APBA Race Circular

POWERBOAT NATIONALS - Gulf Cup Series Stop #1 - Grand Prix of Ohio
7/8/2017 – 7/9/2017
POWERBOAT NATIONALS #448
 
 
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Marietta, OH Ohio River
6/5/2017
 
6/22/2017

Marietta Riverfront Roar Race Site - Ohio Riverfront Park
Pit Parking - Google 130 2nd Street, Marietta, Ohio
***BIG RIGS MUST ARRIVE ON FRIDAY TO SECURE ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE***

Host Hotels ~
Fairfield Inn & Suites, 740-374-3000 - 200 Cherry Tree Lane, Marietta, OH
Lafayette Hotel, 740-373-5522 - 101 Front Street, Marietta, OH
Listed on www.PowerboatNationals.com/Hotels

SST120 - 2/3 Mile Course
- Time Trial Lap
- Match Racing Laps - Max of 10
- Two 15 Lap Heats
- One 15 Lap LCQ (last chance qualifier)
- One 30 Lap Final
SST45, SST60, Super Sport - 1/2 Mile Course - Two 10 Lap Heats - One 20 Lap Final
SE, SA - 1 Mile course - 4 ~ 5 Laps

Modified Lemans

Powerboat Nationals Rescue

: SST120 - Gulf Cup Series Boats
: Super Sport - Sportsman Class

*Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each class.
*Prize Fund - www.PowerboatNationals.com/Prize-Fund

*All Powerboat Nationals SST120 members must be pre-registered and entry prepaid to receive Tow Money.
Current List at www.PowerboatNationals.com/Entry-List
*On-Site check in to take place at Powerboat Nationals trailer during the Safety Inspection times.
*Safety Inspection is Friday from 1pm - 5pm and Saturday 8am -9am at the Powerboat Nationals Safety Inspection Tent.

Drivers Meeting is at 9:15am on each day of the event. Chapel to follow on Sunday.

SST120 - Non-Members and members paying at site $250
SST120 - Members that have prepaid $200
SST60 - $200 (Must have 5 boats to run this class)
SST45 - $200 (Must have 5 boats to run this class)
Super Sport - $100 (Must have 5 boats to run this class)
SE, SA $50 plus $20 Inboard Administrative Fee - $70

Powerboat Nationals, PO Box 40 Alexandria, OH 43001
*Make checks payable to Powerboat Nationals, LLC

Race Director (12682) DAN BUNTING, PO BOX 40, ALEXANDRIA, OH
Referee (53791) PAT WHITCOMB, 44350 VILLETA DR, LAQUINTA, CA
Assistant Referee (50367) DONALD MELILLO, 8039 STONEBARN DR, WEST CHESTER, OH
Inspector (8325) JIM CLAUSS, 284 BARNEY HAWKINS RD, MICKLETON, NJ
Inspector (51987) TROY R NELSON, 6423 W 83RD PL, ARVADA, CO
Scorer (10527) JENNIFER BALL, 112 E. WALDEN CIR, SODDY DAISY, TN
Risk Manager (14753) EVA WILSON, PO BOX 40, ALEXANDRIA, OH

*This is a Powerboat Nationals Gulf Cup Series Points Race - Please read your 2017 PN Rules.
*Gulf Marine 100 is the Spec Fuel and is mandated for the SST120 Class and must be pre-ordered from Powerboat Nationals Headquarters 2 weeks prior to the event. Race Fuel will be delivered to the race site.
*Fuel Prices - Gulf Marine 93 is $50 for 5 Gal or $540 for 54 Gal. Gulf Marine 100 is $60 for 5 Gal or $648 for 54 Gal.
*Buoy Fines: $100 for each damaged and/or destroyed 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.