2007 AWJA RULEBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ItemPage Number

Preamble 2

Marathon Category Rules 3

- Entries 3

- Boat Registration 3

- Crews 3

- Protests 4

- Equipment 5

- Inspections 6

- General Rules 6

- Driver’s Meeting 8

- Starting & Finishing 9

- Flag Signals 10

- Right of Way 11

- Safety/Sweep Boats 11

- Racing Classes 12

- United States National Championship 16

- Purse Money 18

APBA General Safety Rules 19

APBA General Racing Rules 21

- Rule 1: Management 21

- Rule 2: Sanctions 22

- Rule 3: Entries 23

- Rule 4: Driver’s Meeting 24

- Rule 5: Boat Registration 24

- Rule 6: Licensing and Registration 24

- Rule 7: Equipment 24

- Rule 8: Regulations: General 25

- Rule 9: Postponement 26

- Rule 10: Start and Finish 26

- Rule 11: Buoys 26

- Rule 12: Right of Way 26

- Rule 13: Overlap 26

- Rule 14: Bearing Way 26

- Rule 15: Disqualifications 27

- Rule 16: Prizes 27

- Rule 17: Protests 27

- Rule 18: Appeals 27

- Rule 19: Suspension of Rules 28

- Rule 20: Minimum Class Requirements 28

- Rule 21: Official APBA Records 28

- Rule 22: Time Trial Representative 29

- Rule 23: Inspectors and Duties 29

- Rule 24: Duties of the Scorer 30

- Rule 25: Referees and Duties 30

- Rule 26: Instructions to the Referee 31

FX Class - Chevy ZZ4 Engine Specifications 32

FX Class - Dodge 360 Magnum Specifications 33

FX Class - Ford GT40 Specifications 34

FX Class - Big Block FX Chevy Engine Specifications 35

FX Class – Big Block FX Ford Engine Specifications 36

FX Engine Spec Sheet 38

Preamble

The organizing club, race committee, sponsors and any Marshall

or assistants of the race committee accept no responsibility for any

damage, injury or accident claims arising from or connected with any

race. Normal insurance does not cover racing. It is the

responsibility of the racers to arrange adequate coverage. It shall

be the responsibility of the boat owner to recover damaged or sunken

craft. The race committee shall provide spectator liability

insurance coverage for all participants including the race organizing

committee.

Any rules, situations or nonstandard applications not addressed in these official rules will be reviewed by AWJA officers and/or APBA and can be added or revised by addendum.

All rights to advertising for any part of a race shall remain

the sole property of the organizing committee or its designee.

These rules have been approved by the American Power Boat

Association, the United States boat racing authority and are designed

to conform as closely as possible to the rules approved by the UIM

(Union International Motonautique), the international boat racing

authority for marathon river racing. The following rules have been

adopted by the U.S. Jet Boat Race Committee, which consists of

representatives from the following organization:

American Whitewater Jetboat Association

PO Box 295

Dillard, OR 97432

MARATHON JETBOAT RACING

CATEGORY RULES AND REGULATIONS

ENTRIES (see also APBA Rule 3)

1. All registered boats must be inspected and approved by the Race Committee during the time specified for technical inspections.

2. All boats will be required to display official race or class sponsorship decals to be provided by the official sponsor.

3. Boats that pay entry fees but are unable to start any legs will not be given refunds unless special circumstances warrant. All refund requests must be received in writing to the Race Committee with reason for refund request for consideration.

BOAT REGISTRATION (see also APBA Rule 5)

1. All boats shall be numbered according to the following numbering scheme:

Class Unlimited -300 to 399; Class A -200 to 299; Class B Limited – l00 to 199;

FX Class - Fx1 to Fx49, Big Block FX – Fx50- Fx99. The number assigned to

boats must be painted in a color contrasting with the background. Each numeral

must have a minimum stroke width of 50mm (2 inches) and minimum height of

203mm (8 inches) .The boat number must be placed on the bow and on both

sides of the boat in such manner as to be clearly visible from both river banks or

patrolling aircraft. Boats that change classes MUST designate their class by

letter (i.e. an A class boat changes to B class would change their number

from 233 to 233B)

2. The assignment of all racing numbers in no way guarantees that the boat is qualified for particular class. Boat numbers must be registered prior to April 1st at:

American Whitewater Jetboat Association

PO Box 295

Dillard, OR 97432

In assignment of numbers, preference will be given to those racers and their

numbers used in prior years. The official inspection and measurement determines

the appropriate class.

