May 30 – June 01 Friday – Sunday APBA Inboard Hydro Experience Champions Park Lake - Springfield, OH Welcome APBA Hydro Experience Student! On behalf of the American Power Boat Association’s Inboard Racing Commission, welcome to the 2024 APBA Inboard Driving School! Below is all the information you will need for your Ride of a Lifetime weekend. We look forward to seeing you on May 30, 31, &… May 30 – Jun 01 APBA Inboard Hydro Experience Champions Park Lake - Springfield, OH Purchase Tickets Pricing Information Driver $650 Driving School Important Times Friday May 30, 2025, 5:30 – 9:00 PM( NOT SET YET! BEST TO SAY TBD) Location: Wittenberg University Aquatic Center 250 Bill Edwards Dr., Springfield, Ohio 45504 Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm EDT Activity: Cockpit Capsule Training Required Cockpit Capsule Training Saturday May 31, 2025 Location: Marriott Courtyard 100 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio 45502 Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am EDT Activity: Classroom Training Classroom Training On Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 am EDT at the Marriott Courtyard in a classroom setting, experienced APBA race drivers will teach you racing terminology, safety, and boat handling skills. Your questions are welcome and encouraged! Saturday May 31, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake 4401 S Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45505 Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm EDT Activity: Lunch Driving Directions – Hotel to Fairgrounds Total Distance: 5.2 miles Total Est. Time: 11 min. Directions Location Champions Park Lake - Springfield, OH 4401 S Charleston Pike Springfield OH 45502 Welcome APBA Hydro Experience Student! On behalf of the American Power Boat Association’s Inboard Racing Commission, welcome to the 2024 APBA Inboard Driving School! Below is all the information you will need for your Ride of a Lifetime weekend. We look forward to seeing you on May 30, 31, & June 1. If you have any questions at all, please e-mail us at melildon@yahoo.com or call Tony Black at 614-402-3474. Below is our preliminary schedule. Please note these times may be revised, and we will be sure to notify you of any changes. What to Bring • A swimsuit for Friday’s cockpit capsule training • A change of clothes for Saturday’s and Sunday’s driving. You may get wet! • Sunscreen • A hat and jacket • Athletic shoes Please Note • Inclement weather and broken equipment can affect the Driving School, and APBA will make every effort to adjust the schedule to accommodate all Students. • The APBA Staff will randomly draw the order of drivers and distribute the schedule Saturday morning. Friday May 30, 2025, 5:30 – 9:00 PM( NOT SET YET! BEST TO SAY TBD) Location: Wittenberg University Aquatic Center 250 Bill Edwards Dr., Springfield, Ohio 45504 Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm EDT Activity: Cockpit Capsule Training Required Cockpit Capsule Training The highly qualified APBA Region 6 Box 21 Safety & Rescue Team will give you the same capsule training required of all APBA racers. You will learn to use an onboard air system and to exit a flipped boat safely and calmly. Box 21 will also monitor the race course at all times when boats are on the water, and a fully equipped ambulance will be present. APBA will supply properly fitting helmets, life jackets and air systems. Please arrive promptly and bring a swimsuit or clothing that can get wet. Driving Directions FROM MARIOTT COURTYARD TO COCKPIT CAPSULE TRAINING AT WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY AQUATIC CENTER. 250 BILL EDWARDS DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO From: Hotel to Wittenberg University Aquatic Center: Total Distance: 1.6 miles Total Est.Time: 6 min. Directions: Head east toward S Limestone St - Drive for 305 feet - Turn left onto S Limestone St - Drive for 371 feet - Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E High St - Drive for 489 feet - Turn left onto S Spring St - Drive for 0.6 miles - Continue onto N Limestone St - Drive for 0.3 miles - Turn left toward E Cecil St - Drive for 200 feet - Continue onto E Cecil St - Drive for 0.2 miles - Continue onto Bill Edwards Dr - Destination will be on the right - Drive for 0.2 miles Saturday May 31, 2025 Location: Marriott Courtyard 100 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio 45502 Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am EDT Activity: Classroom Training Classroom Training On Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 am EDT at the Marriott Courtyard in a classroom setting, experienced APBA race drivers will teach you racing terminology, safety, and boat handling skills. Your questions are welcome and encouraged! Saturday May 31, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake 4401 S Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45505 Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm EDT Activity: Lunch Driving Directions – Hotel to Fairgrounds Total Distance: 5.2 miles Total Est. Time: 11 min. Directions 1. Head east toward S Limestone St - Drive for 305 feet, then turn left onto S. Limestone St. 2. Drive for 371 feet then Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E High St - Drive for 3.6 miles 3. Continue onto State Rte. 41 S/S Charleston Pike - Drive for 1.2 miles 4. Turn right - Drive for 0.2 miles then a Sharp left - Destination will be on the left Driver Information FEBRUARY, 2025 Welcome APBA Hydro Experience Student! On behalf of the American Power Boat Association’s Inboard Racing Commission, welcome to the 2024 APBA Inboard Driving School! Below is all the information you will need for your Ride of a Lifetime weekend. We look forward to seeing you on May 30, 31, & June 1. If you have any questions at all, please e-mail us at melildon@yahoo.com or call Tony Black at 614-402-3474. Below is our preliminary schedule. Please note these times may be revised, and we will be sure to notify you of any changes. What to Bring • A swimsuit for Friday’s cockpit capsule training • A change of clothes for Saturday’s and Sunday’s driving. You may get wet! • Sunscreen • A hat and jacket • Athletic shoes Please Note • Inclement weather and broken equipment can affect the Driving School, and APBA will make every effort to adjust the schedule to accommodate all Students. • The APBA Staff will randomly draw the order of drivers and distribute the schedule Saturday morning. Friday May 30, 2025, 5:30 – 9:00 PM( NOT SET YET! BEST TO SAY TBD) Location: Wittenberg University Aquatic Center 250 Bill Edwards Dr., Springfield, Ohio 45504 Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm EDT Activity: Cockpit Capsule Training Required Cockpit Capsule Training The highly qualified APBA Region 6 Box 21 Safety & Rescue Team will give you the same capsule training required of all APBA racers. You will learn to use an onboard air system and to exit a flipped boat safely and calmly. Box 21 will also monitor the race course at all times when boats are on the water, and a fully equipped ambulance will be present. APBA will supply properly fitting helmets, life jackets and air systems. Please arrive promptly and bring a swimsuit or clothing that can get wet. Driving Directions FROM MARIOTT COURTYARD TO COCKPIT CAPSULE TRAINING AT WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY AQUATIC CENTER. 250 BILL EDWARDS DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO From: Hotel to Wittenberg University Aquatic Center: Total Distance: 1.6 miles Total Est.Time: 6 min. Directions: Head east toward S Limestone St - Drive for 305 feet - Turn left onto S Limestone St - Drive for 371 feet - Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E High St - Drive for 489 feet - Turn left onto S Spring St - Drive for 0.6 miles - Continue onto N Limestone St - Drive for 0.3 miles - Turn left toward E Cecil St - Drive for 200 feet - Continue onto E Cecil St - Drive for 0.2 miles - Continue onto Bill Edwards Dr - Destination will be on the right - Drive for 0.2 miles Saturday May 31, 2025 Location: Marriott Courtyard 100 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio 45502 Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am EDT Activity: Classroom Training Classroom Training On Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 am EDT at the Marriott Courtyard in a classroom setting, experienced APBA race drivers will teach you racing terminology, safety, and boat handling skills. Your questions are welcome and encouraged! Saturday May 31, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake 4401 S Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45505 Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm EDT Activity: Lunch Driving Directions – Hotel to Fairgrounds Total Distance: 5.2 miles Total Est. Time: 11 min. Directions 1. Head east toward S Limestone St - Drive for 305 feet, then turn left onto S. Limestone St. 2. Drive for 371 feet then Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E High St - Drive for 3.6 miles 