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  • Augusta, MI - Eagle Lake - 2010 Smoke on the Water

    APBA Race Circular
    Regatta:Eagle Lake - Smoke on the WaterEvent Date: 6/5/2010 – 6/6/2010

    Conducting Club:MICHIGAN HYDROPLANE RACING ASSOCIATION

    Place:Augusta, MI Eagle Lake

    Directions:
    FROM EAST: I-94 to exit #88 (Michigan Ave.) towards Galesburg. Go 2.2 mi. into town. Take sharp right E Battle Creek St/M-96 for 0.2mi., Turn Left (jog) to stay on E Battle Creek St/M-96 and follow 5.5 mi. to Ft. Custer State Rec. Area Entrance on Right.
    FROM WEST: I-94 to exit #85 (35th St./Galesburg-Augusta). Go North 1.1mi on 35th St. Turn Right (East) on M96/Michigan Ave. for 0.6 mi. Make a slight left to stay on M96 towards Augusta (at this point road changes to East Battle Creek St/M96. Follow for 5.5mi to Ft. Custer State Rec. Area Entrance on Right. Once in Park: Follow signs to Eagle Lake/Beach. Using Google Maps on the internet, type in "eagle lake, augusta, mi" for exact location.

    Accommodations:
    CAMPING: Fort Custer State Recreation Area campground, $21/night (+ $8 registration fee). Elec. hook-ups and modern bath houses. Reservations are strongly encouraged to ensure you have a site. You may want to coordinate with friends to ensure you have campsites next to each other when placing reservations. Please make reservations on-line and bring confirmation with you. Reserve a campsite by going to www.midnrreservations.com/ then click campgroud reservations, make campground resveration, select Fort Custer State Recreation Area and proceed per instructions.
    HOTEL: Candlewood Suites, 3443 Retail Place Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Phone #: 269-270-3203. 10 Rooms reserved under Michigan Hydroplane Racing Assoc. Studio suite - double bed rooms at $89 per room + 13% taxes.
    Room reservation cut off date is May 20th,2010. Mention "Michigan Hydroplane Racing Assoc." when making reservations. Make your reservation now. There are very few hotels with rooms available this weekend due to sports tournaments in Kalamazoo/Battle Creek area.

    Course:3 laps of an approx. ¾ mile course / NOT approved for records.

    Start Type:Closed Course: Clock Start. Marathon: Clock Start.

    Safety / Rescue:H & H Rescue

    Classes:
    : The 3 largest classes will run 3 races over 2 days. Additionally, the 1 random SO class and 1 random J Class will be drawn to also run 3 races in 2 days. In the case a tie for 3 largest classes, the tie will be broken so that only 3 classes will run.
    : A 20 minute timed SO Marathon will be run each day.
    : Closed Course: All SO classes except 45sst
    Saturday, June 5, 2010
    06000 STOCK OUTBOARD 06420 ASR MARATHON 06430 BSR MARATHON06440 CSR MARATHON 06450 DSR MARATHON 06470 25SSR MARATHON11000 J CLASSES
    Sunday, June 6, 2010
    06000 STOCK OUTBOARD 06420 ASR MARATHON 06430 BSR MARATHON06440 CSR MARATHON 06450 DSR MARATHON0 6470 25SSR MARATHON11000 J CLASSES

    Prizes:Hats and Stickers for Saturday only.
    JH/JR will receive trophies 1st-3rd each day.

    Registration:Possible Friday evening registration in pits - listen for announcements.
    Saturday: 7:30a-8:30a
    Sunday: 8:30a-9:00a

    Driver Meeting:Saturday: 9:00a
    Sunday: 9:30a

    Entry Fees:JH, JR: $17 per class per day
    All SO Classes: $27 per class per day
    Entry Fee includes $2 for Region 6 Top Gun Series.
    In case of blow-out, $2 will be retained towards Region 6 Top Gun Series.

    Send Entries To:Please do NOT send.

