APBA Race Circular

2007 Atchafalaya Eastern Divisionals
5/26/2007 – 5/28/2007
TRI CITY R/C HYDROPLANE ASSN
 
Oren Dupre 985-498-2926 
9    1843   
Morgan City, LA Lake Palourde
3/20/2007
 
4/19/2007

1-3/4 Miles north of Morgan City, LA on Highway LA 70.


HEADQUARTERS - DAYS INN, 7408 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 985/384-5750 ($69.95)
HOLIDAY INN, 520 Roderick St., Morgan City, LA 985/385-2200 ($69.95)
BEST WESTERN, 1011 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA 985/385-9175 ($69.95)
MUST mention race to secure these rates. These rates not available thru toll-free number.


5 miles - consisting of 4 laps of 1-1/4 mile each. APPROVED FOR RECORDS.

TYPE OF START: Clock SAFETY/RESCUE TEAM: Powerboat Racing Rescue
RACE COURSE ELEVATION: Sea Level

Powerboat Racing Rescue


$30,000 to be divided to legal starters as tow money, based on 100 boat count. Boats traveling less than 150 miles - one way will receive $100, boats traveling over 150 miles - one way will receive $300. Dual registration does not apply. Trophies will be awarded for first thru third results of Eastern Divisionals Event only. Example, with 100 boats entered over 150 miles, each would receive $300.
Awards presenation one hour after last heat on Monday at `Old Judges Stand` in pit area.


Friday, May 25 - Days Inn - Headquarters - 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 26 - Pit Area - 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.


Saturday, May 26 - Pit Area - 10:15 a.m.
Sunday, May 27 & Monday, May 28 - 9:00 a.m. - Roll Call Only


$100 - for 3 days of racing. A full entry fee is required for each class entered.
A late entry fee of $25 will be assessed for an entry postmarked or e-mailed later than 5/15/07.


Kim Liddycoat, 4739 Copton Drive, Hayes, VA 23072
E-mail (kimliddycoat@yahoo.com)
Entries after 5/15/07 send to: MCPBA, 1602 McDermott Drive, Morgan City, LA 70380
- OR - E-mail to: e26dupre@bellsouth.net

Race Director (50817) WILLIAM ALLEN, 2367 ORMOND BLVD, DESTREHAN, LA
Race Director (72100) RAYMOND LAHOSTE JR, 813 DITCH AVE, MORGAN CITY, LA
Referee (811) MICHAEL S WEBER, 524 N STATE ST, ALMA, MI
Assistant Referee (50029) BRUCE BROUSSARD, PO BOX 2074, MORGAN CITY, LA
Inspector (54054) JIM APPLEY, 2700 PELHAM RD N, ST PETERSBURG, FL
Scorer (71293) KIMBERLY LIDDYCOAT, 135 BEECHWOOD DR, SUFFOLK, VA
Risk Manager (2399) OREN J DUPRE, 1602 MCDERMOTT DR, MORGAN CITY, LA


* * * THIS EVENT IS SANCTIONED THROUGH APBA-CBF. * * *

CELL TRAINING: Friday, May 25, 2007 at race headquarters Days Inn, poolside from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

APBA Inboard Dress Code and Pit Pass Procedures will be stricly enforced.
All boats must have slings to launch. No float-offs.
Any questions, please contact Oren Dupre 985/498-2926 or (e26dupre@bellsouth.net)
Pit Facilities: Full Secured.
Minimum of three (3) cranes.
New Docks.
Air Bottles Filled.
Hospitality: Sunday Night Pit Party with Cajan food and Music - in the pits at the `Old Judges Stand` - around 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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.