Presents
2009 APBA PWC Offshore National Championships- Long Beach to Catalina & Back
July 9- 12, 2009
Long Beach
July 9 – 12, 2009
Race Village
Marina Green Park
700 E. Shoreline Drive Long Beach, California 90802
Accomodations
Hyatt Regency
200 South Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 491-1234
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Long Beach to Catalina & Back 2009
Racer Information / Things to Know
RegistrationMarina Green Park Look for POPRA Trailer
Race VillageMarina Green Park
Wet Pits / CranesSee included map
Fuel TruckN/A
Driver’s MeetingSaturday 4:30 p.m. Shoreline Village Suite 429 D
Awards CeremonyGladstone’s Amphitheater presented by Red Bull
Pre Awards MixerGladstone’s Amphitheater presented by Red Bull
Dress CodePlease maintain a professional appearance at all times. Team uniforms are not mandatory but highly recommended at all 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. No glass cups or bottles allowed in the Pits.
Wash Down Area In Race Village
Long Beach to Catalina & Back 2009
EVENT SCHEDULES/ MEETINGSAddress:
THURSDAY July 9, 2009
3:00pmStreet Party set up.
10am-5pmRace Village set up
5:30 pm-10pm “Thursday Night Thunder” Street Party (Pine Avenue & Broadway)
All racers, families, crews are invited to this event!
Come to watch the Wake Board Rail Slide Competition, Free Concert with the “Side
Effects” & “LBC Tribute to SUBLIME” and Hooter’s Bikini Contest!
FRIDAY July 10, 2009
12pm-5pmRacer Registration–(all racers that are available)
2pm-5pm Patrol Boats sign in at Registration
12pm-6pm Race Village open to the public
6:00pm-9:00pmMeet the Racers Party @ Shoreline Village (location in Shoreline TBA)
(Note: All racers, families & crews are invited)
SATURDAY July 11, 2009
10am-4:00 p.m.Racer Registration (Note: All racers must check in and be safety/tech inspected)
10am-6pm Race Village open to the public
4:30 pm-5:30 p.m.Mandatory Rider’s meeting Suite429D in Shoreline Village (bring your own chair)
This is mandatory for all racers! If you can’t make Saturday’s rider’s meeting you
must contact Ross at (310) 318-4012 and explain your situation. There might be a 2nd
rider’s meeting on Sunday morning.
6pm – 9pm Meet the Racers Party @ Gladstone’s Amphitheater presented by Red Bull
(All racers, families and crews are invited)
SUNDAY July 12, 2009
*6:30 am-7:00 amTentative 2nd Rider’s meeting – South Shores Ramp Parking Lot
7:25am-7:55 am Rider’s launch to staging area for start of race- launch is at South Shores Ramp.
(Note: All racers must check in with Jay Littlejohn and leave their ID with him prior to launch. Start
time is per Coast Guard approval due to visibility and therefore subject to change)
8am-10:30 am2009 APBA PWC Offshore National Championships Long Beach To Catalina & Back
10am-6pm Race Village open to the public
11:30pm- 1:00pm2009 Platinum Powerboats Offshore “Rum-Run” Race
3:15pm-4:00p.mWestern Formula Light Tunnel Boats 25 Lap Main Event (adj. to Parker’s Lighthouse)
5pm-8pm Awards – Gladstone’s Amphitheater presented by Red Bull
(All racers, families and crews are invited)
Long Beach To Catalina & Back 2009
Staff and Officials
RPM Race Officials at this race
Ross WallachRace Director310-318-4012
Pat WhitcombReferee760-238-0338
Brian WilsonStarter/Flags
Jay LittlejohnRisk Manager/ Safety Inspector951-532-5333
Steve FriebeSafety/Tech Inspector559-313-1167
Monica JacksonChief Scorer/Chief Registrar928-412-1747
Mark SteiertTurn Boat @ Avalon
Scott ArdenSafety Director562-755-8732
Chad ChristiansonRace Control760.532.0211
Troy JuveResource / Information951.757.0839
Overview of Long Beach Venue
Marina Green Park 700 E. Shoreline Drive Long Beach, California 90802
Thursday Night Thunder Street Party
(Pine Avenue)
Long Beach Race Course 2009
Race Course Coordinates
Turn 1
33*2.461”N
118*19’400”W
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