APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

2004 US Title Series - Power Boat Race #4

Event Date:

9/3/2004 – 9/5/2004

Conducting Club:

PRINCE EDWARDS POWER BOAT

Test Date:

Region: 9 Sanction ID: 1261 Approved

Place:

Pineville, LA Buhlow Lake

Received Date:

4/26/2004

Approved Date:

5/10/2004

Directions:

Interstate 49, at Alexandria exit Route 71 north to Fort Buhlow.
Take Route 71 northeast to pits at Buhlow Lake.

Accommodations:

On Macarthur Drive South of Lake:
Quality Inn 318-445-6757
Holiday Inn 318-487-4261
Travelodge 318-443-2561

Course:

4 laps of an approx. 1 mile course.
NOT approved for records.
TYPE OF START: Clock

Start Type:

Classes:

Saturday: 2 Heats 125H, 250R, 350H, 500R - 2 Heats KPRO, 700H - 1 Heat 125H, 250R, 350H, 500R Sunday: 2 Heats 250H, 350R, 500H - 2 Heats KPRO, 125R - 1 Heat 250H, 350R, 500H

Prizes:

Olympic Style Medallions; Prize Money will be mailed by check according to USTS rules.
Must be member of U.S. Title Series to qualify for prize money.
Medals awarded 15 minutes after each day of racing.

Registration:

Friday, in pits: Open 8:00 a.m.; Close 11:00 a.m. -- Open 1:00 p.m.; Close 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, in pits: Open 8:00 a.m.; Close 10:00 a.m.

Driver Meeting:

Saturday & Sunday, in pits: 11:00 a.m.

Entry Fees:

$35 per Class
$15 K Pro Hydro

Send Entries To:

COOKIE HOOGHKIRK
P O BOX 671
AQUEBOGUE, NY 11931

Officials:

Race Director (54151) TODD BRINKMAN, 17 FAIRVIEW LN, SPRINGFIELD, IL

Referee (57100) PAUL BOSNICH , PO BOX 844, DEPUE, IL

Assistant Referee (5142) EDWIN G THIRLBY, 145 ROMAN DR, TRAVERSE CITY, MI

Inspector (7511) STEVE LITZELL, 1155 WEDGEFIELD DR, MARIETTA, GA

Scorer (52677) COOKIE HOOGHKIRK, P O BOX 671, AQUEBOGUE, NY

Risk Manager (2578) BARRY ANDERSON, 217 WINTERS DR, NORTHLAKE, IL

Notes:

NOTES:
- NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted after driver registration is closed.
- All U.S.Title Series Rules and Regulations apply. Racing Uniform Dress Code will be enforced.
- Driver must scratch before or during driver roll call to receive refund. No late scratches allowed.
- $50.00 penalty fee for destroying each buoy.
- Three Heats except as noted.
- Both scheduled days of racing will be run on one day due to possible bad weather conditions on either race day.
Number of laps and number of heats will be shortened due to weather conditions.
- Insured testing for non-capsule boats Friday. Capsule boats to test on Saturday and Sunday only.
- Race Director will direct parking of all trailers.
- Any questions, contact Bill Kurps at 864-882-6950.

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.