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COMPETITOR INFORMATION PACK<br />
INFORMATION PACK<br />
The NSW Council of the Australian Power Boat Association would like to invite you to<br />
compete at the 2013 Combined Australian Powerboat Championships on Lake Wyangan<br />
at Griffith NSW on Friday 4 th , Saturday 5 th and Sunday 6 th October 2013.<br />
This will be the first time in over 20 years that the Combined Australian Championships<br />
have been held at Griffith. Lake Wyangan is no stranger to having the cream of Australian<br />
powerboat racing on its waters. The Combined Australian Championships were held at<br />
Griffith several times in the 1970’s and 1980’s, as well as the now defunct Christmas/New<br />
Year race meetings.<br />
Griffith is located in the Riverina Region of New South Wales, in the heart of the vast<br />
Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA). Considered to be centrally located to most major<br />
cities, this positions Griffith as an ideal central location for visitors from Victoria, New<br />
South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia travelling by road via the Hume<br />
Highway, the Burley Griffin Way, the Newell Highway and the Kidman Way.<br />
Sydney: 573km<br />
Melbourne: 463km<br />
Adelaide: 803km<br />
Canberra: 358km<br />
Brisbane: 1272km<br />
Wagga Wagga: 183km<br />
This is a golden opportunity to conduct all the Australian titles at a time of year when it<br />
does not clash with other major meetings.<br />
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ACCOMMODATION<br />
COMPETITOR INFORMATION PACK<br />
The Griffith Visitor Information Centre offers a booking service. Call 1800 681 141 to<br />
talk to staff or make an online reservation directly through www.visitgriffith.com.au and<br />
follow Where To Stay.<br />
ONSITE CAMPING and facilities are available at the venue, please contact Mary at<br />
Griffith Marine Centre on (02) 6962 3171 or email: info@griffithmarine.com<br />
FUEL<br />
FUEL WILL NOW BE AVAILABLE TO BUY ON SITE AT COST PRICE<br />
You can pre-order your fuel by filling out the second page of entry form with the type and<br />
quantity of fuel required and the method of payment at the venue (cash or cheque) and<br />
email to: nswcouncilapba@hotmail.com or call Wayne Smith on 0439 421 840<br />
ENTRIES<br />
Any Driver or Boat Owner wishing to enter a Championship must complete an<br />
entry form. It would be appreciated if entry forms were accompanied by a copy of<br />
a current engine measurement certificate confirming that the engine is sealed and<br />
eligible for the class to be entered. (New amended Rule 203.02)<br />
o Entry Forms must be signed by all parties (Owners, Drivers and the Owners<br />
Club) – any unsigned or incomplete entry forms WILL be returned<br />
o One (1) entry form per class to be entered is required – multiple class<br />
entries on one entry form WILL be returned<br />
Entry Forms must be accompanied by an entry bond of $150.00. The Entry Bond<br />
will be returned once your boat has been presented for scrutineering (Rule 203.07)<br />
– any entries received without an Entry Bond WILL be returned<br />
Entries close on Friday 20 th September 2013<br />
Entry Forms (complete and with Entry Bond) are to be sent to:<br />
NSW APBA Race Secretary<br />
PO Box 23<br />
REGENTS PARK NSW 2143<br />
There will be a safety levy of $150.00 per boat, payable at Scrutineering.<br />
o This will cover all on-water rescue services (including divers and paramedics)<br />
and an on-site Ambulance for the two (2) days of the Championships.<br />
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ENTRIES<br />
COMPETITOR INFORMATION PACK<br />
Four (4) bona fide entries received 13 days prior to the event will constitute a<br />
class. (Rule 203.05)<br />
o If you have entered for a class and there are insufficient entries for that<br />
class, you will be notified after the close of entries. (Rule 203.06)<br />
Each boat that enters will receive four (4) entry passes.<br />
o Additional entry passes will be available on Friday 4 th<br />
scrutineering for $10 each.<br />
October during<br />
Entries received after Monday 23 rd September and up to one hour before the<br />
scheduled start time of the event will be classified as a Post Entry and will incur a<br />
Post Entry Fee of $150.00 (non-refundable). (Rule 203.03)<br />