CREWS

1. The minimum age of a crew member is sixteenyears old, eighteen years old fordrivers.Identification may be required upon check in.

2. A crew shall be comprised of a minimum of two(2) persons. Team racing will be allowed. A team will consist of (2) members, designated prior to the first race. The driver must be designated prior to the start of each race and shall be the designated driver for that race. Navigators may be changed according to rule 10 of this section. Once a “team” has been appointed, no individual points will be granted.

3. Any crew is allowed to enter in only one class per race.

4. The driver of the boat will be designated asits Captain, who will be responsible for the boat and the actions of its crew. All matters regarding the race will be solicited through the crew's Captain.

5. The Race Committee may require all crew members to be a member of the organizing club. All crew members participating in APBA (American Power Boat Association) and CBF (Canadian Boating Federation) sanctioned raced must comply with membership requirements of the sanctioning body.

6. The crew shall have a designated driver, who must remain the driver for the duration of the race. The driver may be replaced only in the event of illness, injury, or on compassionate grounds and with the permission of the Race Director.

7. In the event of an injury or occurrence which could prevent a crew member from continuing in a race, the Race Director may, at the discretion of the Race Committee, require that medical clearance from a licensed medical doctor be obtained before the crew member is permitted to continue the race.

8. A boat must finish each leg of the race with the same crew with which it started the leg.

10. Crew changes may only be made with the approval of the race committee. A new

crew member must also be a member of APBA.

PROTESTS (see also APBA Rule21)

1. A protest must be submitted in writing to a Race Official or ABPA Official by

a Crew Captain and must be filed within the time specified and accompanied

by the appropriate cash deposit. The Race Director shall notify the Panel of

Judges and designate a time when the Crew Captain must present his protest. If

the protest is found to be valid, the cash deposit will be returned, otherwise the

deposit will be withheld. The Judges' decision will be final and not subject to

appeal.

a. Protests regarding hulls or engines must be made

within one (1) hour after the official closing of

the last finish line and must be accompanied by a cash

deposit of two hundred dollars ($200) local currency.

b. If the protest regarding hull or engine is valid, cash deposit will be

returned, otherwise deposit is forfeited to protestee.

c. Protests regarding official times or scores must be made prior to the start of the next day of racing and must be accompanied by a cash deposit of one hundreddollars ($100.00) local currency.

d. Other protests must be filed no later than one (1) hour after the

official closing of the last finish line on the last day of racing and must

be accompanied by a cash deposit of one hundreddollars ($100.00)

local currency

2. Every attempt will be made to hear protests on the same day that they are filed.

However, any protest filed later than 5 P.M. may be delayed until the next day,

but all protests must be heard and resolved before the start of the next day's race.

3. A panel of Judges will be formed to hear protests. The panel shall be formed at the

first Driver's Meeting and shall consist of the following people:

a. All executive officers of AWJA present at the race location – 2 minimum (a temporary acting officer may be appointed by the executive officers in the event of absence), and;

b. One crew member from each class entered in the race. The crew

members will be elected to act as Judges at the first Driver's Meeting,

and;

c. APBA Official

4. In the event that an even number of Judges is chosen, an additional person from

the roster of participants will be appointed to act as Judge. Should a competitor,

who is elected to act as a judge, be a part of a protest, an alternate person will be

elected to act as the Judge for the protest in question. Such a person will be a crew

member from the same class as the Judge be displaced.

