Directions?
Lake Decatur @ Nelson Park
2203 E Lake Shore Dr
Decatur, IL 62521
Where should I stay?
Fairfield Inn Forsyth 1417 Hickory Point Dr, Forsyth, IL 62535
Phone: (217) 875-3337
Garner by IHG 5150 Hickory Point Frontage Rd, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: (217) 872-2402
When is registration?
Friday registration 10a - 7p at BeachHouse Parking Lot (pit area)
Saturday registration 700a-800a at pit area
Sunday registration - see scorer in pits first thing in morning
When and where is drivers meeting?
Drivers meeting 08:00 Saturday 06-06-26 pit area
Drivers meeting 09:00 Sunday 06-07-26 pit area
Racing will start at 10 am each day - Be Ready & Be On Time
Who are the officials?
Race Director (55) MARK J WEBER, 65655 MT VERNON RD, WASHINGTON TWP, MI
Referee (811) MICHAEL S WEBER, 524 N STATE ST, ALMA, MI
Assistant Referee (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Inspector (1505) JIM SECHLER, 9465 FIRWOOD RD, SOUTH LYON, MI
Inspector (1886) CHRIS OLIVER JR, 903 INDIAN WOODS LANE, MILLERSVILLE , MD
Scorer (17041) ANNETTE COON, 6951 RIVIERA DRIVE, AVON, IN
Scorer (52006) ANN MARIE SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Scorer (76191) LYLE GUNTHER, 5127 MARX DR, WEST RIVER, MD
Risk Manager (10514) SEAN BOWSHER, 240 NORTH EAST ST. #181, CISCO, IL
Vintage Inspector (50011) J MICHAEL NOONAN, 103 WOOD DUCK CT, NICHOLASVILLE, KY
Additional information.
Eastern Divisionals will be run n Saturday with Sunday being the back up day if Easterns are not run Saturday
Two days of racing, qualifier and final each day. Nationals will be run Saturday with Sunday being the back up day if Nationals are not run Saturday.
There will be a test session of Friday 06-05-26. If you are not signed up and paid by April 14th, 2026 you will not be allowed to test. No exceptions. $50 fee to test contact Sean Bowsher 217-519-2096
Only one vintage boat has been invited, the US-36, and they will be doing exhibition flybys.
RV parking is available but limited. Overflow parking for racers is near the pit area. The pits will be tight and support vehicles will be held at a minimum. Thom Heins and Jeremy Smith are your pit bosses. Contact Sean @ 217-519-2096 for info.
Ensure all your team members and crew are APBA members. New hot/cold pit rules are in effect. Also make sure you have your prop covers!
Damaged buoys are $250 -
Be prepared to have your engine inspected. This is a record course along with Nationals Your boat will be inspected per APBA rules. It is the owners responsibility to have their boat ready for inspection.
VIP Sponsors meet & greet party at the BeachHouse on Friday during registration. Please plan on attending and wear your race shirts.
Michael Noonan will also be VH Rep.
