The boat racing family has proven itself to be the most amazing family once again. Thanks to everyone’s wonderful contributions, Dan Schwartz will be attending the 2012 APBA Annual Meeting. Dan and Jean are boat very excited to join us. Thanks you everyone

We are pleased to announce Hooters Restaurant is providing a wing-lunch during the OPC Annual Meeting.  Hooters has been a proud supporter of powerboat racing for many years and wanted to support us and our efforts to grow the sport.

We invite all of our OPC attendee’s to join us for lunch on Friday, January 27^th, 2012.  Details will be announced during the meeting.

APBA ANNUAL MEETING – Chicago, Il.

OPC COMMISSION MEETING

JANUARY 26-27, 2012

1. I.                  Roll Call and Swearing in of Commissioners

1. A.   Pledge of Allegiance

1. II.               Old Business

1. A.    2011 Stats Review

1. B.    Hall of Champions
   1. 1.     Inductee Approval

1. C.   Tech Committee Report

1. III.           New Business

     A. Risk Management

1. B.   Safety Rules and Proposals

Proposal # 1

OPC Safety Rule 1, par. 1

Requested by David Hensel

Recommendation to amend or make addition to OPC SAFTY RULE #1

OPC Safety rule #1 reads as follows.

1.

A. Novice drivers must, for the entire one year period of probation, tape or paint a 2” wide orange stripe on the rear of the motor cowling on the boat in which they are competing. The stripe must extend from the top of the cowling to the bottom and must be visible to other drivers while the boat is on the racecourse. Novice drivers must be given an oral examination by the referee or race committee. Novice driver must show knowledge of course racing rules, to the satisfaction of the referee, before being allowed to enter a race. Novice drivers may not compete in the following classes:  SST 120, SST 200, Formula 150, and F1 (Champ) &ModU.] The following procedure will be followed by all novice drivers for their first event in the class group in which they are competing: If the start is a pace boat, clock, or any other form of moving start other than LeMans, the novice driver shall drive in a position at the rear of the “pack”, while being observed by the referee and course officials. If the start is LeMans, the novice driver shall start at the position giving least advantage to the first turn regardless of any prior qualifying and must be delayed approximately two seconds at the start so as not to approach the first turn with the “pack.” During the course of the race the novice driver must always pass all boats on the outside and give adequate room to be overtaken on the inside by faster boats. If he is not cleared for “open competition” at the end of the race the referee shall not sign his temporary license and will be required to run additional races in the same manner until the referee clears him by signing his temporary license. This rule is not to restrict or disqualify any UIM or CBF member or any other duly qualified and licensed driver.

OPC novice drivers must contact the OPC Chairman for a NOVICE DRIVER FORM & must be filled out & signed by attending referee at each sanctioned event. After the driver has competed in 15 sanctioned events they may be granted permission by the OPC Chairman to compete in SST 120, SST 200, FORMULA 150,F1 (Champ) or MOD U.

Note: Webster Dictionary definition of Novice: A person who is new to the circumstances, work etc. in which he/she is placed.

B. Any driver wishing to compete in OPC classes SST 120, SST 200, Formula 150, F1 (champ) or MOD U, must have successfully competed in 15 OPC sanctioned events in a lower speed class of SST 45, SST 60 or Super Sport under rule 1.

Reason for amendment is as follows.

To add the #1 safety element to this high speed race craft that has been overlooked. (AN EXPERIENCED    TUNNEL BOAT DRIVER)

1. To not lose drivers of these classes through permanent injury or death.
2.  To promote safe racing.
3.  Lower insurance premiums.
4.  Lower the cost of racing through less carnage.
5.  Promote the lower classes of OPC.
6.  Novice driver will be more competitive & safer in lower speed class
7.  Adds safety to the spectators, drivers & rescue.
8.  Less race stoppage.
9.  Promotes membership.

In conclusion I feel this simple rule change is just & warranted. There have been too many accidents in the SST 120 class the last few years. I feel it is irresponsible for OPC to allow a novice driver with no prior experience of the handing issues of a 100 MPH plus tunnel boat turning at 3 to 4 g’s & allow them to learn on the job. This puts the fellow racers, spectator, officials, rescue personnel and novice driver all at risk.  I do not believe any spectator in the crowd atKankakeein 2010 & 2011 after seeing all the accidents of the SST 120 class would say this is a sport I would like to get into.

Respectfully,   David E. Hensel      APBA Member 1206

NOVICE DRIVER FORM

NAME—————————–            APBA #—————

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CITY——————————-             STATE——————————-

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SANCTION #——————–             REFEREE—————————-

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OPC COMMISTIONER———————————-DATE—————-

Motion by _________________________________

2^nd by _________________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _______

Proposal # 2

OPC Safety Rule 8, par. E

Requested by Jerry Book

 Proposed rule change:       Remove entire paragraph

Reason:  Venting the front pickle forks on a tunnel boat or venting the nose of a vee botton boat is supposed cause what air that is trapped in the tips or nose to vent out and let water in. But, this is not what is happening water is coming in through these holes and causing an equalization of pressure in the hull and not letting the air out. Which causes the boat to remain floating upside down flat on the surface and not sinking.

I spoke with Bob Wartinger about this and he was in agreement that there is no longer a need for this rule since the boats have flotation around the safety cell.

Motion by _________________________________

2^nd by __________________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _______

Proposal # 3

OPC Safety Rule 9, par. I – 10

Requested by Jeff Titus

OPC Safety Rule 9 Reinforced Cockpits

par  I – 10  Current Rule:  The top of the front of the capsule should be a maximum of  4” below eye level.

New Rule to read:  The top of the front of the capsule should be a maximum

of  4” below eye level, if a structural canopy is not used.

Reason:   If no structural canopy, the 4” below eye level is needed for facial protection.

If have a structural canopy, the wind screen can be much lower to provide better vision to

the water and horizon in front of the boat.

Motion by _________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _______

C. Series Requests

1. 1.      Major

1. 2.      Minor

 C   Championship Requests

 1.      Divisionals

1. a.      Northeast

1. b.      Southeast

1. c.       Central

1. d.      West Central

1. e.      Northwest

1. f.        Southwest

 2.      Nationals

1. a.        

1. b.       Future bids

1. 3.      North American Championships

1. 4.      UIM World Championships

D. General Racing Rules

Proposal # 4

Housekeeping change to GR 3 par 3.

Proposed by Jeff Titus

Current Rule:  OPC GR Rule 3 # 3     

3.  Any driver who races a non-stock motor or hull or outfit which does not meet with technical specifications, as quoted in these rules, shall be disqualified.  A disqualification for being underweight is not considered a technical disqualification for considerations for suspensions. Two (2) underweight disqualifications within six (6) months will result in a fine of up to $1000.00. A fine of up to $1000.00 for technical and/or underweight violations is to be determined by a committee of three persons appointed by the OPC Chairman. Such fines are payable to the OPC Budget. The driver is to be suspended from the time he is notified of the fine by the OPC Chairman until the fine is paid.

(Housekeeping)  The bold printed sentence was left out of the rule book and has been placed back in the rule as stated below.

2012 OPC Rule Book:  OPC GR Rule 3 # 3 to read as follows:

1. Any driver who races a non-stock motor or hull or outfit which does not meet with technical specifications, as quoted in these rules, shall be disqualified.  A third disqualification for use of non-stock equipment within a period of one (1) racing year will result in an automatic suspension for a period of one (1) year from the date the driver is notified by the OPC Chairman or until a fine of up to $1000.00 is paid. Two (2) underweight disqualifications within six (6) months will result in a fine of up to $1000.00. A disqualification for being underweight is not considered a technical disqualification for considerations for suspensions.

A fine of up to $1000.00 for technical and/or underweight violations is to be determined by a               committee of three persons appointed by the OPC Chairman. Such fines are payable to the OPC Budget. The driver is to be suspended, if applicable, from the time he is notified of the fine by the OPC Chairman until the fine is paid.

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

                                                    Proposal # 5

                                            Rule 6 – Starting of a Race, Par 1

Proposed by Jose Mendana

 Rule 6 – Starting of a Race

CURRENT  – The Race Committee shall limit the number of boats starting the race to a number of boats which can safely run on the course at one time. In the event that more than the prescribed numbers are ready to run, the field shall be divided into qualification heats. There shall be considered as qualified for the final heat that number of boats in each qualification heat which is equal to the maximum allowable number divided by the number of qualification heats.  If more than one boat has earned consideration for one vacancy………….

PROPOSED  - The Race Committee shall limit the number of boats starting the race to a number of boats which can safely run on the course at one time. In the event that more than the prescribed number are ready to run, the field shall be divided into qualification heats. There shall be considered as qualified for the final heat that number of boats in each qualification heat which is equal to the maximum allowable number divided by the number of qualification heats.  When qualification heats are broken down into more than one (1) Group, there shall be no less than six boats used in each Group. If two heats are to result in less than six boats in each Group, then all boats shall run together in one heat for qualifications   If more than one boat has earned consideration for one vacancy………….

Reason: We should not be splitting fields that have 4, 5 boat heats. This bores the crowd and hurts our show to the fans. This also hurts competition and does not require a lot of driving on part of the drivers. There also is no reason to prolong the event and spend the extra time on the scorers to have to score extra heats when they could all be scored in one heat. Racing will be more exciting and fun if everyone is run in on group if only single digit boats show up.

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

                                                   Proposal # 6

                                                    Rule 6 – Starting of a Race

Proposed by Jose Mendana

Rule 6 – Starting of a Race

B. Lemans Start – #11 Early Start Penalties

11) Current – Any boat starting early will be penalized. If the start is aborted, the penalty is 1 lap or move to the end of the dock, at the discretion of the Race Committee. If the flag drops to start the boats, there will be a 1-lap penalty.

PROPOSED – Any boat starting early will be penalized. If the start is aborted, the penalty is 1 lap or move to the end of the dock, at the discretion of the Race Committee. If the flag drops to start the boats, there will be a 1-lap penalty if the driver fails to fall back to the rear of the field. If the driver falls to the rear of the field, this will be deemed to be the penalty incurred and shall not be assessed a one lap penalty.

Reason: If a driver jumps the start and shuts the motor off and takes back off after the rest of the field has passed, he has already penalized himself by dropping to the back. If the driver starts early and does not drop to the back, then he should be penalized a lap

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

         Proposal # 7

                                                           Rule 8 – Finish

Proposed by Jose Mendana

Rule 8 – Finish

6) Current In the event a race must be terminated for safety considerations, it may be called a legal race if more than one-half the time or distance has been achieved.

PROPOSED  – In the event a race must be terminated for safety or time considerations, it may be called a legal race if more than one-half the time or distance has been achieved.

