Lake Decatur @ Nelson Park
2203 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
GPS: 39.83137085423436, -88.925108694677
Homewood Suites Decatur-Forsyth
333 West Marion Avenue
Forsyth, IL 62535
Ph: (217) 877-0887
Use group code 910
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/decaturboatraces2024/
Inboard Classes
1.25 mile record course
4 laps - 5 miles
One Minute Gun / Clock Start
Decatur Fire Dept Dive/Rescue assisted by Black Diamond
Surface elevation 613 ft (187 m)
There will be $250 show money per day, per boat, for racing classes. This means if you get on the water on Saturday, you get $250 and if you get on the water on Sunday, you get $250, for a total of $500. There will be provisions for racers that cannot make it on the water and will be handled on a case-by-case basis determined by the race committee.
This is called show money and not tow or prize money as if weather or other foreseen circumstances prevents racing one or both days it protects the sponsors and race.
Vintage boats will be $100 show money per day, per boat for a total of $200 for the weekend. Same rules apply as above.
There will be trophies for Eastern Divisionals Champions and overall points for the weekend.
Friday registration 3p - 6p at BeachHouse (pit area)
Saturday registration 700a-800a at pit area
Sunday registration - see scorer in pits first thing in morning
Make checks payable to DECATUR PARK DISTRICT
Drivers meeting 09:00 Saturday 06-08-24 pit area
Drivers meeting 09:30 Sunday 06-09-24 pit area
$225 for all classes (Inboard + Vintage) - $25 of that goes to Inboard fee or $10 to Vintage fee
If your one boat is running multiple classes the fee ($225) is the same per class.
Send completed registration to Ann M Shaw - instpov@yahoo.com
or contact Sean 217-519-2096 for questions
Make checks payable to DECATUR PARK DISTRICT
Race Director (55) MARK J WEBER, 65655 MT VERNON RD, WASHINGTON TWP, MI
Referee (811) MICHAEL S WEBER, 524 N STATE ST, ALMA, MI
Assistant Referee (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Inspector (1505) JIM SECHLER, 9465 FIRWOOD RD, SOUTH LYON, MI
Inspector (50011) J MICHAEL NOONAN, 103 WOOD DUCK CT, NICHOLASVILLE, KY
Scorer (12741) JENNIFER GRIGG, 474 COUNTY RD 571 NE, KALKASKA, MI
Scorer (52006) ANN MARIE SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Risk Manager (53770) WILLIAM T NOONAN, 5009 E MANSLICK RD , LOUISVILLE, KY
Vintage Rep (15342) REBECCA 'BRAT' CRAVENS, 3872 EAST OLD MEYERS RD., BLOOMINGTON, IN
Two days of racing, qualifier and final each day. Eastern Divisionals will be run Saturday with Sunday being the back up day if Easterns are not run Saturday.
RV parking is available but limited. Overflow parking for racers is near the pit area. The pits will be tight and support vehicles will be held at a minimum. Contact Sean @ 217-519-2096 for info.
Ensure all your team members and crew are APBA members. New hot/cold pit rules are in effect.
Damaged buoys are $250 - Paid to Region 6 Inboard
Be prepared to have your engine inspected. This is a record course along with Eastern Divisionals. Your boat will be inspected per APBA rules. It is the owners responsibility to have their boat ready for inspection.
VIP Sponsors meet & greet party at the Beachouse on Friday during registration. Please plan on attending and wear your race shirts.
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.