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.

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)

 

Days Inn

Includes continental breakfast

Contact: Kristina Gallo

(800)835-2410

(928)855-7841

kgallo@daysinnlakehavasu.com

 

Hidden Palms Resort

Contact:  Dick Elewaut

(928) 855-7144

(800) 254-5611

  

Motel 6 Lakeview

(928) 855-5566

leobiasiucci@gmail.com

  

Quality Inn & Suites

Includes hot breakfast every morning

(800)528-5169

(928)855-1111

 

Xanadu Management

 (928) 855-8300

(888) 730-8300

Fully furnished condos, complete kitchens, pool, spa, BBQ grills, laundry. Close to beach & shopping. No pets. 

 

Hampton Inn

Delivering a higher quality guest experience

www.lakehavasucity.hamptoninn.com

(928) 855-4071

(928) 855-2379 fax

 

Rent a Home or Condo in Havasu

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) 

Staff and Officials

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

 www.pacificoffshore.com

www.lakeracerllc.com

 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

Overall winners

Supercat -Renegade

Supercat lite- In The Red

Performance Classes

Class 1- AVR XP100

Class 2- Who’s Racing

Class 3- Doing Big Things

Class 4- Team Coyote

Class 5- Torcarr

Class 6- American Flag

Congradulations to all winners; as always you all make us proud to be part of POPRA

POPRA would like to welcome the folks at Tracking International that will be joining us this weekend in San Diego. They will be live streaming video and tracking our races live. You will be able to watch the coverage of the race as it happens. http://www.trackinginternational.com/tracking/

 

Fundraiser benefiting  POPRA

September 18^th from 7 - 11pm.

 

Come join us for a fun evening of cards and with your best poker face as you test your skills with fellow racers and friends.   The evening will start with Registration around 6:30pm, we will kick things off at 7pm, Paradise Point Spa and Resort.

The cost per seat will be $50, you will be given 500 chips to start. 

We will have a second optional buy in at 8:30pm for $25, for 250 chips.  We will be playing for chips, top three chip leaders at 10:30pm will be awarded prizes.

 

• 1^st Place -  Boat, RV or Truck washing by team AVR in their Daisy Dukes!
• 2^nd Place - 1 hr massage by Rob “RODDD” Hunguss!
• 3^rd Place - Free “Cup Check” from Rawin courtesy Team Pig Iron!

 **Ok, just kidding,  all of the above will be made available for the right price**

We will also be having a raffle for various prizes, we have already collected some great items that everyone will have a use for!  The raffle tickets will be sold at the door and prizes will be awarded through out the evening.

 We will be playing by Texas Hold’m rules

• Large and Small blinds will be identified, adjusted accordingly.
• Dealer marker will be identified, large blind to the left of dealer marker, small blind to the left of large blind.
• Table will be dealt two cards and balance of five community cards will be dealt, betting will occur upon card turn of each community card.
• Winner shall be awarded based on standard poker hands, there are no wild cards, no jokers.
• Should a tie occur, pot is split equally.
• Players may go all in at anytime
• There will be a running clock that will signal when the anti will go up.
• There will be a 20 minute recess at approximately 8:50 - 9:10 pm. At this point we will do the raffle and the auction as well as offer a second buy in.

 Per Seat Buy In

Per Seat Cost - $50 = 500 chip count

Mid Point Buy In - $25 = 250 chip count

 

Prize Purse

1^st Place - $500.00

2^nd Place - $250.00

3^rd Place - $100.00

First Four of Kind - will be awarded a $100 prize.

First Royal Flush - will be awarded a $100 prize.

First Looser - will be awarded an “ass healing” - 4 pack Toilet Paper &          Preparation H, (must be applied by self)!

 

Raffle Tickets

• Each Registered participant will receive 5 raffle tickets.
• Additional tickets may be purchased for $20 (5).
• There will be some items that will be auctioned off. There will be a licensed / registered Auctioneer from the State of Iowa on hand to do the auctioning.
• Some of the items that will be auctioned off will be kept secret until the night of the event. The reason being some of the participants may be directly involved or affected by the item. Curious? We are too.
• Please keep in mind, all of the money that is collect will be donated to Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association

 Raffle and Auction Prizes

• Three Wine cooler/Bottle Wine - Valley View Casino
• Two VIP Pens - Valley View Casino
• Two Picture Frame Clocks - Valley View Casino
• Four Shirts - Poker Dogs - Valley View Casino
• One Pair Tickets, Four Tops & Temptations, 5^th row - Valley View casino
• Two Virgin Mobile X-TC handsets w/ 1K pre-paid minutes - Kyocera.
• Two BlueTooth headsets - Superior Communications
• Beauty Basket/Hair Products - Sarah Wong, Stylist
• Marine Products - Advantage Marine
• Products - Pure Power Marine Products
• Marine Products - Temecula Marine
• Marine Products and Apparel- Teague Custom Marine
• 1 Case Energy Drink - VIP Energy
• Marine Product - Race Pak
• Gift Cards - Team In The Red
• 1 Case of Beer - Sierra Nevada
• Shirts - Rock N Roll Couture
• Poker Chips - International Paving Solutions

…………Just to name a Few

 

We really appreciate all of you who have contributed. We had no idea that the response would be this big. I look forward to seeing you all on Friday Night.

 

Thanks,

George & Troy

Don’t miss all of the action this weekend, the POPRA Offshore boats are thundering into the premier spotlight for the weekends events.

We are proud to announce that Platinum Powerboats is the title sponsor for the 98th annual Long Beach Rum Run July 9th - 12th.