THUNDER ON THE GRAND August 14-15, 2010

[Mrs blueskyracer]

THUNDER ON THE GRAND IS BACK!
14-15 August 2010 in Dunnville Ontario.

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Boating Federation entry fees are $25. for first and second class each, .60 cents for each entry after 2!
J Class .60 cents per entry!

Both APBA and CBF sanctions are approved now and available online.

There will be a live band from 4m to 9m playing in the spectator area with a beer tent on both days.
Camping is beside the hot pits and free. No services so bring lots of drinking water.
The camping area and the hot pits are completely separate at this site but right beside each other. Absolutely no campers, tow vehicles or camping of any kind will be allowed in the hot pit area.
There just isn't enough room within the hot pits.
As we are camped right beside the hot pits security is no problem overnight. The town is completly fencing off the hot pits for us.

This site is located almost in the heart of town and within walking distance to stores, restaurants etc...
Since the last race there in 2000 the boat launch and dock have been rebuilt and the facility is in perfect shape for this regatta.

You can register online by contacting riverrat04@hotmail.com and you'll receive instructions on how to sign up and pay via paypal.

Check the sanctions for classes running, registration and drivers meeting times etc...

This should be a great event with many spectators on a race course with over 60 years of tradition in boat racing.

Saddle up

[Mrs blueskyracer]

APBA Race Circular

Regatta: Thunder on the GrandEvent Date: 8/14/2010 – 8/15/2010 Conducting Club:TORONTO OUTBOARD RACING CLUB
Test Date: Region: 20 Sanction ID: 10823
Approved Place: Dunnville Ontario, CN - Grand RiverReceived
Date:7/1/2010 Approved Date:7/21/2010

Directions: FROM U.S. BORDER AT FORT ERIE - take Hwy.3 West 65 kms to Dunnville. Pits at William Wingfield Park, 290 Main St. West. N42.90258 - W79.622984

FROM HAMILTON, ONTARIO - take Regional Rd. 20 South to R. Rd. 65 (Silver St.) turn East to R. Rd. 2 (Castorville Rd.) Go South to Canborough, Ontario, then take Hwy. 3 East (Dunnville Rd.) to Dunnville and race site.

Accommodations:Free camping near hot pits.
Riverside Motel, Main St. W. * * * 905-774-5634

Course:All classes listed - 1.2 mile per lap, 3 laps per heat, 3.6 miles per heat. N0T approved for records.

Start Type: Clock Start, possible Lemans Start in Runabout classes

Classes: APBA/CBF Joint Sanction
Saturday, August 14, 201004320 OSY-40005430 350CCMH05440 400CCMH05450 500CCMH05460 750CCMH05470 850CCMH06020 ASR06030 BSR06040 CSR06070 25SSR06220 ASH06230 BSH06240 CSH06250 DSH06260 25SSH06300 20SSH06940 STOCK CLASSIC11010 J CLASS R11011 J CLASS H11013 AXSH Sunday, August 15, 201004320 OSY-40005430 350CCMH05440 400CCMH05450 500CCMH05460 750CCMH05470 850CCMH06020 ASR06030 BSR06040 CSR06070 25SSR06220 ASH06230 BSH06240 CSH06250 DSH06260 25SSH06300 20SSH06940 STOCK CLASSIC11010 J CLASS R11011 J CLASS H11013 AXSH

Prizes: J Class trophies - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
All other classes - Prizes of nominal value 1st & 2nd place, certificates for 3rd place

Registration: Located in Chief Scorers Pit Area:
Friday, Aug. 13 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 14 & Sunday, Aug. 15 - 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.


Driver Meeting: Saturday, Aug. 14 and Sunday, Aug. 15 - In front of stage in Spectator Area to east of Pits - 9:30 a.m.


Entry Fees: Special Rates for CBF 60th Anniversary Celebration
J Classes: .60 cents per entry!
All other classes: $25. for 1st & 2nd entry - 3rd or more .60 cents

Send Entries To: Send NO entries, - prepay available via paypal - for details, contact riverrat04@hotmail.com

Officials: Race Director (3299) ROSS WEBSTER, 20153 YONGE ST, CANADA,
Referee (3282) DOUGLAS G OVERBURY, 1304 RUTLEDGE RD RR2, CANADA,
Assistant Referee (1828) HEATHER KNOX, 57 TRENT DR, CANADA,
Inspector (9544) JOHN WEBSTER, 9 JACKMUIR CT, CANADA,
Risk Manager (70692) JAMES J MISENER, 108 ROSER CRES., CANADA,


Notes: CHIEF SCORER: NORMA DIXON, 6 ORCHARDVIEW BLVD, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, L1C-2J7

Friday night - "Meet the Drivers BBQ" sponsored by the Dunnville Boat Club on site.
Saturday - 4:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. - Live Entertainment on stage in spectator area.
Saturday & Sunday - 12:00 Noon to 10:00 p.m. - Beer Tent in Spectator Area.

Celebrate 60 years of CBF/APBA dual sanctioned boat racing at a site that's hosted boat racing for over 60 years - cheap entries, free camping, a large fast oval course with excellent launch area - only 45 miles from the U.S. border.

THIS EVENT IS INSURED BY CBF


This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA
All prizes are the responsibility of the conducting Club. APBA does not guarantee nor is it responsible for payment of prizes. You are advised that this event may be canceled prior to the race due to circumstances beyond the control of this association. If you plan to travel a long distance, it is recommended that you contact the race sponsor prior to your departure to ensure this event will take place.

[16JBilly]

how do you get across boarder pass port

[stu_racing]

To get over the border you will either need a passport or an enhanced drivers license. I must stress that as long as you have this documentation and answer the guard's questions truthfully then going over and back is easy with most guards entrigued, rather than skeptical. So I hope to see as many American racers as possible since we love weeing you all up here.

[Andrew 4CE]

A passport is likely easiest and simplest. But there are a couple other forms of special ID that work I believe. I use a passport and it's usally a breeze going back and forth.

Here is some info:
http://www.consular.canada.usembassy..._to_canada.asp

We have USA drivers at every one of our races, and every race has been APBA sanctioned... so can't be too complex or expensive an obstical.

We are expecting several American teams at this race.

Hope to see ya here!