    Officials:
    Race Director (8738) DEAN SUTHERLAND, 9405 YORK WOODS DR, SALINE, MI
    Referee (8050) MARK MISKERIK, 1921 NIKKI CT, HOWELL, MI
    Assistant Referee (52549) ADAM ALLEN, 6299 CRYSTAL LAKE RD, ROMULUS, MI
    Inspector (156) THOMAS JOHNSTON, 11880 PRESTON RD, BRITTON, MI
    Inspector (2097) TERRY KERR, 14328 TRENTON RD, SOUTHGATE, MI
    Scorer (556) SHANNON D HOOVER, 1745 W SANTEE HWY, CHARLOTTE, MI
    Risk Manager (72067) KAREN DUFFIELD, 924 CLYDE ST, LANSING, MI


    Notes:Visit www.michiganhydroplane.com and look at the "Events" page for more information. Vehicles will be required to pay a daily gate fee ($6/day MI residents or $8/day out of state) or buy the seasonal pass ($24 MI / $29 out of state). MI residents recommended to buy the season pass as it can be used at any MI state recreation area.
    Catered Picnic Dinner Saturday night (by Lickity Split) in Pavilion; please support. Adults: approx. $10, Children (under 11): approx. $7.
    *No Alcohol allowed in Park. We do have a special use permit for Alcohol in the pavilion area only during the Picnic Dinner Saturday Night.
    Concession stand will be open during races. Please support.
    Please support all local sponsors.
    NO testing Friday.
    Attached Files
    Last edited by hydroracer25; 04-07-2010, 08:17 PM. Reason: added hotel phone #

  • #2
    Stopped by the State Park on Saturday, only 8 weeks away!
    Attached Files
    Elek Hutchinson
    36M

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    • #3
      Press

      MHRA in the Battle Creek Enquirer:

      http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/a...+s+2010+Season
      Elek Hutchinson
      36M

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      • #4
        That's a terrific article! Congrats MHRA!

        TORC, see what we could be doing if more people stepped up! We've got 3 races within 30 minutes of each other....
        Fralick Racing
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        • #5
          Fast Approaching!

          Some more coverage from the Battle Creek Enquirer

          http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/a...339/1075/rss04

          Don't miss this one boys and girls!
          Elek Hutchinson
          36M

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          • #6
            Excited

            The Village is really looking forward to boat racing returning!
            Please be sure to visit our local sponsors as you enjoy a beautiful spot to race: Lickety Split (Caterer, Ice Cream), Galesburg Hardware, Munn's Convenience, Harbor Marine Powersports... and of course who can forget the Barking Frog!

            Some more local press:

            http://www.mlive.com/sports/kalamazo...s_adam_lo.html
            Elek Hutchinson
            36M

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            • #7
              Smoke on the Water Kalamazoo Sunday Edition

              Smoke on the Water at beautiful Eagle Lake get more press.

              http://www.mlive.com/sports/kalamazo...s_adam_lo.html

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              • #8
                A few reminders

                For those that have been to Fort Custer/Eagle Lake in the past you know some of the rules and regulations. For those that haven't been before, here are a few of the big ones.

                1) No alcohol in the park. We have a special permit to have beer/wine (BYOB) on Sat. night in the hilltop picnic pavillion.

                2) Gate to lake closes at 10pm. Park personnel from campground will come by every 1/2 hour until approx. 1am to open it for any racers. Please plan accordingly.

                3) No trailers will be allowed into the grass/pit area until pit area / lanes are established. This is a park requirement for the safety of it's users please keep your trailer/rig in the parking lot until advised it is OK to pit.

                4) There will be a picnic style dinner including bbq chicken, brats (w/ kraut), pulled pork, potato salad, cole slaw, tossed salad, fruit salad and lemonade. $11 for adults, $8 for 12/under. Please support as they support us.

                5) Concession stand will have breakfast and lunch each day, please support as they support us.

                6) Support the local business that are in the program.

                7) No testing Friday.

                8) State park permit (gate fee required), this is good at any state park in MI. See circular for details.

                Hope to see you all there.

                Mark

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