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

         Proposal # 8

                                                   Rule 11 – Scoring Points

Proposed by Jose Mendana

Rule 11 – Scoring Points

8)  Current – All scoring penalties shall be assessed after the completion of the heat.

PROPOSED  - All scoring penalties shall be assessed during and before completion of the heat.

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

          Proposal # 9

                                                   Rule 11 – Scoring Points

Proposed by Jose Mendana

Rule 11 – Scoring Points

7 – D.  All OPC events other than Regional, North American, Divisional, World or National Championships, shall be scored for the purpose of high points competition as shown below under the column heading “Regular”. Regional, North American, Divisional, World and National

Championships shall be scored for high points as shown under the respective column headings. High points shall be based on overall

 Reason: The current point structure for APBA puts too much weight on winning a heat and thus leads to one of our ongoing problems with Sandbagging. As an example, why should a first and eighth beat two third place finishes? We need our drivers to earn their starting positions by driving hard and having to pass other competitors instead of taking a heat off and just relying on a heat win. The current structure also suits more Inboard or hydroplane racing where 5 or 6 boats are only running. When OPC has its bigger fields, this Point system is not an accurate and fair point structure. I would like to see a point system that is a point for point system based on positions and # of boats. We should not award 400 APBA points to a driver who attends a local event that might have 4 boats and award 400 points to a driver who wins an event with 15 boats. This would make the US-1 high point much more meaningful as well. First place points should be reduced as the fields of boats are reduced. Some of the series such as PTT, PROP have good point structures that require good racing in their qualifiers and should be looked at for a new point’s structure that is much need in APBA for OPC.

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

Proposal # 10

Housekeeping Change to Rule 14, Championships par I – D.

                                                             Proposed by Jeff Titus

Current Rule:  par 1 – D  Any APBA class that is run in an annual national series of  races( ie: APR, Champ Boat, etc. ) …………

Par 1-D  Change:    Remove (ie: APR, Champ Boat, etc)   which state series’ names, etc .

Reason:    Do not need these examples, as names change.

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

      Proposal # 11

                             Housekeeping change to Rule 14, Championships

Proposed by Jeff Titus

Rule 14 Championships, par 7.

Current Rule:  In the event a World or National Championship becomes available ……

Change:  Remove “World”  from existing rule.

Reason:   A UIM Worlds require a 2 year notification, so are unable to rebid in the same year

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

   Proposal # 12

                                             Housekeeping Change to Rule 15 Hall of Champions par 5.

                                                                        Proposed by Jeff Titus

Current rule: Rule 15, Hall of Champions, par. 5   In order to determine final point totals in a fair manner for all classes, the following formula will be used. If point totals are awarded for competition in one class, the total number of points is multiplied by a maximum of 25 wet boats in that class for the given year. The total number of wet boats multiple cannot exceed 25.

Change to read:  In order to determine final point totals in a fair manner for all classes, the following formula will be used. If point totals are awarded for competition in one class, the total number of points is multiplied by the number of wet boats in that class for the given year. The total number of wet boats multiple cannot exceed 25.

Reason:  This states the number of the multiplier to be used per class up to the maximum of 25.

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

                                                  Proposal # 13

                                                Rule 16 Major and Minor Series

Requested by Jerry Book

Current rule reads:

Purse (Prize money plus tow money)    $4000 major series $1000 minor series

Proposed change to read:

Purse (Prize money does NOT include tow or show money)   $5000 per class / major series

$4000 per class / minor series

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

                                                  Proposal # 14

                                                Rule 16 Major and Minor Series

Requested by Sam Winer

RULE 16-1          MAJOR AND MINOR SERIES

Current Rule:  Major Series minimum purse = $4000

Rule to  read as follows:  Major Series minimum purse =  $3000.

Reason: Since the SST-120 class no longer includes the SST-200, this will give a series the opportunity to conduct a Major Series for both SST-120 and SST-200 without the burden of substantially increasing the purse.

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

                                                   Proposal # 15

                                                Rule 16 Major and Minor Series

Requested by Sam Winer

RULE 16-1          MAJOR AND MINOR SERIES

Current Rule:   Major Series average participants per class = 10

Rule to read as follows:  Average participant per class per race = 8

Reason: With SST-120 not including the SST-200 in 2012, it will be more difficult to obtain 10 boats in either class. By reducing the minimum to 8, it makes it more possible to achieve the boat count for Major Series status in each class.

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

   Proposal # 16

                                                              Housekeeping change to Rule16 Series 

                                                                         Proposed by Jeff Titus

Current Rule:  Rule 16, Par 1-F   At any race at which the prize money is $5000 per class or more, the protest fee and the appeals fee may be equal to the prize money for first place, and must be noted in the advance program.

NOTE:  Rule needs to be clarified as to fees stated for protests and appeals, or delete the rule in its entirety.

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

Proposal # 17

                                                             Rule 16 – Major and Minor Series

      Proposed by Jose Mendana

SERIES MINIMUMS Major Series Minor Series

Current :  located in box under par. 1.

Number of races per season 5 ( Major) , 4 ( Minor )

Number of APBA regions raced in two

Purse (Prize money plus tow money) $4,000.00, $1,000.00

Average participants per class per race 10, 7

Proposed to ADD – Minimum Participants per race – 5 (Major)  &  4 ( Minor )

Current and proposed addition ( D ):

A.  Any series that falls below the average boat count for one year, will go on probation

B.  A Major Series that falls below minimum boat count for two years will lose its major series status but may still be eligible for Minor Series status.

C. If a Minor Series falls below the minimum boat count for two years, it will lose its series status with the category.

D. PROPOSED – Any Series race that does not meet the minimum participants for an event shall not award series points to any of its participants for that event

E. Any series must comply with A, B, C and D above to be eligible for Hall of Champions awards in that year.

F. No more than two major series will be approved for any single APBA class. There shall be no limit on the number of minor series allowed.

G. At any race at which the prize money is $5,000.00 per class or more, the protest fee and the appeals fee may be equal to the prize money for first place, and must be noted in the advance program.

Reason: Series points should not be rewarded to races where there are not at least a handful of boats. It hurt the integrity of a season championship and this would help at least in maintaining decent fields at Series events

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

Proposal # 18

Rule 17, Protests and Appeals

Requested by Jim Bremer

Current Rule: Rule 17 Protests and Appeals, par 1.

1. Driver Notification of Racing Infraction for required, signed by both the driver and the appropriate official.

DELETE RULE 17.1 AND REPLACE WITH:

All penalties must be assigned by the conclusion of inspection.  It shall be the responsibility of the driver if he/she leaves the race site before the race completion (completion of race is 1 hour after the completion of inspection), to provide contact information for the referee to communicate with him/her.  This information should be given to the Chief Referee and Chief Scorer.

REASON FOR CHANGE:  Many times competitors, with long distances to travel leave the race site prior to race completion (1 hour after completion of inspection).  The officials may be busy running additional heats and not be able to immediately communicate with the involved driver.  This rule will prevent situations where the driver does not know of penalties until days later.

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

   Proposal # 19

                                                                        Rule 19 New Classes 

                                                                         Proposed by Jeff Titus

Current Rule: Rule 19, par. 3   …  After one year, said Probationary National Class must have 15 registered drivers who have competed for the year.  Class must also have had fields of six boats or more in two different Regions, in order to attain full National Class status the following year.

Question:   Do you still want 15 registered drivers??????

Motion by _____________________________________

2^nd by         _____________________________________

Pass ____ Fail _____ To Ballot _____   Board ok/into effect 2012______    Into Effect 11/2012 _____

Classes  … OPC Rule 20

1. 1.      National Classes:

  Stock Classes

1. Sport C

1. Sport CMarathon

1. c.       Super Sport / Pro Sport

1. Formula V

1. V Production

Super Stock Classes

1.  SST 45

1. SST 60

Background:  This UIM series is set up with the hope that UIM National Authorities would send their “national team” to the events.  The presumption is that the National Authorities have national teams or can create them.  The furnished equipment is identical – engine (Merc SST200), boat and propeller

Since APBA is not in the business of sponsoring national racing teams, this does not directly apply.  Therefore, we have handled it by “authorizing” individuals who wish to spend their own sponsorship cash to compete in the series as the USA (APBA) team.

For more information contact, Adam Allen or Fred Hauenstein

http://www.cuph2o.com/

F.Y.I.  All buy and sell items will be deleted after 1 year.  If your items have not been sold, you are more then welcome to re-post it!

Now it’s time to submit your rule changes to Adam Allen.  These suggestions will be reviewed at the 2012 APBA Annual OPC meeting.

You must submit:

1. The Rule Change, please submit it EXACTLY how you want it written in the rule book.

2.  The previous rule, including page and number

3.  The Rational behind the rule change.

Please submit all changes to: adamopcchair@gmail.com  before JANUARY 10th, 2012!!!!!

http://www.apba-racing.com/newsletters/EAlert01112DEC.html

Mark Wheeler, APBA President
APBA received a wake-up call in October 2011. The information came in a letter from K&K Insurance Group. This letter informed APBA that, due to risk management concerns, K&K would be unable to renew our regatta liability and participant accident insurance for the 2012 season. K&K’s risk management concerns centered on APBA events where individuals were allowed to enter restricted areas without signing a waiver. To emphasize this, K&K stated,
“As you well know, the waiver is our best device in defending you as our client.”
After seven weeks of hard work by APBA staff, APBA officers and, most importantly, the Hylant Group (APBA’s insurance agent), APBA has secured coverage for the 2012 racing season. American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services (ASIS) will provide regatta liability and participant accident insurance. APBA’s 2012 coverage from ASIS is comparable to our 2011 coverage from K & K. Predictably, costs have increased. Please see the table below for a cost comparison of the 2011 and 2012 rates. As in the past, where an event runs categories with different insurance fees, the event must pay the higher of the two fees. Also, clubs may schedule a Friday test session in conjunction with a Saturday and Sunday race with no additional insurance charge. Any testing done in conjunction with a race must be insured.
Please note that the rates below are for the 2012 racing season only. With good risk management during the 2012 season, rates could go down. With poor risk management, rates will either go up or, in the worst case, APBA will be unable to purchase insurance coverage.
In most cases, 2012 risk management requirements have not changed significantly from 2011. However, it is mandatory that APBA improve the enforcement of the requirements. Most importantly, we need to do a better job of making sure that everyone in the restricted area has signed the insurance waiver. To this end, the APBA Board of Directors (BOD) is in the process of putting new measure in place to aid compliance. A Risk Management Committee has been formed to make recommendations to the BOD. It seems clear that one of these recommendations will be a written test for risk managers, similar to the referee test. Our risk managers are hardworking people. However, we need to make sure that APBA rules and regulations are clear to them. In addition, the 2012 referee test will contain a section on risk management.
More details on these measures will be provided at the APBA national meeting during the Insurance Seminar and during the Referees and Officials Seminar.

