APBA Race Circular

Thunder on the Niagara
8/29/2009 – 8/30/2009
NIAGARA FRONTIER BOAT RACING ASSOCIATION #127
 
 
2    2271   
N. Tonawanda, NY Niagara River
7/31/2009
 
8/18/2009

Mapquest and GPS Users - 1200 River Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
FROM NORTH: I-190 South to Lasalle Expressway, turn right at end of Expressway, turn left at light (River Road). Park will be on right 2-3 Miles.
FROM SOUTH: I-190 North to River Road exit, turn right at bottom of ramp onto river Road. River Road will turn into Niagara Street, turn left back onto River Road. Park will be on left 3-4 miles.

Grand Island Holiday Inn, 111 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 * * * 716-773-1111

4 Laps of an approx. 1-1/4 Mile Course. NOT APPROVED FOR RECORDS.

Clock

Tonawanda Underwater Rescue Team

APBA/CBF Joint Sanction

Tow Money to be announced, but any tow money to be divided amongst all boats making a legal start during the weekend, EXCLUDING GP. Grand Prix Class will be paid by ACHA agreement. If a boat is registered in 2 classes, only one start will be paid.

MANDATORY PRE-REGISTRATION. In an attempt to streamline the registration process and save time prior to the Driver's Meeting, we are requiring pre-registration. Registration forms must be RECEIVED by Liz Barker by 8/22/09. FEES PAYABLE AT THE EVENT FRIDAY NIGHT OR SATURDAY MORNING. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: NFBRA
** On Site Registration - FRIDAY from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, SATURDAY from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. SUNDAY - Check in only, unless new boat shows up.

SATURDAY Morning - 10:00 AM - - - SUNDAY as required.

Pre-Registration - $90 per Registered Class for weekend, includes all fees.
On-Site Registration - $140 per Registered Class for weekend, includes all fees. NO EXCEPTIONS

Elizabeth Barker, 835 N. Colony Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072 - OR - email to: lizb773@hotmail.com.
In an Emergency, call Liz at 716-870-3924 or Krebs at 716-982-4378.

Race Director (70745) JOHN KREBS, 74 ELSIE LN, GRAND ISLAND, NY
Referee (5419) STEVE BARRETT, 6129 41ST AVE, HYATTSVILLE, MD
Assistant Referee (422) GREGORY BARKER, 835 N COLONY RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY
Inspector (1619) RANDY WOLFE, 3708 COOPER PL, CRETE, IL
Inspector (8954) MARTY WOLFE, 3108 LOUIS SHERMAN, STEGER, IL
Scorer (52054) ELIZABETH BARKER, 835 N COLONY RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY
Risk Manager (73194) LAUREN KREBS, 74 ELSIE LN, GRAND ISLAND, NY

1. THIS EVENT IS JOINT SANCTIONED THROUGH APBA-CBF.
2. This race is being run under APBA, 2 days of points format. Finals will be seeded on position, not time. GP format per agreement.
3. Pit Party Saturday Evening, as usual. 4 tickets per boat, additional tickets available for $10 each.
5. APBA Dress Code WILL BE enforced.
6. Drivers will be asked to participate in an autograph session for spectators.
7. $100 per damaged or dislodged buoy, payable to NFBRA, and due by the conclusion of racing 8/30/09.

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.