APBA Race Circular

2018 Joe Whetstone Memorial Great Lakes Challenge
6/16/2018 – 6/17/2018
MICHIGAN HYDROPLANE RACING ASSOCIATION #267
 
Sons of the American Legion Post #223 
6    13056   
Constantine, MI Saint Joseph River
5/7/2018
 
6/12/2018

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 3 laps on an approx 1 mile course. NOT APPROVED FOR RECORDS

Closed Course - Clock Start

N.A. Championships: 750MH
Divisional Championships: SO and J Classes Central - No 45SS
: Stock - No 45SS running at this event

Trophies JH, JR Sat & Sun
Points for all other classes

Friday TBD Listen for announcements
Saturday - 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Sunday - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Saturday - 9 a.m. *~* Sunday - 9:30 a.m.

JH , JR $20 per class per day *~* SO / MO / AX $30 per class per day

DO NOT SEND

Race Director (3333) BRIAN TROLIAN, 6275 MILAN OAKVILLE RD, MILAN, MI
Race Director (13537) JOHN SCHWARTZ, 805 E JEFFERSON ST, AUGUSTA, 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 (7509) TRACY TROLIAN, 6275 MILAN OAKVILLE RD, MILAN, MI
Risk Manager (14319) JASON BONANNO, 29293 FRANKLIN CIRCLE, FLAT ROCK, MI

Central Divisional: Stock and J Classes
North American Championship: 750MH
Stock - No 45SS running at this event
**See 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 both days. There will also be a steak dinner on Saturday night *** Please Support the Legion ***
**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
**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.