APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

COA's 80th Anniversary - Thompson Regatta

Event Date:

7/11/2008 – 7/13/2008

Conducting Club:

CONNECTICUT OUTBOARD ASSOCIATION #8

Test Date:

ANNETTE WEBER 203-628-0863 (CELL)

Region: 1 Sanction ID: 2073 Approved

Place:

Thompson, CT West Thompson Lake

Received Date:

4/17/2008

Approved Date:

6/9/2008

Directions:

I-395 to Exit 99. Take Rte. 200 East to Thompson Center. At the Red flashing light take a Right onto Rte. 193. At the next traffic light, go straight across Rte. 12. Cross the railroad tracks and go to the top of the hill. Turn Right onto Reardon Rd. to go to the Park Office, Boat Launch, and Campground, or go straight to cross West Thompson Dam.

Accommodations:

Kings Inn, 5 Heritage Rd., Putnam, CT - 860-928-7961. ** Holiday Inn, 16 Tracy Rd., Dayville, CT - 860-779-3200. ** Budget Inn, 771 Hartford Tpk., Dayville, CT - 860-774-4515 ** West Thompson Lake Campgrounds - Reservations 877-444-6777.

Course:

3 laps on an approx. 1 mile course. NOT Approved for Records. TYPE OF START: CLOCK

Start Type:

Classes:

Friday Testing: Stock, Mod, Pro, J classes Only. Testing from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. J's will have their own Test time. This is the race schedule for the weekend. STOCK-MOD-J DIVISIONALS. SATURDAY: Drags - JH, 500ccMH, DSH - 850ccMH, AXSR, 350ccMR - CSH, 25SSR, ASR - 850ccMR, 350ccMH, 20SSH - OSY-400, 250ccH, 125ccH, 700ccH. SUNDAY: Drags - 25SSH, JR, 250ccMH - BSR, 750ccMR, AXSH - 500ccMR, BSH, 400ccMH - CSR, ASH - 700ccH, 125ccH, OSY-400, 250ccH.

Prizes:

1st: Plaque - 2nd: Medallion - 3rd: Medallion

Registration:

Must Register Before Testing Friday! Friday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. * Saturday 8:30-9:00 a.m. * Sunday 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Driver Meeting:

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. * Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Everyone in the pit area must attend Drivers' Meeting!!!!!

Entry Fees:

Testing fee - $30.00 per driver. Mail in Entry fee: $40.00 per class, J-$20.00.
At Race Site - Entry Fee: $50.00 Per Class, J- $25.00

Send Entries To:

Annette Weber,
41 Mohawk Trail,
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
*** Must BE POSTMARKED BY 6-25-08. ***

Officials:

Race Director (2266) DAVID M JONES, 254 BEAVER HILL RD, NORTH WINDHAM, CT

Referee (3943) CHARLES GONYEA, 3465 TIMBER RIDGE LAKE ROAD, LIBERTY, NC

Assistant Referee (7943) PAUL C SUMEREAU, 28472 BOLD LN, EVERGREEN, CO

Inspector (71908) R C HAWIE, 296 HERNANDO ROAD, WINTER HAVEN, FL

Scorer (798) ANNETTE M WEBER, 41 MOHAWK TRL, SANDY HOOK, CT

Scorer (57670) LISA JENNINGS, 108 RAYMOND AVE, ASTON, PA

Risk Manager (5653) SHAWN WEBER, 41 MOHAWK TRL, SANDY HOOK, CT

Notes:

--------PARKING NOTICE--------- RACERS & THEIR TRAILERS CAN ENTER FROM CAMPGROUND ENTRANCE UNTIL 9:00 A.M. SAT. PIT ENTRANCE WILL BE CLOSED AFTER 9:00 A.M. SAT. EVERYONE WILL ENTER THROUGH FIELD ENTRANCE FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND! SIGNS WILL BE POSTED. ANY QUESTIONS, CALL DAVE JONES (860)778-3541.
There will be a food vender at race site. Warning!! All CT gasoline contains ethanol. Inspector requests that you bring your own legal fuel. Any questions contact RC Hawie. (941)223-3860

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.