APBA Race Circular

Mecosta County Regatta
9/18/2004 – 9/19/2004
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPEEDBOAT CLUB #72
 
Mark Wheeler 269-381-4023 
6    1198   
Big Rapids, MI Muskegon River
2/27/2004
 
3/15/2004

U.S. 131 to Exit 131 (Stanwood).
From the SOUTH: Left one mile, follow signs to Brower Park. From the NORTH: Right 1/2 mile, follow signs to Brower Park.

Camping in Brower Park in rented campsites.
Holiday Inn - 231-796-4400 Ferris Inn - 231-796-6000
Evant Hotel - 231-734-5152 Best Western - 231-796-8608

Closed course: 1 - 1/4 mile. NOT approved for Records.
Marathon: 1 - 1/2 mile. NOT approved for Records.
SO Marathon is subject to possible cancellation if fewer than twenty drivers are entered each day.

1. Closed course races for all SO, PRO, and `J` classes: 3 laps on an approximate 1-1/4 mile course. 2. Format for SO marathon: 20 min. each day on an approximate 1-1/2 mile course. 3. Closed course classes with fewer than 5 boats may be combined. 4. Format for Bandit and Outlaw classes announced at the drivers' meeting.

Trophies for 1st through 3rd place in each class, each day.

Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Sun. 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Sat. and Sun. 9:30 a.m.

JH, JR: $15.00 per class, per day. All others: $25.00 per class, per day.
In the event of cancellation, $2.00 will be retained from each entry fee.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND.

Race Director (2955) JARED RYKSE, 1816 4 MILE RD NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Race Director (51965) GARY ROMBERG, 118 BECHTLER LOOP APT 106, MOORESVILLE, NC
Referee (2060) MARK WHEELER, 2690 TIMBERLEAF LN, KALAMAZOO, MI
Assistant Referee (55049) JAMES E FOX, 3527 KAWKAWLIN RIVER DR, BAY CITY, MI
Inspector (1276) DON HAGERL, 4374 W BURT LAKE RD, BRUTUS, MI
Inspector (2502) TIM SIDOR, 6034 MYERS LAKE AVE NE, ROCKFORD, MI
Scorer (556) SHANNON D HOOVER, 1745 W SANTEE HWY, CHARLOTTE, MI
Risk Manager (8281) KEN HONEYSETTE, 7954 BARNEY RD, ALANSON, MI

1) A pot luck dinner will follow Saturday's racing. Bring a dish to pass and utensils.
2) Brower Park quiet hours begin at 11p.m. During quiet hours, all noise, conversation, or activity must be confined to the boundaries of individual campsites.
3) In addtition to other remedies, park officers may expel offending person(s) from Brower Park. Failure to leave the park upon expulsion may result in imprisonment in the country jail, a fine, or both.
4) Waivers must be signed by all drivers and pit crew members prior to 8:30 a.m. on Sat. Waivers will be available at registration.
5) ALL trash must be placed in PERMANENT trash cans. Trash CANNOT be left on the ground, even if the trash is placed in plastic bags.
6) A vehicle permit is required prior to entering Brower Park.
7) No pets are allowed in Brower Park, even if they are kept inside motorhomes.
8) All camping must be done in rented campsites. At most two motor driven vehicles and one primary camping unit are allowed to occupy a campsite.
9) Any racers entering Brower Park after park offices close on Friday should camp in an unoccupied campsite. Rent for these campsites must be paid on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m.
10) Electrical extention cords may not be run across park roads.
11) No one is allowed to ride in the back of pickup trucks within the Brower Park.
12) PLEASE RESPECT THE RIGHTS AND CAMPSITES OF NON-RACERS.

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.