Event Insurance Rate Comparison Regatta Liability and Participant Accident Insurance
Two-Day Event

We are half way to getting Dan Schwartz to the APBA meeting.
If everyone can donate just 10 dollars….it would help so much

We are asking you to donate (if you can)
Please send checks payable to
Fred Miller,
25330 Lehmann Blvd,
Lakevilla, Illinois, 60046

For every $10 donated, we will enter your name in a raffle for a basket including Amsoil products, BOA shirts and other goodies

http://www.apba-racing.com/apps/news/index.php

AS POSTED ON APBA NEWS

2012 Region officers and officials

Region 1 Officers, Commissioners & Directors for 2012

Chairman – David Jones # 2266

Vice Chairman – Shawn Cavanaugh – #70437

Treasurer – Richard Currier #4431

Secretary – Annette Weber #798

Commissioners -

Stock – Alex Poliakoff #11195

Modified – Shawn Weber #5653

Professional – Michael D. Schmidt # 3697

Directors -

Alan Akerstrom#11790

Janet Hoosick #13285

Nick Nowak #11486

Ken Hall #72112

Tim Noury #10365

Stan Fitts #5

Leah Hoosick #13286

Brad Snow #51424

Jack Hayes #72167

Charles Gonyea #3943

Joe Todesca #1686

Bob Lamoureux #75404

Jay Gignac #13608

Region 2 election results for 2012

Region Chairman: John Krebs

Inboard Commissioner: Bert Henderson

Stock Commissioner: Scott Clark

Mod Commissioner: Rich Palmer

PRO Commissioner: Pat Wright

Region 3 Officers, Directors and Commissioners

Chairman:

Ann Marie Shaw                      20414Spangler Dr.,Lincoln,DE19960

(H)302-265-2465   (C)973-214-0181   instpov@yahoo.com

Vice Chairman:

Peggy Wendt                            1655 AthensAve., Blackwood, NJ 08012

(H) 856-227-7331 peggyprostock@aol.com
Secretary:

Janice Sutton                            15 Cake Road, Briggeton, NJ

(H) 856-445-3878  Jerseyjan99@comcast.com
Treasurer:

Martha Atkins                          113 Vinsmith Ave., Aston, PA  19014

(H) 610-494-0768 Marthaa@chester-jensen.com
Stock Outboard Directors:
1.  Chairman: Rich Runne         6 Asbury Ave.,Oceanport,NJ

(H) 732-842-4716  SRunne3@verizon.net

2. Earl Desiato                         82 Louis Ave.,Middlesex,NJ08846

(H) 732-560-0204   (C) 732-266-7917  Wrestlingduke@aol.com
3. Mike Stapleton                     81Frederick Ave., Howell, NJ 07731

732-367-5815  mes355@yahoo.com

4. Nevin Goebel                      172 Buttonwood Lane,Cinnaminson,NJ08077

856-786-3665  Ice0698@aol.com
Stock Outboard Commissioner:
Alex Jennings IV   (AJ)             108 Raymond Ave., Aston, PA   (H) 610-497-1364

leijennings@hotmail.com
Inboard Directors:
1.  Chairman: David Shaw        20414 Spangler Dr., Lincoln, DE 19960

(H) 302-265-2465  (C) 973-714-9785  instpov@yahoo.com

2.WarrenBrown                     410 E.Great Creek Rd.,Galloway Township,NJ

(C) 609-652-9117  Js65kiss@verizon.net
3. Tom Pakradooni                   64 Ivy Mills Rd., GlenMills,PA 19342

610-357-7270  tworiversyachtbasin@yahoo.com

4. Hank Wendt                         1655 AthensAve., Blackwood, NJ 08012

(H) 856-227-7331  HankWendt@aol.com
Inboard Commissioner:

George Kennedy, Jr.               637 Connell Dr.,Bear,DE19701

(W) 302-836-4850   (C) 302-593-8839  hagetool@verizon.com
Modified Directors:
1.  Chairman: Alex Jennings III 108 Raymond Ave., Aston ,PA

(H) 610-497-1364 leijennings@hotmail.com

2. (AJ) AlexJenningsIV           108 Raymond Ave., Aston ,PA

(H) 610-497-1364  leijennings@hotmail.com
Officiating Directors:
Stock Outboard: Jill Glossner    13 Washington Way, Tabernacle, NJ  08088

(H) 609-268-7283   jglossner@comcast.com

Inboard: Katelyn Shaw            2 Wright Ct.,Succasunna,NJ0776

(C) 201-841-8198    t2racing@yahoo.com

Modified: Lisa Jennings             108 Raymond Ave., Aston ,PA

(H) 610-497-1364  leijennings@hotmail.com

Region 4 Election results fall 2011

Region Chair-Steve Barrett

Region Vice Chair-Dave Augustine Sr.

Inboard Category Chairman- Tom Thompson

O/B Category Chairman- Jerry Glass

Medical/Saftey Director- Ken Smith

Treasurer- Michelle Waller

Secretary- Kim Liddycoat

Commissioners

Inboard- Charles Miller Jr. and James Stewart Sr.

Stock- Matt D’Agostino

Mod- Jerry Davids

Board of Directors

Allen Nelson

L.E. Outlaw III

Dave Augustine Sr.

Lisa Adkins

Kenny Walton

James Stewart Sr.

Steve Barrett

Fred Benzinger

Larry Lauterbach

2012  Region 5 Officers, Board of Directors, Category Chr. and Commissioners

1.  Region Chairman:   James Chambers  jchambe1@tampabay.rr.com
528 Rollingview Drive,  Temple Terrace, Fl. 33617    813-985-2706

2.  Secretary:    Sally Titus   jstitus2@embarqmail.com
333 Holmes Avenue, Lake Placid, Fl. 33852   863-465-9412

3.  Board of Directors: 

a.  Jeff Titus      jstitus2@embarqmail.com   (Region Vice Chairman)
333 Holmes Avenue, Lake Placid, Fl. 33852
(w) 863-465-9438  (h) 863-465-9412

b.  Linda Eldredge  lindae313@yahoo.com
304 Thornhill Estates Ct., Winter Haven, Fl. 33880
863-529-5522   (c)

c.  Matt O’Connor moconnor@airburners.com
4390 Cargo Way, Palm City, Fl. 34990
(w)772-220-7303  (c) 772-631-8140

d.  Mike Bowers  mike@raceforthekids.net
7000 Borlington Ave. N. # 126  St. Petersburg, Fl. 33710
(ph) 727-455-7821   (fx) 727-954-5982

e.  Tom Cronk   tcronk@tampabay.rr.com
3528 Lori Lane  N.    Lakeland, Fl. 33801
863-665-5449

4.  Activity Chairmen:

a. STOCK: R.C. Howie
P.O. Box 61 Lake Hamilton, Fl. 33851
(cell )  941-223-3860

b.  MOD: Bob Dunlap  Boataddict@gmail.com
918 Wilmington Island Road,  Savannah, GA. 31410
912-604-5118

c. PRO:   Tom Cronk   tcronk@tampabay.rr.com
3528 Lori Lane  N.    Lakeland, Fl. 33801
863-665-5449

d. OPC:  Jeff Reno  burntcash@yahoo.com
4227 SE 27^th St.  Okeechobee, Fl. 34974   863-703-6598 (h)

e. J Classes: Becky Nichols  littlefoot724@aol.com
4945 Mayflower St.  Cocoa, Fl. 32927  (h) 321-638-0666 (c) 321-693-2895

f.  Inboard: Chuck Woodruff Rookie77@bellsouth.net
2142 N.E. Gilman Avenue   Jensen Beach,  Fl., 34957
772-475-0012

g. Rescue Team: Mike Bowers  mike@raceforthekids.net
7000 Borlington Ave. N. # 126  St. Petersburg, Fl. 33710
(ph) 727-455-7821   (fx) 727-954-5982

Category Commissioners:

Inboard:  (1)
Matt O’Connor moconnor@airburners.com
4390 Cargo Way, Palm City, Fl. 34990
(w)772-220-7303  (c) 772-631-8140

OPC:    (2)
James Chambers   jchambe1@tampabay.rr.com
528 Rollingview Drive,  Temple Terrace, Fl. 33617
813-985-2706

Terry Rinker      rinkermachinery@verizon.net or terry@rinker10.com
Rinker Racing, Inc.  1009 E. Skagway Avenue
Tampa, Fl.  813-935-6872    813-932-1996 (fx)

Stock Outboard:  (1)
Tom Nuccio   a1marine@embarqmail.com
2628  N.W. 4^th Place  Cape Coral, Fl. 33993    (w) 239-283-1006
(c) 239-851-1830  (h)  239-772-5872

PRO:  (1)
Tom Cronk   tcronk@tampabay.rr.com
3528 Lori Lane  N.    Lakeland, Fl. 33801
863-665-5449

MOD:
Bob Dunlap  Boataddict@gmail.com
918 Wilmington Island Road,  Savannah, GA. 31410
912-604-5118

Region 8 Election Results for 2012:

Region Chairman-Donny Lick

Vice Chairman-Dave McCormick

Secretary/Treasurer-Jeff Larson

Modified Outboard-OPEN

PRO-Activity-Connie Payne

PRO Commissioner-Bruce Johnson

Stock Outboard Activity-Mike Franck

OPC Activity-Merv Bjork

OPC Commissioners: Donny Lick and Dave McCormick

Region 9 election results for 2012:

R-9 Chairman and Inboard Commissioner- Mr. Randy English

Secretary           Marie Siracusa

Inboard Chairman- Mr. Mike Allen

Safety & Risk Management- Mr. Randy English

2012 REGION 10 ROSTER

Region Chairman                                  Jan Shaw     13530 Cascadian Wy,Everett   WA   98208info@woodshedemb.comcastbiz.net

Vice Chairman                                      Mike Johnson  7314 SE 19th Ave     Portland  OR   97202mkjhusky@comcast.net

Secretary                                              Sue Troxell  27901 212th PL SE    Maple ValleyWA 98038windrift2@aol.com

Treasurer                                              David Cossette  11301 NE 95th ST      Kirkland   WA    98033drcmec@msn.com

Rear Chairman                                     Pat Gleason  10608 95th ST SW     Tacoma    WA   98498

patrickgl@msn.com

Pro Activity Chairman                           Zach Malhiot   2760 Trenton Ave      Bremerton  WA    98310 zach18man@aol.com

Mod Activity Chairman                         John Maroney   17363 Peterson Rd     Burlington WA    98233 john3r2000@yahoo.com

Stock Activity Chairman                       Mike Perman   25526 223rd Court SE  Maple ValleWA    98038 jpro60@hotmail.com

