APBA Race Circular

Modified Outboard National Championships
7/11/2007 – 7/15/2007
FAST BOATS INC. OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
 
Michael Marshall 740-319-5040 
6    1890   
Zanesville, OH Dillon Lake
5/7/2007
 
6/1/2007

DILLON LAKE is approximately 7 miles WNW of Zanesville, OH on State Rte. 146 which parallels the east shore of the lake.
FROM COLUMBUS - I-70 East, take Exit #153. Turn left at the foot of the off-ramp, followed by another left (north) on State Street back over the Interstate. Proceed 3/10th mile to the intersection of Rte. 146 (Adair Ave). Turn left (west) on Rte. 146 for approximately 6 miles to the Park Office entrance of Dillon Lake State Park. Turn left at traffic light onto Clay Littick Rd. and proceed about 2 miles west. Follow the brown park signs to the `Beach Area`.
FROM WHEELING - West on I-70-- Exit at Exit #153A, State Street, turn right (north). Proceed north on State Street about 3/10th mile to Rte. 146 (Adair Ave). Turn west on Rte. 146 and proceed as above. Follow brown park signs to the `Beach Area`.

Dillon Lake State Park - 28 Cottages, 100 improved sites for motorhomes or camping. Call park office at 740-453-0442 or reserve online. AMERIHOST INN, 230 Scenic Crest Dr., (next to Cracker Barrel) `Official` Mod Nationals host. (740) 454-9332. Ask for `Boat Racer Special`: Double occupancy, 2 queens, non-smoking. MUST make reservation BEFORE June 10th. Add'l accommodations, No special rates available - COMFORT INN 740-454-4144 - HAMPTON INN 740-453-6511 - FAIRFIELD INN 740-453-8770 - ECONO LODGE 740-452-4511

STOCK, MODIFIED, JUNIOR: 3 laps on a traditional symetrical, approx. 3/4 mile oval race course using 5-buoy turns.
NOT approved for records.
Classes for NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS and NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS must meet Category minimum number of entries.

Falls Township Fire and Rescue

MODIFIED OUTBOARD: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - ALL MOD Classes. NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS: ASH, 20SSH, 25SSH, CSH, DSH, JH, JR, AXSH, AXSR. WEDNESDAY, July 11, and THURSDAY, July 12, are TEST DAYS ONLY. NO testing on race days. SUNDAY, July 15, is a make-up/blow-out racing day ONLY. SCHEDULE: Subject to change based on the weather, the number of entries, and time constraints of inspections. Our intent is to run class eliminations and finals on the same day, in the same set/flight.

Trophies or Medallions will be awarded for National Championships and North American Championships. Points for Modified National Championships and for Stock/Junior North American Championships per Category rules. SPECIAL PRIZE: In addition there is a special $175 purse for the AMR class ($100 1st, $50 2nd, $25 3rd) for the top 3 finishers competing with Mercury Mark 20H engines. 20SSH North American Championship will be in honor of Travis Pond.

IN PITS, at Judges Stand - Wednesday, July 11, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Insured testing ONLY after registration. Testing fee $20/driver to defray rescue and recovery expenses.
NO mail-in registration. NO registrations will be accepted after Drivers' Meetings.

Thursday evening, July 12, at 6:00 p.m. - banquet facility outside the park across from the Dillon Lake Park office. NO ALCOHOL will be consumed at this meeting. Race Officials MAY hold additional, mandatory, daily 8:00 a.m. Drivers' Meetings in the pits. To be announced.

Modified National Championships: $45 / Class
North American Championships: Stock - $37 / class, J Classes - $25 / class

DO NOT SEND !

Race Director (10739) MICHAEL MARSHALL, 8984 N RIVER RD, DRESDEN, OH
Referee (862) JACK STOTTS, 2404 CASTLEDALE DR, AUSTIN, TX
Assistant Referee (2060) MARK WHEELER, 2690 TIMBERLEAF LN, KALAMAZOO, MI
Assistant Referee (4387) TOM MCCAIN, 6428 RALSTON AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Inspector (620) THOMAS RICE, 232 BLACK BEARY LN, FRANKLIN, PA
Inspector (827) JOHN ROBARGE, 10541 SALINE MILAN RD, SALINE, MI
Scorer (11049) BARBARA ROBB, 4117 RAY RD, GRAND BLANC, MI
Risk Manager (2969) BRIAN CAFARELLI, 1601 BENTBROOK CRT, CHAMPAIGN, IL


Additional Race Officials: Race Day Race Directors, Steve Roskowski and Jim Robb
Assistant Inspectors: Rich Welch, Tom Rice, Dave Brill Assistant Scorers: Donna Roskowski, Lisa Jennings
Assistant Risk Manager: Kris Proctor and Joan Brewster Assistant Pre-Race Director: Bob Schmidt

Call Race Director at cell# 740-319-5040. NO ALCOHOLIC beverages allowed in Dillon State Park or in the pits. Only 4 motor homes will be allowed to park overnight in the pit area to provide security for all competitor's equipment. Call or e-mail Race Director for an overnight `Beach Pass` reservation (only one slot left). There will be an Awards Buffet Dinner/Banquet Saturday night at the Gity's Banquet Hall (across from the Park Office) at 7:00 p.m. Cost will be $15/adult and $10/child under 10 years.

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.