EQUIPMENT (see also APBA Rule 7)

1. The craft must be equipped with the following:

a. A minimum of two oars or paddles.

b. A minimum of two ropes, each measuring at least 10mm(3/8") in

diameter and at least one being a minimum of l5m(50ft) in length, and

another short enough to not go into the intake with a floatation

device attached to the end, or a buoy bag.

c. A bright orange or red "emergency" flag measuring at least 400 x 600mm

(16x24inches).

d. An emergency first aid kit. First aid cards are recommended for all race

participants

e. A repair kit with tools.

f. Two readily accessible, portable fire extinguishers, having a total

capacity of 5lbs. The required fire extinguishers must be securely

fastened in the crew compartment, not in the engine compartment.

g. Life Jackets & Helmets: Racing-style life jackets (equal to or better

than Lifeline or Security) for all crew members in each boat class must

be APBA approved. Life jackets must be bright red, bright yellow or

bright orange, other colors will not be allowed.

1. Racing crews choosing to use "capsule jacket" style life jacket,

must wear a 5 point harness and neck roll.

2. All life jackets must be in like-new condition – no rips, tears,

burns, etc.

h. Enclosed engine compartments must have fire wall & fire suppression

system.

i. Fuel tanks for all classes must conform to the following:

1. Fixed fuel tank(s) must have fill attached to the gunnel of the boat

so that any fuel spillage is directed overboard. The fill may be

attached to a drip tray complete with a hose or trough directing

any fuel spillage overboard.

2. Fixed fuel tanks must be properly vented to the outside of the

boat.

3. All fuel tanks must be securely fastened.

4. Refueling will not be allowed unless otherwise specified at the

drivers meeting. A 3 minute penalty per offense will be added

to total time for refueling during the course of the race or race

day when refueling is not permitted. If refueling is allowed, it

will be permitted between legs in a pit area, not while boat is

on an open leg. Boat must be removed from the water and be

a minimum of 20’ from water’s edge. See also “GENERAL

RULES” #14.

j. Any water outlets exiting from the side of the boat must be directed

downward toward the water, or horizontally.

k. All Unlimited, A, B, and Fx class boats (except those equipped with a

return spring throttle) must be equipped with a motor "kill switch" which

must be attached to the driver at all times the boat is in motion.

l. A certified flame retardant long sleeve full coverage driving suit is

required

to be worn at all times. Cotton or Nomex driving suits are required.

m. Silencers are required in all classes because of strict noise laws, unless

designated at the drivers meeting. If the local race organizers/

committee/director deems them unnecessary and no local ordinance

deems them mandatory, it is permissible to remove or not have

silencing devices or to run with open exhaust. Approved silencers are

Bassett, Rewarder, Shotgun or similar designs. Water in the headers is not

considered a silencer. Devices approved by other national motorsport

sanctioning bodies are also permissible as long as they provide the

minimum dB level drop as any approved device.

n. Roll Bars: All crews must use seat belts or shoulder harnesses and have a

roll bar. Needs to be a minimum of2” above helmet. Main

hoop shall not be welded at cowling. Needs front or rear supports. All roll

bars to be converted to chrome alloy by the start of the 2004 racing

season with a minimum of .065 thickness, 1 ½” diameter. Mild steel to

be .120 thickness and 1 5/8” wall thickness. No all aluminum roll bars.

o. Motor Mounts: Motor mounts must be solid four point mounts bolted

directly to hull stringers. Rubber isoflex mounts are not allowed.

INSPECTIONS (see also APBA Rule 28)

1. Motors, hulls, and other equipment subject to these rules shall be inspected prior to

racing and at other such times to assure compliance with these rules. The technical

inspection shall be conducted by designated inspectors who must report compliance

or non-compliance with these rules.

2. The engine block may be given a unique identification mark.

3. All equipment shall be available for inspection during the time and at the location

specified for technical inspection. If any equipment is found not in compliance with

these rules, or is found unseaworthy, or if the owner or driver has failed to comply

with the spirit or letter of these rules, the Race Committee may rescind the entry.

Correction or substitution may be permitted if made prior to the start of the race. The

start of the race shall not be delayed to allow compliance.

4. After a boat has passed inspection, the Race Committee may re-inspect it to insure

that all of its compulsory equipment is present and technical specifications are

in compliance with the rules.