o Post entries will start from the outside of the field (Rule 901.14)<br />
The proposed program may change depending on entries received.<br />
SCRUTINEERING<br />
Scrutineering will take place:<br />
Friday 4 th October<br />
Saturday 5 th October<br />
Sunday 6 th October<br />
from 12 noon to 5.00 pm<br />
from 7.00 am to 8.00 am<br />
from 7.00 am to 8.00 am<br />
Boat Owners will be required to produce their State Boating Authority<br />
Registration papers, current APBA Rule Book (or documentation from their State<br />
Council stating that they have a current Boat Owner Licence) and the APBA Tech<br />
Inspection Book for their boat (Rule 201.02).<br />
Drivers will be required to produce their State Boating Authority Boating Licence<br />
and current APBA Rule Book (or documentation from their State Council stating<br />
that they have a current Competition Licence) (Rule 201.03).<br />
The onus is on the Owner and/or Driver to ensure they have completed a breath<br />
test, passed scrutineering and completed an Indemnity Form (Rule 201.033).<br />
All drivers will be Breath Tested at or in conjunction with the drivers briefing (Rule<br />
201.091)<br />
Random Breath Testing may be carried out at any time during the race meeting.<br />
(Rule 201.092)<br />
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COMPETITOR INFORMATION PACK<br />
SCRUTINEERING<br />
NO ALCOHOL is to be consumed in the pit area from 7.00am until the completion<br />
of the days racing.<br />
o Drivers, Owners and Crews are asked to be vigilant with spectators<br />
consuming alcohol and smoking in and around the pit area.<br />
NO SMOKING in the pit or ramp areas – anyone smoking in the pit area or ramp<br />
area may be removed from the venue.<br />
NO THONGS OR SANDALS OR OPEN TOE SHOES – appropriate footwear must be<br />
worn at all times in the pit and ramp areas. (Rule 205.04)<br />
No boat will be permitted to start in any race without an APBA issued Race<br />
Number meeting the minimum dimensions (as per Rules 204.01, 204.011,<br />
204.012, 204.042 and 204.041).<br />
No boat will be permitted to start in any race without a State Boating Authority<br />
Registration Number and current SBA Registration Label as required by their SBA<br />
Regulations. (Rule 204.05)<br />
A CRANE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-SITE.<br />
AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES<br />
Australian Championship trophies (and carrying cases if applicable) must be<br />
returned by the previous holder at least one (1) hour before the start of the event.<br />
(Rule 106.03)<br />
Failure to return a trophy – if the holder of the trophy was to contest that or<br />
another Championship at the event, the holder will be ineligible to participate in<br />
such Championship and will be subject to a one (1) unit fine by National. (Rule<br />
106.04)<br />
Australian Championship Trophies to be returned:<br />
Hayes Wood Trophy<br />
Max Kirwan Trophy<br />
Errol Jay Trophy<br />
Lawson Shield<br />
Albert Corn Trophy<br />
Griffith Boat Club Trophy<br />
Keith Swift Cup<br />
Motor Spares Trophy<br />
Wyangan Cup<br />
25HP Racing Club Trophy<br />
Paul's Outboard Services Trophy<br />
Barry Bourke Trophy<br />
Ken France Trophy<br />
Association Trophy<br />
Kerry Rogers Memorial Trophy *<br />
Blake's Marine Trophy<br />
Bert Hines Tennessee Boats Trophy<br />
Len Sheltrum Marine Trophy *<br />
Arch Spooner Gold Cup *<br />
* As per Rule 106.08, these trophies are not<br />
required to be at the venue due to the fragility of<br />
the trophies.<br />
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RACING<br />
COMPETITOR INFORMATION PACK<br />
Warm up time will be allocated each morning for approximately 30 minutes.<br />
All Championship races on the weekend will be pole boat start. (Rule 902.12)<br />
All Championships will be conducted over two (2) Heats. (Rule 906.01)<br />
Where there are too many entries received for a Championship, consecutive<br />
Elimination Heats will be conducted and a predetermined number of the fastest<br />
boats from the Elimination Heats will contest a Final. (Rule 901.11)<br />
Pole positions for Heats (or Elimination Heats) will be drawn by ballot each day.<br />
(Rule 901.12)<br />
All Displacement races will be 3 laps<br />
All Outboard, Hydroplane and Open races will be 4 laps<br />
