APBA Race Circular

2009 Stock & J National Championships
7/27/2009 – 8/2/2009
MICHIGAN HYDROPLANE RACING ASSOCIATION #267
 
Village of Grass Lake  
6    2243   
Grass Lake, MI Grass Lake
6/8/2009
 
7/20/2009

From East or West: I-94 to exit 150 (Mt. Hope Rd. / Grass Lake). South on Mt. Hope Rd. 2.6 miles to Michigan Ave. West on Michigan Ave. 0.5 miles to Stop Light / N. Lake Street. North on N. Lake St. ~0.5 miles to Park.

Camping: Apple Creek Campground (~5 mi). 517-522-3467
RV Rental: Lloyd Bridges Traveland. 734-475-1347.
Hotel: Comfort Inn (~12 mi). 734-433-8000 www.comfortinnchelsea.com
For more information refer to www.michiganhydroplane.com

Stock / J - 3 Laps of an approx. 1 mile course
TIMED MARATHON - LeMans start
NOT approved for records

H&H Rescue

ALL STOCK OUTBOARD CLASSES EXCEPT 45SST. ALL J CLASSES (JR, JH, AXSR, AXSH) CLASS SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED AT DRIVERS MEETING. 7/27 - TESTING 7/28 - ELIMINATION RACES 7/29 - ELIMINATION RACES 7/30 - ELIMINATION RACES 7/31 - FINALS DAY 1 8/1 - FINALS DAY 2 TIME AND WEATHER PERMITTING THERE WILL BE A "SPECIAL EVENT" MARATHON ON SATURDAY. CLASSES, COURSE AND PRIZES TO BE DETERMINED. INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AT REGISTRATION. 8/2 - MAKE UP DAY IF NEEDED TIMED MARATHON FOR ALL STOCK OUTBOARD RUNABOUT CLASSES WILL BE RUN FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE STOCK/J NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. TIME TO BE DETERMINED. MOST LIKELY SATURDAY (8/1) AFTERNOON. IF TIME DOESN'T PERMIT FOR THE MARATHON ON SATURDAY, THEN IT WILL BE RUN SUNDAY.

Fastest Qualifier in each class
Trophies 1st-5th for all National Championship classes.
Special Event - tbd. Will be announced.

7/26 (Sun.): 12pm - 5pm at Grass Lake Township Hall
7/27 (Mon.): 9am - 12pm at Grass Lake Township Hall

7/27 (Mon.): 6:30pm at the Grass Lake Sportsmans Club

$45 per class.
TIMED MARATHON - $15 entry fee

Please do not send.

Race Director (3333) BRIAN TROLIAN, 6275 MILAN OAKVILLE RD, MILAN, MI
Race Director (6467) EDWARD HARRINGTON, 7171 SOUTH WALLACE LAKE DR, WEST BEND, WI
Referee (52549) ADAM ALLEN, 850 N JUNIATA ST, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD
Assistant Referee (2060) MARK WHEELER, 2690 TIMBERLEAF LN, KALAMAZOO, MI
Assistant Referee (8050) MARK MISKERIK, 463 SHILOH DR., CHELSEA, MI
Inspector (156) THOMAS JOHNSTON, 11880 PRESTON RD, BRITTON, MI
Scorer (7509) TRACY TROLIAN, 6275 MILAN OAKVILLE RD, MILAN, MI
Risk Manager (72067) KAREN DUFFIELD, 924 CLYDE ST, LANSING, MI
Risk Manager (73571) VICTORIA SIDOR, 6034 MYERS LAKE AVE NE, ROCKFORD , MI

See www.michiganhydroplane.com for more detailed information regarding the '09 Stock/J Nationals.
1) Trailer/Pit stall will be assigned. You must register at the MHRA website. Trailers will be placed in pit stalls by tractors and pit boss.
2) Pets are allowed, however they must be leashed and you must clean up after them.
3) Motorhomes will be parked in Township Lot ~0.7mi from pits.
4) Motorized land vehicles, including scooters, motorcycles, mopeds, atv's, etc., may only be operated by liscensed drivers and vehicle must properly registered.
5) No alcohol allowed in park.
6) No motorhomes and camping at Brinkman's Marine
7) No trailers allowed in pits before 3:00pm on 7/25.


Nightly activities:
7/27 - Drivers Mtg. at Sportmans Club. Food and drink will be available for drivers and family.
7/28 - AppleCreek Campground - Spaghetti Dinner / Kids Activities night
7/29 - Wild Ones / MHRA Party. Food and Beverage will be provided free of charge.
7/30 - Qualifiers Banquet - Fastest Qualifier Awards, Lady of Fatima
7/31 - Grass Lake Street Party
8/1 - Finals Banquet - Eagles Club, Michigan Center

There are many local sponsors that are critical to this races. Please support them any chance you get.

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.