GENERAL RULES (see also ABPA Rule 8)

1. Definitions:

a. Race course: those rivers, or segments thereof, between the first starting line and

the last finish line as designated by the Race Committee.

b. Leg: that segment of the race course between the starting line and finish line as

designated for any particular day of the race.

c. Starting Line: the imaginary band, approximately one meter(3ft) in width, as

drawn from the starting flag person to a point across the river as described by

the Race Director at the daily drivers meeting.

1. To be ahead of the starting line implies being on the leg between the starting

and finish lines so designated for that leg.

2. To be behind the starting line implies being out of the leg designated for that

day.

d. Staging area: that segment of the river immediately behind the starting line and

continuing away from the starting line for a distance of approximately 50

meters (55 yards).

e. Holding area: that area behind the staging area and continuing for a reasonable

distance away from the staging area.

f. Finish line: the imaginary band, approximately one meter (3ft) in width, drawn

from the finish flag person to a point across and approximately perpendicular to

the bank of the river. The finish line will be described at the drivers' meeting

prior to the beginning of each leg.

g. Under its own power: the boat is in motion and not assisted by any other

powered vehicle, craft or person(s).

h. Under the control of its own crew: the crew is deemed to be able to control the

destiny of its own boat.

i. Willfully: a boat is under its own power and under the control of its crew.

j. Being in tow(taking a tow) : the boat is put into, or is in motion with the

assistance (in any way) of, another powered vehicle or craft.

k. Allowed starting Period: that Period of time between a boat's designated starting

time and the official closing of the starting line. The starting line shall be

deemed closed as soon as the sweep boat has left the staging area and

crosses the starting line.

l. Pit area: that area of the parking lot designated by the Race Committee for

parking of racing boats, trailers and support vehicle. Also, any area where

boat(s) are parked between legs of the race will be considered a pit area.

m. Long block: the engine block, heads, valve train, crankshaft, rods, pistons,

camshaft, and timing drive assembly.

n. DNF –“Did not finish”. A boat that did not finish a leg will be given a time

of 40% of the fastest boat’s time in the category plus the slowest boat’s time

in the same category (not including penalties) for the same leg the

DNF occurred.

o. DNS –“Did not start”. A boat that was unable to start a leg will be given a

time of 60% of the fastest boat’s time in the same category plus the slowest

boat’s time in the same category (not including penalties) for the same leg

the DNS occurred.

p. 60% Rule Penalty – A boat that is assessed the 60% Rule Penalty is given a

penalty of 60% of the fastest boat’s time (without penalties) in the same

classadded to the offending boat’s time for the same leg the infraction

occurred. If infraction takes place before a leg is open, penalty will be

assessed on the next leg run.

q. Official Closing of leg - A leg of a race will be officially closed as soon as the

sweep boat has crossed the finish line. See also “Safety/Sweep Boats” #4

2. A life jacket (appropriate for the class) and helmet must be worn by everyone in a

race boat at all times while the boat is in motion under its own power. This rule

applies not only during race legs but also during periods of testing and tuning. Any

person found negligent of this rule will be assessed the 60% rule penalty. At no

time shall a crew member get out onto the bow of the boat in an effort to get the boat on plane. Both driver and navigator must be belted up when attempting to get on step. Failure to comply will result in a DNS (did not start).

3. The use of offensive language by a crew member towards any other person or crew

member will not be tolerated. Violation of this rule will result in the assessment of

a minimum ten minute penalty.

4. Intentionally causing damage to another boat or intentionally causing bodily harm to

a crew member of another boat will not be tolerated. Anyone failing to comply with

this rule will be disqualified for the duration of the race.

5. A crew member must obey the instructions of any official associated with the race.

Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

6. The possession of firearms at any time by any crew member is strictly prohibited.

Violation of this rule will result in disqualification for the duration of the race.

7. Smoking is prohibited in ANY pit area near race boats. Any smoking in a pit area

must be confined to enclosed personal vehicles, camper trailers, or motor homes.

