APBA Race Circular

LAKE VERMILION THUNDER HOSTED BY GAO GROTTO
6/28/2025 – 6/29/2025
MARINE RACING CLUB LLC #311
6/27/2025
 
 
7    14100   
Danville, IL Lake Vermilion
 

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

TownePlace Suites
330 Eastgate Drive Danville, Illinois, USA, 61834
$144 per night Ask for MRC Thunder on the Vermilion at the Gao Grotto room block
(217) 504-0300

Camping on site.

SO, MOD, J
3/4 mile per lap
3 laps per heat
Total distance 2.25 mi
Not approved for records
Marathon - timed for 20 minutes on marathon course.

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N.A. Championships: JH
 
05000   MODIFIED OUTBOARD06000   STOCK OUTBOARD06420   ASR MARATHON06430   BSR MARATHON06440   CSR MARATHON06450   DSR MARATHON06460   15SSR MARATHON06470   25SSR MARATHON11000   J CLASSES
 
05000   MODIFIED OUTBOARD06000   STOCK OUTBOARD06420   ASR MARATHON06430   BSR MARATHON06440   CSR MARATHON06450   DSR MARATHON06460   15SSR MARATHON06470   25SSR MARATHON11000   J CLASSES

No Prizes. Points and fun only.

Fri - TBA
Sat 7:00 to 8:45 am in clubhouse
Sun 7:30 to 8:45 am in clubhouse

Sat 6/28 & Sun 6/29- 9:30 am in clubhouse.

$45 per class per day.

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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 (11399) CALLIE SHENSKY, N120W16410 FREISTADT RD, GERMANTOWN, WI
Risk Manager (75539) KARSTEN PAVLICK, 3186 BENNETT, AURORA, IL

3 days of racing over 2. Classes to be determined at registration.

APBA J props will be used.

Testing Friday later afternoon after everything is set up.

Drivers must register and sign a waiver prior to testing.

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

Lower pits will be limited to smaller trailers only. Please respect the pit boss instructions when it comes to parking trailers.

The Gao Grotto (sponsor) will have concessions.

Fireworks Saturday night.

Live bands Fri-Sat-Sun evenings.

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.