OPC Activity Chairman                        no club this  year

Inboard Activity Chairman                    James Mallory  13036 412th Ave SE   North BendWA   98045hydrofan17@yahoo.com

Unlimited Light Activity Chairman         J. Craig  Fletcher  8005 Avalon Place     Mercer IslaWA    98040 jcf@bossig.com

J Class/Special Events                          Rocky Peterson 17802 SE 196th DR    Renton    WA   98058Rpeterson157@comcast.net

Unlimited activity Chairman                   Jeff Bernard  21396 SE 299th Way   Kent       WA    98042 j.bernardu5@yahoo.com

2011 REGION 10 COMMISSIONERS

STOCK                                               Dave Anderson/Kyle Bahl

PRO                                                    Dwight Malhiot/George Thornhill

MOD                                                   Dale Bartley

INBOARD                                          David Cossette/Brian Hajny/James Mallory

OPC                                                    Tom Stanley

NOMA did not join 2011 season

REGION 10 CLUBS               

CORA                                                 NEWBERG

AMER WHITEWATER JETBOAT     TIRA

GRANTS PASSACTIVE                   GPWest

NORTHIDAHORIVERRUNNERS       SEATTLEDRAG AND SKI

HARM                                                 TRI CITIES WATER FOLLIES

SOA                                                    H1 UNLIMITED

WHITECOURT RIVERBOAT            SEAFAIR

SIRA                                                   R/C UNLIMITEDS

ULHRA                                               SALMON RIVER JET BOATS

HIDROS                                              CAL/ORE RIVER RACERS

BURLEY

Region 11 election results for 2012

Region Chair: Bill Boyes

Region Vice Chair: Gloria Crim

Sec/Treas: Bob Burrell

Officiating Chair: Jean MacKay-Schwartz

Publicity Chair: Kenn Christie

Inboard: Tony Lombardo

Stock Outboard: Pam Wilde

Mod Outboard: Mark Tingley

PRO: Paul Fuchslin

OPC: Jim Corsaut

Junior Classes: Daniel Wilde

APBA Category Commissioners

Stock: Steve Wilde

PRO: Rich Fuchslin

Inboard: Tony Lombardo

Mod: Lonnie Morris

OPC: Frank Banducci

Region 12 meeting held 11/6/2011:

Region Chairman:  Roger Carr

Phone: (949) 493-9366  Fax: (949) 493-6257  Cell: (949) 291-5489

31272 Via San Vicente,San Juan CapistranoCA92675

Activity Chairs:

Inboard:  Pat Hoban

OPC:   Doug Rea

Stock Outboard: Jeff Conant

Inboard Endurance: Pat Hoban

J-Class:  Marley Hill

Mod Outboard: Bob Williams

Pro Outboard: Roger Hewson

Offshore: Bob Teague

Unlimited: ChadChristianson

Special Events:Mike Quindazzi

Category Commissioners:

Inboard:           Dave Rankin

2976 Garona Dr.,Hacienda HeightsCA91745

Stock Outboard: Tammy Dawe

10779 Pepper Tree,AdelantoCA92301

OPC:   Steven Dawe

82-138 Tahquitz,IndioCA92201

Secretary/Treasurer:     Jeannie Doidge

Ways and Means:         Marlee Hill

Officiating Chair:          ChadChristianson

Publicity Co-Chairs:      Tammy Dawe, Marlee Hill

Region Reporter:          Ross Wallach

Region Directors:

Roger Carr, Chad Christianson, Jeff Conant, Bill Curtis, Ernie Dawe, Tammy Dawe, Jeannie Doidge, Chuck Doidge, Mike Follmer, Paul Grichar, Marlee Hill, Roger Hewson, Pat Hoban, Ted Kolby, Jay Littlejohn, Bob Peebles, Mike Quindazzi, Dave Rankin, Jerry Ross, Doug Rea, Scott Schatz, Terry Volari, Ross Wallach, Bob Williams

Region 14 – Officers 2012

Chairman -      Buddy Tennell, 4000 Inman Park Lane,Buford,GA 30519

(770) 831-1181 home; (678) 966-3310 work; (678) 966-3135 fax;

e-mail – btennell@bellsouth.net

Secretary – Jean Tennell

Treasurer – David Weaver

PRO Activity Chairman – David Weaver

Modified Outboard Activity Chairman – Tim Weber

Stock Outboard Activity Chairman – Herb Lanphear

OPC Activity Chairman – Jim Bremer

Inboard Activity Chairman – Alexis Weber

Publicity Chairman – David Weaver

DIRECTORS

Steve Litzell                  Jim Bremer

Marie Bremer               Gary Pugh

Ralph DeSilva               Jeff Carter

David Weaver              Jimmy Aderholt

Tim Weber                   Alexis Weber

Bill Kurps                     Tom Burwinkle

Jean Tennell                  Mark O’Brien

Herb Lanphear

APPROVED REFEREES

Jim Bremer (OP, I, J)

Gary Romberg (OPC)

ACTIVE INSPECTORS

Jim Bremer (OP)

APPROVED SCORERS

Marie Bremer (OP, J)

We are half way to getting Dan Schwartz to the APBA meeting.
If everyone can donate just 10 dollars….it would help so much

We are asking you to donate (if you can)
Please send checks payable to
Fred Miller,
25330 Lehmann Blvd,
Lakevilla, Illinois, 60046

For every $10 donated, we will enter your name in a raffle for a basket including Amsoil products, BOA shirts and other goodies

All competitors driving, and all passengers in, an approved reinforced cockpit boat, shall be required to utilize a restraint system, consisting of a minimum 6-point mounting design. The restraint system shall consist of not less than 2 lap, 2 shoulder, and 2 crotch straps, hooked together in a central release system. This release mechanism must remain released/open once it is activated and until it is reset. All belts shall be at least 2 inches wide, entirely constructed of polyester material, SFI 16.1 certified; and either replaced or recertified within 3 years after the date of manufacture indicated on the SFI tag located on each strap of the belt system.  Belt systems must be mounted following manufacturer’s recommendations. (see rulebook illustration)  This rule will take effect  November 1, 2011. A list of manufacturers whose belts meet this criteria can be found on APBA-RACING.com

SEAT BELT INFO

G-FORCE                   Polyester only               800-397-7813              gforce.com

IMPACT                     Polyester belts are grey only, grey is not available in nylon.

317-852-3067                impactraceproducts.com

M&R                           Converting to polyester. 800-524-2560             mrproducts.com

RCI                             Platinum series (grey) is polyester. First recertification is no charge

903-939-1908                 rciracing.com

SCHROTH                 Polyester only.                800-224-RACE               schrothracing.com

Very informative instructions on website.

SIMPSON                  Polyester only                  800-654-7223             teamsimpson.com

20% discount on new belts with return of expired SFI label.

SRP                             Will use a label to indicate polyester.                  253-850-6405

securityrace.com

STROUD                    Converting to polyester     800-554-4648             stroudsafety.com

TIGER                        Will supply polyester if rules require.                   716-674-8545

tigerperformance.com

WILLIANS                Polyester only.                    English company         willians.com

SAFETY                     A division of  Simpson with the same products.

SOLUTIONS             800-731-4404                      safetysolutionsracing.com

CROW                        Nylon and polyester              888-869-2769     crowenterprizes.com

Invoice will indicate belt material.

JAZ                             Nylon only                             800-525-8133           jazproducts.com

PYROTECH               Nylon only                             800-669-2355           pyrotech.com

RACEQUIP               Nylon only                             813-642-6644           racequip.com

RJS                              Nylon only                             248-548-5727           rjsracing.com

SFI                              858-451-8868                         sfifoundation.org

We are raising funds for Dan Schwartz to attend the 2012 APBA Annual Meeting, The overall goal is to raise $500.00 for a round trip airplane  ticket.

We are asking you to donate (if you can)

Please send checks payable to

Fred Miller,

25330 Lehmann Blvd,

Lakevilla, Illinois, 60046

For every $10 donated, we will enter your name in a raffle for a basket including Amsoil products, BOA shirts and other goodies

Region Chair: Bill Boyes

Region Vice Chair: Gloria Crim

Sec/Treas: Bob Burrell

Officiating Chair: Jean MacKay-Schwartz

Publicity Chair: Kenn Christie

Inboard: Tony Lombardo

Stock Outboard: Pam Wilde

Mod Outboard: Mark Tingley

PRO: Paul Fuchslin

OPC: Jim Corsaut

Junior Classes: Daniel Wilde

APBA Category Commissioners

Stock: Steve Wilde

PRO: Rich Fuchslin

Inboard: Tony Lombardo

Mod: Lonnie Morris

OPC: Frank Banducci

Region Chairman-Donny Lick

Vice Chairman-Dave McCormick

Secretary/Treasurer-Jeff Larson

Modified Outboard-OPEN

PRO-Activity-Connie Payne

PRO Commissioner-Bruce Johnson

Stock Outboard Activity-Mike Franck

OPC Activity-Merv Bjork

OPC Commissioners: Donny Lick and Dave McCormick

1.  Region Chairman:   James Chambers  jchambe1@tampabay.rr.com
528 Rollingview Drive,  Temple Terrace, Fl. 33617    813-985-2706

2.  Secretary:    Sally Titus   jstitus2@embarqmail.com
333 Holmes Avenue, Lake Placid, Fl. 33852   863-465-9412

3.  Board of Directors: 

a.  Jeff Titus      jstitus2@embarqmail.com   (Region Vice Chairman)
333 Holmes Avenue, Lake Placid, Fl. 33852
(w) 863-465-9438  (h) 863-465-9412

b.  Linda Eldredge  lindae313@yahoo.com
304 Thornhill Estates Ct., Winter Haven, Fl. 33880
863-529-5522   (c)

c.  Matt O’Connor moconnor@airburners.com
4390 Cargo Way, Palm City, Fl. 34990
(w)772-220-7303  (c) 772-631-8140

d.  Mike Bowers  mike@raceforthekids.net
7000 Borlington Ave. N. # 126  St. Petersburg, Fl. 33710
(ph) 727-455-7821   (fx) 727-954-5982

e.  Tom Cronk   tcronk@tampabay.rr.com
3528 Lori Lane  N.    Lakeland, Fl. 33801
863-665-5449

