APBA Race Circular

2013 Atchafalaya Eastern Divisionals
6/29/2013 – 6/30/2013
MORGAN CITY POWER BOAT ASSOC. #343
 
 
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MORGAN CITY, LA Lake Palourde
4/25/2013
 
6/12/2013

1-3/4 miles North of Morgan City, Louisiana, on Highway LA 70.

Holiday Inn Morgan City, Powerboat Races Special Offer, $79 plus tax per night($10 extra person charge). Includes: Breakfast Buffet, Wi-Fi, Laundry Facility, Legends Lounge Camping with full hook-ups adjacent to the pits available for $38 per night at Lake End Park, Call Marie Siracusa 985-519-2678.

Inboard: 1.25 miles - 4 Laps - 5 (five) miles. Not approved for Records.
Vintage: 1.25 miles - (3/4) - TBA at drivers' meeting

Clock Start

Region 4 Rescue

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Divisional Championships: Inboard Eastern Divisional - Saturday, June 29, 2013

$13,000 tow money to be divided equally among all inboard boats registered, inspected and crossing the starting line if there is a boat count of forty-five. If boat count does not reach forty-five,monies will be paid according to the following guidelines:
1st Place $300, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100, 4th Place etc. will receive $100 tow money. Trophies/Plaques will be given either way. Dual registration will not apply.
$100 tow money to be paid to each Vintage boat registered, inspected, and crossing the starting line provided by the New Orleans Power Boat Association. All tow money will be paid after the last race of the day.

Registration will be held in the Pits.
Friday, June 28, 2013 ~ 6 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, June 29, 2013 ~ 8 am - 9:30am
Sunday, June 30, 2013 ~ check-in only unless a driver's meeting is scheduled 7:30am - 8:30am

Saturday, June 29, 2013, in the pits, 10 am
Sunday June 30, 2013 if necessary in the pits 10 am

Inboard $100 per boat (day or weekend). All fees included $50 Vintage $50 for the weekend
$100 late entry fee if received after June 15, 2013

Email to Anne Marie Shaw instpov@yahoo.com or call 973-714-9785

Race Director (14453) DAVID HIDALGO, 1522 SECOND STREET, MORGAN CITY, LA
Referee (811) MICHAEL S WEBER, 524 N STATE ST, ALMA, MI
Assistant Referee (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Inspector (3626) WILLIAM TETRO, 789 OAK PARK DR, MELBOURNE, FL
Scorer (52006) ANN MARIE SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Scorer (70857) KATELYN FANARIS, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Risk Manager (3025) RICHARD SHAW, 225 ATKINSON DR, MILLINGTON, MD
Vintage Rep (12394) JAY MARSHALL, 3148 HARRELLS LN DR, BATON ROUGE, LA
Vintage Inspector (70235) JOHN - BT FEE SHAW, 115 WHITE TAIL CT, CENTREVILLE, MD

SPECIAL BULLETIN: The Race Committee is planning for several special Grand Prix events by combining classes (per Inboard rule 29) where we have teams looking to compete. Staggered starts will be used. Awards and prize money to be determined and announced at the Driver's Meeting.
Should weather prohibit Saturdays running of the Eastern Divisionals, they will be held Sunday, June 30, 2013, otherwise, Sunday will be a separate day of racing with separate points earned. CAPSULE TRAINING - Friday, in the pool at the Holiday Inn, 4 pm - 6 pm. All boats must have slings to launch. NO float-offs. *** - Any questions, please contact either Billy Allen, k88allen@aol.com, or after 6 pm CST at 504-914-9990, 985-764-2517 or Marie Siracusa, flowfash1@hotmail.com, 985-519-2678.- Pit facilities secured; Air bottles filled on site. SATURDAY NIGHT SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY PIT PARTY 1 hour following final heat of racing. LAISSEZ LES BON TEMP ROULER (let the good times roll!) Breakfast served in the pits both mornings.

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.