APBA Race Circular

2012 Stock & J National Championships
7/30/2012 – 8/5/2012
MICHIGAN HYDROPLANE RACING ASSOCIATION #267
7/30/2012
 
Village of Grass Lake  
6    12050   
Grass Lake, MI Grass Lake
6/20/2012
 
7/12/2012

From East or West: I-94 to exit 150 (Mt. Hope Rd. / Grass Lake). South on Mt. Hope Rd. 2.6 miles to Michigan Ave. West on Michigan Ave. 0.5 miles to Stop Light / N. Lake Street. North on N. Lake St. ~0.5 miles to Park.

CAMPING: RV Rental: Lloyd Bridges Traveland. 734-475-1347.
Apple Creek Campground (~5 mi). 517-522-3467^^^^^Holiday RV Campground (~5 mi). 517-522-5846
HOTEL: For more information refer to www.michiganhydroplane.com
Comfort Inn (~12 mi). 734-433-8000 www.comfortinnchelsea.com

Stock / J - 3 Laps of an approx. 1 mile course.~~TIMED MARATHON - LeMans start~~NOT approved for records.

Clock for Short Course / Lemans for Marathons and potentially Special Events

H&H Rescue

: we will be running some Stock Outboard Classic classes and a special event
National Championships: All Stock Outboard classes, excluding 45SS / All J Category classes

Fastest Qualifier in each class ~ Trophies 1st-5th for all National Championship classes. ~ Special Event - Will be announced.

Grass Lake Township Hall -- 7/29 (Sun.): 12pm - 5pm - 7/30 (Mon.): 9am - 12pm

7/30 (Mon.): 6:30pm at the Grass Lake Sportsmans Club

$50 per class -- Timed Martathon - TBD (cheap) -- Stock Classic/Special Event -TBD(cheap)

Please do not send.

Race Director (6467) EDWARD HARRINGTON, 7171 SOUTH WALLACE LAKE DR, WEST BEND, WI
Referee (2060) MARK WHEELER, 2690 TIMBERLEAF LN, KALAMAZOO, MI
Assistant Referee (113) HOWIE NICHOLS, 4945 MAYFLOWER ST, COCOA, FL
Inspector (156) THOMAS JOHNSTON, 11880 PRESTON RD, BRITTON, MI
Scorer (7509) TRACY TROLIAN, 6275 MILAN OAKVILLE RD, MILAN, MI
Risk Manager (72067) KAREN DUFFIELD, 924 CLYDE ST, LANSING, MI

See www.michiganhydroplane.com for more detailed information regarding the '12 Stock/J Nationals.
1) Trailer/Pit stall will be assigned. You must register at MHRA website. Trailers will be placed in pit stalls by tractors & pit boss. ** 2) Pets are allowed, however they must be leashed and you must clean up after them. ** 3) Motorhomes will be parked in Township Lot ~0.7mi from pits. ** 4) Motorized land vehicles, including scooters, motorcycles, mopeds, atv's, etc., may only be operated by licensed drivers and vehicle must properly registered. ** 5) No alcohol allowed in park. ** 6) No motorhomes and camping at Brinkman's Marine. ** 7) No trailers allowed in pits before 3:00pm on 7/28.
NIGHTLY ACTIVITIES:
7/30 - Drivers Mtg. at Sportmans Club. Food and drink will be available for drivers and family. ** 7/31 - Open night no parties planned. ** 8/1 - Wild Ones / MHRA Party. Food and Beverage will be provided free of charge. ** 8/2 - Qualifiers Banquet - Fastest Qualifier Awards, Lady of Fatima. ** 8/3 - Grass Lake Street Party. ** 8/4 - Finals Banquet - Lady of Fatima- Grass Lake Street Party.
***There are many local sponsors that are critical to this race. Please support them any chance you get.***

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.