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 - Oglesby:
Comfort Inn 815-223-8585 Days Inn 815-883-9600
Econo Lodge 815-224-2500 Fairfield Inn 815-223-7458
Camping on grounds.
Approximate one mile course for all classes except 500SH which will use the 500 Sprint Course. Not approved for records. All classes 4 laps except O175, 500SH, KPH, C Service and C Racing. 6 Laps for O175. 6 laps for 500SH. 3 laps for KPH, C Service and C Racing. LeMans start for 500SH and O175. 3 heats for all classes except O175 which will race 4 heats.
Schedule: Friday - 500 Sprint H, C Racing H, RBH, *125R, KPRO H, C Serv. R, * OSY 400. 500H.
Friday - O175 qualifying if necessary.
Saturday - O175 Heat #1, * C Racing R, 250R, 350H, * O175 Heat #2, * C Ser H, 700H, 500R, * O175 Heat #3.
Sunday - 0175 Heat #4, * 1100R, 125H, 350R, * 250H, 1100H.
Minimum $12,000 for PRO Nationals.
Note - NO prize money for O175 Worlds
Tuesday, July 26 - Wednesday, July 27 - Thursday, July 28 -- in Pits -- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pre-registration deadline postmark of July 15. Registrations will be taken at Constantine provided a separate check is issued.
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.
$40.00 per Class pre-entry / $55.00 on site, $15.00 K Pro Hydro / $20.00 on site.
Shirley Summers, 36788 N. Helen, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Race Director (57990) BILL HOSLER, 1145 SHADY COVE RD E, HAINES CITY, FL
Referee (6134) IAN AUGUSTINE, 24131 DOREEN DR, GAITHERSBURG, MD
Assistant Referee (50352) GARY WYHOSKI, 740 TAYCO STREET RD, MENASHA, WI
Inspector (790) MARSHALL ELDREDGE, 8030 COUNTY ROAD 48, YALAHA, FL
Scorer (70793) SHIRLEY A SUMMERS, 36788 N HELEN DR, LAKE VILLA, IL
Risk Manager (57100) PAUL BOSNICH , PO BOX 844, DEPUE, IL
* Race Director will direct parking of ALL Trailers!
* All Trailers to be parked in soccer field.
* NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted after driver registration is closed.
* Racing Uniform Dress Code will be encouraged.
* Driver must scratch before or during driver roll call to receive refund. No late scratches allowed.
* Drivers Party in the pits Wednesday - $5.00 - Bring a dish.
* Banquet Saturday night - $20.00 per person.
* $50.00 penalty fee for destroying each buoy.
* Three Heats except as noted.
* Insured testing for Capsule and non-capsule boats 7/27, and 7/28.
* 500SH to test only on 500 sprint course.
* Emergency Phone # 815-447-2000
* Find more race information at: www.ustitleseries.org, www.hydroracer.net, www.portagebaysystems.com/proweb/
* 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.