APBA Race Circular

2009 APBA PRO Nationals
7/29/2009 – 8/2/2009
U. S. TITLE SERIES ASSOCIATION INC. #314
 
 
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DePue, IL Lake DePue
6/8/2009
 
6/29/2009

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: Baymont Inn 815-223-8585 * Fairfield Inn 815-223-7458 * La Quinta 815-224-9000. Camping on grounds. Anyone bringing motorhomes, electric and water will be available for a fee. Please contact Paulie Bosnich 815-447-2090 to reserve a space and for the fee amt.

Approximate 1 mile course. All classes 4 laps except for KPH, C Service and C Racing which run 3 laps. All classes run 3 flights.
NOT approved for records.

Clock start

Black Diamond

: ***Special Bulletin 7/17/09 *** -- This is to officially add PRO class 175CCR (04180) to Saturday 8/1/09 racing schedule.
: Test Days: 7/29-30/09
: See Class schedule in Registration
National Championships: PRO OUTBOARD

Minimum $12,000 for PRO Nationals. Olympic style Medallions.

CLASS SCHEDULE: ***7/31/09 - 125CCR, C SERVICE R, 500CCH, 175CCH, C RACE H. ***8/1/09 - 250CCR, 500CCR, C RACE R, 350CCH, 700CCH, C Service H ***8/2/09 - 350CCR, 1100CCR, K PRO H, 125CCH, 250CCH, 1100CCH, OSY400. *******Tues. July 28, Wed. July 29, Thurs. July 30 - in pits - 9AM-3PM. Pre-registration mail in deadline must have postmark no later than July 12. Pre-registraion will be taken at Constantine provided separate check is written. Register on- line at www.ustitleseries.org (request ID and password from webmaster). Must be registered to test. Registraion closes at 3PM Thursday, July 30. No late registration accepted.

Friday - Mandatory ALL Drivers, 8 a.m. in VFW Hall. Bring helmet and life jackets.* * Saturday in pits (Saturday Racers) 9 a.m.* * Sunday in pits (Sunday Racers) 10 a.m.

Entry Fees $40 per Class pre-entry / $55 on site * * $15 K Pro Hydro / $20 on site.* * ALL PIT CREW /FAMILY MEMBERS REQUIRED TO PAY $10 FOR WRIST BANDS. DRIVERS AND OFFICIALS RECEIVE FREE WRIST BAND. REPLACEMENT BANDS $10. THIS ALLOWS FREE DAILY ADMISSION FOR RACE DAYS. PROCEEDS SPLIT 50/50 BETWEEN PRIZE MONEY AND MENS CLUB. CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER FREE.

Shirley Summers, 36788 N. Helen, Lake Villa, IL 60046 * * RACNBNS@SBCGLOBAL.NET * *
Register on-line at www.ustitleseries.org (request an ID and password from webmaster)

Race Director (10802) KRISTI ELLISON, E918 CHERNEYVILLE RD, LUXEMBURG, WI
Referee (11260) CONNIE PAYN, 4201 INDIAN BOUNDARY ROAD, CENTER POINT, IA
Assistant Referee (50352) GARY WYHOSKI, 740 TAYCO STREET RD, MENASHA, WI
Inspector (797) JOE JOHNSON, 379 SUSSEX CIRCLE, VACAVILLE, CA
Scorer (70793) SHIRLEY A SUMMERS, 36788 N HELEN DR, LAKE VILLA, IL
Risk Manager (57100) PAUL BOSNICH , PO BOX 844, DEPUE, IL

Risk Manager directs parking of ALL Trailers! *NO LATE ENTRIES accepted after driver registration is closed. * Racing Uniform Dress Code encouraged. * Driver must scratch before or during driver roll call to receive refund. No late scratches allowed. * Drivers Party, courtesy of west coast drivers, in the pits Wednesday - $5 - Bring a dish if you can and BYO Soft drinks, keg donated by USTS. * Banquet Saturday night - $20 per person at Eagles Hall. Tickets purchased from Francis Latta at race. Shuttle will be available. * $50 penalty fee for destroying each buoy.* Emergency Phone # 815-447-2000 * Find more race information at: www.ustitleseries.org, www.hydroracer.net, www.portagebaysystems.com/proweb/ * If you need methanol, please contact Paulie Bosnich by Constantine to set up delivery. 815-447-2090.

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.