APBA Race Circular

Fireside 500
5/30/2026 – 5/31/2026
TOP O' MICHIGAN OUTBOARD RACING CLUB #269
 
 
6    14295   
Presque Isle, Michigan, MI Grand Lake
 

GPS Location:
Fireside Inn: 18730 Fireside Hwy, Presque Isle, MI 49777

Fireside Inn on Grand Lake
alpenachamber.com

If bringing a camper, motorhome, or plan on sleeping in your trailer, there will be a fee due to the Fireside Inn - please call them so they can set aside space for your rig! Fee is $75 dollars.

Short Course: J and Stock. 3 laps of an approx. 3/4 mile course.
Marathon: J and Stock. Course TBD based on weather and amount of patrol boats - will be announced at drivers meeting on Saturday morning.
Saturday is Eastern Marathon Championship.

The J Marathon course will be comprised of multiple right hand turns! A boat that can safely turn right will be required for participation.

Short Course: Clock - Marathon: Lemans OR Clock dependent on course and about of entries

 
06000   STOCK OUTBOARD11000   J CLASSES
 
06000   STOCK OUTBOARD11000   J CLASSES

Trophies for JSR Classes.

Awards presented during Sunday drivers meeting. Do not need to be present to accept.

REGISTER ONLINE WITH TRACKSIDE

This is the only method of registrations

Friday Night: Check-Ins
Saturday Morning: 730 - 830 Check-Ins
Sunday: NONE

Fireside Inn Porch Area

Saturday: 9 am
Sunday: 9 am

$40 for all classes each day (JR included)

TRACKSIDE ONLINE - DO NOT SEND

Race Director (70213) PETER LAUER, P O BOX 463, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI
Referee (75152) ROBERT TROLIAN, 5524 GREENWAY DR, TRENTON, MI
Assistant Referee (6607) CHRIS HAGERL, 3663 N STRAITS HWY, CHEBOYGAN, MI
Inspector (13966) MAC PFALZER, 100 S SAUNDERS RD SUITE 150, LAKE FOREST, IL
Inspector (75270) DANIEL PEARSON, 1426 CATOB RD, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI
Scorer (74991) KAITLYN GLOSSNER, 3753 ON DECK CIRCLE, LITTLE RIVER, SC
Risk Manager (13857) SAMANTHA FAIRBAIRN, 7233 SMITH RD, ALANSON, MI

Eastern Marathon Championship on Saturday.

3 over 2 racing for MARATHON ONLY.

Race committee reserves the right to advance Sundays racing.
Race committee reserves the right to change/alter the marathon courses dependent on weather and amount of entries for safety.

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.