Pig Iron Racing is proud to announce that Dr. Jake Hamer will be running with Brad Johnson in the San Diego Bay Fair event September 17th - 19th, 2010. We will be running 6 heats throughout the weekend.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Steve Montgomery
206-618-8382
Steve@H1Unlimited.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Air Guard Championship Presented by Degree Men Set For San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (August 31, 2010) - H1 Unlimited Hydroplanes will return to San Diego’s Bayfair on Mission Bay September 17 - 19 for the Air Guard Championship presented by Degree Men.
In announcing the agreement which led to the return of the world’s fastest race boats to Bayfair after a one year absence, H1 Chairman Sam Cole said, “This is a fantastic moment for our sport. To be able to announce that we are racing in San Diego with the Air National Guard as the race sponsor and Degree Men as the presenting sponsor is awesome.”
Cole continued, “We are honored and excited to be able to showcase our sport with these nationally known motorsports sponsors. We will be following the NASCAR Air Guard 400 on September 11 with the Air Guard Championship presented by Degree, what a weekend it will be on Mission Bay!”
”The Air National Guard is proud to partner the H1 Unlimited series at the San Diego Bayfair as we look to increase overall awareness of the Air Guard. We invite people to consider joining their local unit as a way for them to give back to the community and serve their country, and this event will help us do just that,” stated Capt Rondal Perry, Division Chief of ANG Marketing and Advertising.
”We’re thrilled to have H1 Unlimited returning to San Diego,” added Jeff Thomas, chairman of San Diego Bayfair’s Board of Directors. “We feel there is no better place than Mission Bay to admire the beauty and the speed of the hydroplanes. Racing fans are in for an action-packed three-day event.”
Former CEO and President of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Scott Carson and his wife Linda are also supporting the event financially in honor of American military serving in Afghanistan. The Carsons have a son-in-law currently serving there.
Degree Men will also be involved as title sponsor of one of the race teams appearing at the event, which will be featured in an aggressive marketing and advertising campaign in Southern California.
A very fast twelve boat field is expected to be on Mission Bay for the three day event where they will reach speeds in excess of 200 mph. Steve David, defending series high point champion and three time winner in 2010 driving the U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto, will be looking to build on his 506 point lead over chief rival and 2010 Gold Cup Champion Dave Villwock in the U-96 Spirit of Qatar as the two veterans battle for the season high point title.
2008 Bayfair winner Jeff Bernard will return in the U-5 Formulaboats.com, currently in fifth place on the high points ladder. Bernard’s team mate J Michael Kelly, winner of the final event of 2009 is in second place driving the U-7 Graham Trucking with Brian Perkins in the U-21 Miss Albert Lee Appliance in third.
The automotive powered hydroplanes of the Grand Prix West series will also compete at Bayfair. The GPW boats were the featured class at Bayfair in 2009.
The Air Guard Championship presented by Degree Men will be the fifth race on the H1 Unlimited 2010 circuit. Immediately following the event, the top ten boats in the fleet will be shipped to Doha, Qatar for the second running of the Oryx Cup UIM World Championship on Doha Bay November 19-21, which will conclude the season.
The Air Guard Championship presented by Degree Men will be seen on the Versus Network on Saturday, October 16 and will be streamed live on the internet by Tampa Digital Studios.
The Lake Havasu Grand Prix, our season opener, is right around the corner. The OPA racers will be joining us in the race; many of them driving as far as New York and Florida. We will have some of the premier teams in the country joining us. We even have CRC Racing from Vancouver, WA and Martin Sanborn from Powerboat P1 USA running with Dan Davies’ Global Warmer Super V, who will be competing against Team Rockstar all the way from Florida! JBS Racing will be representing the turbine class.
This year POPRA is bringing something new….Lake Havasu Grand Prix will be sanctioned by the America Powerboat Association (APBA). APBA sanction means one thing to offshore racing…MORE BOATS! There will be boats from all over the United States competing in the High Points race for 2010. Offshore race boats from 24 feet to nearly 50 feet blazing across the waters. POPRA boats display speeds upwards of 150 MPH and you can witness it live!
