SO Winter Nationals Eatonville, WA April 2nd & 3rd

[Mrs blueskyracer]

In case you didn't get the memo. 2011 Stock Outboard Winter Nationals IS going to happen, just a change of venue and date. It will now be held in Eatonville, Washington and hosted by the Seattle Outboard Association in conjunction with their April Fools Day Race at Henley's Resort on Silver Lake.

This is going to be a great event! (Not that all races aren't great events) This is a wonderful site and the former home of Unlimited Hydroplane driver "Smilin" George Henley. I can't think of a better place to hold the winter nationals and my hat's off to those who made this happen on such short notice.

Now these great people have started a non-perishable food drive to help supply the Eatonville Food Bank. Wow! Bring a items of non-perishable food stuffs, fuel up the car, dust off the boat trailer and make a trip to Washington State.


We will be traveling from Montana to participate and encourage anyone else to so the same. Great folks + Great Site = TONS of fun.

Time to shake off the winter snow and go and play

[Mrs blueskyracer]

Race poster

Here is the race poster submitted by Tony Perman!

[Aussie Steve]

I'll be ready with a box of nonperishables to help a good cause .

[Boatracer4fun]

Whats the closest airport to fly into?

[Nilsen Racing]

Airport

Whats the closest airport to fly into?

Mapquest shows Sea/Tac International Airport as 1 hr. 12 mins. or 53.88 miles north of Henley's Resort (Silver Lk.) - Eatonville, WA.

Hope this helps
Jim

[seanp3]

Do you need prior arrangements to have a travel trailer there?

[propnuts]

No prior arrange ments needed BUT.....

Since we will be doing a LOT more inspection work at this race (we are flying Roger Carr up from Cali to be the chief inspector for Winternats) we will need more room. I intend to keep trailers out of the area even with the turnoff to to Jimi's area (on the right) all the way to the ramp. This means the area where Guedo normally puts his trailer, as well as the other side where Rautenbergs usually have theirs. We may end up using more of the grass area for pit space, as well as more of the upper lot. Mark Mallory will be pit boss again, so I expect the whole show down at the ramp to run smoothly as usual. I am also putting out first call for gas powered weed whackers to knock down the grass an Jimi's place Friday morning. Let me know if you can help, if we can get 2-3 of them going we should be able to make quick work of it.

[blueskyracer]

Since we will be doing a LOT more inspection work at this race (we are flying Roger Carr up from Cali to be the chief inspector for Winternats) we will need more room. I intend to keep trailers out of the area even with the turnoff to to Jimi's area (on the right) all the way to the ramp. This means the area where Guedo normally puts his trailer, as well as the other side where Rautenbergs usually have theirs. We may end up using more of the grass area for pit space, as well as more of the upper lot. Mark Mallory will be pit boss again, so I expect the whole show down at the ramp to run smoothly as usual. I am also putting out first call for gas powered weed whackers to knock down the grass an Jimi's place Friday morning. Let me know if you can help, if we can get 2-3 of them going we should be able to make quick work of it.

Are you going to try to do a lot of this Thursday?

[Racerkyle20]

Sanction is out!

APBA Race CircularRegatta:Eatonville Food Bank April Fools Regatta and Stock Outboard Winter NationalsEvent Date: 4/2/2011 – 4/3/2011Conducting Club:SEATTLE OUTBOARD ASSOCIATION # 25Test Date: 4/1/2011 Region: 10 Sanction ID: 10870 Approved Place:Eatonville, WA - Silver LakeReceived Date:1/25/2011 Approved Date:2/23/2011
Directions:I-5 North or South to Hwy. 512, then 2nd exit to Hwy. 7. Follow Hwy. 7 towards Eatonville.
Go 15 miles to Silver Lake, exit on right.
Address: 40608 Silver Lake Rd. E., Eatonville, WA 98328

Accommodations:Camping & RV hook-ups on site - first come/first served. $20 fee per weekend; cabins $75 per night.
Motels in Eatonville (limited).

Course:4 laps of 3/4 mile (3 mile) surveyed record course for all classes. APPROVED FOR RECORDS.

Start Type:Clock start for all.

