APBA Race Circular

See full name below
7/20/2007 – 7/22/2007
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOT BOATS ASSOC.
 
PRO TUNNEL TOUR (217) 
6    1820   
Trenton, MI Trenton Channel, Detroit River
6/6/2007
 
6/21/2007

I-75 to West Rd (Exit 32). Go East approx. 3 miles to Jefferson Ave., Turn right and go 3 blocks to Elizabeth Park entrance. Follow road around to back entrance into ramp area.


Best Western - (734) 676-8000. Manager is Kathy. Ask for Boat Race Block - Rooms held until July 1st.
Holiday Inn Express - (Next Door) - (734) 362-0933 Both Hotels are at Exit 32.


NOT approved for records.
SST 45: 15 or 20 laps on an approx. 3/4 mile course. 2 heats per day.
SST 120: 15 or 20 laps of an approx 1 mile course. 2 heats per day.
Stock and J Classes: Approx. 3/4 mile course.
Stock Runabouts and AXSR Marathon: (3) Three 1 - 10 min. heats per day.
Superlight Tunnel: 5 or 8 laps on an approx. 3/4 Mile course or TBA.
Type of Start: OPC & SLT - Lemans Stock & J Class - Clock or Flag

* SST 45 - UIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP * * SST 120 - NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP * SST 45 will run for PTT points, rules (where they do not conflict with APBA/OPC rules) and payout schedule. Both SST 45 and SST 120 classes will run 2-15 or 20 lap heats each day, best 3 out of 4 heats count. Time Trials determine line up for 1st heat. Complete race format available on request from Fred Miller or John Broge. STOCK Closed Course: All Stock Hydros, JH, JR, and AXSH. 25SSR will run closed course if 7 entries or more on Sat. Stock Marathon: Both days for all Runabout Classes & AXSR. SLT: All classes. APBA points each day in all classes.

SST 120 - $7,500, SST 45 - $4,000, based on 15 entries per class.
Stock Hydros, Runabouts & AXSH - 1st = $100, 2nd = $60, 3rd = $40, based on 5 entries.
JSR, JSH, ASXR - As announced at Drivers' Meeting.
SLT - 100% of Entry Fees.
Prizes presented at Judges Stand following last heat or mailed.

Fri., 7/20 - Ramp Office - Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Sat., 7/21 - Ramp Office - 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Sun., 7/22 - Ramp Office - 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Sat. 7/21 & Sun. 7/22 - Ramp Office - 9:30 a.m.

SST 120: $200 SST 45: $150 $50 late fee after 7/13.
SLT - $100 for weekend. STOCKS & J CLASS: $30 per day, per class.

Laurie Allen, 23960 Cedar Ridge Rd., Brownstown, MI 48174

Race Director (51965) GARY ROMBERG, 118 BECHTLER LOOP APT 106, MOORESVILLE, NC
Referee (68) DEE BERGHAUER, 1505 WOODSIDE LN, ELM GROVE, WI
Assistant Referee (52549) ADAM ALLEN, 850 N JUNIATA ST, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD
Inspector (53674) LOU HOWARD, 3600 LAKESHORE DR, NEWPORT, MI
Scorer (7509) TRACY TROLIAN, 6275 MILAN OAKVILLE RD, MILAN, MI
Risk Manager (72067) KAREN DUFFIELD, 924 CLYDE ST, LANSING, MI

UIM Commissioner Ziggy Boettle

Race Name: 57th Annual Trenton Rotary `Roar on the River` Sponsored by Meijer

*Local Sponsorship monies will be available to SST120 and SST45 drivers whose entries are received by 7-13 if criteria is met.
*Friday - TESTING for SST 120 and SST 45 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Must register from noon to 1:30 p.m.
*Motorhomes, large trailers will be placed by Pit Manager.
*NO non-tow vehicles allowed in ramp area.
*All drivers, families, & crew invited to Friday night VIP party; $40 ($25 goes to John Broge Benefit Fund) available at registration
from noon to 3 p.m. Only 200 available, first come, first served.
*Bands - Fri. and Sat. night.
*Fireworks and Water Ski show Sat. evening.
*Broge Sat. Night Feed in pits; donations will be appreciated.
*Golf carts available for rent if reserved by 7/11. Call Fred to reserve at 847-356-2924. Race week # to call 734-675-0266, ext 235.
*Emergency # to call is 734-281-1068 (Laurie Allen).
*Rigs can be moved into Park starting Thursday morning.

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.