APBA Race Circular

The 2026 Blue Water Resort & Casino Absolute Speed & Marine Spring Classic Presented by Nick Rose Insurance
4/11/2026 – 4/12/2026
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPEEDBOAT CLUB #72
 
 
9    14242   
Parker, AZ Colorado River
 

From California: Hwy 95 North to Blue Water Resort & Casino
From Arizona: Hwy 95 South to Blue Water Resort & Casino
Address: 11300 Resort Drive, Parker, AZ 85344

Blue Water Resort & Casino, call (888) 243-3360, must call to get racer rate and use group code: (TBA). If after deadline, book online, www.bluewaterfun.com, to get best rate, use AAA to get discount or call (888) 243-3360.
Overflow Hotels:
Best Western: (928) 669-6060
Hampton Inn: (928) 669-1000
Quality Inn: (928) 669-2133
Kofa:(928) 669-2101
El Rancho: (928) 669-2231
RV Camping w/full hookups: Blue Water RV Park (928) 669-2433
RV Camping in the pits (dry camping): $40/night, no hook ups. All Motorhomes/RV/Toy Haulers must register and pay in the Blue Water Gift Shop upon arrival. Absolutely NO motorhomes on the waterside of the pits. All vehicles must park perpendicular to the river, no parking lengthwise, in the parking lot adjacent to the amphitheater behind the 1st row off the fire lane, 1st row off the fire lane is for pit parking only.

Inboard, Stock, Mod, OPC, Jr, 1 1/4 mile, Stock/Mod/Juniors, & KRR 3 laps; Inboard 4 laps; OPC5, 10, 15, 20 laps; GN 10 & 20 laps
OPC (SST-45) 7/8 mile, 5, 10, 15, 20 laps

Flag, Clock, Le Mans

WMI Rescue

Sea Level

 
01210   CRACKER BOX01330   K RACING RUNABOUT01600   PRO STOCK01640   SPORTSMAN ADVANCED01650   SPORTSMAN ENTRY01660   Grand National01670   Competition Jet01680   Classic Endurance05400   125 Mod Hydro05460   D Mod Hydro06040   CSR06220   ASH06240   CSH06270   300SSH06300   20SSH07280   SST 12007300   F20007310   SST 4511011   J CLASS H11013   AXH
 
01210   CRACKER BOX01330   K RACING RUNABOUT01600   PRO STOCK01640   SPORTSMAN ADVANCED01650   SPORTSMAN ENTRY01660   Grand National01670   Competition Jet01680   Classic Endurance05400   125 Mod Hydro05460   D Mod Hydro06040   CSR06220   ASH06240   CSH06270   300SSH06300   20SSH07280   SST 12007300   F20007310   SST 4511011   J CLASS H11013   AXH

Trophy Presentation for all classes with 3 or more participants on Sunday, April 12 at Rivers Edge Cantina.

Mandatory pre-registration by Friday, Apr. 3rd to avoid the late fee. Online registration form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/253627751149160
Or email jodytepper@gmail.com
Onsite Registration: Cantina Patio
Friday, April 10 from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 11 from 7:00 am to 7:50 am
Sunday, April 12 from 7:30 am to 8:00 am

Cantina Patio
Saturday, April 11 - 8:00 am
Sunday April 12 - 8:00 am

INBOARD: $325 weekend fee ($150/day + Inboard Promo fund fee); 2nd class $250 weekend fee ($125/day); 3rd class $210 weekend fee ($105/day)
OPC: $300 weekend fee ($150/day); 2nd class $250 weekend fee ($125/day); 3rd class $210 weekend fee ($105/day)
STOCK & MOD: $210 weekend fee ($105/day); 2nd class $150 weekend fee ($75/day); 3rd class $110 weekend fee ($55/day)
J & AX: $130 weekend fee ($65/day); 2nd Jr class $100 weekend fee ($50/day)
LATE FEE: $75/entry

Online registration: https://pci.jotform.com/form/253627751149160
Or email jodytepper@gmail.com.
$75 late fee will be applied to all entries received after 4/3/26, including any registering at the event on 4/10, 4/11, & 4/12.
Questions: Call/email Jody Tepper (818) 321-6754 or jodytepper@gmail.com.

Race Director (51317) ROSS WALLACH, 1803 MORGAN LN, REDONDO BEACH, CA
Referee (53791) PAT WHITCOMB, 44350 VILLETA DR, LAQUINTA, CA
Assistant Referee (10787) DOUG REA, 2549 HIGHVALE DR, LAS VEGAS, NV
Inspector (9627) DAVID RANKIN, 2976 GARONA DR, HACIENDA HTS, CA
Inspector (51987) TROY R NELSON, 6423 W 83RD PL, ARVADA, CO
Scorer (17892) JODY TEPPER, 11836 W GINGER CREEK DR, BOISE, ID

Risk Manager - Scott Watts
SE: Promotors option *85.999 mph rule applies
SE/Classic Endurance: 85 mph speed limit enforced testing and racing.
Buoys/Flares: $425 charge for any large course buoy (A-6) and $300 charge for any medium size (A-4) buoy damaged or destroyed in races & charged to the racer(s) regardless of fault.
No fuel may be stored on the ground. All fuel must be stored in your trailer and/or back of your truck. There is absolutely no fueling of boats in your pit stalls on the beach. Fueling must be done in the designated fueling areas.

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.