APBA Race Circular

2011 APBA PRO NATIONAL
7/27/2011 – 7/31/2011
U. S. TITLE SERIES ASSOCIATION INC. #314
 
 
7    10980   
DePue , IL - Lake DePue / Depue Lake Park
6/2/2011
 
6/8/2011

Interstate 80, exit Route 89 (Spring Valley exit) South and turn at Route 29. Take Route 29 West to DePue. Watch for town sign. Take Lincoln Ave. (local road) to Marquette Street. Marquette St. West into town and over tracks to downtown area. South on any side street to pits at Lake DePue.

In Peru - La Salle: Baymont Inn 815-223-8585 *** Fairfield Inn 815-223-7458 *** La Quinta 815-224-9000.
Camping on grounds. Anyone bringing motor-homes, electric and water will be available for a fee.
Please contact Paulie Bosnich 815-447-2090 to reserve a space and for the fee amt.

Approximate 1 mile course. * * * NOT approved for records.
All classes 4 laps, except for KPH, C Service, and C Racing which run 3 laps. * * * All classes run 3 flights.

Clock

Black Diamond

National Championships: Insured TESTING all classes Wednesday / Thursday, 7-27/28. KPH will have designated test time announced each day. Test times will be determined by the race committee & announced each day : Friday, 7-29 ** C RACE H, 175H, OSY-400, 125R, KPH, C SERV R, 500H :Saturday, 7-30 ** C RAC R, 250R, 350H, 175R, C SER H, 700H, 500R :Sunday, 7-31 ** 1100R, 125H, 250H, 350R, 1100H

Minimum $15,600 including trophies and Olympic style medallions.

Tues. July 26 - in pits - 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Wed. July 27, Thurs. July 28 - in pits - 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.
*Pre-registration mail-in deadline must have postmark no later than July 11. *Pre-registration will be taken at Constantine provided separate check is written. *Register on-line at www.ustitleseries.org (request ID and password from webmaster). *Must be registered to test. *Registration closes at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 28. No late registration accepted.

Friday - Mandatory ALL Drivers, 8:00 a.m. in VFW Hall.
Bring helmet and life jackets.
Saturday - in pits (Saturday Racers) 9:00 a.m.
Sunday - in pits (Sunday Racers) 10:00 a.m.

Entry Fees $40 per Class pre-entry / $55 on site * * * * * $15 K Pro Hydro / $20 on site.
ALL PIT CREW /FAMILY MEMBERS REQUIRED TO PAY $10 FOR WRIST BANDS. DRIVERS AND OFFICIALS RECEIVE FREE WRIST BAND. REPLACEMENT BANDS $10. THIS ALLOWS FREE DAILY ADMISSION FOR RACE DAYS. PROCEEDS SPLIT 50/50 BETWEEN PRIZE MONEY AND MEN'S CLUB. CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER FREE.

Susan Sailer, 1654 S.W. 85th Terrace, Stuart, FL 34997
* * Register on-line at www.ustitleseries.org (request an ID and password from webmaster)

Race Director (54151) TODD BRINKMAN, 17 FAIRVIEW LN, SPRINGFIELD, IL
Referee (13244) FRED SCHLETTY, 2439 SUNSET CT, LITTLE CANADA, MN
Assistant Referee (9978) NIC THOMPSON, 7902 KENWOOD RD, FORT PIERCE, FL
Inspector (797) JOE JOHNSON, 379 SUSSEX CIRCLE, VACAVILLE, CA
Scorer (13233) SUSAN SAILER, 1667 NE NAUTICAL PLACE #702, JENSEN BEACH, FL
Risk Manager (57100) PAUL BOSNICH , PO BOX 844, DEPUE, IL

Risk Manager directs parking of ALL Trailers! * NO LATE ENTRIES accepted after driver registration is closed. * Racing Uniform Dress Code encouraged. * Driver must scratch before or during driver roll call to receive refund. No late scratches allowed. * Drivers Party, courtesy of USTS & West Coast Drivers, in the pits Wednesday - $5 - Bring a dish if you can and BYO Soft drinks, keg furnished by USTS. * Banquet Saturday night - $25 per person at Eagles Hall. Tickets purchased at race site. Shuttle will be available. * $50 penalty fee for destroying each buoy.* Emergency Phone # 815-447-2000 * Find more race information at: www.ustitleseries.org, www.hydroracer.net, www.portagebaysystems.com/proweb/ * If you need methanol, please contact Paulie Bosnich by Constantine to set up delivery. 815-447-2090.
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.