4.  Activity Chairmen:

a. STOCK: R.C. Howie
P.O. Box 61 Lake Hamilton, Fl. 33851
(cell )  941-223-3860

b.  MOD: Bob Dunlap  Boataddict@gmail.com
918 Wilmington Island Road,  Savannah, GA. 31410
912-604-5118

c. PRO:   Tom Cronk   tcronk@tampabay.rr.com
3528 Lori Lane  N.    Lakeland, Fl. 33801
863-665-5449

d. OPC:  Jeff Reno  burntcash@yahoo.com
4227 SE 27^th St.  Okeechobee, Fl. 34974   863-703-6598 (h)

e. J Classes: Becky Nichols  littlefoot724@aol.com
4945 Mayflower St.  Cocoa, Fl. 32927  (h) 321-638-0666 (c) 321-693-2895

f.  Inboard: Chuck Woodruff Rookie77@bellsouth.net
2142 N.E. Gilman Avenue   Jensen Beach,  Fl., 34957
772-475-0012

g. Rescue Team: Mike Bowers  mike@raceforthekids.net
7000 Borlington Ave. N. # 126  St. Petersburg, Fl. 33710
(ph) 727-455-7821   (fx) 727-954-5982

Category Commissioners:

Inboard:  (1)
Matt O’Connor moconnor@airburners.com
4390 Cargo Way, Palm City, Fl. 34990
(w)772-220-7303  (c) 772-631-8140

OPC:    (2)
James Chambers   jchambe1@tampabay.rr.com
528 Rollingview Drive,  Temple Terrace, Fl. 33617
813-985-2706

Terry Rinker      rinkermachinery@verizon.net or terry@rinker10.com
Rinker Racing, Inc.  1009 E. Skagway Avenue
Tampa, Fl.  813-935-6872    813-932-1996 (fx)

Stock Outboard:  (1)
Tom Nuccio   a1marine@embarqmail.com
2628  N.W. 4^th Place  Cape Coral, Fl. 33993    (w) 239-283-1006
(c) 239-851-1830  (h)  239-772-5872

PRO:  (1)
Tom Cronk   tcronk@tampabay.rr.com
3528 Lori Lane  N.    Lakeland, Fl. 33801
863-665-5449

MOD:
Bob Dunlap  Boataddict@gmail.com
918 Wilmington Island Road,  Savannah, GA. 31410
912-604-5118

Hi Everyone, We are trying to get Dan Schwartz’s to the APBA National Meeting in Chicago, January 2012.

We are trying to raise $500, If you would like to contribue

Please make check’s payable to Fred Miller, 25330 Lehmann Blvd, Lake villa, IL 60046.

If anyone has any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me, tammy@tunnelvisionracing.com

We will update you as the checks come it.

October 24, 2011

To My Fellow Boat Racers:

Since my last email, I have heard from many of you. I appreciate your ideas, concerns and complaints. I want to make sure you’re aware of another way you can provide APBA with your feedback, which must be complete by Friday, Oct. 28.

Everyone on this list should have received – via an Oct. 20 email from APBA – a confidential electronic APBA Member Survey.

This is the first survey I can recall APBA has ever undertaken. This is your chance to respond with your thoughts on a variety of topics to all of the leadership. The survey is confidential, in that the results will be released only as aggregate data and not as individual returns from members.

If you have not already responded to the survey via email, I strongly encourage you to respond before Friday, Oct. 28. If you know of an APBA member who does not have Internet or email access, but who would also like to share his or her thoughts, please print a survey for them to fill out and mail in to the following address:

Address for postal mail surveys:
Gloria Urban
APBA
17640 East Nine Mile Rd.
P.O. Box 377
Eastpointe, MI 48021-0377

The deadline for receipt of surveys is Friday, October 28,so please hurry to either email or mail in your survey!

And while you’re online, be sure to visit the APBA website to register for the Social Forum and become familiar with its use. This communications format is proving to be useful among members, and there are already some very interesting and helpful discussions taking place. Please let us know about any other communications tools we should be exploring.

Thank you once again for your time and attention.

John F. Sharp
8H

317-257-1507
john.sharp@sbcglobal.net

http://social.apba.org/discussion/164/sportman-class-gt-pro-from-region-8

GT Pro is an entry-level class running tunnelboats and v-bottoms in the 45-50 mph range.  The class was created by the Twin City Powerboat Association (Minnesota, Region 8) in 2007.  We were invited to the OPC Nationals this year where we ran an exhibition race to show the class to racers from around the country.  We were very well received and there was lot of interest expressed.  We are hoping for another invitation for 2012, and I believe we will have racers from outside Region 8 participating.

Description: Tunnels and Vees powered by stock 35hp, 2 cyl., Johnson/Evinrude with trim.

Resources: Dillon Racing; GT Pro on Facebook

http://social.apba.org/discussion/194/congrats-to-the-new-apba-president-and-vp-elect

October 14, 2011

Fellow APBA Racers:

As you all probably know by now, I was elected to the APBA Board of Directors. I want to thank all of you who voted for me and assure you all I will do my best to represent all facets of APBA membership.

The learning curve for me has already started and it is very steep. I endeavor to learn as fast as I can and to become an effective and contributing member of the Board.
To date I have been included in two Board meetings. At the first meeting, we elected Mark Wheeler as APBA President, and Kristi Ellison as Vice-President. Their terms begin Nov. 1. Congratulations to them both. At the second meeting, the Board heard a presentation from Crown Partners about the 2012 “digitization” plan for the APBA, the goal of which is a phased approach to improving membership, communications, marketing and online delivery of services, among other outcomes. Surveys are planned to solicit input from APBA members.

In the future, I fully intend to utilize this email format as a method of communicating with you, and I ask you all to let me know your thoughts, concerns and opinions regarding how APBA and boat racing can be improved. I even answer my phone, too! If you know of someone who is not receiving these emails, please let me know and I will include them. If you want to be excluded, you can let me know that also.

Again, thank you for your vote of confidence.

John F. Sharp
8H

john.sharp@sbcglobal.net
317-257-1507

AMERICAN POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION
-NOTICE-
REGION 7 ANNUAL MEETING

DATE: Saturday, October 29, 2011
PLACE: The Brat Stop
12304 75th St (Hwy 50 & I 94)
Kenosha, WI 53142 Telephone: 262-857-2011

BSOA & MRC AWARDS – PARTY Saturday evening – ALL are welcomed

MEETING CRITERIA:
1. Only attending members may vote
2. You must be present to be elected as a category representative, unless a written letter of explanation for absence to Region Chairman is received 7 days prior meeting. This letter will be shared with attending members.

AGENDA

12:30 pm ~ Coffee and get together

1:00 pm ~ General Assembly in Elephant room
Minutes and Corrections of last Meeting
Election of New Region 7 BOD
Treasurers Report

1:30 pm ~ Safety seminar

3:00 pm ~ Old News, Race Reports, 2012 Prospective Races- by Categories
APBA National Election results, National Meeting and commission request
Historical Society Requests
By-Law Updates – any request of changes need to be made in writing and received by Region Chairman by October 15.
Region 7 Hall of Fame
Dr. Stuart Wilson scholarship
Follow-up Business
Misc. / A.O.B.

3:30 pm ~ CATEGORY MEETINGS – Election of Category representatives
Category Meeting for Stocks, Mods, Pro, Inboards and OPC

4:00 pm ~ Reconvene General Assembly for any follow-up of Region Business

4:30 pm ~ Time allowed for completion of any Category business

ADJOURNMENT

10:00 AM ~ GREAT LAKES BOAT CLUB MEETING
GLBC Election Meeting
Kankakee Report 2011 and plans for 2012
Racers and races to be discussed
Web report; Misc. and A.O.B

Dee Berghauer Region 7 Chairman
1505 Woodside Ln Elm Grove, WI 53122
dberghauer@earthlink.net

Category commissioners and aspiring chairmen, please read the requirements for electing an APBA Category Chairman

http://www.apba-racing.com/apps/news/index.php

Election of Category Chairmen

By-Law 12.4.3 Election of Category Chairmen.  A Category Chairman shall be elected by the elected commissioners for each Racing Commission for a term of two (2) years, which election shall be held no later than November 30.

As the dates for all the Region Meetings approach, we are providing the following explanation on the procedure for electing the Category Chairman.

At the Region Meetings, the election of commissioners allowed for the categories will take place.

• Immediately following the Region Meeting, all elected officers’ and commissioners’ names should be sent to National Headquarters.  Most important –the elected commissioners’ names. The region may follow up with the balance of elected region officers.
• Once all elected commissioners’ information is sent to Headquarters, a BALLOT will be released to the elected commissioners in each category to vote for the chairman.
• CANDIDATES TAKE NOTE – Anyone running for the Office of Category Chairman needs to notify National Headquarters that they are a candidate for the position.  Their name will then appear on the ballot.  Please notify the office no later than October 29, 2011. If there is no notification to the office, your name will NOT appear on the ballot sent to the elected commissioners.
• Below is an outline of basic responsibilities for the office of Category Chairman.  This is meant to give a candidate an idea of the responsibilities of the position (and there may be differences depending on the category).  We welcome input on the list from any category chairman.

Category Chairman Responsibilities

• Chair Commission meetings.
• Work with the Commission and membership, promote and grow the Category.
• Appoint at-large Commissioners.
• Attend Nationals.

• Develop agendas for Commission meetings.
• Publish minutes of meetings and decisions of the Commission.
• Attend the Annual Meeting
• Represent the Category on the Race Management, Hall of Champions, and Steering Committees.
• Give Category season report at National Meeting.
• Create awards for presentation at Annual Meeting.

• Provide Hall of Champions inductees for category.
• Attend Hall of Champions photo sessions.
• Present Category awards at Annual Meeting.
• Write a Category article each month for the “Propeller”.
• Maintain Category technical manual, if applicable
• Maintain Category web site, if applicable.
• Develop rule changes passed by the Commission or the membership into actual rules.
• Develop Category rule change information for the ballot to membership.
• Proof category rules for rule book.
• Chair Commission meetings held to judge appeals.
• Appoint Category Committees.
• Appoint Category representatives to National committees.
• Forward information from headquarters to Commissioners.
• Answer questions and respond to concerns from members.
• Insure that end-of-season Category award calculations are performed.
• Approve sanctions for Divisionals, Nationals, Worlds.
• Maintain lists of Category suppliers.
• Maintain list of Category approved officials.
• Prepare and submit a Category Budget to APBA Treasurer
• Manage the Category budget.
• Maintain Category files.
• Maintain a registration of capsule builders, building techniques, and core samples if applicable to the category.

APBA Board, Council election results
Monday, October 3, 2011

See APBA Racing.com for all infomation and meeting minutes

http://www.apba-racing.com/apps/news/index.php

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP_Yb_nJQTA&feature=player_embedded#!

Check out the new APBA Video Series update

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP_Yb_nJQTA&feature=player_embedded#!

REGION 5 FALL MEETING

* * * ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2012 * * *

Date: Sunday, October 23, 2011

Where:
Lake Myrtle Sports Park
2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road
Auburndale, Florida 33823

Time: 1:00 p.m. (Room open at 12:00 Noon)

Directions:
From Highway 92, turn North on Berkley Road, go 3 miles, park will be on the left.

