APBA Race Circular

New Jersey State Championships / New Jersey Governors Cup
9/16/2023 – 9/17/2023
LAKE HOPATCONG RACING ASSOCIATION #157
 
 
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Landing , NJ Lake Hopatcong
7/4/2023
 
8/15/2023

Hopatcong State Park
6 Lakeside Blvd.
Landing, NJ 07850

**** Hotels will be listed on LHRA website:
https://www.lakehopatcongboatrace.com

**** RV Parking/Camping $75.00 per spot. Must be prepaid via LHRA website.

**** Please note new RV Parking/Camping procedures. First come, first serve.

**** RV Registration Form can be found on our website at: https://www.lakehopatcongboatrace.com

**** All motor homes must be preregistered by e-mailing RV registration form to: Vera Tovino: lakehopatcongracingassociation@gmail.com

**** Please make sure to include license plate number, state, and length of motorhome.

Inboard Category
All Inboard Classes
4 laps of a 1.25 mile course=5 miles
Course Elevation: 926 ft
NOT APPROVED FOR RECORDS

Clock and Traditional format

Region 4 Rescue team

926 ft

 
01020   GRAND NATIONAL HYDRO01040   2.5 LTR MODIFIED01120   E35001130   2.5 LTR STOCK01140   1 LTR01160   1.5 LTR STOCK01220   JERSEY SPEED SKIFF01600   PRO STOCK01640   SPORTSMAN ADVANCED
 
01020   GRAND NATIONAL HYDRO01040   2.5 LTR MODIFIED01120   E35001130   2.5 LTR STOCK01140   1 LTR01160   1.5 LTR STOCK01220   JERSEY SPEED SKIFF01600   PRO STOCK01640   SPORTSMAN ADVANCED

NEW JERSEY GOVERNORS CUP.......
**** $500.00 Awarded for best overall performance for weekend, all heats combined; classes with at least 5 starters are eligible. In the event of a points tie the award will be given to the class with the most legal starters.
New Jersey State Champion......
**** $250.00 Awarded for Saturdays total points with the tiebreaker being the class with the most entries.
If there is a tie with the number of entries, it will go to the boat closest to the record.
**** Awards will be given 1 hour after last heat.
**** Any additional Tow or Prize monies to be determined.

Friday, Sept 16 at the office trailer 6pm-8pm
Saturday, Sept 17 at the office trailer 7am-8:30am
Sunday, Sept 18 at the office trailer drivers and riders must check in at the pavilion between 8am-9am

PRE-REGISTRATION
Please mail or e-mail completed forms to Lyle Gunther
E-mail address for registration is: operations@bnws.co

Please Pre-Register and Pre-Pay by August 31, 2023

Saturday - 9 am Sharp under the Pavilion
Sunday - 9 am Sharp under the pavilion
ALL Drivers and Riders must attend and make roll call
Both Days.

**** Pre-Registration Discount $190.00 by 8/31/2023.

**** After the cut-off date of 08/31/2023, $225.00. This includes all fees.

**** Payments can be made on our webpage https://www.lakehopatcongboatrace.com

PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Discovery, and American Express
(Our bank is currently working on Zelle)

**** You must do both pre-register and pre-pay for the discount. In the event of cancellation or not being at the event all monies will be returned.

Lyle Gunther
5127 Marx Dr.
West River, MD 20778
E-mail: operations@bnws.co

Race Director (892) WILLIAM PIERCE SR, 3 LAYTON LANE, SPARTA, NJ
Referee (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Assistant Referee (50367) DONALD MELILLO, 8039 STONEBARN DR, WEST CHESTER, OH
Inspector (1886) CHRIS OLIVER JR, 903 INDIAN WOODS LANE, MILLERSVILLE , MD
Scorer (76191) LYLE GUNTHER, 5127 MARX DR, WEST RIVER, MD
Risk Manager (3080) WARREN BROWN III, 410 E GREAT CREEK ROAD, GALLOWAY, NJ

** GP class is by invitation. Please contact Dave Shaw if you are coming. No APBA points awarded for this class.
** There is no testing on Friday.
** All classes must have 3 boat minimum to be run
** NO tent camping or campfires allowed
** All motor homes MUST preregister with Vera Tovino by e-mail lakehopatcongracingassociation@gmail.com the registration form is on website https://www.lakehopatcongboatrace.com
** NO motors may be started before 10am on Sat and Sun
** Absolutely no unregistered vehicles allowed in the park (Scooters, Golf Carts and 4-Wheelers, etc) except officials and handicapped and must be approved by race committee.
** Pets must be on a leash at all times
** Smoking within the park is strictly prohibited; This is strictly enforced by NJ State Park officials.
** No alcoholic beverages permitted in the state park; This is strictly enforced by NJ State Park officials.
** $200 per damaged bouy to be paid by owner. This is to be paid and given to the scorer.
** APBA dress code and pit pass procedures will be enforced
** Hard hats or helmets must be worn while hooking boats up under the crane. As per Park Officials.
** Please wear racing apparel when supporting local businesses.
** Check the LHRA website for any additional updates. https://www.lakehopatcongboatrace.com

** We are asking race teams that arrive with multiple vehicles to please park non essentials cars etc in areas where parking attendants specify.
This is to allow us to utilize the parking lot for spectators.

Thank You

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.