APBA Race Circular

Top O' Michigan Marathon Nationals
8/16/2008 – 8/17/2008
TOP O' MICHIGAN OUTBOARD RACING CLUB #269
 
Paul Fairbairn 231-340-0562 (cell) 
6    2051   
Indian River, MI Burt, Crooked and Mullett Lake
4/25/2008
 
7/10/2008

I-75 North to exit 310 West through light to Witt, right to Mack, left to Pit area. Pits are located at the Devoe Public Beach.

Call the Indian River Chamber of Commerce (231) 238-9325.

Not approved for records. Modified LeMans start is used. Please note course/day change are listed: SATURDAY'S Course: Approx. 43 miles-LeMans start at pits in Burt Lake, running into Burt Lake 1 mile to turn buoy and returning to the mouth of Indian River. Race runs entire length of the Indian River across Mullett Lake and up the full length of the Cheboygan River to turnaround in at the Cheboygan locks, returns over the same course to finish line at the pit area. SUNDAY'S Course: Approx. 42 miles - LeMans start at the pits on Burt Lake, running across Burt Lake, through Crooked River across Crooked Lake, back through Crooked River, across Burt Lake, through the Indian River to turnaround in Mullett Lake, returning through Indian River to finish line at the pits.

Ambulance on site

ASR Marathon, CSR Marathon, 25SSR Marathon, BSR Marathon, DSR Marathon, Superlight Tunnel Boat, AXSR, JR Marathon.

Minimum of $2,500.00 cash pro-rated on number of entries. National trophies 5 place in classes of 8 or more boat entries. Medallions to all who finish both days and don't place in top 5. * * * Awards Banquet will be held at `The Inn Between` on Indian River on Sunday following race completion and inspection.

Will be Friday, August 15, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Breakers Restaurant. Registration and Drivers' Party at 6:00 p.m. Registration also Saturday morning in the pits from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17 - in pits - 10:00 a.m.

$90.00 - one rate includes both days of racing the 90 miles inland waterway.

Do not send entries.

Race Director (53194) THOMAS N FAIRBAIRN, 2970 S US HIGHWAY 31 N, ALANSON, MI
Referee (1276) DON HAGERL, 4374 W BURT LAKE RD, BRUTUS, MI
Assistant Referee (52549) ADAM ALLEN, 850 N JUNIATA ST, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD
Inspector (3630) NATHANIEL FIELD, 20500 CLEMENT RD, NORTHVILLE, MI
Scorer (53415) MARY ELLEN HAGERL, 4374 W BURT LAKE RD, BRUTUS, MI
Risk Manager (8281) KEN HONEYSETTE, 7954 BARNEY RD, ALANSON, MI

Motor Homes are not allowed in the Parking area. No dogs allowed. Start time, course rules etc., subject to last minute change by Race Committee, if weather or other factors due to the nature of the course. Race Committee reserves the right to deny race participants to rookie racers with less than 2 races of previous experience. First time participants at TOP O' Michigan may be required to demonstrate their driving ability to Race Committee and may be held 3 seconds at start of each race. Local race rules prevail as announced at Drivers' Meeting.

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.