2017 Joe Whetstone Memorial Regatta aka...The Great Lakes Challenge
6/17/2017 – 6/18/2017
MICHIGAN HYDROPLANE RACING ASSOCIATION #267
Sons of the American Legion Post #223
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12885
Constantine , MI Saint Joseph River
5/1/2017
5/16/2017
From I-94 , Exit #74 South ( US-131 ) . Follow US-131 South 27.5 Miles to American Legion Post #223.
From I-80 ( Toll Road ) Exit # 107 ( US-131 ) . Follow US-131 North for 7.5 miles to American Legion Post #223 . Legion is located 0.5 miles north of Constantine , MI. *** GPS 65079 US HWY 131 Business, Constantine, MI 49042
Super 8 , 269-279-8888. Americas Best Value Inn , Three Rivers , MI. 269-273-8100 .. *** Holiday Inn Express , Three Rivers , MI. 269-279-7766
SO / MO / J CLASS 1 mile course. NOT APPROVED FOR RECORDS
Closed Course - Clock Start
N.A. Championships: 750CCMH
Trophies JH, JR Sat & Sun
Points for all other classes
JH , JR $20 per class per day *~* SO / MO / AX $30 per class per day
E-Mail - jglossner@comcast.net by June 11th cutoff date
Race Director (2502) TIM SIDOR, 6034 MYERS LAKE AVE NE, ROCKFORD, MI
Race Director (13530) MIKE DECK, 2457 ANDOVER BLVD, OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MI
Referee (2060) MARK WHEELER, 2690 TIMBERLEAF LN, KALAMAZOO, MI
Assistant Referee (74943) JOSHUA TOCCALINO, 42375 FOUNTAIN PARK DR N , NOVI, MI
Inspector (156) THOMAS JOHNSTON, 11880 PRESTON RD, BRITTON, MI
Inspector (7168) JOE PATER, 5808 NORTH WATERVLIET RD, WATERVLIET, MI
Scorer (51543) JILL GLOSSNER, 3753 ON DECK CIRCLE, LITTLE RIVER, SC
Risk Manager (14319) JASON BONANNO, 29293 FRANKLIN CIRCLE, FLAT ROCK, MI
Risk Manager (14353) JEFF DOBIS, 1365 HILLTOP DRIVE, ROME CITY, IN
Risk Manager (58600) JOSEPH DUFFIELD, 924 CLYDE ST, LANSING, MI
*When Arriving*** PLEASE*** find Race Directors for parking of Motorhomes. They will direct you to the placement of parking & camping your vehicles. Diagrams will be available for 2 rows of parking for motorhomes parallel to race course.
*The Boy scouts will have parking for spectators in designated area. If you choose to park in their area show your wrist band and you will not have to pay. It would be appreciated if you make a small donation.
*The American Legion will be serving breakfast and lunch every day.*** Please Support ***
*MHRA Racers School will take place from 1-4 p.m. Friday . Only MHRA racer school participants will be allowed on the water.
*Classes may be combined at discretion of race committee
*This will be the last year for the Kevin Ladd Memorial (Race for Kaos) A $1000 dollars prize money will be divided for 1st. thru 5th. place for overall total points for each heat combined for both days of racing. Winner will also receive a nice watch donated from Van Valkenburg Jewelers.
*TAKING A MINOR TO THE RACE? If a minor is going to be in the Restricted / Hot Pit Area and you are not the parent or legal guardian- Off site signing of a Minor Release Waiver is OK, as long as it is notarized, the form brought to the event is the original, it must have the original colored ink and should not be folded. If this procedure is not followed the Minor will not be allowed in the Restricted / Hot Pit Area. The minor Release form can be found on apba.org-Resources-then Resource Directory- resource Type-Insurance-apply- the Minor Waivers are at the bottom of the list. ***
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.