APBA Race Circular

New Jersey State Powerboat Championships
5/17/2008 – 5/18/2008
OLYMPIA POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION
 
Bill Pierce 973-670-1231 
3    2058   
Roxbury, NJ Lake Hopatcong
4/2/2008
 
4/14/2008


Route 80 to Exit 28 - Follow signs for Lake Hopatcong State Park or for your GPS: 6 Lakeside Blvd., Landing, New Jersey 07850.


Hilton Garden Inn, Rockaway NJ 973-328-0600
Mention `Lake Hopatcong Racing Association` for room rate of $99.00.
You also can Register on-line by going to http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/EWRROGI-LAKE-20080515/index.jhtml.
Please support our host Hotel as they do what they can to help support the event. There will be a Welcome Aboard party at the Hilton Friday nite from 8:00 until 10:30 - Finger foods and a cash bar.


Competition - 4 Laps of an aprox. 1-1/4 mile = 5 miles. NOT approved for records.

SAFETY/RESCUE TEAM: Brian Small

Brian Small

CLASSES WITH LESS THAN 4 BOATS CAN BE CANCELED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RACE COMMITTEE. Grand Prix boats will run as Exhibition Only.


Trophies - First Place overall for the weekend.


Friday, May 16 - at The Pavilion - 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 - at The Pavilion - 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Sunday: Drivers and riders must check in at The Pavilion by 9:00 a.m.
PRE-REGISTRATION: Please mail completed form with check made to `LHRA` for entry fees to Katelyn Shaw postmarked by May 10 for savings. No checks will be cashed prior to the event, and no shows will be returned. Registration at the race site will be an additional $50.00. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER !!!


Saturday - 9:30 a.m. Sharp. Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Sharp.


Pre-Registration: $110.00 registration. After the cut-off date or on-site will be $160.00. This includes all fees.


Katelyn Shaw
2 Wright Court
Succasunna, NJ 07876-1026

Race Director (892) WILLIAM PIERCE SR, 3 LAYTON LANE, SPARTA, NJ
Referee (50367) DONALD MELILLO, 8039 STONEBARN DR, WEST CHESTER, OH
Assistant Referee (2286) GEORGE KENNEDY SR, 637 CONNELL DR, BEAR, DE
Inspector (54425) ALFRED F GRABINSKI JR, 123 MARNE RD, HOPATCONG, NJ
Scorer (70857) KATELYN FANARIS, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Risk Manager (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE



** Motorhomes must be registered with Bill Pierce prior to the race. Please e-mail the size, license number, and
state of registration, along with your arrival date to: coderedracing@msn.com
** NO tent camping or campfires are allowed.
** NO motors may be started before 10:00 a.m. on Saturday or 12:00 Noon on Sunday.
** Power Mist racing fuel will be available in the pits. Please make arrangements with Rick at Power Mist
@ 973-383-1061 for any bulk orders.
** PETS are allowed in motorhomes only during the event, and must be walked on leash.
** Drivers' party (ANNUAL PIG ROAST) immediately after the race on Saturday.
** NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PERMITTED IN THE STATE PARK.
** APBA dress code and pit pass procedures will be strictly enforced.
** Absolutely NO unregistered/uninsured vehicles in the state park. (ATV''s 4-Wheelers, golf carts, and mini bikes
are PROHIBITED.)
** NO one under the age of 16 can operate a Powerboat as per New Jersey State law.
** $100.00 will be charged for each buoy destroyed, and $150.00 will be charged for entrance pins.

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.