South Florida Avenue to Beacon Road, left on Beacon Road to Lake Hollingsworth Dr. right to Lakeland Yacht Club.
Or Highway 98 North to Crystal Lake Drive. Left on Lake Hollingsworth Dr. to Lakeland Yacht Club.
- Courtyard by Marriott: 3725 Harden Blvd. Lakeland, FL, 33803
- Residence Inn by Marriott: 3701 Harden Blvd. Lakeland, FL, 33803
-Springhill Suites: 511 W. Lime St. Lakeland, FL, 33815
- Hampton Inn Lakeside: 3630 Lakeside Village Blvd. Lakeland, FL, 33803
- Home2 Suites by Hilton: 3610 Lakeside Village Blvd. Lakeland, FL, 33803
- Camp Margaritaville RV Resort: 361 Denton Ave, Auburndale, FL, 33823
APPROVED FOR RECORDS: Inboards on Saturday: 4 laps on 1 1/4 mile course. mile course.
Inboards on Sunday: 5 laps on 1 Mile course
NOT APPROVED FOR RECORDS: OPC - approximately 3/4 mile course, Saturday two 6 lap heats (back to back, no refueling)
Sunday one 15 lap heat.
OPC - Lemans Start / Inboard - clock start
Region 5 Rescue and Dive Team
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01020 GRAND NATIONAL HYDRO01030 NATIONAL MODIFIED01040 2.5 LTR MODIFIED01120 E35001130 2.5 LTR STOCK01140 1 LTR01220 JERSEY SPEED SKIFF01640 SPORTSMAN ADVANCED01650 SPORTSMAN ENTRY07300 F200
01020 GRAND NATIONAL HYDRO01030 NATIONAL MODIFIED01040 2.5 LTR MODIFIED01120 E35001130 2.5 LTR STOCK01140 1 LTR01220 JERSEY SPEED SKIFF01640 SPORTSMAN ADVANCED01650 SPORTSMAN ENTRY07300 F200
First, Second, and Third place medals.
Stingray Chevrolet will pay the following cash prizes:
$500 cash prizes for who accumulates the most points of each class of the weekend. (combined points for the weekend).
$1000 cash prize for any entry that breaks the record and holds it by the end of the weekend.
Pre- Registration deadline is 10/13/2025.
Friday 10/17/2025 in pits, 9:30am-5:00pm
Saturday 10/18/2025 in pits, 7:30am-9:00am
Sunday Check in...in pits 8:00am-9:00am
Saturday 10/18/25 9:30am in the pits
Those who pre-register by the date listed above will be paid .25 per mile, per tow vehicle ONE WAY from point to origin NOT TO EXCEED $250 and must start one race per day. Racing accident only exemption at discretion of race committee. OPC $150 per class per weekend. INBOARDS:$175 per class per weekend includes all fees.
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Race Director (50710) GENE ENGLE, 432 EUNICE RD, LAKELAND, FL
Referee (68) DEE BERGHAUER, 1505 WOODSIDE LN, ELM GROVE, WI
Referee (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
1. Formula 200 class includes S.P.O.R.T. Mercury 2.5 Carb and other approved engines
2. No overnight camping in PITS or city park adjacent to Buckingham Ave
3. No alcoholic Beverages, drugs or other intoxicants in PITS
4. No vehicles in PITS
5. APBA inboard dress code and PIT pass procedures will be strictly enforced
6. large trailers (enclosed) will pit in the city park adjacent to Buckingham ave.
7. Capsule training will be strictly enforced. if you need capsule training you MUST mark that on your entry blank. Capsule training is available Friday-10/17 only between 10am and 12 pm for a $50 fee. NO EXCEPTIONS
8. TEST DAY - Friday ONLY - 25$ fee must be paid PER CLASS MUST BE REGISTERED and safely inspected before testing.
9. Inboard Safety Inspection starts Friday October 17th, 2025 9:30am in the pit area. It is the responsibility of each owner to come to the safety inspection with their safety inspection sheets filled out to the extent that they can and have their boat ready for inspection. (latch covers open and items listed ready to be inspected).
10. Minors Release: Minors must use the APBA Minor Release Waiver. For restricted area access must have released signed by parent or legal guardian. this can be completed on site. If the Minor Release is completed offsite, the original must be brought to the race site printed IN Color, notarized, and should not be folded. If procedure is not followed, minor WILL NOT be allowed in restricted area.
11. Inboard classes will be combined at the referee\\\'s distinction.
12. Prop covers mandatory on all boats
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.