APBA Race Circular

Top O'Michigan Marathon Nationals
7/31/2010 – 8/1/2010
TOP O' MICHIGAN OUTBOARD RACING CLUB #269
 
 
6    10797   
Indian River, MI - Inland Water Route
6/11/2010
 
6/30/2010

Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan I-75 exit 310 Indian River. Race pits are located at the mouth of the Indian River
at Burt Lake, Devoe Beach.

Call the Indian River Chamber of Commerce 231-238-9325

Not approved for records.
Please note course/day change are listed:
SATURDAY'S course: Approx. 43 miles - LeMans start at pits in Burt Lake, running into Burt Lake 1 mile to turn buoy and returning to the mouth of Indian River. Race runs entire length of the Indian River across Mullett Lake and up the full length of the Cheboygan River to turnaround at the Cheboygan locks, returns over the same course to finish line at the pit area.

SUNDAY'S course: Approx. 42 miles - LeMans start at the pits on Burt Lake, running across Burt Lake, through Crooked River across Crooked Lake, back through Crooked River, across Burt Lake, through the Indian River to turnaround in Mullett Lake, returning through Indian River to finish line at the pits.

Modified LeMans

: * * * SPECIAL BULLETIN, 7/26/10 * * * This is to officially add the CLASSIC DIVISION of STOCK OUTBOARD to the racing schedule on July 31 & Aug. 1.
National Championships: MARATHON NATIONALS for STOCK OUTBOARD and SUPERLIGHT TUNNEL classes.

Minimum of $2,000 cash pro-rated on number of entries. National trophies top 5 places in classes of 8 or more boat entries. Medallions to all who finish both days and don't place in the top 5.
Awards Banquet will be held at "The Inn Between" on the Indian River on Sunday following the race completion and inspection.

Friday, July 30 - at "The Breakers" - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 31 - in the Pits - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 - in the Pits - 10:00 AM

$90 per entry, which includes both days.

Do NOT send entries.

Race Director (3062) GORDON PEARSON, P O BOX 67, INDIAN RIVER, MI
Race Director (53194) THOMAS N FAIRBAIRN, 2970 S US HIGHWAY 31 N, ALANSON, MI
Referee (2611) MIKE ROSS, 6643 WEDGEWOOD CRT, WATERFORD, MI
Assistant Referee (6607) CHRIS HAGERL, 3663 N STRAITS HWY, CHEBOYGAN, MI
Inspector (156) THOMAS JOHNSTON, 11880 PRESTON RD, BRITTON, MI
Inspector (3630) NATHANIEL FIELD, 20500 CLEMENT RD, NORTHVILLE, MI
Scorer (53415) MARY ELLEN HAGERL, 4374 W BURT LAKE RD, BRUTUS, MI
Risk Manager (9973) BRYAN LAUER, PO BOX 463, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI

Motor Homes are not allowed in the parking area.
No dogs allowed.
Start time, course rules, etc. subject to last minute change by Race Committee depending on weather or other factors due to the nature of the course.
First time participants at Top O'Michigan may be required to demonstrate their driving ability to Race Committee and may be held 3 seconds at start of each race.
Local race rules prevail as announced at Driver's Meeting.

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.