Any race participant smoking outside in a pit area will be disqualified for the

duration of the race.

8. No person shall provide or receive assistance from the air or by radio during the

race. Failure to observe this rule will result in the contestant being disqualified for

the leg.

9. The hull shall not be replaced during the race. Failure to abide by this rule will result

in the total disqualification from the race.

10. The order of finish will be based on least elapsed time plus any penalties incurred.

11. The entire engine may be changed once during an event upon notification of the

Chief Inspector, at which time the replacement block will be given an identification

mark. Engines will be given the appropriate tests by the race committee prior to

installation. The second engine block may not be replaced during the remainder

of the race. Failure to abide by this rule will result in total disqualification from the

race.

12. A boat which has been disqualified for a leg of the race may continue to compete in

subsequent legs. It shall be given a time for disqualified leg equal to a DNS.

13. All drivers & navigators must pre-run the racing course prior to each race. No crew

will be allowed to run without pre-running the course.

14. A race boat is not permitted to refuel on a leg which is open to racing. A boat which

is refueled during an open leg and continues to race will be disqualified for that leg.

15.The maximum penalty for any rule not covered by these general rules or any

act deemed heinous by the race committee is loss of US National points for

current season, suspension for remainder of season and fine up to $1,000.00. Fines

must be paid before racing status reinstated.

DRIVER’S MEETING (see also APBA Rule 4)

1. A drivers' meeting will be held prior to each day of the race at the advertised

time. It is compulsory that the driver of each boat entered attend the drivers'

meeting. A roll call will be held. At the end of roll call any late drivers will be

assessed a one minute penalty for every 1 minute late, to a maximum of 5 minutes,

or $50, whichever the driver prefers. If the driver is late for 5 or more minutes the

driver will be assessed a penalty of 60% of the fastest boat time in their class

(known as the 60% rule) for the first leg ran following driver’s meeting.

STARTING & FINISHING (see also APBA Rule 13)

1. A starting line official will be present at the launching site, prior to the start of the

race, to assure orderly and timely launching. Each boat may be given a launch time

and will have three minutes to clear the launch area. Failure to do so will result in a

penalty of five minutes. Emergency situations requiring longer times will not be

subject to the penalty at the discretion of the official present.

2. The starting order will progress from the fastest time to the slowest timeof the

combined prior legs completed.The starting line officials may, at their discretion,

alter the order of the start if conditions so warrant.

3. A leg is deemed to be open ten minutes prior to the time that the first

starting flag is dropped in order to ensure that the water has been cleared,

and remains open until the leg is officially closed. The starting line is closed when

the sweep boat has left the starting line. It is to the sweep boat captain’s discretion

when to officially close the starting line.

4. All boats must be behind the starting line when a leg opens to racing. Any boat

which is in the water and ahead of the starting line at this time

will be deemed to be wrongfully on the leg and will be assessed the 60% rule

penalty.

5. While the leg is open to racing, if, for reasons beyond the control of the crew, a boat

crossed the starting line from the staging area prior to its designated starting time, it

will be deemed to be wrongfully on the leg and its will be assessed a penalty of two

minutes.

6. A boat will be assessed a penalty of one minute per secondup to a maximum of 5

minutes,if it willfully crosses the starting line from the staging area prior to its

designated starting time. If a boat leaves in the wrong time slot, it will be subject

to a maximum penalty of 10 minutes.

7. A boat is deemed to have started a leg if it willfully crosses the starting line from the

staging area at any time after the ten second flag (for its designated start) is raised

and before the starting line is crossed.

8. To qualify for a DNF for all legs of racing a boat must start to race and travel at least

one (1) mile past the start-finish line. If a boat fails to travel at least the one (1) mile

past the start-finish line it will receive a DNS. The one (1) mile mark will be

specified by the race director at the first drivers meeting at each race location.

9. Regardless of when a boat starts a leg, it will begin to accumulate a running time for

that leg from the time that it was designated to start.