3. Continue onto State Rte. 41 S/S Charleston Pike - Drive for 1.2 miles 4. Turn right - Drive for 0.2 miles then a Sharp left - Destination will be on the left Saturday May 31, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT Activity: Driving on the Racecourse Water Time On Saturday afternoon starting at 1:00 pm EDT at Clark County Fairgrounds Lake, it’s your turn to put on a helmet, lifejacket, and driving suit, and get into the APBA E Class 5 Litre Hydroplane and drive on your own. Your APBA instructor will guide you via a radio headset and evaluate you after you return to the dock. Each student will do 10 laps. You are not racing; you’re learning to drive. On each lap, you will gain confidence, skill and speed—and have more fun! Saturday evening, you’ll get together with your fellow students, instructors and other racers to share stories and have fun. Sunday June 1, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake, Springfield, Ohio Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EDT Activity: Driving on the Racecourse Sunday morning, the Driving School continues. You’ll have more time on the water to ensure everyone has the opportunity to drive. Sunday June 1, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake, Springfield, Ohio Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Activity: Photos and Certificate Presentations We will gather for a group photo and presentation of APBA Hydro Experience Driving School Certificates and other APBA keepsakes. Each Student will receive a one-year membership in the American Power Boat Association, which includes a subscription to APBA’s Propeller magazine. Sunday June 1, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake, Springfield, Ohio Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Activity: Driving on the Racecourse This time is contingent on need caused by weather conditions, mechanical failure, or other unforeseen circumstances and may be cancelled if not needed. Host Hotel Marriott Courtyard 100 S. Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio 45502 Phone 937-322-3600 A group rate has been negotiated for the APBA Hydro Experience Driving School. Please state you are with the American Power Boat Association Driving School when booking your room. Rooms are $125.00. Reservations MUST BE MADE BY MAY 9, 2024. Please tell the hotel the reservation code is APBA Hydro Experience 2024 Pool Wittenberg University Aquatic Center 250 Bill Edwards Drive Springfield, Ohio 45504 Lake Clark County Fairgrounds Lake, Springfield, Ohio 45505 On-Site Contact Tony Black 614-402-3474 Any Other Correspondence Inboardracing@apba.org, melildon@yahoo.com or call Don at 513-325-5041. Back Please select the type of admission you would like to purchase APBA Inboard Hydro Experience - Driver Purchase Tickets FEBRUARY, 2025 Welcome APBA Hydro Experience Student! On behalf of the American Power Boat Association’s Inboard Racing Commission, welcome to the 2024 APBA Inboard Driving School! Below is all the information you will need for your Ride of a Lifetime weekend. We look forward to seeing you on May 30, 31, & June 1. If you have any questions at all, please e-mail us at melildon@yahoo.com or call Tony Black at 614-402-3474. Below is our preliminary schedule. Please note these times may be revised, and we will be sure to notify you of any changes. What to Bring • A swimsuit for Friday’s cockpit capsule training • A change of clothes for Saturday’s and Sunday’s driving. You may get wet! • Sunscreen • A hat and jacket • Athletic shoes Please Note • Inclement weather and broken equipment can affect the Driving School, and APBA will make every effort to adjust the schedule to accommodate all Students. • The APBA Staff will randomly draw the order of drivers and distribute the schedule Saturday morning. Friday May 30, 2025, 5:30 – 9:00 PM( NOT SET YET! BEST TO SAY TBD) Location: Wittenberg University Aquatic Center 250 Bill Edwards Dr., Springfield, Ohio 45504 Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm EDT Activity: Cockpit Capsule Training Required Cockpit Capsule Training The highly qualified APBA Region 6 Box 21 Safety & Rescue Team will give you the same capsule training required of all APBA racers. You will learn to use an onboard air system and to exit a flipped boat safely and calmly. Box 21 will also monitor the race course at all times when boats are on the water, and a fully equipped ambulance will be present. APBA will supply properly fitting helmets, life jackets and air systems. Please arrive promptly and bring a swimsuit or clothing that can get wet. Driving Directions FROM MARIOTT COURTYARD TO COCKPIT CAPSULE TRAINING AT WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY AQUATIC CENTER. 