If using GPS, put in 2563 Berkley Road. (Facility is new and not on GPS yet.)

MEETING NOTE:

If you are interested in running for any position, please let me know, so I can place your name on the ballot.

E-Mail: jchambe1@tampabay.rr.com – - My number is 813-985-2706.

James Chambers
Region 5 Chairman

http://www.apba-racing.com/Propeller/01110OCT.pdf

Ernie Dawe writes...

Photo compliments of F1 PROP website

A“so-and-so” is a person everyone depends on to take care of important jobs; as in, “So-and-so will
do that.” Such people keep our sport going.
I have come to know another “so-and-so”,
Chris Fairchild of Paw Paw, IL. Although he is a
Board member, helped start the APBA Driving
School, is a many time champion and a Hall of
Champions inductee, I had not been aware of
all that Chris does until I started attending more
OPC events and had a chance to watch him.
A year ago at Port Neches, Texas, Ruben
Ascencio got a new SST 120 boat delivered on
Saturday afternoon and wanted to race it on Sunday. It takes a lot of time to rig
a tunnel boat—not like putting a throttle and steering
wheel in a stock outboard. Drivers from all over were
working on the boat, but the person who did the most
and was really in charge was Chris Fairchild. He stayed
past 2:00 AM getting the job done.
Since that time, I have had the pleasure of watching
him help anyone who needs help. Most of the time,
they don’t even have to ask him. At the recent OPC
Nationals in Kankakee, Chris was in the water every
time a boat was broken or flipped, doing whatever was
needed. He must have waded in at least five times,
helping to get boats on their trailers.
At one point in the race, one of the rescue boats was
towed in as it had quit working. In about 15 minutes
Chris had the boat running again so it could be used.
In addition to helping everyone, he brings the
Mercury two-seater to a lot of the races to give people
rides so they can experience what a tunnel boat can
do. At Kankakee he gave John Broge a ride. It was the
first time John had been in a boat since his accident.
John said he was actually hoping that Chris would slow
down, as they were going too fast!
Chris is also a winning boat racer. He has won many
championships, and competes in two to three classes at
many races. He also helps family members that race in
the Stock category.
On top of all this, Chris is a very active member of
the OPC Commission, and can be counted on to be at
all of the meetings with invaluable input. He was also
appointed to the Junior Classes Committee, and takes
this job seriously. Finally, Chris was elected to the APBA
Board and has done an excellent job.
I know that there are many more so-and-sos out
there like RJ West and Chris Fairchild. Send me an email
about them, so we can hear more about APBA members
that do so much more than race.

Check out the Original Article in Octobers Propeller

http://www.apba-racing.com/Propeller/01110OCT.pdf

SIGN UP BY JAN. 10, 2012 AND SAVE!
Check your choice of events below and return the
registration form by JANUARY 10, 2012 to ApBA,
pO Box 377, Eastpointe Mi 48021-0377; fax 586-773-6490.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM by JAN. 10, 2012
at the Marriott Chicago northwest,
4800 hoffman Blvd., hoffman Estates, iL 60192
for the APBA single/Double rate of $109.00 per night

Check out APBA website or October 2011 Propeller for more informaiton

http://opcrace.com/news//wp-admin/post-new.php

Check out October 2011 Propeller.  OPC’s Terry Rinker on the cover.

http://www.apba-racing.com/Propeller/01110OCT.pdf

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” – Mario Andretti

PLACE:                                                                                                PHONE:   1-888-874-2592   HOLIDAY INN – FRENCH QUARTER                                                          1-419-874-3111

10630 FREMONT PIKE (US 20 AT I-75)                                                              www.hifq.com

PERRYSBURG, OHIO  43551                                                             RATES:    $78, 89, 109

DIRECTIONS:   Exit 193 I-75; east on US 20; hotel on left (north) side at traffic light. Exit 193 is 1 mile south of the Ohio Turnpike (I-80) / I-75 interchange.

NOTES:

1. Please inform the Reservation Desk that you are attending the APBA Region 6 Meeting.  There are 20 rooms being held for Friday night;  40 rooms for Saturday night.  The hotel will hold our rooms until October 11, 2011.  Call today!!!
2. The French Quarter facility features newly refurbished rooms, three pricing tiers (outside, atrium, and Holidome inside), two pool areas, kids Holidome, two dining areas (atrium plus restaurant), nighttime entertainment in bar, etc.  Make this a family get-away weekend and bring the kids!
3. Elections: Category meetings will select National Commissioners and Region Officers. Be there to exercise your membership rights and obligations by VOTING!
4. The Region 6 Inboard Safety Team will have the “Test Cell” at poolside each morning for anyone wishing to complete driver restraint capsule training requirements.

AGENDA –SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011

  7:00 a.m.                   SAFETY CELL  (until 9:00 a.m.)                               HOLIDOME POOLSIDE

9:00 a.m.                    TECHNICAL SEMINAR                                            PANATELA ROOM

9:30 a.m.                    INBOARD CHAIRPERSON MEETING                    FORUM

12:00 p.m.                    SLT MEETING                                                           PANATELA  ROOM

12:15 p.m.                    GNH/GP MEETING                                                   CORONA ROOM

12:30 p.m.                    INBOARD OFFICIATING MEETING                      FORUM

1:00 p.m.                    VINTAGE MEETING                                     GRENADIER ROOM

2:00 p.m.                    OFFICIATING MEETING                                         FORUM

3:00 p.m.                    CLUB MEETING                                                        FORUM

4:00 p.m.                    PRO MEETING                                                          FORUM

AGENDA –SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011

  7:00 a.m.                   SAFETY CELL  (until 9:00 a.m.)                               HOLIDOME POOLSIDE

8:30 a.m.                    OPC MEETING                                                          GRENADIER ROOM

8:30 a.m.                    INBOARD MEETING                                                FORUM

9:00 a.m.                   MODIFIED OUTBOARD MEETING             CORONA ROOM

10:00 a.m.                    STOCK OUTBOARD MEETING                              CORONA ROOM

11:20 a.m.                    ALL MEETINGS ADJOURN

11:30 a.m.                    REGION 6 BOD MEETING – CLOSED                    FORUM

11:40 a.m.                    GENERAL MEETING                                                FORUM

Hope to see everyone there; your input is always needed!  This facility will be home to our Region 6 meetings for the foreseeable future, so plan on attending the Spring Meeting February 25-26, 2012!  For additional information, E-mail tjohnston36@live.com or call 517.451.9120.

Tom Johnston

Region 6 Chairman

OCTOBER 1, 2011
Time: 5:00 PM 
Capsule Training

Holiday Inn, 2338 Highway 411 NE, Cartersville, GA 30120

Fee $25. All drivers from any category are welcome. Training will certify driver through the 2012 and 2013 racing seasons. Contact: Sam Winer

AMERICAN POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION

REGION 4 ANNUAL FALL MEETING

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011

CAMBRIDGE, MARYLAND

 http://www.apba.org/apps/events/index.php?TV=1&Meetings=1&ClassID=&Month=10&Year=2011&Submit=Search

LOCATION CHANGE!!!!!

LOCATION:  Comfort Inn

8523 Ocean Gateway

Easton,MD21601

Phone- 410-820-8333

There is a room block at the Comfort Inn with a rate $89 a night including continental breakfast. Please mention APBA-American Powerboat Association when booking your room. The block will be available until September 29^th, PLEASE make your reservations prior to this day or the rooms will be released.

Capsule Training will be at the HOLIDAY INN, next door to the Comfort Inn, in the Indoor Swimming Pool immediately following the meeting.

ITINERARY:  8:30 – 9:00   Check-In (there will be coffee and water but no food)

9:00 – 11:30Category Meetings/General Meeting

11:30 – 1:00  Lunch on your own

1:00 – 2:30    Category Meetings/General Meeting Elections

2:30-  3:00    Special Meetings as Required – Banquet, Awards…

AGENDA:      Call to Order

Welcome and Logistics

Minutes

Treasurer’s Report

Category Reports – Inboard and Outboard

Safety Report

Equipment Manager Report

Race Committee Reports

Old Business

Elections – Commissioners, Region Officers- Please be sure to review the updated by-laws for voting procedures

New Business

Category Meetings and General Meeting will be combined.  General Meeting will begin at the conclusion of Category Meetings and may begin before the lunch break. 

CAPSULE TRAINING WILL BEGIN AT 3:00 P.M.

Hope to see you all there!

Steve Barrett

Region 4 Chairmen

http://www.apba.org/apps/events/index.php?TV=1&Meetings=1&ClassID=&Month=10&Year=2011&Submit=Search

Check out APBA website (www.apba.org) and click on the new social forum.

http://www.apba.org/

http://buckeyeoutboardassociation.com/site/

Boat #     Driver    Hometown    Position    Points    Laps    Time
1    560    Steve Walde     Discovery Bay, CA    1    300    10    08:19.04
2    710    Denise Talcott    Hancock, MI    2    225    10    08:29.63
3    523    Jessica Olson     Moose Lake, MN    3    169    10    08:45.96
4    249    Alyssa Petroni    Kankakee, IL    4    127    9    08:27.95
5    522    Nicole Hansen     Deerwood, MN    5    95    7    08:20.76

Boat #     Driver    Hometown    Position     Points    Laps    Time
1    710    Denise Talcott    Hancock, MI    1    400    10    08:25.23
2    522    Nicole Hansen     Deerwood, MN    2    300    10    08:29.50
3    560    Steve Walde    Discovery Bay, CA    3    225    10    08:38.65
4    249    Alyssa Petroni    Kankakee, IL    4    169    10    08:51.98
5    523    Jessica Olson     Mooselake, MN    5    127    9    08:29.74
6    94    Lance Destefans     Lodi, CA    6    95    8    08:54.76

The DOMINATION CONTINUES for HOOPER Racing!!!

08-29-11 – New Powerboat Superleague Series standings post-Aurora keeps Hooper Racing in a large and comfortable lead with 780 points.

Rob Rinker from Amsoil Racing has launched him into 2nd place with730 points.  Rob jumped into this position with an outstanding win at the Regional Championships in Aurora, Indiana.  Tammy Wolf-Jakob is in 3rd position 10 points behind Rinker.

Congratulations all SST 60 drivers for your continued success and dedications.  See you at the Nationals in Kankakee.

Photos Compliments of AJ Johnson

Formula 3 tunnel boat racing is one of the most competitive classes in OPC.  One of the newest, youngest and most vivid characters in Formula 3 (SST 60) racing is the colorful pilot, Rob Rinker from the Amsoil Racing Team.

