Memorial Day Weekend Race

[David Weaver]

BAD NEWS As noted in another post, the USTS race originally scheduled for Omaha's Carter Lake has been cancelled for this season due to low water conditions at the lake. We are disappointed to have to cancel the race, as this has become a favorite destination for the USTS teams.

GOOD NEWS There is a little town in Illinois that just loves boat racing!! The town of DePue has graciously opened its doors, so that we will have a race over the holiday weekend. This will be a full USTS event with testing on Friday followed by a normal Saturday/Sunday schedule. More details to come over the following weeks, but we should probably make hotel reservations as early as possible. No word yet on a "headquarter" hotel. Plan for a drivers dinner Saturday night at the race site.

[jkimble12]

Thanks for the heads up David.

Well, Mom will be happy. One more weekend I get to come home.

Josh Kimble
L-32

[racen7]

usts race memorial weekend Depue?

David,
Just for my info they are racing in Depue May 26 27 28 2006??
Thanks Dennis
Roostertails.net
Racing Photos

[Kristi Ellison]

APBA Race Circular
Sanction ID 1680

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Regatta 2006 U S Title Series - Power Boat Race #2
Date 2006-05-26 thru 2006-05-28
Sanction Status Approved Region # 7
Conducting Club U. S. TITLE SERIES INC Club# 125
Co-Host Richard Krier 515-961-0034
Application Date 2006-04-11 Approved on 2006-04-18


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Place DePue , IL Lake DePue

Directions Interstate 80, exit Route 89 (Spring Valley exit) south and turn at Route 29. Take Route 29 west to DePue. Watch for town sign. Take Lincoln Ave. (local road) to Marquette Street. Marquette St. west into town and over tracks to downtown area. South on any side street to pits at Lake DePue.

Accommodations In Peru - La Salle - Oglesby: Comfort Inn 815-223-8585 Econo Lodge 815-224-2500 Days Inn 815-883-9600 Fairfield Inn 815-223-7458 Camping on grounds.


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Classes
Saturday, May 27, 2006
04020 - 250CCR
04040 - 500CCR
04190 - K PRO H
04200 - 125CCH
04220 - 350CCH
04230 - 500CCH

Sunday, May 28, 2006
04010 - 125CCR
04030 - 350CCR
04060 - 1100CCR
04190 - K PRO H
04210 - 250CCH
04260 - 1100CCH

Friday - TESTING All Classes Saturday - 250CCR, 350CCH, 500CCR, Intermission, 125CCH, KPROH (2 Heats), 500CCH Sunday - 250CCH, KPROH, 125CCR, Intermission, 350CCR, 1100CCH (2 heats), 1100CCR (2 heats)
Format/Rules Format/Rules - 4 laps of an approx. 1 mile course. NOT approved for records. TYPE OF START: Clock

Prizes Olympic Style Medallions; Prize Money will be mailed by check according to USTS rules. Must be member of U.S. Title Series to qualify for prize money. Medals awarded 15 minutes after each day of racing.

Registration Friday, in pits: Open 8:00 a.m.; Close 11:00 a.m. -- Open 1:00 p.m.; Close 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, in pits: Open 8:00 a.m.; Close 10:00 a.m.

Drivers Meeting Saturday & Sunday, in pits: 11:00 a.m.

Send Entries To Shirley Summers, 36788 N. Helen, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Entry Fees $35.00 per Class, $15.00 K Pro Hydro


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Officials
AsstRef: EDWIN G THIRLBY 145 ROMAN DR TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684-8134
Inspector: STEVE LITZELL 1155 WEDGEFIELD DR MARIETTA, GA 30064-3858
RaceDir: RICHARD KRIER P O BOX 316 INDIANOLA, IA 50125-0316
Referee: PAUL BOSNICH II P O BOX 844 DEPUE, IL 61322-0844
RiskMan: TOM CRONK 3528 LORI LN N LAKELAND, FL 33801-9340
Scorer: SHIRLEY A SUMMERS 36788 N HELEN DR LAKE VILLA, IL 60046-5412

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Notes Notes: * NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted after driver registration is closed. * All U.S.Title Series Rules and Regulations apply. Racing Uniform Dress Code will be enforced. * Driver must scratch before or during driver roll call to receive refund. No late scratches allowed. * $50.00 penalty fee for destroying each buoy. * Three Heats except as noted. * Both scheduled days of racing will be run on one day due to possible bad weather conditions on either race day. * Number of laps and number of heats will be shortened due to weather conditions. * Insured TESTING for Capsule and non-capsule boats Friday. * Race Director will direct parking of all trailers. * Conducting Club is responsible for payment of the Region 7 Safety Fund fee of $10/sanction day, payable to the Region 7 Chairman, Dee Berghauer, 1505 Woodside Ln., Elm Grove, WI 53122-1982.


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This Regatta is Sanctioned through the APBA
All prizes are the reponsibility of the conduction club. APBA does not guarantee nor is it responsible for payment of prizes. You are advised this event may be canceled prior to the race due to cir***stances beyond the control of this association. If you plan to travel a long distance, it is recommended you contact the race sponsor prior to your departure to ensure this event will take place.

RICHARD KRIER

Please note we intend to switch 125R and 125H. 125R will run on Saturday and 125H will run on Sunday. This should help Saturday's schedule run smoother.

Kristi

[jkimble12]

What time does testing start on Friday?

[Kristi Ellison]

We try to open the course around 1000.....that is if the course is set up and the ambulance is there. The school kids will love that!!

Kristi