Lake Havasu Grand Prix
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
Hidden Palms Resort
Contact: Dick Elewaut
(928) 855-7144
(800) 254-5611
Motel 6 Lakeview
(928) 855-5566
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
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