APBA Race Circular

OPC National Championships & UIM Mod U Worlds
9/3/2004 – 9/6/2004
TACOMA INBOARD RACING ASSOCIATION #28
 
Pro Tunnel Tour (217) 
7    10465   
Kankakee, IL Kankakee River
7/28/2004
 
8/11/2004

I-57 to Exit 312, take Hwy. 17 west 4 blocks to Court St. Turn left and follow signs to the pits.

HOST HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express & Suites 815-932-4411
Country Inn & Suites 815-468-2600
Fairfield Inn 815-935-1334
Lees Inn 815-932-8080
Quality Inn 815-939-3501
Hampton Inn 815-932-8369

NOT approved for records.
1 mile course for all classes, EXCEPT SST 45. 3/4 mile course for SST 45.

Black Diamond Rescue

All O P C National Classes run for National titles UIM Mod U World Championship

Minimum of $35,000 prize money and additional show money.
PRIZE MONEY SHOW MONEY/BOAT
SC, Form. V, Super Spt, SST-60 $1,500/class $100
Formula 150 $2,000 $100
Mod U $2,000 $200
SST 45 $5,000 $150
SST 120 $5,000 $250
Champ $5,000 $200
UIM Mod U $10,000 $500

MAIL IN ADVANCE - MAIL IN ADVANCE
Must check in at clubhouse for final details. $50 penalty for not pre-registering by mail.
Must be mailed by 8/21/04.

Saturday: 10:45 a.m. at the Pavilion in the park
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Church in the pavilion
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Drivers' Meeting
Monday: 11:00 a.m.

$250 - UIM Mod U
$200 - Champ, SST-120
$150 - SST-45
$125 - Formula 150, Mod U
$100 - Sport C, SST-60, Formula V, Super Sport

CHRISTIE BIGECK, 1145 S. OSBORN AVE., KANKAKEE, IL 60901

Race Director (52637) MIKE WIENANDT, N1668 LINDA LOU DR, GREENVILLE, WI
Referee (54712) NORM SCHAUB, 1417 CARRIAGE DR, WEST BEND, WI
Assistant Referee (68) DEE BERGHAUER, 1505 WOODSIDE LN, ELM GROVE, WI
Inspector (50102) EDGAR ROSE, 1688 GREEN BAY RD UNIT401, HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Scorer (51831) CHRISTIE BIGECK, 5625 E. ANITA AVE, ST ANNE, IL
Risk Manager (52030) LOUIS SCHUH, 2293 E 3150 NORTH RD, SAINT ANNE, IL


- All boats must be safety inspected before testing or racing. Safety inspection at the inspection area.
- FORMAT FOR NATIONALS: Two qualifying heats to determine dock position for the finals. Drivers will draw for start position of the first heat at registration. Second heat will be reverse of heat 1. SST 45, SST 120 classes will run Time Trials for Heat line up.
- Mercury Contingency for all classes using Mercury engines. $500, 250, 125 in retail parts credit. UIM Mod U Mercury is offering $1,000, 350, 150 in credits along with a (Special) Mercury Racing jacket for the winner.
- UIM MOD U WORLDS FORMAT will be four heats. Draw for first heat, reverse start order for second heat, third heat will be a total of points of heat 1 & 2, fourth heat will reverse third heat start. UIM race will score your best 3 of 4 heats.
- All races will be scored for APBA points using the final heat only, except for the UIM Mod U, will be the total best three of four.
- Both Mod U Nationals and UIM Mod U Worlds will get National high points as they are seperate events.
- Detailed race schedule will be posted on APBA website.
- Testing on Friday for all classes. Limited test each day for the classes that run that day.
- Parties at the clubhouse Saturday and Sunday nights. Clubhouse has breakfest each morning.
- Fuel: Will be available on site; details will be on the APBA website.
- This is a Pro Tunnel Tour double point event.
- Any questions, contact Mike Wienandt at 920-921-2552 or apbaopc1@charter.net
- Conducting Club is responsible for payment of the Region 7 Safety Fund fee of $10/sanction day,
payable to the Region 7 Chairman, Dee Berghauer, 1505 Woodside Ln., Elm Grove, WI 53122-1982.

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.