APBA Race Circular

Mill City V&H Race Boat Regatta
5/22/2009 – 5/24/2009
NEW ENGLAND INBOARD RACING AND VINTAGE #4
 
 
1    2230   
Lowell, MA Merrimack River
4/6/2009
 

Belgarde Boat House and Vandenberg Esplanade
This section of Lowell Heritage State Park is located conveniently off from Interstate 495 from either the north or south. See directions below.
From the North:
Take I-495 South toward Lowell
Take Exit 35 A-B-C for the Lowell Connector/Route 3 toward Nashua NH
Merge onto Route 3 North via Exit 35 B on the left toward Nashua NH
Take the Route 4 Exit, Exit 32, toward N. Chelmsford/Chelmsford
Keep right at the top of the ramp and take 1st right out of rotary to go onto Drum Hill Road
Drum Hill Road forks at a light and becomes Wood/Westford Street
At bottom of hill at light stay left at fork to go onto Wood Street
At the end of Wood Street you reach the Rourke Bridge. Take the bridge over the Merrimack River.
After crossing the river, turn right onto Pawtucket Blvd/Route 113 East
Follow for 100 yards to the pit area on the right. The motor home and tow vehicle parking area is located on your left after the Dunkin Donuts.

From the South:
Take I-495 North toward Lowell
Take the Lowell Connector, Nashua NH / Rt. 3 north exit
Merge onto Route 3 North on the right toward Nashua NH
Take the Route 4 Exit, Exit 32, toward N. Chelmsford/Chelmsford
Keep right at the top of the ramp and take 1st right out of rotary to go onto Drum Hill Road
Drum Hill Road forks at a light and becomes Wood/Westford Street
At bottom of hill at light stay left at fork to go onto Wood Street
At the end of Wood Street you reach the Rourke Bridge. Take the bridge over the Merrimack River.
After crossing the river, turn right onto Pawtucket Blvd/Route 113 East
Follow for 100 yards to the pit area on the right. The motor home and tow vehicle parking area is located on your left after the Dunkin Donuts.

Event Host Hotel
Hawthorne Suites - two double/queen beds - non smoking - free wifi - Free full Breakfast begining at 7am
25 Research Place Suites!!! for 69.99/night
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
978-256-5151
This is a fairly new hotel - only 1 1/2 - 2 miles to race site, located at the Drum Hill Research Park. Make sure you mention APBA for block pricing.


Motel-6 (#1403) Dbl. non smoking (2 double/full size beds)
95 Main Street (Route 38) $53.99 night - book online
Tewksbury, MA 01876 $59.99 call to book
978-851-8677

I-HOP Rest. in same parking lot - about 5 miles to race site, only two turns - no trailer parking, drop boats at pits on Friday....We will be there all night if need be

Former Thunder in the Valley Inboard course 1 1/4 mile approximately - not surveyed

APBA Rescue Team, Regions 1,2,3 (Brian Small)

This is a Vintage Only Event all except Unlimited

W/A

Registration and Inspection: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday May 22, 2009 at the pits

MANDATORY - 8:00 a.m. at the Boathouse on Sat. and Sun.

$50.00 per boat plus a $25.00 per boat safety fee

Make all Checks Payable to New England Inboard Racing Association

c/o Sharron Small
84 Tennis Plaza Road #47
Dracut, MA 01826

Race Director (52185) BRIAN SMALL, 84 TENNIS PLAZA RD UNIT 47, DRACUT, MA
Race Director (71920) JASON POMERLEAU, 116 REDDING LN, MOULTONBORO, NH
Referee (5) STANTON T FITTS, 24 UNION AVE SUITE 32, FRAMINGHAM, MA
Scorer (52184) SHARRON SMALL, 84 TENNIS PLAZA RD UNIT 47, DRACUT, MA

No Alcohol allowed on the State Park Property PERIOD! This includes the motorhome/tow vehicle parking area. If you have refreshments in the motorhome, keep them inside the motorhome.

Breathalyzer testing may be randomly used at this event. This is the only warning.

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.