APBA Race Circular

9/26/2026 – 9/26/2026

9/25/2026

I-5 North or South-Take Yelm Exit, follow signs to Yelm. Leaving Yelm going east, take right onto Bald Hill Rd. Turn right onto Vail Rd. SE. Turn left onto 153rd Ave SE. Turn right onto Lindsay Rd. SE. And left onto Park Pl. into the Community Club Park.

Prairie Hotel, Yelm (360) 458-8300.
Best Western Plus Lacey Inn & Suites, Lacey (360) 456-5655.
Best Western Liberty Inn, DuPont (253) 912-8777.
Camping in pits: there is a $125.00 weekend rate for campers, motorhomes, etc. $50 weekend rate for tent camping or those camping in race trailers + $30 weekend for boat / race trailers...one day, or the weekend.

All classes - 3 laps on a one-mile course for 3 miles. Approved for records. Course elevation 429 feet.

Clock start

Trophies for JH & JR, 1st - 3rd place - Saturday Only

Friday Check In: 9am - 2pm
Saturday Check In: 7am - 8am
Sunday Check In: 7am - 8am

Saturday (9/26) ~ 8 am - Cook Shack... all participants.
Sunday (9/27) ~ 8 am - Cook Shack... all participants.

ALL CLASSES (other than ones listed below): $130/class. WEEKEND FEE

JH, JR, KPRO-H & KPRO-R: $70/class

700CCR, 1100CCR & PRO SERV CLASSES: $65/class

Testing fee is $40 (also paid via Trackside)

Anyone racing a single day can email the scorer (secretary@seattleoutboard.org) for a discount code prior to checking out in Trackside that will allow you to pay for a single day (50% off)

Registration will be done via Trackside - log into your Trackside account at apba.tracksideapp.com.

Advanced Registration should be completed by by Tuesday 9/22.

Adding/Removing classes must be done at check in in the morning and may need to be done via Trackside.

Friday Check In: 9am-2pm
Saturday Check In: 7am - 8:30am

At registration drivers WILL be REQUIRED to sign up for at least 1 volunteer position, whether it is on the water or part of setup/teardown. If the driver is unable to do so, then a member of his/her team will be REQUIRED to do so. This is EACH day, including testing. You will keep your volunteer position you had on Saturday over to Sunday.

You must be registered and checked in before your boat hits the water, including for testing

Race Established 1955
*Friday Testing 11am - 6pm, last hour reserved for junior testing. Must check in with scorer and pay before testing via Trackside. Testing fee $40/person.


*1st entry will be retained to defray costs if blown off.
*Any scratches must be made before, or at, Driver\'s meeting(s) during roll call to receive a refund. Scratch refunds will go back to the original form of payment.
*Destroyed buoys $100 per buoy.
*Quiet after 10 pm, no outdoor parties. Generators must be off.
*Park opens for trailer parking 12 noon Thursday - Move out Sunday PM.
*No fireworks.
*All dogs must be leashed and clean up after the dog, please.
*If less than 4 boats (needed for records) making a start the number of laps will be cut to 2 laps.
*Any questions regarding registration, please contact Kelsie Eagon.
*3 boat minimum, registered per class, or class will not be run. They may be combined with another 3-boat class. Scored separate 2 LAPS.
*Because of record event, no combining of classes & no (special Event).
*No motorcycles or scooters, other than transportation to the race.
*Food vendor MAY be available.
*Closed toe shoes MUST be worn in pits and restricted areas.
*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.