U.S. 131 TO EXIT #131 (STANWOOD - WHITE CLOUD)
FROM THE SOUTH - Turn left and go 3/4 mile to the sign for Brower Park and turn left on Polk Rd.
FROM THE NORTH - Turn right and go 1/2 mile to sign for Brower Park and turn left on Polk Rd.
Follow Polk Rd to Brower Park.
GPS: Brower Park, 23056 Polk Road, Stanwood, MI
*Camping in Brower Park in rented camp sites/cabins-see notes section below.
*Holiday Inn (231) 796-4400
*Country Inn Suites (231) 527-9000
*Super-8 (231) 796-1588
J-SO: Closed Course - 3 Laps of an approx. 1 Mile course.
20 minute marathon course to be set by race director.
Closed Course; clock start. Marathon; lemans or clock start
H&H RESCUE
: We will run 3 over 2 for the marathon classes - See notes
Trophies for JH/JR.
Possible Friday registration - listen for announcements in pits.
Saturday - 7-8 AM ---- Sunday - 7-8 AM
Payment is due at registration. No exceptions.
Picnic area ~ Saturday - 9 am and Sunday - 9 am
JH and JR: $20 Per class/day.
SO/AX: $30 Per class/day.
The 2020 Single Event fee per event is $95
Please do not send
Race Director (2502) TIM SIDOR, 6034 MYERS LAKE AVE NE, ROCKFORD, MI
Referee (58) THOMAS K SMITH, 4603 S JACKSON RD, JACKSON, MI
Assistant Referee (70213) PETER LAUER, P O BOX 463, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI
Inspector (156) THOMAS JOHNSTON, 11880 PRESTON RD, BRITTON, MI
Scorer (73571) VICTORIA SIDOR, 6034 MYERS LAKE AVE NE, ROCKFORD , MI
Risk Manager (74271) HAL LEDUC, 5678 TETON TRAIL, WHITE LAKE, MI
*See the Michigan Hydroplane Facebook page for Covid policies for the race.
*A third marathon will be run if there are a minimum of 45 total entries for the 3 marathons combined. Entries will be nonrefundable. It will be announced at Saturdays drivers meeting if there are enough entries for the 3rd marathon.
*The Mecosta County Regatta is sponsored by Brower Park and the Mecosta County Park Commission.
*Brower Park - 231-823-2561. Please reserve camping ASAP.
*If we finish Saturdays schedule early, we may move into Sundays.
*No Testing Period!!! If you are testing you will not race!!!!! This includes Thursday - Monday.
*Park Rules: Quiet hours begin at 11 p.m. During quiet hours, all noise must be confined to individual campsites.
*All trash must be placed in permanent trash cans. Trash cannot be left on ground in plastic bags.
Please throw trash in can or dumpsters by bath houses.
*Pets are allowed in the park. Park pet regulations can be found here:
https://www.mecostacountyparks.com/uploads/9/2/6/3/92633552/brower_pet_faqs.pdf.
*All camping must be done in rented campsites. Any racers entering Brower Park after hours on Friday should camp in unoccupied sites. Rent for these sites must be paid Saturday morning by 8 a.m. No electric cords may run across park roads. No riding in the back of pickup trucks or boats while being towed in park.
*At most only two motorized vehicles and one primary camping unit are allowed to occupy any camp site.
*No parking allowed on the beach/pit side of the campground road.
*Please respect the rights of non-racers and their campsites.
* There will not be a potluck this year due to Covid-19
*There are many local sponsors that support 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.