I-75 to West Rd (Exit 32). Go East approx. 3 miles to Jefferson Ave., Turn right and go 3 blocks to Elizabeth Park Entrance. Follow road around to back entrance into ramp area.
Best Western - (734) 676-8000. Manager is Kathy. Ask for Boat Race Block - Rooms held until July 6th.
Holiday Inn Express - (Next Door) - (734) 362-0933 Both Hotels are at Exit 32.
NOT approved for records.
SST45: 20 laps on an approx. 3/4 Mile Course.
SST120: 20 laps on an approx. 1 Mile Course.
Stock Hydros, 25SSR & J Class - Closed Course: 3 laps on an approx. 3/4 Mile Course.
Stock Runabouts & AXSR - Marathon: 1 - 10 min. run per day.
Superlight Tunnel: 8 laps on an approx. 3/4 Mile course or TBA.
Type of Start: OPC & SLT - Lemans Stock & J Class - Flag
* SST 120 and SST 45: UIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS *
SST120 and SST45 - Will run for ChampBoat Series points, rules (where they do not conflict with APBA/OPC rules) and payout schedule. Both Classes run 2-20 lap heats each day, best 3 out of 4 heats count. Time Trials determine line up for 1st heat. Race format available on request from Fred Miller or John Broge.
APBA points each day. 5 boat minimum for cash payouts.
STOCK Close Course: ASH, BSH, CSH, DSH, 25SSH, 20SSH. 25SSR if 7 entries or more.
STOCK Marathon: All Runabout Classes & AXSR.
J Class Close Course: JSR, JSH, AXSH.
SLT: All classes
SST120 - $7,500 per ChampBoat Payout.
SST45 - $4,000 per ChampBoat Payout.
Stock Hydros,Runabouts & AXSH - 1st = $100, 2nd = $60, 3rd = $40
JSR, JSH, ASXR - As Announced at Drivers' Meeting
SLT - 100% of Entry Fees
Prizes presented at Judges Stand following last heat or mailed.
SST120: $200 SST45: $150 Late Fee of $50 after 7/16.
STOCKS & J CLASS: $30 per day SLT - $100 for weekend,
Laurie Allen, 23960 Cedar Ridge Rd., Brownstown, MI 48174
Race Director (51965) GARY ROMBERG, 118 BECHTLER LOOP APT 106, MOORESVILLE, NC
Referee (4) DON ALLEN, 23960 CEDAR RIDGE, BROWNSTOWN, MI
Assistant Referee (68) DEE BERGHAUER, 1505 WOODSIDE LN, ELM GROVE, WI
Inspector (53674) LOU HOWARD, 3600 LAKESHORE DR, NEWPORT, MI
Scorer (7509) TRACY TROLIAN, 6275 MILAN OAKVILLE RD, MILAN, MI
Risk Manager (72067) KAREN DUFFIELD, 924 CLYDE ST, LANSING, MI
UIM Commissioner Ziggy Boettle
Race Name: 56th Annual Trenton Rotary `Roar on the River` Sponsored by Meijer
Local Sponsorship monies will be available to SST120 and SST45 drivers whose entries have been received by 7-16. Friday testing for SST120 and SST45 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Must register from noon to 1 p.m.
Motorhomes, large trailers will be placed by Pit Manager. NO non-tow vehicles allowed in ramp area.
All drivers, families, & crew invited to Friday night VIP party; $10 tickets available at Fri. registration.
This is the 56th year of the Trenton Rotary `Roar on the River` sponsored by Meijer! `SPECIAL KIDS` will again be a big part of why we race in Trenton. Fireworks Sat. night; bands Fri. and Sat. night!! Golf carts are available for rent direct from Kodiak Equipment Company, who are one of the sponsors of the race. Call Frank Purrington at 734-721-4804 to reserve one. They will be delivered to the Park on Thursday.
Rigs can be moved into Park starting Thursday morning.
If need be, Fred Miller can be reached race week at 734-675-0266, Ext. 235.
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.