10. A boat that is unable to start at its designated starting time may remain in the staging

area provided that it does not willfully obstruct or impede a boat that is rightfully in

the staging area. Failure to abide by this rule will result in assessment of the 60% rule

penalty up to disqualification for the leg.

11. A boat that is unable to start at its designated starting time may cross the starting line

from the staging at any time within the allowed starting period provided that the ten

second flag is not raised for another boat(boats may not start on another boat’s

white flag). Failure to abide by this rule will result in the assessment of the 60% rule

penalty.

12. In order to return, or get behind the starting line when the starting line is officially

open, a boat, wrongfully on a leg, must comply with the procedures whenever

applicable.

a. If a boat is out of sight of the starting line, it may proceed against the direction of

the race only after the boat having the last designated starting time has passed the

position of the boat that is wrongfully on the leg. It may also proceed against the

direction of the race after allowing a reasonable amount of time for the last

boat to pass. A reasonable amount of time is fifty seconds per kilometer(eighty

seconds per mile) of distance from the starting line. Failure to comply with this

regulation will result in the assessment of the 60% rule penalty up to

disqualification for the leg.

b. If a boat is within sight of the staging area, it may proceed against the direction of

the race only when another boat is not rightfully on the segment of the leg in the

direction of the staging area. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in

the assessment of the 60% rule penaltyup to disqualification from the rest of the

race.

c. A boat may enter, or pass through, the staging area from ahead of the starting line

only without obstruction or impeding a boat that is rightfully in the staging area

and only when the ten second flag is not raised. Failure to comply with this rule

may result in assessment of the 60% rule penalty up to disqualification for the

leg.

13. A boat must cross the finish line under its own power to receive an elapsed time for

that leg.

14. Once a boat has crossed the finish line, it may not willfully cross back and re-enter

that leg until the finish line is officially closed. Willfully re-entering an open leg

will result in assessment of a penalty of fifteen minutes.

15. The finish line will be officially closed upon arrival of the sweep boat.

16. Official results will be determined by total elapsed time, plus any penalties.

FLAG SIGNALS

1. Red Flag: raised and displayed by the start/sweep boat at the starting line designates the addition of a time interval to be added to all subsequent contestant’s start times. The time interval will be 5 minutes, unless designated differently at the drivers meeting.

Raised and displayed by a safety or race boat implies danger or

emergency. All approaching boats must stop. It is the responsibility of a member of

the safety boat, or race boat crew member if a safety boat is not present, to

maintain a record of the time the boat is stopped. After stopping for a red flag, a

race boat may not continue with the race until a safety boat has arrived and granted

permission to continue the race even if the flag was unjustly raised. Prior to

granting permission to continue, the safety boat must record all boats' times out

and forward them to the finish line officials for the leg. If a boat fails to wait for a

safety boat before proceeding with the race, the time out will not be acknowledged.

2. Yellow Flag: Raised and displayed by a safety boat implies problems on the race

course. Slow down and proceed with caution until past problem area.

3. Black Flag: do not leave the pit/staging/holding area – return to the pit area.

4. Green Flag: raised at the starting line one minute before start and lowered ten

seconds before the start.

5. White Flag: raised at the starting line ten seconds before start and lowered at the

start.

6. Black & White Checkered Flag: raised with the arrival of a boat at the finish line

and lowered when the boat crosses the finish line.

7. A race boat crew may raise its red emergency flag only when a crew member

requires immediate medical assistance, or the boat prevents or endangers the

safe passage of oncoming boats or endangers the life of any or all crew members.

The improper use of a red emergency flag will result in disqualification of the

offending boat for the leg.

8. A race boat is required to stop and render assistance upon seeing another boat's red

emergency flag. It is the driver and navigators responsibility to be aware of all emergency situations on the race course. Failure to stop will result in disqualification for the leg.

RIGHT OF WAY (see also APBA Rule 15)

1. Any boat that is overtaking another boat must do so in a safe and courteous manner

or it will be assessed the 60% rule penalty up to disqualification from the race.

