APBA Race Circular

Manson Hydrofest
9/28/2024 – 9/29/2024
PACIFIC NORTHWEST BOAT RACING ASSOCIATION #496
 
 
10    13888   
Manson, WA Lake Chelan
 

I-90 to Hwy 97 Wenatchee. Take 97A to and thru Chelan. Proceed to Hwy 150 to Manson. Approx. 7 miles

Mountainview Lodge Boat racers special rate $206.10 per night plus taxes 509-687-9505
Wapato Point 509-687-9511
Manson Bay Suites 509-888-4191
Dry RV camping in Leffler Field $75/RV for weekend / tents $35 (No Open Flame Fires)

1.25-miles. 4 laps for a total of 5 miles. Not approved for records. OPC may use a Lemans start and 1 heat of 10 laps.

Clock - (Inboards use traditional start procedure) OPC may use LeMans and will be announced at Drivers Meeting

Region 10 Rescue

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00800   VINTAGE01030   NATIONAL MODIFIED01040   2.5 LTR MODIFIED01120   E35001130   2.5 LTR STOCK01140   1 LTR01160   1.5 LTR STOCK01210   CRACKER BOX01520   GRAND PRIX01640   SPORTSMAN ADVANCED01650   SPORTSMAN ENTRY07340   FORMULA 15007350   SPORT C07400   CHAMP
 
00800   VINTAGE01030   NATIONAL MODIFIED01040   2.5 LTR MODIFIED01120   E35001130   2.5 LTR STOCK01140   1 LTR01160   1.5 LTR STOCK01210   CRACKER BOX01520   GRAND PRIX01640   SPORTSMAN ADVANCED01650   SPORTSMAN ENTRY07340   FORMULA 15007350   SPORT C07400   CHAMP

1st, 2nd and 3rd based on Saturday and Sunday racing. Vintage will receive a plaque. Trophy presentation will be held at the pits on Sunday after tear down is complete.

Online registration until 5pm Friday (9/27/24) only. On-site registration Friday from 6pm to 8pm and Saturday from 6:30am to 7:30am only..

Saturday- 8:00 am at recreation building. Driver check-in Sunday at the recreation building between 7:45am and 8:30am

Inboard and OPC - $200 plus $25 category fee
Vintage - $200 plus $10 category fee
Step up fee $50

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Race Director (18051) STEPHANIE AIRD, 4407 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA
Race Director (71780) DARREN BARTELS, 12126 243RD AVE CT E, BUCKLEY, WA
Race Director (75076) MARY BARTELS, 12126 243RD AVE CT E, BUCKLEY, WA
Referee (12584) SCOTT EDENSWORD, PO BOX 1554, PUYALLUP, WA
Inspector (14785) RUSSELL MEAD, C/O CASCADE YACHT WORKS, ASTORIA, OR
Inspector (75174) JERRY KELSON, 19612 26TH DR SE, BOTHELL, WA
Scorer (50586) PAT YARNO, 2514 EUREKA AVE, CENTRALIA, WA
Risk Manager (16383) JENNIFER CUSHING, 7908 WRIGLEY DRIVE, PASCO , WA
Vintage Rep (76521) STEPHAN AIRD, 4407 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA

1. This is an all-volunteer event. Participants will be expected to help with setup, tear-down and other tasks as needed.
2. APBA dress code will be enforced.
3. The Referee has the authority to require any participant to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test which may be administered one half-hour before the drivers meeting to one half-hour after the final heat of the day per APBA General Racing Rules.
4. Club will retain first entry fee to cover race costs in case of a weather blow-off.
5. No boats in crane pits until the crane is in place. Pit parking may be limited. No camping in pit area.
6. All boats are to remain in the pit area until the end of racing on Sunday unless otherwise approved by the Race Director.
7. Cold Pit entry will be $10 per person or $20 per family, for the weekend or free with club or APBA membership card. Children under 12 admitted free.
8. All minors must have a legal guardian (over the age of 18) sign a liability release in order to enter the Cold Pits. Liability releases with a legal guardian signature must be notarized if not signed at the event
9. The boat dock is a designated a Hot Pit and is restricted to APBA members only and limited to two crew persons per boat.
10. No open toe shoes allowed in Cold or Hot Pits
11. No skateboards in any pit areas. Scooters and other motorized PTVs must be approved by the Race Director before being used in the Cold Pit area. No wheeled vehicles allowed in the Hot Pits.
12. No smoking in Cold or Hot Pits at any time.
13. No dogs in Cold or Hot Pits.
14. No alcohol consumption or drug use allowed in pits.
15. Classes with fewer than 3 boats may be combined.
16. A last chance format may be used on classes with more than 10 boats.
17. Enclosed trailers will only be parked in the Cold Pit with approval from the race committee as space is limited.
18. Pop up tents may not restrict crane visibility in pits during racing.
19. Inboard and Vintage safety inspections will start Friday at 4PM in the pit area (or as soon as the inspectors arrive). It is the responsibility of each Inboard owner to come to the safety inspection with a safety inspection sheet filled out to the extent possible. The inspection sheet may be downloaded at www.apba.org. The Vintage Inspector will provide the inspection form for Vintage boats.
20. Boats arriving on Saturday may or may not be inspected prior to the start of the event.
21. Fuel in designated areas only.
22. Vintage Driver School on Saturday and Sunday. Contact Steve Aird, Race Director, (206-713-7661) for arrangements.
23 No testing on Friday.
24. No open flames in RV parking area.
25.Radio corral will be located at tower for all classes requiring radios.
26.Saturday is a backup Babcock race if needed to complete the season, Will be Sunday if blown off on Saturday

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.