APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

Grand Prix of Hartford

Event Date:

9/23/2006 – 9/24/2006

Conducting Club:

ROCHESTER ELKS #2225

Test Date:

Fred J. Miller 847-356-2924

Region: 1 Sanction ID: 1754 Approved

Place:

Hartford, CT Connecticut River

Received Date:

8/18/2006

Approved Date:

9/13/2006

Directions:

FROM W. OF HARTFORD: I-84 E. to Exit 52, I-91 S. to Exit 27, turn left on Airport Rd., turn left on to Brainard Rd., then left on to Reserve Rd. Charter Oak Landing Park is on right under the bridge.

FROM S. OF HARTFORD: I-91 N. to Exit 27, turn left on to Brainard Rd., go to Reserve Rd., and turn left. Park entrance is on your right under the Charter Oak Bridge.

Accommodations:

Marriot Hartford Downtown Hotel
200 Columbus Ave.
Hartford
Phone: 860-249-8000 Fax: 860-249-8181

Course:

10 laps & 50 laps of an approx. 1-1/4 mile course. NOT approved for records.

TYPE OF START: Lemans

Start Type:

Classes:

SPECIAL EVENT: Champ Class EXHIBITIONS: Runs by selected OUTBOARD DRAG Boats and STOCK / MOD / PRO Boats. NO APBA points.

Prizes:

$25,000

Presentation at Stage 1/2 hour after final race.

Registration:

Fri., 9/22 - Champ Trailer - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat., 9/23 - Champ Trailer - 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Sun., 9/24 - Champ Trailer - 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Driver Meeting:

Sat., 9/23 - Champ Trailer - 12:15 p.m.
Sun., 9/24 - Champ Trailer - 9:00 a.m.

Entry Fees:

$400

Send Entries To:

Mike Schriefer
17505 W. Catawba Ave. - Suite 150
Cornelius, NC 28031

Officials:

Race Director (50730) DUKE WALDROP, P O BOX 4253, WINTER HAVEN, FL

Referee (10787) DOUG REA, 2549 HIGHVALE DR, LAS VEGAS, NV

Assistant Referee (51085) DARRELL BEAULIER, 8600 FM 3126, LIVINGSTON, TX

Inspector (8759) ROGER CARR, 31272 VIA SAN VICENTE, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

Scorer (11777) LOUISE BEAULIER, 10 SWEETDREAM PLACE, THE WOODLANDS, TX

Risk Manager (10630) CARLETON CALLAHAN, PO BOX 543, LUFKIN, TX

Notes:

Only legal fuel is Sunoco GT.

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.