I-57 to Exit 312, take Hwy. 17 West 4 blocks to Court St., turn left, and follow signs to the pits.
Holiday Inn Express 815-932-4411 * * Country Inn & Suites 815-468-2600 * * Hampton Inn 815-932-8369 * * Hilton Garden Inn 815-932-4444 * * Quality Inn 815-932-3501. These are the Sponsoring hotels. Please support them.
7/8 mile and 5/8 mile course. NOT approved for records.
LeMans Start from Dock. All classes will run long course on first lap.
Black Diamond
* * * S P E C I A L B U L L E T I N - CORRECTION OF CIRCULAR, 8/15/08 * * *
All OPC NATIONAL classes - NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
O P C: VP 75 (Divisional class)
JUNIOR CLASS: JH on Monday, September 1 only
SPECIAL EVENT: Vintage - OPC only
$35,000 Payout table available on request from apbaopc1@charter.net
Must Pre-register by 8/25 to avoid late fee of $100.
Must check-in at clubhouse to complete paperwork and sign waivers.
Held across the street in the pavilion. Saturday 9:30 a.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m., Monday 10:45 a.m.
Super Sport and Sport C = $100 * * *
VP 75 = $100 * * *
F-150 = $125 * * *
SST 45, SST 60, Mod U = $150 * * *
SST 120 = $200 * * *
Champ = $400 * * *
Pay at clubhouse, don't send checks. * * * JH & Vintage OPC = None
LAURIE ALLEN, 23960 CEDAR RIDGE, BROWNSTOWN, MI 48174-9332 * * * DON11M@HOTMAIL.COM * * *
We must be notified of Name, class, boat number, and APBA card number to be considered Pre-registered.
Race Director (52549) ADAM ALLEN, 850 N JUNIATA ST, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD
Race Director (52637) MIKE WIENANDT, N1668 LINDA LOU DR, GREENVILLE, WI
Referee (68) DEE BERGHAUER, 1505 WOODSIDE LN, ELM GROVE, WI
VINTAGE REPRESENTATIVE: JEFF ETTINGER 13313 DIXIE HWY HOLLY, MI 48442-9723
VINTAGE INSPECTOR: JEFF TITUS (SEE BELOW)
* FUEL: VP RACING FUEL WILL BE THE REQUIRED FUEL FOR ALL CLASSES. BRING YOUR EMPTY CONTAINERS. A REQUIRED 10 GAL. IN SST 60, F-150 - 15 GALS. IN MOD U - 15 GALS. IN SST 120 . VP WILL PROVIDE MS93 - 90 MOTOR OCTANE, VP MARINE - 95 MOTOR OCTANE, AND VP RED - 105 MOTOR OCTANE. ALL PROVIDED FUELS MEET APBA/OPC REQUIREMENTS. FUEL WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE FRIDAY NOON TO SATURDAY NOON. YOU MUST BE THERE TO GET YOUR REQUIRED FUEL FOR THE WEEKEND. * VINTAGE PARKING AREA WEST OF THE TENNIS COURTS. * SAFETY INSPECTION WILL BE DONE WHILE YOU CAN BE REGISTERING THIS YEAR. (IMPROVED SYSTEM THIS YEAR). NO ACTIVE OPC BOATS MAY PARK WEST OF TENNIS COURTS * ABSOLUTELY NO MOTORHOMES PARKED CLOSER TO THE WATER THEN THE END OF THE TENNIS COURT. MOTORHOME PARKING ACROSS THE STREET. * CONDUCTING CLUB IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF THE REGION 7 SAFETY FUND FEE OF $10/SANCTION DAY, PAYABLE TO THE REGION 7 CHAIRMAN, DEE BERGHAUER, 1505 WOODSIDE LN., ELM GROVE, WI 53122-1982.
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.