APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

Thunder on the Niagara

Event Date:

8/21/2010 – 8/22/2010

Conducting Club:

NIAGARA FRONTIER BOAT RACING ASSOCIATION #127

Test Date:

Region: 2 Sanction ID: 10788 Approved

Place:

North Tonawanda, NY - Niagara River

Received Date:

7/9/2010

Approved Date:

8/4/2010

Directions:

Mapquest and GPS users - 1200 River Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Accommodations:

Seneca Niagara Casino, 310 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 * * $159.00 Friday, $169.00 Saturday * * 1-800-873-6322
Holiday Inn, 100 Whitehaven, Grand Island, NY 14072 * * $119.00 * * 716-773-0700,
Sleep Inn, 75 Innkeepers Lane, Amherst, NY 14228 * * $99.00 * * 716-691-6510
* * * Mention "Thunder on the Niagara" for all.

Camping - $30.00 fee

Course:

4 laps of an approx. 1-1/4 mile course. NOT approved for records.

Start Type:

Clock

Safety / Rescue:

Niagara Dive Rescue

Classes:

APBA/CBF Joint Sanction

Prizes:

Tow money to be announced. Need to make a legal start to get paid. GP to be paid per ACHA agreement.

Registration:

Fri., 8/20/10 - 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Sat., 8/21/10 - 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Sun., 8/22/10 - check in only

Driver Meeting:

Sat., 8/21/10 - 10:00 a.m.
Sun., 8/22/10 - as required

Entry Fees:

$100.00 - make checks payable to NFBRA

Send Entries To:

Elizabeth Barker, 835 N. Colony Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 - - or - - E-mail to: lizb773@hotmail.com

Officials:

Race Director (12106) PETER J HACKETT II, 314 CANTON ST, TONAWANDA, NY

Referee (50367) DONALD MELILLO, 8039 STONEBARN DR, WEST CHESTER, OH

Assistant Referee (13432) YAN LECOMPTE, 39 LACOMBE, CANADA,

Inspector (50272) JOSEPH SOVIE, 930 HASBROUCK ST, OGDENSBURG, NY

Scorer (52054) ELIZABETH BARKER, 835 N COLONY RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY

Risk Manager (12748) MELIA KOERNER, 11366 TROY ROAD, NEW CARLISLE, OH

Vintage Rep (70637) BRIAN DEGLOPPER, 34 ISLAND PARK CIRCLE, GRAND ISLAND, NY

Vintage Inspector (4827) DARRYL MONETTE, 76 GROVE ST, TONAWANDA, NY

Notes:

Format: All classes Grand Prix Format (Promotors option) to be used. Including three qualification heats, possible consolation heat and one final heat for the weekend.
Pit Party Saturday night.
APBA Dress Code will be enforced.
Drivers will be asked to participate in an autograph session for spectators.
$100.00 fee for damaged buoy.

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.