250 BILL EDWARDS DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO From: Hotel to Wittenberg University Aquatic Center: Total Distance: 1.6 miles Total Est.Time: 6 min. Directions: Head east toward S Limestone St - Drive for 305 feet - Turn left onto S Limestone St - Drive for 371 feet - Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E High St - Drive for 489 feet - Turn left onto S Spring St - Drive for 0.6 miles - Continue onto N Limestone St - Drive for 0.3 miles - Turn left toward E Cecil St - Drive for 200 feet - Continue onto E Cecil St - Drive for 0.2 miles - Continue onto Bill Edwards Dr - Destination will be on the right - Drive for 0.2 miles Saturday May 31, 2025 Location: Marriott Courtyard 100 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio 45502 Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am EDT Activity: Classroom Training Classroom Training On Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 am EDT at the Marriott Courtyard in a classroom setting, experienced APBA race drivers will teach you racing terminology, safety, and boat handling skills. Your questions are welcome and encouraged! Saturday May 31, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake 4401 S Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45505 Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm EDT Activity: Lunch Driving Directions – Hotel to Fairgrounds Total Distance: 5.2 miles Total Est. Time: 11 min. Directions 1. Head east toward S Limestone St - Drive for 305 feet, then turn left onto S. Limestone St. 2. Drive for 371 feet then Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E High St - Drive for 3.6 miles 3. Continue onto State Rte. 41 S/S Charleston Pike - Drive for 1.2 miles 4. Turn right - Drive for 0.2 miles then a Sharp left - Destination will be on the left Saturday May 31, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT Activity: Driving on the Racecourse Water Time On Saturday afternoon starting at 1:00 pm EDT at Clark County Fairgrounds Lake, it’s your turn to put on a helmet, lifejacket, and driving suit, and get into the APBA E Class 5 Litre Hydroplane and drive on your own. Your APBA instructor will guide you via a radio headset and evaluate you after you return to the dock. Each student will do 10 laps. You are not racing; you’re learning to drive. On each lap, you will gain confidence, skill and speed—and have more fun! Saturday evening, you’ll get together with your fellow students, instructors and other racers to share stories and have fun. Sunday June 1, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake, Springfield, Ohio Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EDT Activity: Driving on the Racecourse Sunday morning, the Driving School continues. You’ll have more time on the water to ensure everyone has the opportunity to drive. Sunday June 1, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake, Springfield, Ohio Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Activity: Photos and Certificate Presentations We will gather for a group photo and presentation of APBA Hydro Experience Driving School Certificates and other APBA keepsakes. Each Student will receive a one-year membership in the American Power Boat Association, which includes a subscription to APBA’s Propeller magazine. Sunday June 1, 2025 Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Lake, Springfield, Ohio Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Activity: Driving on the Racecourse This time is contingent on need caused by weather conditions, mechanical failure, or other unforeseen circumstances and may be cancelled if not needed. Host Hotel Marriott Courtyard 100 S. Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio 45502 Phone 937-322-3600 A group rate has been negotiated for the APBA Hydro Experience Driving School. Please state you are with the American Power Boat Association Driving School when booking your room. Rooms are $125.00. Reservations MUST BE MADE BY MAY 9, 2024. Please tell the hotel the reservation code is APBA Hydro Experience 2024 Pool Wittenberg University Aquatic Center 250 Bill Edwards Drive Springfield, Ohio 45504 Lake Clark County Fairgrounds Lake, Springfield, Ohio 45505 On-Site Contact Tony Black 614-402-3474 Any Other Correspondence Inboardracing@apba.org, melildon@yahoo.com or call Don at 513-325-5041.