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 $184 w/Breakfast, Double or single, Group code NPA, Cutoff 5/23/24.
~ Limited on-site dry Camping $100, Contact Steve Compton 425-241-6004
All classes will run 4 laps on approx. 1 mile course. Not approved for records. Course Elevation: 384 ft.
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.
Vintage - Medallions Awarded
Friday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Sat and Sun by appt. (At entrance to the pits)
Pre-registration is appreciated.
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 ($150 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 (15371) KEVIN SMITH, 5903 WEST LATTIN LOOP, WEST RICHLAND, WA
Race Director (52651) JOHN CULVER, 6400 W OKANOGAN AVE, 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 (16383) JENNIFER CUSHING, 7908 WRIGLEY DRIVE, PASCO , WA
Vintage Rep (10352) STEPHEN COMPTON, 102616 KASH LOOP, KENNEWICK, WA
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 Friday 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) or camping area, 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. Absolutely NO pets in the pits.
15. Outboard classes are invite only for exhibition and will not receive APBA points.
16. Steve Compton will also be the Vintage Inspector
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.