APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

Kittanning Riverbration Boat Races

Event Date:

8/17/2024 – 8/18/2024

Conducting Club:

THREE RIVERS OUTBOARD RACING ASSOCIATION #268

Test Date:

8/16/2024

Region: 3 Sanction ID: 13972 Approved

Place:

Kittanning, PA Allegheny River

Received Date:

6/30/2024

Approved Date:

7/25/2024

Directions:

Kittanning is approx 45 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, PA Take US 422 to Exit B (Business 422). Merge onto S Water Street. Riverfront park is located directly across from 300 S Water St in downtown Kittanning.

Accommodations:

Parking for motor homes in a nearby lot. Limited tent camping.
Motels:
Quality Inn Royle - 724-543-1159
Kittanning Motel (formerly Holiday Inn Express) - 724-543-5200

Course:

3 laps of an approx. 1-mile course. NOT approved for records.

Start Type:

Clock

Classes:

N.A. Championships: BMR, CMR, CMH

Prizes:

Trophies for JH & JR both days for 1st thru 3rd.

Registration:

Online at www.TRORA.com. Failure to register online will result in a $20 penalty. Deadline for pre-registration is 8/13/2024

In Pits:
Sat, Aug 19 - 7:30 am to 8:30 am
Sun, Aug 20 - 8:30 am to 8:45 am

PARTICIPANTS PLANNING ON TESTING FRIDAY MUST SIGN WAIVER AND RECEIVE WRIST BAND FIRST.

Driver Meeting:

In pits: Saturday 9 am; Sunday 9:30 am.

Entry Fees:

STOCK / MOD / AX Classes: $70 per weekend
JH & JR: $40 per weekend
Failure to register online will result in a $40 per day penalty.

Send Entries To:

Do not send. Payment is required onsite.
Preregister online at www.TRORA.com.
Deadline for pre-registration is 8/13/2024.
Failure to register online will result in a $40 penalty.

Officials:

Race Director (12219) TRAVIS RICE, 232 BLACK BEARY LANE, FRANKLIN, PA

Race Director (15654) DAVID CANO, 1189 BUCKNELL DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PA

Race Director (16486) RON HARKLESS II, 232 BLACK BEARY LANE, FRANKLIN, PA

Race Director (76645) SCOTT MILLER, 608 DENNISON RUN RD, POLK, PA

Referee (8135) BRIAN WILLIAMS, 4161 BENTLEY DR, NORTH OLMSTED, OH

Assistant Referee (2153) DANA HOLT, 3826 CARLTON ST, CINCINNATI, OH

Assistant Referee (14670) BRIAN MITCHELL, 6646 MERWIN ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH

Assistant Referee (15013) BARBARA J BRINK, 725 4TH STREET, UNION BEACH, NJ

Inspector (620) THOMAS RICE, 232 BLACK BEARY LN, FRANKLIN, PA

Inspector (15589) MAC MILLER, 608 DENNISON RUN RD, POLK, PA

Inspector (15619) MICHAEL FLOCKERZI, 1502 OLD STATE RD, VENUS, PA

Inspector (75120) JOHN JACK DECK III, 12236 OLD STATE RD, CHARDON, OH

Scorer (16473) DARIAN SENN, PO BOX 118, SENECA, PA

Risk Manager (14436) CHRIS DYER, 38567 MISTY MEADOW TRAIL, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH

Risk Manager (15914) SHERRIE MILLER, 608 DENNISON RUN RD, POLK, PA

Notes:

1. ABSOLUTELY NO BOATS ALLOWED IN THE WATER WITHOUT SIGNING WAIVER AND RECEIVING WRISTBAND (effective Thursday thru Monday). Failure to comply will result in disqualification for the weekend and forfeiture of any fees.
2. Friday is a Driver School/Test Day only - no racing. Free Testing only after Driver School has been completed.
3. Race Committee reserves the right to move any part of the schedule to either day depending on weather. Once Saturday’s schedule is completed, the Race Committee plans to move immediately into Sundays schedule.
4. Sunday – no starting engines at all until 12:00 Noon. Failure to comply will result in penalties.
5. Pit boss will assign parking spots - only small trailers allowed in ramp lot. Large trailers will be parked in the upper grass lot. No tow vehicles in pits - tow vehicle parking in designated parking area only.
6. Classes with less than 3 boats will be combined and classes with between 3-5 boats will either run combined and run 2 heats or run separate and run only 1 heat. Decision will be made at Drivers Meeting.
7. Signing up for Patrol Boat, Judges Stand or any other duties is required of all Drivers. Failure to sign up or to report for assigned duty will result in 2 yellow cards.
8. N.A. Championships for BMR, CMH, CMR will run as announced at Drivers Meeting.
9. Drivers damaging or destroying a buoy will pay a $50 fine to cover replacement costs.

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.