Lake Decatur @ Nelson Park
2203 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
GPS: 39.83137085423436, -88.925108694677
Homewood Suites
333 W Marion Ave
Forsyth, IL
ph 217-877-0887
All Inboard Classes
1.25 Record Course
4 laps - 5 miles
Clock Start - One minute gun
Decatur Fire Dept Dive/Rescue assisted by Black Diamond
Surface elevation 613 ft (187 m)
00800 VINTAGE01000 INBOARD
00800 VINTAGE01000 INBOARD
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.
$100 show money for Vintage for the weekend
There will be trophies for Eastern Divisionals Champions
Friday registration 3p - 7p 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 06-07-25 pit area
Drivers meeting 09:30 Sunday 06-08-25 pit area
Racing will start at 10 am each day - Be Ready & Be On Time
$225 for all classes (Inboard + Vintage) - $25 of that goes to Inboard fee or $15 to Vintage fee
If your one boat is running multiple classes the fee ($225) is the same per class.
https://apba.tracksideapp.com/
Trackside! Use the online registration. If you need help with it get a hold of Sean Bowsher 217-519-2096 or icuffm2@yahoo.com
https://apba.tracksideapp.com/
Race Director (10514) SEAN BOWSHER, 240 NORTH EAST ST. #181, CISCO, IL
Referee (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Assistant Referee (52006) ANN MARIE SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Inspector (1651) KIP BROWN, P O BOX 317, PRESTON, WA
Scorer (76191) LYLE GUNTHER, 5127 MARX DR, WEST RIVER, MD
Risk Manager (14466) SHELBY BOWSHER, 219 W. FIRST SOUTH ST, CHEBANSE, IL
Vintage Rep (3849) RICHARD DELSENER, 19934 HELEN AVE, HARPER WOODS, MI
Vintage Inspector (16596) JONATHON BENEDICT, 1132 E 2ND STREET, MOUNT VERNON, 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. Also make sure you have your prop covers!
Damaged buoys are $250 -
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 BeachHouse on Friday during registration. Please plan on attending and wear your race shirts.
Course Survey by SKS Engineers
Conducting club is responsible for payment of the Region 7 Fee of $25 sanction day. Mail to Region Chair Bill Pavlick - 3186 Bennett Place Aurora, IL 60502
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.