APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

Thunder in the Hills

Event Date:

9/13/2008 – 9/14/2008

Conducting Club:

SOUTHERN OHIO POWERBOAT ASSOC. #280

Test Date:

Dean L. Davis 937-365-0046

Region: 6 Sanction ID: 2140 Approved

Place:

Hillsboro, OH Rocky Fork Lake

Received Date:

7/14/2008

Approved Date:

8/11/2008

Directions:

Follow State Route 50 East from Hillsboro to State Route 753; go right to McCoppin Mill Rd.; follow signs to pit area.

Accommodations:

Call Chamber of Commerce 937-393-1111 * * *
Lazy H Cabins 1-800-686-5635 * * *
Days Inn 937-393-0299
Camping charges are $25 per night. No unlicensed vehicles will be permitted on roadway.

Course:

4 LAPS OF A 1-1/4 MILE COURSE - 5 MILES. APPROVED FOR RECORDS.
TYPE OF START: CLOCK
SAFETY/RESCUE TEAM: BOX 21
RACE COURSE ELEVATION: 880.48 ft. above sea level

Start Type:

Safety / Rescue:

Box 21

Classes:

01140 1 Litre class 01160 1.5 Litre Stock 01130 2.5 Litre Stock 01040 2.5 Litre Modified 01110 5 Litre 01030 National Modified 01020 Grand National Hydro 01520 Grand Prix 00800 Special Event - Vintage 11011 J Hydro - EXHIBITION ONLY GNH & GP classes will be combined. * * * All boats must run in preliminary to qualify for finals. Finals to be determined by time. * * * This is a MACH race.

Prizes:

$750.00 per class per day: 1st 30%, 2nd 25%, 3rd 20%, 4th 15%, 5th 10%.
Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall.
Prize money may be reduced if less than four (4) legal starters.
Vintage: TBD
Presentation of Awards in Registration Tent approx. 1 hour following last race each day.

Registration:

9/12/08 - Tent @ Entry - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
9/13 & 14/08 - Tent @ Entry - 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Driver Meeting:

9/13 & 14/08 - Pits - 9:30 a.m.

Entry Fees:

Inboard: $120.00, plus $20.00 for the weekend, for the Inboard Administrative Fund.
May deduct $25.00 if received before race date.
Vintage: $50
Make checks payable to REGION 6 INBOARD RACING ASSOCIATION

Send Entries To:

S.O.P.B.A., P. O. Box 311, Hillsboro, OH 45133

Officials:

Race Director (12375) DEAN DAVIS, 1201 N WEST ST APT 2A, HILLSBORO, OH

Referee (53770) WILLIAM T NOONAN, 5009 E MANSLICK RD , LOUISVILLE, KY

Assistant Referee (50790) KEVIN J GILDAY, 24109 HERITAGE, WOODHAVEN, MI

Inspector (50115) RICHARD T EVANS, 4992 COUNTY HIGHWAY 96, CAREY, OH

Inspector (55423) JAMES POTTER, 6951 RIVIERIA DR, AVON, IN

Scorer (12741) JENNIFER GRIGG, 9627 CRAWFORD RD, COLUMBUS, MI

Risk Manager (54689) RAYMOND JONES, 3597 CARMEL RD, HILLSBORO, OH

Notes:

Vintage Representative: Ron Snyder, 4611 State Route 66, Minster, OH 45865
Vintage Inspector: Rich Evans (see above)
Turn buoy damage/destruction fee shall be $100 - paid to REGION 6 INBOARD RACING ASSOCIATION.

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.