Our event is in conjunction with The Desert Storm Poker Run, Produced by Jim Nichols at Lakeracer.com. This is the biggest poker run in the country. It bringing thousands of boats from all over and the largest crowds to the City of Lake Havasu annually. There will be a HUGE street party on Thursday, April 22; the greatest poker run on the river, Desert Storm, April 23; an APBA sanctioned speed run on April 24; and the Havasu Grand Prix offshore powerboat race on April 25. Last year’s crowds were estimated at over 100,000 people and this year looks to be even bigger!
We have a novel concept for you! Ever heard of TOW MONEY?? Well thanks to the Lake Havasu Visitors and Convention Bureau, you just MIGHT get some!! The LHCVCB has given us some money to help racers get there!! You have to act RIGHT NOW!! Not everyone will qualify!
Here’s how you qualify…
The first teams to pay their entry fees for the 2010 Lake Havasu Grand Prix will receive $27.50 per 100 miles…ROUND TRIP!! Every team who pays those fees early will qualify for this until the funds are gone!! There is a limited amount available, so don’t wait! Once the grant money is exhausted, the offer is cancelled for future entries. The ONLY way to qualify for this program, is to send your entry fees in…TODAY!!
Additional rules:
1. Mileage is will be rounded down to the closest 100 miles
2. Mileage will be calculated by Mapquest from the address of the Team registration, to the Nautical Inn in Lake Havasu, then doubled.
3. Recipient MUST be current on all membership fees with POPRA (if you’re not, send those in too!! One-Time racer entry fees are also eligible)
4. Race boat MUST cross the starting line, under its own power, to qualify for the reimbursement
5. Money will be paid out to the team at the awards ceremony on Sunday. Teams MUST be present at the awards ceremony to receive their reimbursement!
Remember…Once the money is gone, you’re out of luck!! Get your entries and annual fees in as early as possible! In fact, SEND IT IN, TODAY!!
We have opportunities to put your boat in the Street Party with tens of thousands of fans walking by. The Saturday Shootout and the Sunday Grand Prix will be live on air broadcast along with live streaming for the internet anywhere in the world, besides the 3,000 boats in the spectator fleet.
VIP packages are available with “On Course” viewing from the Dixie Bell paddle wheeler. The boat will be in the middle of the 5 mile course. You will have a great view of the entire course and all the boats battling for the lead. There will be appetizers and a full bar for your enjoyment.
Hello All,
Pig Iron racing is chasing after our fourth season as High Points Leader in Pacific Offshore. And specifically we are after our second checkered flag finish in the Lake Havasu Grand Prix. We still have sponsorship opportunities open for the 2010 season, for our team specifically as well as Pacific Offshore series sponsorships.
Pig Iron racing will be traveling 650 miles each way to Havasu on freeways through California, Nevada, and Arizona for this race. We will be on the water for the Make a Wish event. We have opportunity to put the boat in the Street Party with tens of thousands of fans walking by. The Saturday Shootout and the Sunday Grand Prix will be live on air broadcast along with live streaming for the internet anywhere in the world, besides the 3,000 boats in the spectator fleet.
As the President of Pacific Offshore, I will have the ability to put your banners, vendor booths, and representatives in the best positions to get your company exposed to thousands of fans. VIP packages are available with “On Course” viewing from the Dixie Bell paddle wheeler. The boat will be in the middle of the 5 mile course. You will have a great view of the entire course and all the boats battling for the lead. There will be appetizers and a full bar for your enjoyment.
We have many different sponsorship packages that can be tailored to fit your needs and budget. There are spots as low as $200 that include artwork placement on the boat and banners placed around the Race Village. If your budget has no room for a cash sponsorship, we will discuss a product sponsorship. Please give us a call to discuss a package for your company.