In 2010, Rob stepped into the class to help owner Joe Schulte with his one-of-a-kind prototype Altralite boat.  He enjoyed the class so much that he became a full time Formula 3 driver, as well as, continuing his career in the  Formula Lite class.

With a mere seven races in SST 60 under his belt, Rob has become an extremely accomplished and skilled Formula 3 driver.  Some of Robs accomplishments in Formula 3 this season includes:

• Winning Time Trials – Elgin, Illinois
• Winning Saturday’s Qualifying Heat – Elgin, Illinois
• 3rd place finish at North American Championship – ONLY HIS 5TH TIME IN A FORMULA 3 TUNNEL BOAT!!!!
• Marietta, Ohio – Qualified 3rd- In a boat Rinker never raced
• Marietta, Ohio – Final 4th place - In a boat Rinker never raced
• Divisional Championship – 3rd place Huntington, WV

Unlike other teams that have extensive testing time, Rob’s only time in the boat has been at races. Rob is continually learning and advancing his skill in his new class.  We can’t wait to see the positive strides and continuation of this young and talented driver in the Formula 3 class and the sport.

He is a great addition to the class, a positive roll model, and we expect only great things from Rob.

Rob we’ll see you on the podium in the very near future.

Rob Rinker, Formula 3

******KANKAKEE PRE-Registration****

Pre-registration for entry by Email to: laurieallen11@gmail.com.

Email your name, class, boat number, and APBA card number.

This is required for you to get fuel and to save late entry fee.

NEW ENTRY forms, one per class, must be filled out at the clubhouse in Kankakee.

Have proof of your capsule training upon registration on site.

http://www.apba-racing.com/internal/show_sanction.php?EditID=11018

With only two races remaining in the 2011 Powerboat Superleague,  Mike Hooper and his team continue to dominate the season and is on top of Powerboat Superleague Series Point Standings.

Hooper is the ONLY driver that has monoploized the podium, infact he had been on the podium at each and EVERY APR Superleague race including the North American Championship and Divisional Championship.  Hooper has cemented himself as the dominating force in the extremely competivite Formula 3 class.

At Mike’s last race, the Divisional Championships in Huntington, WV, rough water cause Mike to hook his Scycraft boat during time trials.  This unfortunate incident caused Mikes right shoulder to pop out of it’s socket.  Mike, a true athlete placed his shoulder back into his socket and continued his time trial lap and then completed both qualifying heats allowing for a 3rd place start on the dock in Sunday’s final event.

During the final, Mike and Hooper Racing were in a sold 2nd place and gaining when a racing collision between Reno and Hooper caused damage to both powerboat.  Mike, a incredible competitor, continued and fought his way to another podium finish and when the checkered flag dropped Mike took a familiar place on the podium, again.

We can only say this year is HOOPER DOMINATION!!!!

Way to go Mike and Hooper Racing

Photo Compliments of Hooper Racing – Damage during the Divisional Championships in Huntington, WV

For more information on Hooper Racing check out there Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/HooperRacing/

http://www.romesburgmedia.com/superleaguemedia/

Powerboat Superleague’s 2011 North American Championships will be televised on ROOT Sports. (Eastern Standard Time):

Thursday, August 11 – 8:00pm (PRIME TIME PREMIER)
Saturday, August 13 – 5:00pm
Tuesday, August 30 – Noon

http://www.romesburgmedia.com/superleaguemedia/

Check out Adrian Henson Photography

http://igratify.smugmug.com/Boats/Boat-Race/18443301_wN58rX

ATTENTION DRIVERS, CREW MEMBERS AND TEAM OWNERS

YOU ARE ALL INVITED….

Performance & Safety Presentation

     Kankakee, Sept. 2^nd, 2011 at the Kankakee Valley Boat Club

     Four Sessions, 11:30 AM, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30PM

                      (Sessions 1 ¼ hours long)

Join Bob Wartinger for a presentation and discussion regarding the latest information on ways to improve your racing performance and safety. Topics include boat set up, capsule construction, personal performance measures, seats/belts, helmets, ways to increase the driver and team’s performance, the five things that you absolutely have to pay attention to, and much more.

Bob is President of the UIM Safety/Medical Commission and speaks nationally and internationally on numerous topics relating to racing performance/safety, behavioral science, and business development.

Bob is a contributing member of the International Congress of Motorsports Science. Members include Formula 1, NASCAR and most motorsports associations. He has been interviewed by the BBC, Discovery Channel, CNN, History Channel, and National Geographic Channel, NBC affiliates, NY Times, Aviation Week and a number of other periodicals. He has authored three books, of which two are on boat racing performance and safety. His latest, “Safe Champions”, was released in 2011.

http://bobwartinger.com/

APBA Updates High Points Standings as of 08-03-11

http://www.apba-racing.com/apps/events/HighPoints.php

Donnie McDowell of Orlando, Florida earned the Powerboat Superleague Iron Man Award for
2011. The award was created by Powerboat Superleague to honor those who have competed in
30 consecutive races.  Only a small handful of racers have achieved this award.  One of the most
experienced and loved OPC
drivers, Donnie has raced over
39 years. With the help of crew
chief Wayne “Rocky” Hill, he has
become a 4-time national champion; has set two records, won
four High Points titles (including the 2010 Powerboat Superleague Series championship)
and was named 2010 Superleague Sportsman of the Year.
Donnie is an inspiration on and
off the course, and a true Iron
Man. Donnie was presented the
award at the Superleague race
in Marietta, Ohio on July 10th.
http://www.apba-racing.com/Propeller/01108AUG.pdf

—Tammy Wolf
www.tunnelvisionracing.com

A new chapter begins in the life of APBA
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Dear APBA Members:

As a follow-up to our July 19 communication, the excitement is growing as we kick off a new chapter in the life of APBA. Crown Partners has already begun work on our digital transformation and recently posted an update you will want to check out on our YouTube channel.

You are invited to hear about the exciting changes that will be taking place over the coming weeks and months. Tune in to learn why we have chosen to embark on this new direction and the digital and communication improvements you can expect to see. You will also see a demo of some exciting technology we will be able to use next month!

Tune in at your convenience.

This update can be found at: http://bit.ly/mR36Er

Enjoy!

Mark Weber

APBA President

National Meeting 2012

This time it is Region 7’s turn to host the APBA National Meeting. The Hall of Champions, Honor Squadron and meetings, meetings, meetings await.

The Windy City will be no match for a bunch of boat racers.

Dates: January 25-28, 2012

Marriott-Chicago Northwest 4800 Hoffman Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 (847) 645-9500

Rate: $109 – King/Double

If you plan to fly, Chicago/OHare – ORD is your best bet, about 20 miles northwest of the Marriott.

This hotel does not provide shuttle service. Alternate transportation: A Best Choice Limo; fee: $42 (one way) on request. Estimated taxi fare: $45.00 (one way). Watch for more information on apba-racing.com and please plan to attend!

http://www.apba-racing.com/Propeller/01108AUG.pdf

Check out August’s edition of Propeller Online

http://www.apba-racing.com/Propeller/01108AUG.pdf

As the points chase in APR Superleague heats up…a new leader in Formula 3 action takes the podium. Mike Hooper of Markham, Ontario, Canada is now dominating the points race. Congratulations Mike Hooper, Rob Scythes and the rest of Hooper Racing’s crew. For more information on the points chase or results follow APR Superleague

http://www.aprsuperleague.com/FormulaThreeStandingsMARIETTA2011.pdf

http://buckeyeoutboardassociation.com/site/

N.A. Championships: Super Sport
Divisional Championships: SST 60

http://buckeyeoutboardassociation.com/site/

The 11th annual Riverfront Roar is the highlight of this weekend as race teams from all over the nation rolled into Marietta
Formula 2 Race Results
1. Terry Rinker
2. Mark Jakob
3. Michael Floyd
4. Donnie McDowell
5. Mark Welch
6. James McGrath
7. Don Lick
8. Mervin Bjork
9. Tyler Welch
10. Ruben Ascencio
11. Stacy Funk
12. Dana Tomes
13. Jerry Guinn
14. Jeff Reno
DNS Del Book

Formula 3 Race Results
1. Mike Hooper
2. Roddy Foreman
3. Tammy Wolf-Jakob
4. Robert Rinker
5. Carole Reno
6. Toby Hood
7. Bill Mastro
8. Gordon Downard
9. Dan Bunting
10. Dana Tomes

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Photos from Tunnel Vision Racing Team.  Check out the OPC facebook page for more photos.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.228304940533249.61804.161792507184493&saved#!/media/set/?set=a.225403427499977.59016.171923479514639

Superlight Saturday Heat Racing

Superlight Sunday Heat Racing

SST-45 FINAL

AS PER BAY CITY WEBSITE

http://www.riverroar.com/SST-45.php

AS POSTED ON THE BAY CITY WEBSITE

http://www.riverroar.com/120.php

Formula 1 FINALS

AS PER BAY CITY WEBSITE

http://www.riverroar.com/Formula_1.php

http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/shaun-torrente-wins-bay-city-river-roar/

Shaun Torrente Wins Bay City River Roar

Posted in Event News, On the Water, Products by Rick Mackie

Photo Credits: Paul Kemiel Photographics

The 24th annual Dow Bay City River Roar tunnel boat race, round two of the 2011 Formula One P.R.O.P. Tour, concluded Sunday, June 26. And like the past 23 years – this year didn’t disappoint.  Bay City, Michigan  was one of my favorite stops when I followed the series’ with our outboard race support truck back in the 1990s. The Saginaw River, contained with sea walls, is always full of surprises. I’ve witnessed more blow overs and wicked barrel rolls at this race than I care to remember. Ask any driver who has experienced it and they will tell you Bay City is one of the most challenging tunnel boat races in the world.

Weather conditions this year were near perfect. It was sunny all weekend- with temps in the mid 60s during testing on Friday, warming up to a comfortable mid 70s on Saturday for qualify and low 80s for the final races on Sunday. The winds picked up at race time, creating a rough chop against the current.

Shaun Torrente won the Bay City River Roar Formula 1 race. He led the 11 boat field from start-to-finish.

Miami, Florida native Shaun Torrente has always been an exciting driver to watch. At 32, he is a young, skillful driver who isn’t afraid to take chances. That personality trait can make the difference between winning and second place. it can also mean the difference between winning and not finishing. Shaun has matured as a driver since I last saw him race. He is now competing on the UIM F1H2O Formula 1 circuit for Peters & May Racing, with race experiences throughout Europe as well as Qatar and Portugal.

Shaun does a victory burnout for the crowd.

His worldly experience seems to be paying off. It was just last year in Bay City where Shaun led the entire race, only to spin out on the final lap. Chris Fairchild went on to win the race. Shaun and Chris had common goals coming into Sunday’s race. Both are hard charging – fierce competitors. The difference this year was the number of races Shaun had prior to the event. Shaun was razor sharp all weekend, capturing a pair of qualifying wins on Saturday to earn the pole position for the 50-lap F1 final on Sunday.

