APBA Race Circular

2025 Joe Whetstone Memorial Great Lakes Challenge
6/14/2025 – 6/15/2025
MICHIGAN HYDROPLANE RACING ASSOCIATION #267
 
Sons of the American Legion Post #233 - Club #492 
6    14091   
Constantine, MI Saint Joseph River
4/16/2025
 

From I-94 , Exit #74 South ( US-131 ) . Follow US-131 South 27.5 Miles to American Legion Post #223.
From I-80 ( Toll Road ) Exit # 107 ( US-131 ) . Follow US-131 North for 7.5 miles to American Legion Post #223 . Legion is located 0.5 miles north of Constantine , MI.
*** GPS 65079 US HWY 131 Business, Constantine, MI 49042

Super 8 - 269-279-8888
Americas Best Value Inn, Three Rivers MI - 269-273-8100
Holiday Inn Express, Three Rivers MI - 269-278-7766

SO / MOD / J CLASS 3 laps on an approx 1 mile course. NOT APPROVED FOR RECORDS

Closed Course - Clock Start

Divisional Championships: Stock and J
 
05430   B Mod Hydro05450   C Mod Hydro05460   D Mod Hydro06020   ASR06030   BSR06040   CSR06070   25SSR06090   15SSR06220   ASH06230   BSH06240   CSH06250   DSH06270   300SSH06290   15SSH06300   20SSH11010   J CLASS R11011   J CLASS H11012   AXR11013   AXH
 
05430   B Mod Hydro05450   C Mod Hydro05460   D Mod Hydro06020   ASR06030   BSR06040   CSR06070   25SSR06090   15SSR06220   ASH06230   BSH06240   CSH06250   DSH06270   300SSH06290   15SSH06300   20SSH11010   J CLASS R11011   J CLASS H11012   AXR11013   AXH

Potential Trophies for JH and JR - to be announced at drivers meeting

DMH - Mark Wheeler Memorial Award for most points throughout the weekend ($300 and a hat)

Pre-Registration Recommended - You MUST still check in.

Friday TBD Listen for announcements
Saturday - 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Sunday - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m

Saturday - 9 a.m.
Sunday - 9:30 a.m.

JH, JR - $25 per class per day.
SO / MOD / AX - $40 per class per day.

Pre-registration link - https://form.jotform.com/251037424667155

Race Director (11356) LAURA WHEELER, 3505 W MILHAM AVE, PORTAGE, MI
Referee (75152) ROBERT TROLIAN, 5524 GREENWAY DR, TRENTON, MI
Assistant Referee (74943) JOSHUA TOCCALINO, 42375 FOUNTAIN PARK DR N , NOVI, MI
Inspector (156) THOMAS JOHNSTON, 11880 PRESTON RD, BRITTON, MI
Inspector (2489) BRIAN MITSCH, 8706 YOUNT ROAD, BRADFORD, OH
Scorer (7509) TRACY TROLIAN, 6275 MILAN OAKVILLE RD, MILAN, MI
Risk Manager (58600) JOSEPH DUFFIELD, 924 CLYDE ST, LANSING, MI

Racer School on Friday - Only Racer School participants permitted on racecourse. Volunteers needed for Racer School. Please contact race director for information.

A $50 fee will be charged to the driver for each damaged buoy.

(NO MARATHON)



**The Boy scouts will have parking for spectators in designated area. If you choose to park in their area show your wrist band and you will not have to pay. It would be appreciated if you make a small donation.
**The American Legion will be serving breakfast and lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a dinner on Saturday night *** Please Support the Legion ***
**All dogs must be on leashes or in vehicles (Per Legion Request)
**MHRA Racers School will take place from 1-4 p.m. Friday. Only MHRA racer school participants will be allowed on the water.
**Classes may be combined at discretion of race committee
**If we finish Saturdays schedule early, we may move into Sundays.
**No Testing Period!!! If you are testing you will not race!!!!! This includes Thursday - Monday.

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.