Lake Decatur @ Nelson Park
2203 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
GPS: 39.83137085423436, -88.925108694677
Fairfield Inn Forsyth 1417 Hickory Point Dr, Forsyth, IL 62535
Phone: (217) 875-3337
Garber by IHG 5150 Hickory Point Frontage Rd, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: (217) 872-2402
All Inboard Classes
1.25 Record Course
4 laps - 5 miles
Clock Start
Decatur Fire Dept Dive/Rescue & Black Diamond
Surface elevation 613 ft (187 m)
00800 VINTAGE01000 INBOARD
00800 VINTAGE01000 INBOARD
There will be $250 show money per day, per boat, for racing classes. This means if you get on the water on Saturday, you get $250 and if you get on the water on Sunday, you get $250, for a total of $500. There will be provisions for racers that cannot make it on the water and will be handled on a case-by-case basis determined by the race committee.
This is called show money and not tow or prize money as if weather or other foreseen circumstances prevents racing one or both days it protects the sponsors and race.
There will be trophies for National Champions and overall for weekend
Friday registration 10a - 7p at BeachHouse Parking Lot (pit area)
Saturday registration 700a-800a at pit area
Sunday registration - see scorer in pits first thing in morning
Drivers meeting 08:00 Saturday 06-06-26 pit area
Drivers meeting 09:00 Sunday 06-07-26 pit area
Racing will start at 10 am each day - Be Ready & Be On Time
$225 for all Inboard classes - $25 of that goes to Inboard fee
If your one boat is running multiple classes the fee ($225) is the same per class.
https://apba.tracksideapp.com/
Trackside! Use the online registration. If you need help with it get a hold of Sean Bowsher 217-519-2096 or icuffm2@yahoo.com
https://apba.tracksideapp.com/events/2026-04/hardys-race-lake
Race Director (55) MARK J WEBER, 65655 MT VERNON RD, WASHINGTON TWP, MI
Referee (811) MICHAEL S WEBER, 524 N STATE ST, ALMA, MI
Assistant Referee (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Inspector (1162) CHRIS OLIVER, 205 OREGON RD, STEVENSVILLE, MD
Inspector (1505) JIM SECHLER, 9465 FIRWOOD RD, SOUTH LYON, MI
Scorer (17041) ANNETTE COON, 6951 RIVIERA DRIVE, AVON, IN
Scorer (52006) ANN MARIE SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Scorer (76191) LYLE GUNTHER, 5127 MARX DR, WEST RIVER, MD
Risk Manager (50367) DONALD MELILLO, 8039 STONEBARN DR, WEST CHESTER, OH
Two days of racing, qualifier and final each day. Nationals will be run Saturday with Sunday being the back up day if Nationals are not run Saturday.
There will be a test session of Friday 06-05-26. If you are not signed up and paid by April 14th, 2026 you will not be allowed to test. No exceptions. $50 fee to test contact Sean Bowsher 217-519-2096
Only one vintage boat has been invited, the US-36, and they will be doing exhibition flybys.
RV parking is available but limited. Overflow parking for racers is near the pit area. The pits will be tight and support vehicles will be held at a minimum. Thom Heins and Jeremy Smith are your pit bosses. Contact Sean @ 217-519-2096 for info.
Ensure all your team members and crew are APBA members. New hot/cold pit rules are in effect. Also make sure you have your prop covers!
Damaged buoys are $250 -
Be prepared to have your engine inspected. This is a record course along with Nationals Your boat will be inspected per APBA rules. It is the owners responsibility to have their boat ready for inspection.
VIP Sponsors meet & greet party at the BeachHouse on Friday during registration. Please plan on attending and wear your race shirts.
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.