLE, FL

Scorer (113) HOWIE NICHOLS, 4945 MAYFLOWER ST, COCOA, FL

Scorer (52006) ANN MARIE SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE

Risk Manager (52366) W L BUD GANN, 375 LAKE ERIE LANE, MULBERRY, FL

Notes:

1. Formula 200 Class includes S.P.O.R.T. Mercury 2.5 Carb and other approved engines.
2. No overnight camping in PITS or city park adjacent to Buckingham Avenue
3. No alcoholic beverages in PITS
4. No vehicles in PITS
5. APBA inboard dress code and PIT pass procedures will be strictly enforced
6. Large trailers (enclosed) will pit in the city park adjacent to Buckingham Ave.
7. Capsule training will be strictly enforced. If you need capsule training you MUST mark that on your entry blank. Capsule training is available Friday 10/20/2023 between 10am-12pm for a $50 fee. NO EXCEPTIONS.
8. TEST DAY - Friday 10/20/23 only - $25 fee MUST BE PAID PER CLASS. MUST BE REGISTERED and safely inspected before testing.
9. Inboard Safety Inspection starts Friday, October 20, 9:30am in PITS. It is the responsibility of each owner to come to the safety inspection with their safety inspection sheets filled out to the extent that they can and have their boat ready for inspection. (meaning latch covers open and items listed to inspect ready and available)
10. Minors Release: Minors must use the APBA Minor Release Waiver. For Restricted Area access must have release signed by parent or legal guardian. This can be completed on site. If the Minor Release Waiver is completed offsite, the original must be brought to the race site printed in color, notarized and should not be folded. If procedure is not followed, minor WILL NOT be allowed into the restricted area.
11. Inboard classes will be combined at the referees distinction.
12. Eastern Divisional held on Saturday (weather permitting)

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.