APBA Race Circular

10/3/2026 – 10/4/2026

8/26/2026

Interstate 99 (North or South) exit 178 East. Turn left on Alfred Harrell Hwy to Lake Ming Rd. Make right and follow to lake.

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield, 3601 Marriott Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661) 324-6660.
Racer rate of $107/night +tax. Rate is for reservation dates between 10/2-10/4. Rooms are limited, 1st come, 1st served basis. Rate is available until Sept. 26th, then goes back up to the regular rate. Reservation link:https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1777497995160&key=GRP&app=resvlink
If calling to make your reservation, use Speed Boat Racing or Southern California Speed Boat to get racer rate.
Having problems booking a room, call Debra Derr, General Manager, 661-324-6660

Approx. 1-1/4-mile course. Jr. & Stock/Mod Outboard Classes: two (2) 3 lap heats/day; SE, SA, Crackerbox, CE, Pro Stock, Comp Jets, Classic Endurance: two (2) 4 lap heats/day; GN: two (2) 10 lap qualifiers and one (1) 20 lap final, F200, SST-120: three (3) 10 laps qualifiers and one (1) 15 lap final. SST-45: three (3) 10 laps qualifiers and one (1) 15 or 20 lap final (TBD) on an approx. 7/8-mile course.

Clock/Flag/Le Mans

WMI RESCUE

518 Feet above Sea Level

Divisional Championships: WESTERN DIVSIONALS: ALL STOCK & SST45, FORMULA 200
National Championships: CRACKERBOX, GN, CE & COMP JET

10/4/26 – Judge’s Stand – approximately 1 hour after the last heat. Trophies presented to overall 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in all competition.

Must register online through Trackside at apba.tracksideapp.com. The advance registration deadline is Friday 9/25/26.
$75 late fee will be applied to all entries received after 9/25/26, including any registering at the event on 10/2, 10/3, & 10/4. Late fee will not be waived for out of state owners/drivers.

Questions: Contact Jody Tepper (818) 321-6754 or jodytepper@gmail.com.

On-site/late Registration:
Friday, 10/2: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Judges Stand
Saturday, 10/3: 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. – Judges Stand
Sunday, 10/4: 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. – Judges Stand

Saturday 10/3 & Sunday 10/4 – 8 a.m. at Judge’s Stand

Inboard: $325 weekend fee ($150/day + $25 Inboard Promo fund fee); 2nd class $250 weekend fee ($125/day); 3rd class $210 weekend fee ($105/day).
OPC: $300 weekend fee ($150/day); 2nd class $250 weekend fee ($125/day); 3rd class $210 weekend fee ($105/day)
Juniors: $130 weekend fee ($65/day); 2nd class $100 weekend fee ($50/day)
Stock/Mod Outboard: $210 weekend fee ($105/day); 2nd class $150 weekend fee ($75/day); 3rd class $110 weekend fee ($55/day)
Late Fee: $75/entry

Online registration through Trackside at apba.tracksideapp.com

Risk Manager - Scott Watts
8 armbands/boat. Additional armbands purchase at $5 each/day
1 pit parking pass per boat. Additional parking passes purchase at $50.
SE: Promotors option *85.999 mph rule applies
SE/Classic Endurance: 85.999 mph speed limit enforced testing and racing.
Classes with more than 6 may have qualifiers.
APBA & SCSC rules apply.
All Times are PDT.
Buoys/Flares: $400 charge for any large course buoy (A-6) and $300 charge for any medium size (A-4) buoy damaged or destroyed in races, & charged to the racer(s) regardless of fault.