Classes:: * * * SPECIAL BULLETIN, 2/23/11 * * * This Race Circular replaces previous Circular for this event. STOCK OUTBOARD WINTER NATIONALS is added.
: FRIDAY, APRIL 1 - TESTING: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
National Championships: All STOCK OUTBOARD WINTER NATIONALS classes to be run on SATURDAY, APRIL 2, weather permitting. Sunday, April 3 will be alternate day. Saturday, April 2, 201104000 PRO OUTBOARD04190 K PRO H05000 MODIFIED OUTBOARD06000 STOCK OUTBOARD11000 J CLASSES Sunday, April 3, 201104000 PRO OUTBOARD04190 K PRO H05000 MODIFIED OUTBOARD06000 STOCK OUTBOARD11000 J CLASSES

Prizes:Merchandise for all classes.
Saturday - After racing - Presentation in front of cabins.

Registration:TESTING REGISTRATION: Fri., 4/1 - 10:00-11:00 AM - at boat ramp.

RACING REGISTRATION:
Fri., 4/1 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - in front of cabins
Sat., 4/2 - 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Sun., 4/3 - 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Driver Meeting:Friday Testing - 11:00 a.m. - at boat ramp
Saturday and Sunday - in front of cabins - 8:30 a.m.


Entry Fees:Testing: $20 * * * * * J only (not AX classes): $10

Adult: 1st - $45, 2nd - $30, 3rd+: $20 * * * * * Youth: 1st - $25, 2nd - $20, 3rd+: $15

Send Entries To:ON-LINE REGISTRATION PREFERRED: www.seattleoutboard.org
-Or- Lisa Peterson, 17802 SE 196th Dr., Renton, WA 98058

Officials:Race Director (51638) BRIAN PERMAN, 25526 223RD CT SE, MAPLE VALLEY, WA
Referee (1) RICK SANDSTROM, PO BOX 12295, MILL CREEK, WA
Assistant Referee (3964) MIKE PERMAN, 25526 223RD CT SE, MAPLE VALLEY, WA
Inspector (110) STEVE GREAVES, 3110 PORTAGE BAY PL E # D, SEATTLE, WA
Inspector (8759) ROGER CARR, 31272 VIA SAN VICENTE, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Scorer (10960) LISA PETERSON, 17802 SE 196TH DR, RENTON, WA
Risk Manager (12487) DAVID SALMON, 16004 27TH AVE NE, SHORELINE, WA
Surveyor (1529) BILL DIAMOND, 1312 N FIR ST, TACOMA, WA


Notes:Babcock race Sunday only.

- Classes will be combined at the discretion of the Race Committee.
- QUIET TIME 10:00 PM.
- TRAILER FEE OF $20.00 PER WEEKEND.
- Dogs on leash at ALL times.
- In case of cancellation due to weather conditions, club will keep first entry fee to defray costs.
- Running of motors not permitted before 9:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m.
- NO testing on Silver Lake week prior to race.

This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA

[seanp3]

Since we will be doing a LOT more inspection work at this race (we are flying Roger Carr up from Cali to be the chief inspector for Winternats) we will need more room. I intend to keep trailers out of the area even with the turnoff to to Jimi's area (on the right) all the way to the ramp. This means the area where Guedo normally puts his trailer, as well as the other side where Rautenbergs usually have theirs. We may end up using more of the grass area for pit space, as well as more of the upper lot. Mark Mallory will be pit boss again, so I expect the whole show down at the ramp to run smoothly as usual. I am also putting out first call for gas powered weed whackers to knock down the grass an Jimi's place Friday morning. Let me know if you can help, if we can get 2-3 of them going we should be able to make quick work of it.

I've got a small weed whacker I can bring. I just need to remember it.

[blueskyracer]

Silver Lake resort phone number is 1-360-832-3580. If you plan to get there before Friday then you need to make reservations with the resort.

[Nilsen Racing]

My two cents

Are you going to try to do a lot of this Thursday?

I think you and I are on the same page Mike. Winter Nationals at Eatonville came about quickly, but SOA is happy to step-up and take it on. With this said, our group will continue to communicate and fine tune our plan. Personally, I plan on driving down to Henleys Resort on Thursday to help clear Jimi's front yard and possibly mark off areas for inspection, ect. If we can get some of this stuff out of the way Thursday, it makes for less work (headaches) Friday.

See you at Silver Lake
Jim

[seanp3]

I'll be there Thur as well. I'll pitch in where I can

[Nilsen Racing]

Thanks

I'll be there Thur as well. I'll pitch in where I can

I know I talk for Tony when I say any help is welcome

[blueskyracer]

I plan to be there Thursday also just not sure when since it will take a while from Montana. Hope to leave Wednesday evening.