Lake Havasu
Offshore Grand Prix
April 22 - 25, 2010
This race will be run in conjunction with the Desert Storm Poker Run and Pacific Offshore Powerboat Race
Rev 3/1/10
Race Village
Nautical Inn 1000 McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403
Accomodations
London Bridge Resort
Phone: 888-824-0369
Fax: 928-855-5404
London Bridge Resort
Contact: Jennifer
One Bedroom Suites: $209 per night
Two bedroom suites at $259 per night
Two Bedroom Deluxe Suites @ $279 (These are the rooms with the large roof top balconies)
Includes continental breakfast
Contact: Kristina Gallo
(800)835-2410
(928)855-7841
Contact: Dick Elewaut
(928) 855-7144
(800) 254-5611
(928) 855-5566
Includes hot breakfast every morning
(800)528-5169
(928)855-1111
(928) 855-8300
(888) 730-8300
Fully furnished condos, complete kitchens, pool, spa, BBQ grills, laundry. Close to beach & shopping. No pets.
Delivering a higher quality guest experience
www.lakehavasucity.hamptoninn.com
(928) 855-4071
(928) 855-2379 fax
www.havasuvacationrentals.com Ask for Jennette - 928 486-4904
www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/Lake-Havasu-Arizona.html
www.lake-havasu-arizona.com/house-rentals.php
Desert Storm Poker Run and Shootout
There will also be a Poker Run on Friday and Shootout on Saturday. Please click on this link for more information about those two events, in case you want to join the fun. Lake Racer LLC
Airports
Phoenix or Las Vegas are both about 2.5 hours away. Havasu City also has a municipal Airport
Racer Information / Things to Know
Registration Nautical Inn See signs in lobby
Race Village Nautical Inn
Driver’s Meetings Nautical Inn See Signs in Lobby
Physicals Nautical Inn Mandatory for all Drivers
Dunker No Dunker In Havasu!!
Testing Medical and Rescue coverage on Saturday, April 24 12am -1:30 PM You must check in & out with Race Control and monitor channel VHF 78A.
Aircraft FLZ Forward LZ Site T.B.A. Contact Safety Director Scott Arden 562-755-8732
Awards Ceremony Nautical Inn
Pre Awards Mixer Nautical Inn
Dress Code Please maintain a Professional Appearance at all times. Team Uniforms are Required at all POPRA official functions, meetings and events.
Safe Conduct Safe conduct is imperative at all times. Please observe all rules and posted signs. You are a professional, please conduct yourself professionally. No unauthorized persons will be allowed in the hot or wet pits without the proper arm band and correct clothing. No Open Toe Shoes, failure to comply with written rules will be subject to personal and team fines and/or penalties.
Helmets There is a state helmet law, if you are going off the marina property, you need a helmet.
Wash Down Area In Race Village
Lake Havasu Grand Prix
SCHEDULES / MEETINGS
Wednesday April 21, 2010
900am-6:00pm Village Open - Nautical Inn
TBA Make a wish event TBA
Thursday April 22, 2010
9:00am-6:00pm Race Village Open - Nautical Inn Address:
9:00am- 12:00pm Park the boats on Main Street - Vendor booth setup. Contact (602)863- 3713 to display your boat, Must be a registered participant or sponsor. (Limited # of Boats, call for your spot)
12:00pm- 9:30pm Main Street Boat Show and Street Party (Open to everyone)
Registration for the Desert Storm Poker Run and/or Shootout on McCulloch will be across from the Mad Dogs Saloon. Look for the LakeRacer Motor home.
Friday April 23, 2010
7am POPRA officials and officers meeting / breakfast
9am-4pm Inspections open Race Village
9am-4pm Racer Registration and Will Call Area open @ TBA
9am-4pm Patrol Boats sign in at Registration
10am-6pm Race Village open to the public
3:30pm Rig / Truck Drivers Meeting @ TBA
5pm Drivers’ Meeting Mandatory for all categories @ TBA
6:30pm-9:30pm Meet the Racers Party @ TBA (Lakeracer party at the Nautical cove)
Saturday April 24, 2010 (Times in blue are for the Shootout)
6:00am Safety Teams to set course buoys and Safety boats will patrol and maintain secure course perimeter and spectator lanes for the Shootout.