Legends of the Lake (non-championship race)<br />
This will be a single race by invitation only and feature the 8 fastest boats. Times<br />
will be taken from the heat times from the Championship events over the<br />
weekend.<br />
RACE COURSE<br />
The racecourse will be an oval circuit with 2 x 3 buoy turns and two straights. The<br />
lap length (including turns) will measure between 1.8 and 2.4 kilometres.<br />
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COMPETITOR INFORMATION PACK<br />
PROGRAM OF EVENTS – FRIDAY 4 th OCTOBER<br />
12 noon to 5pm Scrutineering<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
5pm<br />
Course open – there will be minimal safety boats will be on course<br />
There will be NO Ambulance on-site Friday<br />
Informal get together at Griffith Boat Club<br />
PROGRAM OF EVENTS – SATURDAY 5 th OCTOBER<br />
Pits will close at 8am sharp<br />
7am to 8am<br />
8am<br />
8.15am<br />
Scrutineering<br />
Officials Briefing in the Clubhouse<br />
Drivers Briefing in the Clubhouse – Owners, Drivers and Officials<br />
8.30am to 9.15am On-course warm up<br />
9.30 am Racing<br />
Please note: If there is sufficient time at the completion of racing, there will be<br />
practice.<br />
Presentation will take place on the lawn in front of the Club House approximately 1<br />
hour after the completion of the final race of the day<br />
PROGRAM OF EVENTS – SUNDAY 6 th OCTOBER<br />
Pits will close at 8am sharp<br />
7am to 8am<br />
8am<br />
Scrutineering<br />
Officials Briefing in the Clubhouse<br />
8.15 am Drivers Briefing in the Clubhouse – Owners, Drivers and Officials<br />
8.30am to 9.15am On-course warm up<br />
9.30 am Racing<br />
Presentation will take place on the lawn in front of the Club House approximately 1<br />
hour after the completion of the final race of the day<br />
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES ARE STILL AVAILABLE<br />
If you are interested in sponsoring a Class or becoming a Corporate Sponsor, please<br />
contact Nicole Kirkwood on 0417 650 259 or email: nicole.kirkwood@bigpond.com<br />
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PROPOSED PROGRAM<br />
COMPETITOR INFORMATION PACK<br />
Proposed Program<br />
(program may change following the close of entries)<br />
2013 Australian Championships – Lake Wyangan, Griffith NSW<br />
Race Saturday 5 th October 2013 Laps Heat Race Sunday 6 th October 2013 Laps Heat<br />
1 25hp Open Hull 4 1 1 Prostock 3 1<br />
2 2000cc Super Sports 4 1 2 Unlimited Unblown Displacement 3 1<br />
3 5200cc Carby Displacement 3 1 3 550cc Super Sports 4 1<br />
4 Blown Lites 3 1 4 Unlimited Hydroplane 4 1<br />
5 25hp Open Hull 4 2 5 Prostock 3 2<br />
6 2000cc Super Sports 4 2 6 Unlimited Unblown Displacement 3 2<br />
7 5200cc Carby Displacement 3 2 7 550cc Super Sports 4 2<br />
8 Blown Lites 3 2 8 Unlimited Hydroplane 4 2<br />
9 3700cc Hydroplane 4 1 9 Unlimited Mono 4 1<br />
10 6000cc Carby Displacement 3 1 10 Unlimited Displacement 3 1<br />
11 800cc Open Hull 4 1 11 1250cc Super Sports 4 1<br />
12 3700cc Hydroplane 4 2 12 Unlimited Mono 4 2<br />
12a 6000cc Carby Displacement 3 2 12a Unlimited Displacement 3 2<br />
14 800cc Open Hull 4 2 14 1250cc Super Sports 4 2<br />
15 2000cc Super Stock Open Hull 4 1 15 Unlimited Outboard 4 1<br />
16 5200cc Displacement 3 1 16 Unlimited Inboard 4 1<br />
17 2.7 Litre Super Sports 4 1 17 1800cc Open Hull 4 1<br />
18 2000cc Super Stock Open Hull 4 2 18 Superstock 3 1<br />
19 5200cc Displacement 3 2 19 Unlimited Outboard 4 1<br />
20 2.7 Litre Super Sports 4 2 20 Unlimited Inboard 4 2<br />
21 6000cc Hydroplane 4 1 21 Superstock 3 2<br />
22 Sports Mono & Mod VP 4 1 22 1800cc Open Hull 4 2<br />
Legends of the Lake<br />
23 6000cc Displacement 3 1 23<br />
4 1<br />
(Non-championship event)<br />
Presentation on the lawn in front of the Club House<br />
24 6000cc Hydroplane 4 2<br />
approximately 1 hour after the final race<br />
25 Sports Mono & Mod VP 4 2<br />
26 6000cc Displacement 3 2<br />
Presentation on the lawn in front of the Club House<br />
approximately 1 hour after the final race<br />
Program may be subject to change without notice.<br />
MORE INFORMATION<br />
If you want more <strong>information</strong> about the event, please contact:<br />
Wayne Smith on 0439 421 840<br />
Glenn Burns on 0408 019 739 or email nswcouncilapba@hotmail.com<br />
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