APBA Race Circular

San Diego Bayfair
9/19/2026 – 9/20/2026
THUNDERBOATS UNLIMITED CLUB INC. #74
9/18/2026
 
RPM RACING ENTERPRISES 
9    14218   
San Diego, CA Mission Bay/ Fiesta Bay
 

I-5 South to Seaworld Dr. Exit Seaworld Dr. turn right on Ingraham St. Follow signs to race course

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

875 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108,
ReservationDesk.com: 877-504-6161
Rates:
Friday 8/18/26 Saturday 8/19/26 Sunday 8/19/26
$179.00 $179.00 $179.00

Run of house rooms 10 Friday
Run of house rates 10 Saturday
Run of house rates 10 Sunday

This event is not approved for records. Course Elevation: Sea Level
U-2 1/2 mile course
GPW - 4 laps on an approx. 1 2/3 Mile course = 5 mile
1 Litre - 3 days of points - 2 - 3 lap heats/day - 1 2/3 Mile course - qualifiers per rule book if needed.
Ski Beach is 1-1/4 mile course
SCSC Series Inboard Classes: 2 heats/day 4 laps/heat. Note: Classes with more than 6 may have qualifiers. SE use 85.999 mph rule.
F200, SST-120: 2 - 5 or 10 lap heats on Sat (TBD), Sun 1- 5 or 10 lap heat and 1 - 10 or 20 lap final (TBD).
GN: 2 - 5 or 10 lap heats on Sat (TBD), 1- 10, 15 or 20 lap heat (TBD) on Sun
SST-45 on a 7/8 mile course: 2 - 5 or 10 lap heats on Sat (TBD), Sun 1- 5 or 10 lap heat and 1 - 10 or 20 lap final (TBD).

H-1 Rules; SE, SA-105, CE, CJ, Crackerbox, Pro Stock: Flag Start; GN, F200, SST-120, SST-45: Modified Le Mans Start

H1 Rescue Team, WMI

Sea Level

 
01000   INBOARD01210   CRACKER BOX01530   GRAND PRIX WORLD01600   PRO STOCK01640   SPORTSMAN ADVANCED01650   SPORTSMAN ENTRY01660   Grand National01670   Competition Jet01680   Classic Endurance07280   SST 12007300   F20007310   SST 4509000   UNLIMITED
 
01000   INBOARD01210   CRACKER BOX01530   GRAND PRIX WORLD01600   PRO STOCK01640   SPORTSMAN ADVANCED01650   SPORTSMAN ENTRY01660   Grand National01670   Competition Jet01680   Classic Endurance07280   SST 12007300   F20007310   SST 4509000   UNLIMITED

H1 Unlimited: Money to be distributed per contract with H1 Unlimited.
GPW: GPW payout per GPW Contract, Points for both days, trophies 1st - 3rd.
1 litre trophies 1st thru 3rd
SCSC Series Classes (SE, SA-105, CE, CJ, Crackerbox, Pro Stock, GN, F200, SST-120, SST-45) points for 2 days - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies for weekend overall, except GN, F200, SST-120 & SST-45 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies based on Sunday Final.

H1 Unlimited office 9-5 Thurs/Fri Sept 11/12th.
GPW Register on site
1 litre on site with APBA Jan Shaw

3/day event

All SCSC Series classes (SE, SA105, CE, CJ, Crackerbox, Pro Stock, GN, F200, SST-120, SST-45) online registration through Trackside at apba.tracksideapp.com. The advance registration deadline is Friday 9/11/26.
Onsite late registration:
Thursday, Sept. 17
10 am - 1:30 pm South Shores Park
2 pm - 5:30 pm Ski Beach EVI pits
Friday, Sept. 18
8 am – 5 pm Ski Beach EVI pits
Saturday, Sept. 19
7 am – 8 am Ski Beach EVI pits
Sunday, Sept. 20
7:30 am – 8 am Ski Beach EVI pits

Unlimited -10am location will be announced at registration 1
GPW - Sat and Sun - 10am location will be announced at registration 1 litre on site.
SCSC Series Classes (SE, SA-105,CE, CJ, Crackerbox, Pro Stock, GN, F200, SST-120, SST-45): Thursday 4:00 pm, Friday/Saturday/Sunday - 8:00 am EVI Pits.

Per H-1
Per GPW
1 liter: $125 weekend fee for first entry. payable to ~ Bayfair
Inboard Plus $25 Administration fee per weekend payable to ~ APBA.

SCSC Series:
• SE, SA105, CE, CJ, Crackerbox, Pro Stock, GN: $325 weekend fee ($150/day) - Includes test day Friday + 2 race days (Sat/Sun) + Inboard promo fund fee. 2nd class $250 weekend fee ($125/day); 3rd class $210 weekend fee ($105/day)
• F200, SST-120, SST-45: $300 weekend fee ($150/day) - Includes test day Friday + 2 race days (Sat/Sun). 2nd class $250 weekend fee ($125/day); 3rd class $210 weekend fee ($105/day)
• Late Fee is $75/entry.
All SCSC Series Classes listed above entry fee(s) payable to RPM RACING ENTERPRISES

Per the H1 Unlimited Credential Policy, H1 Membership, which is required for Hot Pit credentials for Grand Prix Challenge andH1 Unlimited classes, will be 15$ for single event membership and 20$ for full season membership until the Wednesday before the event 9/10. After 9/10 single event membership will be 30$ and full season membership will be 40$

H1 Register at site
GPW Register at site- Send Entry Blanks to Jan Shaw
1 liter register on site - Send Entry Blanks to Jan Shaw
SCSC Series classes: Online registration through Trackside at apba.tracksideapp.com.

Race Director (51317) ROSS WALLACH, 1803 MORGAN LN, REDONDO BEACH, CA
Race Director (75237) ROBERT DAVIES, 9085 KENAMAR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA
Referee (14856) JONATHAN ABBOTT, 51111 RUE DES ORMES, CANADA,
Referee (53791) PAT WHITCOMB, 44350 VILLETA DR, LAQUINTA, CA
Assistant Referee (9942) MATT YARNO, 4918 184TH PLACE SW, LYNNWOOD, WA
Assistant Referee (77353) CHADWICK CUMMINGS, 301 S. HORSESHOE BLVD, LEAVENWORTH, IN
Inspector (9627) DAVID RANKIN, 2976 GARONA DR, HACIENDA HTS, CA
Inspector (51987) TROY R NELSON, 6423 W 83RD PL, ARVADA, CO
Inspector (52823) JOHN WALTERS, 10 W COBEY FLATS ROAD, TONASKET, WA
Scorer (17892) JODY TEPPER, 11836 W GINGER CREEK DR, BOISE, ID
Scorer (50525) JAN SHAW, 3006 W PRAIRIE BREEZE AVE, SPOKANE, WA
Risk Manager (10557) BRIAN BARTLETT, 3209 B ST, FOREST GROVE, OR

Damaged Buoy fees responsible replacement by Boat Owner regardless of fault. $400/SCSC A-6 Buoys.
APBA Dress code enforced.
Teams are responsible for removing own hazardous fuel and waste. $10,000 fine for any hazmat left onsite. Teams must have one - 20 bc fire extinguisher in their pit. No starting of engines before 8 am. Classes may be combined and last chance qualifiers per rule book may be used and heats shortened due to time constraints. Wash down is once per day after last heat.
SCSC Series Classes - SE & CE speed limit is 85.999 mph
Additionally, Scott Watts (842) will be Risk Manager.

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.