Formula 1 podium finishers (L-R): Terry Rinker, Shaun Torrente and Brian Venton.

He repeated  his razor sharp performance on Sunday. His Mercury 2.5 EFI Champ race outboard powered tunnel boat launched off the start dock – quickly accelerating into the lead with Chris Fairchild and three time River Roar champ Terry Rinker following. Mechanical gremlins forced Chris, Shaun’s only real threat, to the trailer with four laps completed. Shaun steadily built a 20-second lead over Rinker to capture the checkered flag. The race was called at 35 laps due to the extremely rough course conditions.

Terry Rinker, Brian Venton, Lynn Simburger and Jeff Shepherd rounded out 2-5. All were powered by Mercury 2.5 EFI Champ race outboards.

 Be sure to check out my blog on Kris Shephard’s OptiMax Formula 2 Victory.

Tags: 2.5 EFI Champ, Bay City River roar, Formula 1, Formula One P.R.O.P Tour, Mercury Racing, outboard, race, tunnel boat

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http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/shaun-torrente-wins-bay-city-river-roar/

Vote on OPC Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/OPC-Racing/171923479514639

http://www.apba-racing.com/internal/show_sanction.php?EditID=10863

http://www.apba-racing.com/internal/show_sanction.php?EditID=10862

A quick reminder if you want an exact address for

Thunder on The Fox in Elgin, IL

program you GPS to Gail Borden Public Library

270 N. Grove Avenue,

Elgin, IL

The pit area is adjacent to the Library

www.gailborden.info

OR VISIT THUNDER ON THE FOX.com

http://www.apba-racing.com/internal/show_sanction.php?EditID=10981

SST 60, SST 120, and Super Sport

APBA Sanction is published

http://www.apba-racing.com/internal/show_sanction.php?EditID=10914

We sent our first Formula 3 motor to Northbrook, IL today for a complete rebuild from LaBanco Racing. I have been researching engine builders for our OMC Evinrude F-3 powerheads since we got into the sport in 2010 and while there are many options out there for us we have decided to entrust our engine components to fellow Superleague racer Sam LaBanco.

Despite only running the final two races at Aurora and Kankakee in 2010, Sam was a threat to win at Aurora before getting into a wreck with Brent Dillard. He backed up his Aurora performance with a win at the National Championships in Kankakee, IL in September. While Sam has built his own motors for some time, he has started in recent seasons doing work for other teams as he has cut back on his racing schedule. There is no secret that LaBanco builds the power into his motors which often ends up with his boats in victory lane. In fact, Sam was one of the engineers back in the day at OMC that helped design many of the outboard racing engines so he knows the powerheads inside and out.

Fellow racers Toby Hood and Sammy Miller have used Sam the past couple years and I am happy to announce that Herd Racing is a LaBanco customer beginning today. After Sam gets our primary motor as hot as the rules will allow we will send up our backup motor so when the 2011 opening gun fires we hope to have two of the best powerheads in the league. Couple that with new props, a better boat and a lighter driver and we hope to show some improvements when we unload for the first race this spring.

Also, as you can see from the photo with this blog of Miss Pennsylvania Courtney Thomas and the #75 boat, the Herd Racing boat was featured in the annual media report put out by the EQT Three Rivers Regatta in Pittsburgh. The regatta report indicates that about 600,000 fans attended the two day event over the July 4th weekend last summer making it the biggest inland regatta in the U.S. The total Neilson audience was estimated at 1.2 million people with a combined media publicity value of about $2 million for sponsors!

This is good information to have when courting sponsors for next year’s event. There aren’t many sports that can provide this type of return on investment which is why I continue to have high hopes for our team’s involvement in outboard tunnel boat racing in 2011 and beyond.

Original Source: Herd Racing Website
Article written by Dana Tomes

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It is with great excitement that we announce Miller Lite as a sponsor for Thunder on the Fox and for the 2011 season with McGrath Motorsports

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POWERBOAT SUPERLEAGUE GAZETTE:

http://www.aprsuperleague.com/2011_ELGIN_Gazette.pdf

APBA SANCTION:

http://www.apba-racing.com/internal/show_sanction.php?EditID=10861

Sam Cullis contacted me about a different

version of the History of OPC.  Here is what he wrote

"Here is what is omitted from the APBA version of OPC:

As early as 1956 the rival outboard racing association,

the National Outboard Association, had fully codified

pleasure boat class rules. There was pleasure boat racing

under APBA in the late '50's-1960, but not with fixed rules.

The events were run under APBA special event

status, where the applying club could make its own rules

about boat and motor type, size and restrictions for each

event. This could be very confusing. Motors or boats or certain

combinations legal in one APBA race might not be allowed in

another APBA sanctioned race a week later, while

there was no such confusion at NOA races.

The 1961 formation of OPC within APBA with formal, fixed rules

had 2 strong benefits ... racers knew what the rules about boats

and motors would be and loss of membership to NOA was avoided.

-Sam Cullis

Thank you for this information Sam

The four most important items of any OPC Driver
1. A proper form fitting seat with lumbar support
2. A Racing rated helmet equipped with certified head and neck restraint system
3. Proper seat belts of polyester construction mounted following manufacturers instructions
4. An automatic functioning air system in cases of submersion or lack of oxygen

APBA Nominations
This year we elect 5 (five) Board members
for a 2-year term and 6 (six) Council-at-
Large members for a 4-year term.
1. Anyone wishing to be nominated should
send a letter of intent and brief personal
profile to the Nominating Committee, c/o
APB A Headquarters, prior to June 1. This
will place your name on the nomination ballot
that will be sent out to the Nominating
Committee.
2. The Nominating Committee (Board
of Directors and Category Chairmen) will
nominate candidates prior to July 1.
3. National Headquarters shall notify
those nominated prior to July 1.
4. Candidates shall submit to National
Headquarters an acceptance letter and brief
personal profile by July 15.
5. Proxies will be mailed to each member
entitled to vote on or before Aug. 20.

http://www.apba-racing.com/Propeller/01105MAY.pdf

Capsule Training Certification
What does this mean?
What are the guidelines for implementation?
How long is the certification good for?
What do the scorers need to check for?
What is the driver’s responsibility?
With the beginning of the racing season underway,
I want to share a reminder for all officials, and drivers
regarding Capsule Certification and Training.
We have all seen the letters CAPT and the year on
Racing Membership Cards. Do you know what this
means, and who is ultimately responsible for keeping
this certification up to date—and furthermore, what is
up to date?
Accompanying all of our APBA membership renewal
applications, was a letter containing the section: CAPSULE
TRAINING CERTIFICATION/PHYSICALS, which
addresses the above information. The capsule certification
applies to several classes in the Inboard, OPC and
PRO categories.
“A member is responsible to submit the certification
to APBA Headquarters with their membership.”
If the driver has received his membership card prior
to the updated certification date, he can send in the
certification form and $10.00; and an updated card will
be sent to him. If the above statement is followed, the
driver’s APBA membership card will reflect this information
along with the expiration date of the certification.
If the driver chooses not to do this, he must ALWAYS
show his current certification receipt at registration.
The certification is good for two APBA racing years,
which means the racing year that the certification was
completed, as well as the racing year after the completion.
For example: If the certification was completed
in 2009, it should state on the card that the expiration
date is 2010. This certification is good for the 2009
and 2010 racing years; and the driver must recertify
for racing year 2011.
It is the driver’s responsibility to show their Membership
card with the CAPT expiration date and/or the
receipt of the most recent Capsule Training Certification.
The drivers should check the APBA website and/or their
Category websites for training dates and places.
This will be a challenge for all of us to keep up with
initially, but with everyone’s conscientious effort it will
not be a hassle.
Have a great racing season.

PROPELLER – MAY 2011

http://www.apba-racing.com/Propeller/01105MAY.pdf

American Power Boat Association Board of Directors Meeting – Conference Call April 4, 2011

1. Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m., EST by President Mark Weber.

2. Roll call, members present: D. Augustine, E. Dawe, K. Ellison, F. Hauenstein, D. Kanfoush, C. Fairchild, S. Hearn, C. Strang, M. Weber, M. Wheeler, D. Berghauer and S. Greaves. A quorum was established. Also in attendance: L. Allen, Treasurer and G. Urbin. Category Chairmen: A. Allen, D. Squires, T. Sutherland – Region Chairmen: C. Callahan, P. Gleason, A. Shaw – Council-at-Large: P. Anderson, S. Fitts, J. Meyer, J. Titus.

3. A moment of silence was observed for recent passing of Steve Warnock and Nancy Dewald.

4. Motion duly made by K. Ellison and 2nd to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2011 and March 10, 2011 Board of Directors’ meetings held by conference calls. Motion passed.

5. Region 6 By-Laws: Motion duly made by S. Hearn and 2nd to approve Inboard By-Law Change: Add to Article 10 — B) Boat owner must reside in boundaries of Region Six. Motion passed.

6. MOD Rule Changes: Motion duly made by E. Dawe and 2nd to approve MOD Rule Changes as follows:

Rule Change #1 — Rule 22.1.G) Remove and replace with: There shall be no other Modified Outboard race sanctioned within the same geographic division on the same dates as a Modified Outboard National Championship. There shall be no other Modified Outboard class or classes sanctioned within the same geographical division on the same date as a Modified Outboard Divisional unless the Modified Outboard chair has written approval from the race director of the club hosting the Divisionals and the race director of the club with the conflicting race.

Rule Change #2–Rule 18.3.C) Add following to end of current rule: Prototype status shall be reviewed annually by the MORC.

Rule Change #3–Rule 18.3.B) Delete Subsection 1 and replace Subsection 2 to read as follows: The motor would be available within 45 days of placement of a bona fide order. Motion passed.

7. Digital Technology Project: Motion duly made by M. Wheeler and 2nd to approve: President Weber to enter APBA into a three-year contract with Crown Partners as detailed in the Statement of Work (and clarifications) from Crown Partners. The contract shall begin in fall 2011. The exact beginning date will be determined based on APBA’s cash flow. Discussion followed clarifying financials, technological aspects and benefits to membership and APBA Headquarters. Roll Call Vote was taken: Augustine-aye, Dawe-aye, Ellison-aye, Hauenstein-aye, Kanfoush-aye, Fairchild-aye, Hearn-abstain, Strang-aye, Wheeler-aye, Berghauer-aye, Greaves-aye. Motion passed.

8. Other Matters: a) Formula 4 Spec Boat Project – C. Fairchild remains in contact with Jason Neri monitoring project.

Meeting adjourned 7:45 p.m. EST Jean Mackay-Schwartz APBA Secretary

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