APBA Race Circular

POWERBOAT NATIONALS - Grand Prix of Louisiana - ROUND #5
9/1/2018 – 9/2/2018
POWERBOAT NATIONALS #448
8/31/2018
 
 
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Shreveport, LA Red River
8/15/2018
 
8/31/2018

Race Site - Downtown Shreveport / Bossier City
Pit Parking - Google (Stone Avenue Skate Plaza) 871 E Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101
***BIG RIGS MUST ARRIVE ON THURSDAY TO SECURE ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE***

Host Hotel ~ Hilton - Downtown Shreveport (use the link below for discount) $89 per night.
Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/PowerboatNationals2018

GT1 (CHAMPBOAT), SST120 - 2/3 Mile Course - Time Trial Lap - Two 15 Lap Heats - One 10 Lap LCQ - One 30 Lap Final
MOD U, F150, SST200 - 2/3 Mile Course - Time Trial Lap - Two 15 Lap Heats - One 30 Lap Final
SST45, SST60, Sport C - 1/2 Mile Course - Time Trial Lap - Two 10 Lap Heats - One 30 Lap Final
Super Sport - (Formula Outlaw) - 1/2 Mile Course - Time Trial Lap - Two 7 Lap Heats - One 14 Lap Final

Modified Lemans

: Local Class - Super Sport (Formula Outlaw)
National Championships: OPC - All Classes

*Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each class.
*GT1 (CHAMPBOAT) - Only 10 checks total written for this class - 1st $5,000 2nd $3,000 3rd $2,500 4th $2,250 5th 2,000 6th $1,900 7th $1,800 8th $1,700 9th $1,600 10th $1,500 (with EFI Motor)
- OR -
1st $3,750 2nd $2,250 3rd $1,875 4th $1,675 5th 1,500 6th $1,425 7th $1,350 8th $1,275 9th $1,200 10th $1,125 (with CARBURETED Motor)
*SST120 - Per Powerboat Nationals Rules
*SST45 - Per Powerboat Nationals Rules
*SST60 - 1st $1,000, 2nd $750, 3rd $500
*F150, MOD U, SST200, SC, APBA points and trophies
*Super Sport (Formula Outlaw) - 1st $400 2nd $300 3rd $200

REGISTRATION at the Powerboat Nationals trailer.
Thur. 08/30/18 3pm to 6pm, Fri. 08/31/18 9am to 5pm, Sat. 7am to 8am

SAFETY INSPECTION at Powerboat Nationals INSPECTION TENT.
Thur. 08/30/18 2pm to 6pm, Fri. 08/31/18 8am to 5pm, Sat. 6am to 8am, Sun. 7am to 8am

Friday 08/31/18 at 1 PM...Must be there to test on Friday between 2-6
Saturday 09/01/18 at 8:15am (Not present for Roll Call is $100 Fine)
Sunday 09/02/18 at 8:15am (Not present for Roll Call is $100 Fine)
Chapel will be before driver meeting at 8:30am

GT1 (CHAMPBOAT) Class is $500 to enter.
Super Sport - (Formula Outlaw) is $150 to enter
All other classes Powerboat Nationals members entry fee is paid, non members $250.

INFO@PowerboatNationals.com - OR - Powerboat Nationals, PO Box 40 Alexandria, OH 43001
*Make checks payable to Powerboat Nationals, LLC

Race Director (12682) DAN BUNTING, PO BOX 40, ALEXANDRIA, OH
Referee (14768) SUZY SHEPHERD, 2168 HAPPY HILLS ACRES RD, WOODLAWN, TN
Assistant Referee (3186) JEFF SHEPHERD, 2168 HAPPY HILLS ACRE RD, WOODLAWN, TN
Inspector (1902) KURT MCCOURTIE, 1221 LOESER AVE, JACKSON, MI
Inspector (75525) STEPHEN BRZEZINSKI, 1518 DEVONSHIRE RD, JACKSON, MI
Scorer (16032) SHARON SAVILLE, 309 BRADFORD PLACE DRIVE, HIXSON, TN
Scorer (51724) JANIE TILTON, 508 E 4TH ST, RINCON, GA
Risk Manager (14753) EVA WILSON, PO BOX 40, ALEXANDRIA, OH

*This is Powerboat Nationals round #5
*All Classes need 5 boats to run for a National Championship.
*Sunoco GTX260 is the Spec Fuel of the Day
*Buoy Fines: $100 for each damaged or destroyed buoy.
*Capsule Training will be on Friday 8/31/18 from 11am to 12pm.
*Only 2 crew members will be allowed on the dock at one time.
*Golf Carts only on the bike trail to the starting dock. Golf carts can be rented from Golf Carts of Louisiana 318-742-0502
*Shuttle to and from the dock will be available to teams during race time, but not test time.

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.