APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

LAKE VERMILION THUNDER HOSTED BY GAO GROTTO

Event Date:

6/10/2023 – 6/11/2023

Conducting Club:

MARINE RACING CLUB LLC #311

Test Date:

6/9/2023

Region: 7 Sanction ID: 13708 Approved

Place:

Danville, IL Lake Vermilion

Received Date:

3/31/2023

Approved Date:

4/12/2023

Directions:

Address to the pits. 2400 Denmark Rd. Danville, IL 61832

Accommodations:

Sleep Inn & Suites
361 Lynch Drive, Danville
Manager Dori Stone
217-442-6600
They could do a block starting at $130.00. Will hold rooms until 7/19 and then the block will drop. Please call her soon to make arrangements! They have limited availability.

Best Western – Riverside
57 S. Gilbert Street, Danville
Manager - Danica
217-431-0020
They have plenty of availability for those dates and could do a rate of $84.99 + Tax. Please call and make arrangements.

Camping on site. No hookups.

Course:

SO, MOD, J
3/4 mile per lap
3 laps per heat
Total distance 2.25 mi
Not approved for records

Start Type:

clock

Classes:

Friday, June 9, 2023

06240 CSH06250 DSH06300 20SSH

Saturday, June 10, 2023

05410 Formula A Hydro05460 D Mod Hydro06040 CSR06070 25SSR06230 BSH06240 CSH06250 DSH06270 300SSH06300 20SSH06470 25SSR MARATHON

Sunday, June 11, 2023

05410 Formula A Hydro05460 D Mod Hydro06070 25SSR06240 CSH06250 DSH06270 300SSH06300 20SSH

Prizes:

No Prizes. Points and fun only.

Registration:

Fri 6/9- 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in clubhouse.
Sat 6/10- 7:30 am to 9:00 am in clubhouse.
Sun 6/11- 8:00 am to 9:00 am in clubhouse.

Driver Meeting:

Sat 6/10 & Sun 6/11- 9:30 am in clubhouse.

Entry Fees:

Flat $40 entry fee per driver for the weekend.

Send Entries To:

Cassie Olson
cassie@olsonalum.com

OR

APBA Online Registration: https://form.jotform.com/231415901526147

Officials:

Race Director (6762) BILL PAVLICK III, 3186 BENNETT PL, AURORA, IL

Referee (12424) MICHAEL MACKEY, 814 DAVY ST, DEKALB, IL

Assistant Referee (74848) MIKEY PAVLICK, 512 CLEARWATER LN, OSWEGO , IL

Inspector (9071) MIKE PAVLICK, 512 CLEARWATER LANE, OSWEGO, IL

Inspector (73904) JOHN KORBUS, 412 GERARD AVE, VILLA PARK, IL

Scorer (15104) CASSANDRA OLSON, 2135 15TH STREET, ROCKFORD, IL

Risk Manager (75539) KARSTEN PAVLICK, 3186 BENNETT, AURORA, IL

Notes:

3 days of racing over 2.

APBA J props will be used.

Testing Friday later afternoon after everything is set up.

Racer School Friday afternoon.

Drivers must register and sign a waiver prior to testing/school.

Classes are to be combined at the discretion of the race committee.

Lower pits will be limited to small trailers only. Please respect the pit boss\\\\\\\'s instructions when it comes to parking trailers.

The Grotto (sponsor) will have concessions.

Dinner was proposed for Saturday night in the pits by the sponsor. More details to be announced.

With a low flat rate entry fee for the weekend, no entry fees will be refunded in the event of a scratch unless the diver does not race at all during the weekend.

Keep an eye on the Marine Racing Club Facebook page for updates.

Conducting club is responsible for a $25 payment per sanction day payable to the Region 7 Fund. Mail to: Region 7 Chairman, Bill Pavlick, 3186 Bennett Pl, Aurora, IL 60502.

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.