Regatta
SANCTION ID# 14243: 2026 Lake Ming Shoot Out Stock Outboard & SST45/F200 Western Divisionals, Crackerbox, GN, CE, Comp Jet National Championships
Event Date
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Conducting Club
Southern California Speedboat Club #72
Place
Bakersfield, CA
United States
Directions
Interstate 99 (North or South) exit 178 East. Turn left on Alfred Harrel Hwy to Lake Ming Rd. Make a right and follow to lake
Accommodations
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield, 3601 Marriott Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661) 324-6660.
Racer rate of $107/night +tax. Rate is for reservation dates between 10/2-10/4. Rooms are limited, 1st come, 1st served basis.
Rate is available until Sept. 26th, then goes back up to the regular rate. Reservation. link:https://app.marriott.com/reslink?
id=1777497995160&key=GRP&app=resvlink
If calling to make your reservation, use Speed Boat Racing or Southern California Speed Boat to get racer rate.
Having problems booking a room, call Debra Derr, General Manager, 661-324-6660
Prizes
10/4/26 - Judge's Stand - Apprximately 1 hour after the last heat. Trophies presented to overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in all compitition.
Registration
Must register online through Trackside at apba.tracksideapp.com. The advance registration deadline is Friday 9/25/26.
$75 late fee will be applied to all entries received after 9/25/26, including any registering at the event on 10/2, 10/3, & 10/4. Late fee will not be waived for out of state owners/drivers.
Questions: Contact Jody Tepper (818) 321-6754 or jodytepper@gmail.com.
On-site/late Registration:
Friday, 10/2: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Judges Stand Saturday, 10/3: 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. - Judges Stand Sunday, 10/4: 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. - Judges Stand
Drivers Meeting
Saturday 10/3 and Sunday 10/4 - 8am at Judge's Stand
Entry Fees
Inboard: $325 weekend fee ($150/day + $25 Inboard Promo fund fee); 2nd class $250 weekend fee ($125/day); 3rd class $210
weekend fee ($105/day).
OPC: $300 weekend fee ($150/day); 2nd class $250 weekend fee ($125/day); 3rd class $210 weekend fee ($105/day)
Juniors: $130 weekend fee ($65/day); 2nd class $100 weekend fee ($50/day)
Stock/Mod Outboard: $210 weekend fee ($105/day); 2nd class $150 weekend fee ($75/day): 3rd class $110 weekend fee ($55/day)
Late Fee: $75/entry
Course
Approx. 1-1/4-mile course. Jr. & Stock/Mod Outboard Classes: two (2) 3 lap heats/day; SE, SA, Crackerbox, CE, Pro Stock, Comp Jets, Classic Endurance: two (2) 4 lap heats/day; GN: two (2) 10 lap qualifiers and one (1) 20 lap final, F200, SST-120: three (3) 10 laps qualifiers and one (1) 15 lap final. SST-45: three (3) 10 laps qualifiers and one (1) 15 or 20 lap final (TBD) on an approx. 7/8-mile course.
Categories
Stock Outboard
Inboard
Modified Outboard
OPC
Junior
National Championship Classes
CRACKERBOX, GN, CE & COMP JET
Divisional Championship Classes
WESTERN DIVSIONALS: ALL STOCK & SST45, FORMULA 200
Classes
- Inboard - Classic Endurance
- Inboard - GN - Grand National
- Inboard - KRR - K Racing Runabout
- Inboard - P - Crackerbox
- Inboard - PS - Pro Stock
- Inboard - SA - Sportsman Advance
- Inboard - SE - Sportsman Entry
- Junior - AXH
- Junior - JR
- Junior – AXR
- Junior – JH
- Modified Outboard - DMH
- Modified Outboard - MOD 125H
- OPC - FORMULA 200
- OPC - SST 45
- OPC - SST 120
- Stock Outboard - 15SSH
- Stock Outboard - 15SSR
- Stock Outboard - 20SSH
- Stock Outboard - 25SSR
- Stock Outboard - 300SSH
- Stock Outboard – ASH
- Stock Outboard – ASR
- Stock Outboard – BSH
- Stock Outboard – BSR
- Stock Outboard – CSH
- Stock Outboard – CSR
- Stock Outboard – DSH
- Stock Outboard – DSR
Race Director
(51317) ROSS WALLACH
Referee
(53791) PAT WHITCOMB
Assistant Referee
(77353) Chadwick Cummings
Inspector
(9627) DAVID RANKIN
Scorer
(17892) Jody Tepper
Risk Manager
(842) Scott Watts
Notes
8 armbands/boat. Additional armbands purchase at $5 each/day
1 pit parking pass per boat. Additional parking passes purchase at $50.
SE: Promotors option *85.999 mph rule applies
SE/Classic Endurance: 85.999 mph speed limit enforced testing and racing.
Classes with more than 6 may have qualifiers.
APBA & SCSC rules apply.
All Times are PDT.
Buoys/Flares: $400 charge for any large course buoy (A-6) and $300 charge for any medium size (A-4) buoy damaged or destroyed in races, & charged to the racer(s) regardless of fault.
This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA
An exhibition may be performed at this event pursuant to all APBA General Safety Rules provided that proper waivers and membership forms have been completed. All prizes are the responsibility of the conducting Club. APBA does not guarantee nor is it responsible for payment of prizes. You are advised that this event may be canceled prior to the race due to circumstances beyond the control of this association. If you plan to travel a long distance, it is recommended that you contact the race sponsor prior to your departure to ensure this event will take place.