8:00am Shootout Driver’s meeting
8:30am Tech inspection begin at starting line houseboat for Shootout
9:00am-9:30am POPRA Practice Drivers’ Meeting
9:00am-12:00pm Shootout - Thompson Bay
9am-4pm Racer Registration and Will Call open Nautical Inn
9:00am- 12:00pm Shootout - Thompson Bay
10am Patrol Boats meeting
11:00am Safety Teams to set course buoys and Safety boats will patrol and maintain safe and secure course perimeter and spectator lanes for the Practice Course in the North Bay
10am-6pm Race Village open to the public
11:00am-2:30pm Cranes Open (Tentative)
12 pm-1:30pm POPRA Race Control open
12 pm-1:30 pm Insured Testing w/ Med & Rescue coverage (VHF 78A)
1:30pm All Practice Course buoys are removed from water
1:30 pm-3:30 pm Team Photos
1:30pm-4:00pm Shootout Continues - Thompson Bay
5:00pm All Shootout Course buoys are removed from water
6:00pm-9:00pm Meet the Racers Party @ Nautical Inn (TBA)
Sunday April 25, 2010
7:30am-8:30am Racer Physicals @TBA
8:30am-8:55am Chapel - Same location as driver’s meeting
8:00am- 3:00pm Cranes Open (Tentative)
9:00am Drivers’ Meeting, (mandatory) Nautical Inn
9:00am Patrol boats/ Pilot’s Meeting FLZ Nautical Inn
9:30am Safety Teams will deploy the course buoys and Safety boats will setup and patrol positions to maintain safe and secured course perimeter and spectator lanes for the Race Course in Thompson Bay
10:00am-4:00pm Race Village open to the public
10:00am-2:00pm Dixie Bell on course (includes travel time)
10am-3:15pm POPRA Race Control Open
10:30am London Bridge to course Parade
11:00pm-1:00pm POPRA Powerboat Race
1:00pm All POPRA Course buoys are removed from water
2:00pm Awards -@ The Nautical Inn
Boats will have fueled at local retail gas stations or the marina, no private fueling on the water.
Each boat must supply vessel top speed and event intended speed.
Depending on intended speed, the following restrictions apply; maximum of three people in each boat, all persons limited to 18 years of age and older, each must be wearing appropriate life jackets.
All Race Boats must wear appropriate safety gear, life jackets and helmets.
VHF Radio is required (78A)
Racer Information
Event Entry Fees
Canopy Classes $1000.00
P1 - P4 Classes $600.00
P5 - P6 Classes $500.00
Official 2010 Forms
All Official POPRA 2010 Forms can be downloaded from the POPRA Web Site. (which will be updated by the March 15th)
Official 2010 POPRA Rules
The POPRA 2010 General and Technical Rules will be in effect. The 2010 Rules with new updates can be found on the official POPRA web site. (which will be updated by March 15th)
Brad Johnson President
Tom Brunner Vice President Race Operations
Troy Juve Vice President
Carolyn Lindenburger Secretary
Rodney Chinn Treasurer
Pat Weismann Northern California Representative
Trevor Rebolo Southern California Representative
Scott Arden Safety Director
Chad Christianson Race Control
Kaitlyne Carleton Chief Scorer
Event Producers - Desert Storm and POPRA
Brad Johnson Race Co-Producer 530-525-1638
Jim Nichols Race Co-Producer 602-578-5975
Race Course Coordinates
Turn 1 34*27′37.78″N 114*20′35.69″W
Turn 2 34*27′32.49″N 114*20′46.44″W
Turn 3 34*27′06.05″N 114*20′37.00″W
Turn 4 34*26′59.21″N 114*20′08.84″W
Turn 5 34*26′03.78″N 114*19′22.06″W
Turn 6 34*25′54.93″N 114*19′03.28″W
Practice Course Coordinates
Turn 1 34*28′30.99″N 114*22′10.59″W
Turn 2 34*28′41.54″N 114*22′34.03″W
Turn 3 34*27′23.77″N 114*22′50.59″W
