APBA Race Circular

New Jersey State Championships / New Jersey Governors Cup
9/13/2025 – 9/14/2025
LAKE HOPATCONG RACING ASSOCIATION #157
 
 
3    14133   
Landing, NJ Lake Hopatcong
3/10/2025
 

Hopatcong State Park
6 Lakeside Blvd.
Landing, NJ 07850

Directions to Lake Hopatcong State Park

Take Route 80 West

Take Exit 28 for US-46 E toward NJ-10 E/Ledgewood/Lk Hopatcong .2 mi

Merge onto Landing Rd/Ledgewood Landing Rd .9 mi

Turn left onto Lakeside Blvd

Destination will be on the right .9 mi

Hopatcong State Park 1 Lakeside Blvd Hopatcong, NJ 07843

**** Hotels will be listed on the LHRA website:
https://www.lakehopatcongboatrace.com

Preferred hotel, however hotel is almost at capacity due to wedding season:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
179 Howard Boulevard
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
t: 973.770.7880

Call hotel directly and ask for LHRA discount.

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/mount-arlington/hbmnj/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qSlH=hbmnj&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=EX&qDest=176%20Howard%20Boulevard%2C%20Mount%20Arlington%2C%20NJ%2C%20US&srb_u=1


Quality Inn (sister hotel of Holiday Inn Express & Suites)
Quality just renovated 20 rooms-please request new room.

$129/night, includes breakfast!
Call hotel directly 973.347.5100 and ask for LHRA discount.

Asian Diner Restaurant is off the lobby and is excellent!

1691 Rt. 46 West
Ledgewood, NJ 07852
Telephone # 973.347.5100

https://www.choicehotels.com/new-jersey/ledgewood/quality-inn-hotels/nj237?source=gyxt


**** RV Parking/Camping $100.00 per spot. MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE ARRIVING ON SITE via the LHRA website.

**** Please note new RV Parking/Camping procedures. First come, first serve. All RVs must wait for LHRA personnel for parking space. If you come in at night or after hours, PLEASE do not set your RV up, as you may have to move in the morning.

**** RV Registration Form can be found on our website at: https://www.lakehopatcongboatrace.com

**** All motor homes must be preregistered by e-mailing the RV registration form to Vera Tovino: lakehopatcongracingassociation@gmail.com

**** Please include the motorhomes make/model and color, license plate number, state, and length.

**** PayPal, Venmo, Visa, Mastercard, Discovery, and American Express
(Our bank is currently working on Zelle)

Inboard Category
All Inboard Classes
4 laps of a 1.25 mile course=5 miles
Course Elevation: 926 ft
NOT APPROVED FOR RECORDS

Clock and Traditional format

Region 4 Rescue team

926 ft

 
01000   INBOARD
 
01000   INBOARD

NEW JERSEY GOVERNORS CUP.......
**** $500.00 Awarded for best overall performance for the weekend, all heats combined; classes with at least 5 starters are eligible. The award will be given to the class with the most legal starters in the event of a points tie.

New Jersey State Champion......
**** $250.00 Awarded for Saturdays total points, with the tiebreaker being the class with the most entries.

If the number of entries is tied, the prize will go to the boat closest to the record.
**** Awards will be given 1 hour after the last heat.

LHRA will also have prize money:

$5,000.00 per day divided between all legal classes. Must have four or more legal starters to qualify.

Paid out First to Third place.
50% First place
30% Second place
20% Third place


***********Prize money will double!!!
If there are over 60 boats at the event, LHRA will double the prize money to $10,000.00 per day!
That’s $20K for the weekend.

*****Note: 60 boats are individual boats, not counting boats registered in multiple classes.

Please Pre-Register and Pre-Pay by August 31, 2025

PRE-REGISTRATION
Go to: https://apba.tracksideapp.com


CHECK-IN with your Trackside App QR Code:

Friday, Sept 12th, at the office trailer from 6-8 pm.
Saturday, Sept 13th, at the office trailer, 7 am-8:30 am.
Sunday, September 14th, at the office trailer. Drivers and riders must check in at the pavilion between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.



Saturday - 9 am Sharp under the Pavilion
Sunday - 9 am Sharp under the pavilion
ALL Drivers and Riders must attend and make roll call
Both Days.

Powermist Racing Fuel will be available in the pits. If you require large quantities, please reach out to Rick at 973.383.1061.

$250.00 per entry

Go to: https://apba.tracksideapp.com

Race Director (892) WILLIAM PIERCE SR, 3 LAYTON LANE, SPARTA, NJ
Referee (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Assistant Referee (11129) MARK GRIFFIN, 4216 STEVENS DR, CARRSVILLE, VA
Inspector (1886) CHRIS OLIVER JR, 903 INDIAN WOODS LANE, MILLERSVILLE , MD
Scorer (76191) LYLE GUNTHER, 5127 MARX DR, WEST RIVER, MD
Risk Manager (3080) WARREN BROWN III, 410 E GREAT CREEK ROAD, GALLOWAY, NJ

** GP class is by invitation. Please contact Dave Shaw if you are coming. No APBA points awarded for this class.
** There is no testing on Friday.
** All classes must have 3 boat minimum to be run
** NO tent camping or campfires allowed
** All motor homes MUST preregister and pre-pay with Vera Tovino by e-mail lakehopatcongracingassociation@gmail.com the registration form is on website https://www.lakehopatcongboatrace.com
** NO motors may be started before 10am on Sat and Sun
** Absolutely no unregistered vehicles allowed in the park (Scooters, Golf Carts and 4-Wheelers, etc) except officials and handicapped and must be approved by race committee.
** Pets must be on a leash at all times
** Smoking within the park is strictly prohibited; This is strictly enforced by NJ State Park officials.
** No alcoholic beverages permitted in the state park; This is strictly enforced by NJ State Park officials.
** $200 per damaged bouy to be paid by owner. This is to be paid and given to the scorer.
** APBA dress code and pit pass procedures will be enforced
** Hard hats or helmets must be worn while hooking boats up under the crane. As per Park Officials.
** Please wear racing apparel when supporting local businesses.
** Check the LHRA website for any additional updates. https://www.lakehopatcongboatrace.com

** We are asking race teams that arrive with multiple vehicles to please park non-essential cars, etc., in areas where parking attendants specify.
This is to allow us to utilize the parking lot for spectators.

Thank You

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.