APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

2009 Atchafalaya World Championships

Event Date:

10/17/2009 – 10/18/2009

Conducting Club:

MORGAN CITY POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION

Test Date:

Region: 9    Sanction ID: 2204    Approved

Place:

Morgan City, LA Lake Palourde

Received Date:

7/27/2009

Approved Date:

9/8/2009

Directions:

1-3/4 miles North of Morgan City, Louisiana on Highway LA 70.

Accommodations:

Days Inn, 7408 Hwy.182, Morgan City, LA - phone: 985/384-5750;
Holiday Inn, 520 Roderick Street, Morgan City, LA - phone: 985/385-2200;
Best Western, 1011 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA - phone: 985/385-9175
Rates: $ 79.99 - Mention "Power Boat Racing 2009 Worlds".
Camping with full hook-ups available at race site, contact Oren Dupre, 985-498-2926 or e-mail (e26dupre@bellsouth.net) for rates & reservations.

Course:

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

Start Type:

Clock Start

Safety / Rescue:

Powerboat Racing Rescue

Course Elevation:

Sea level

Classes:

World Championships: Inboard - All Classes
: World Championships will run on Sat., Oct. 17. In any event of a delay on Saturday, World Championships will carry over to Sunday, Oct. 18. Double points on Oct. 17 on World Championships, Single points on Oct. 18.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

00800   VINTAGE01000   INBOARD

Sunday, October 18, 2009

00800   VINTAGE01000   INBOARD

Prizes:

$30,000 Prize money - $300 to legal starters as Tow Money, based on 75 boat count. Example: 75 boats @ $300 per boat, remainder to be divided amongst 12 classes - 1st place $300, 2nd place $200, 3rd place $100 based on overall points for week-end. Dual registration does not apply. Trophies will be awarded for first thru third results of World Championship Event only. Awards presentation one hour after last heat on Sunday at `Old Judges Stand` in pit area pending approval of inspection.
Vintage: Funding, as per agreement with New Orleans Power Boat Assn. GP: Funding, as per agreement with Morgan City Power Boat Assn.

Registration:

Friday, Oct. 16 - "Old Judges Stand" in pit area - 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. * * * Saturday, Oct. 17 - Pit Area - 7:00 a.m. to 8:30a.m.

Driver Meeting:

Saturday, Oct. 17 - Pit Area - 8:45 a.m. * * * Sunday, Oct. 18 - Pit Area - 8:45 a.m. Roll Call Only.

Entry Fees:

$125 for 2 days of racing. A full entry fee is required for each class entered. Duel registration does not apply.
A late entry fee of $35.00 will be assessed for an entry postmarked or e-mailed later than 10/7/2009.
Vintage: $25.00 entry fee ( Safety & Rescue / Reg 9 )

Send Entries To:

Oren J. Dupre, 1602 McDermott Dr., Morgan City, LA 70380 - or - E-mail: e26dupre@bellsouth.net

Officials:

Race Director (53770) WILLIAM T NOONAN, 226 S. SPRING ST #1, LOUISVILLE, KY

Race Director (72100) RAYMOND LAHOSTE JR, 813 DITCH AVE, MORGAN CITY, LA

Referee (811) MICHAEL S WEBER, 473 CROOKED TREE DR, DAWSONVILLE, GA

Assistant Referee (4208) JACK MEYER, 5009 E MANSLICK RD, LOUISVILLE, KY

Inspector (54054) JIM APPLEY, 2700 PELHAM RD N, ST PETERSBURG, FL

Inspector (54425) ALFRED F GRABINSKI JR, 123 MARNE RD, HOPATCONG, NJ

Scorer (71293) KIMBERLY LIDDYCOAT, 4739 CLOPTON DR, HAYES, VA

Risk Manager (2399) OREN J DUPRE, 1602 MCDERMOTT DR, MORGAN CITY, LA

Risk Manager (73950) TERRY VAUGHN, P O BOX 1351, AMELIA, LA

Vintage Rep (12394) JAY MARSHALL, 3148 HARRELLS LANE DR, BATON ROUGE, LA

Notes:

UIM Rep.: Bruce Broussard, P.O. Box 2074, Morgan City, LA. 70380
Vintage Inspector: Jim Appley (see above)
- CELL TRAINING will be held 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Days Inn, poolside. *** - APBA Inboard Dress Code and Pit Pass procedures will be strictly 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 secured, minimum of three (3) cranes, New Docks; Air bottles filled on site. *** - Saturday NIGHT PIT PARTY at `Old Judges Stand` approx. 6:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. - Cajun Food & Music.

This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA

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.