Interstate 80, exit Route 89 (Spring Valley exit) south and turn at Route 29. Take Route 29 west to DePue. Watch for town sign. Take Lincoln Ave. (local road) to Marquette Street. Marquette St. west into town and over tracks to downtown area. South on any side street to pits at Lake DePue.
In Peru - La Salle - Oglesby:
Comfort Inn 815-223-8585
Econo Lodge 815-224-2500
Days Inn 815-883-9600
Fairfield Inn 815-223-7458
Camping on grounds.
KPH 3 laps, all others 4 laps of an approx. 1 mile course. NOT approved for records.
TYPE OF START: Clock
Black Diamond Rescue
Friday: Testing - all classes
Saturday: 250CCR, 350CCH, 500CCR, Intermission, 125CCR, KPH (2 Heats), 500CCH
Sunday: 700H (1heat), 250CCH, KPH (2 Heats), 125CCH, 350CCR, 1100CCH (1 Heat)
Testing on Saturday and Sunday as time allows.
Olympic Style Medallions; Prize Money will be mailed by check according to USTS rules.
Must be member of U.S.Title Series to qualify for prize money. Medals awarded 15 minutes after each day of racing.
Friday,in pits: Open 8:00 a.m.; Close 11:00 a.m. Open 1:00 p.m.; Close 3:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, in pits: Open 8:00 a.m.; Close 10:00 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday, in pits: 11:00 a.m.
$35.00 per Class, $15.00 K Pro Hydro
Shirley Summers, 36788 N. Helen, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Race Director (10802) KRISTI ELLISON, E918 CHERNEYVILLE RD, LUXEMBURG, WI
Referee (57100) PAUL BOSNICH , PO BOX 844, DEPUE, IL
Assistant Referee (5142) EDWIN G THIRLBY, 145 ROMAN DR, TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Inspector (7511) STEVE LITZELL, 1155 WEDGEFIELD DR, MARIETTA, GA
Scorer (70793) SHIRLEY A SUMMERS, 36788 N HELEN DR, LAKE VILLA, IL
Risk Manager (51184) TOM CRONK, 3528 LORI LN N, LAKELAND, FL
* NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted after driver registration is closed.
* All U.S.Title Series Rules and Regulations apply. Racing Uniform Dress Code will be enforced.
* Driver must scratch before or during driver roll call to receive refund. No late scratches allowed.
* $50.00 penalty fee for destroying each buoy.
* Three Heats, except as noted.
* Both scheduled days of racing will be run on one day due to possible bad weather conditions on either race day.
* Number of laps and number of heats will be shortened due to weather conditions.
* Insured TESTING for Capsule and non-capsule boats Friday.
* Race Director will direct parking of all trailers.
Conducting Club is responsible for payment of the Region 7 Safety Fund fee of $10/sanction day, payable to the Region 7 Chairman, Dee Berghauer, 1505 Woodside Ln, Elm Grove, WI 53122-1982.
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.