2 . Any boat that is being overtaken must give way and the faster boat through no later

than the point at which the overtaking boat is within the peripheral vision of the

driver. Encumbering a faster boat is not permitted and doing so will result in the

assessment of a penalty of fifteen minutes up to disqualification from the race.

3. Any boat that willfully travels against the direction of the race after is has started

will be disqualified for that leg.

SAFETY/SWEEP BOATS

1. The race committee shall provide sufficient boats to act as safety boats at critical

locations along the racecourse. The safety boats shall be properly equipped to

provide rescue and emergency first aid service. They will be subject to inspection by

the Inspection Committee. All occupants in safety boats shall wear PFD’s while

boat is in motion. The safety boat captain will be a Race Official. The safety boat

captain and his crew must abide by the orders of the Safety Director.

2. The safety boats are not towing crafts; however, at the boat captain's discretion, he

may provide a tow after the leg is closed to racing.

3. The Race Committee shall provide a sweep boat which will have a Race Official on

board. The sweep boat will be the last official boat to leave when the starting line is

officially closed. The sweep boat captain will give direction to any race boats on the

leg that are unable to continue under their own power.

4. The finish line will remain open until the sweep boat has crossed. Any race boat

crossing the finish line after the sweep boat, and consequently after the leg

has closed, will receive a DNF.

5. The sweep boat shall be clearly identified.

RACING CLASSES

Classes of jet boat river racing are determined on cubic capacity of the engine used as follows:

Class Cubic Centimeters Cubic Inches Numbers

B 5101-6000 cc 313-366ci 100-199

A 6001-7700cc 367-470ci 200-299

Unlimited must exceed specs of all other classes 300-399

No capsules or canopies shall be allowed. Any persons desiring to use a modified style of hull must get written permission & approval directly from ABPA and provide proof to AWJA prior the start of the first race of the season.

Multiplication Factors

a. Forced induction engines, two stroke engines or those using

combustion supporting additives (Nitrous Oxide) will be required

to multiply their cc or ci rating by 1.8 to obtain their class rating.

b. Rotary engines will be required to multiply their cc or ci rating

by 1.8 and if forced induction is used, by an additional 1.4 to

obtain a class rating.

c. Diesel engines are not subject to any multiplication factors to

obtain class rating regardless of whether forced induction is used.

1. "UNLIMITED" JET CLASS (300 series numbers) .This class is

open to water-jet propelled racing boats using unlimited or

unrestricted engines.

a. Minimum hull length shall be sixteen feet (4.88 meters)

b. Hull must be rigid, any shape or material and any

windscreenhaving minimum vertical height, so as not to impede vision.

c. Engine or engines may have any interior or exterior

modifications.

d. Solid four point mounts are required for engines.

2. "A" JET CLASS (200 series numbers) .This class is open to

water-jet propelled, racing boats which are limited in cubic inch displacement modifications.

a. Minimum hull length shall be sixteen feet (4.88 meters)

b. Hull must be rigid and have a single engine, any shape or

material and any windscreenhaving minimum vertical height, so as not to

impede vision.

c. Engine shall use gasoline for fuel only.

d. Propulsion: jet drive, any size and manufacturer.

e. Engine displacement shall not exceed 470 cubic inches.

f. Solid four point mounts are required for engine.

3. "B" JET CLASS (100-199 series numbers) (small block class) .

This class is intended to be any style water jet propelled river

boat or sprint boat with a small block engine.

a. Minimum hull length shall be sixteen feet (4.88 meters) .

b. Hull must be rigid and have a single engine, any shape or

material and any windscreenhaving minimum vertical height, so as not to

impede vision.

c. Engine shall use gasoline for fuel only.

d. Propulsion: jet drive, any size and manufacturer.

e. Engine displacement shall not exceed 367 cubic

inches.

f. Solid four point mounts are required for engine.

4. FX Big Block Class (FX 50-99 series numbers) Crate Motor Class

This class is intended to be an entry level boat with motors having the same horse power.

a. Hull: Any hull 18’ or longer, any shape and material. No glass windshields.

b. Propulsion: Any pressure style pump

c. Engine: Chevrolet ZZ502 502 HP crate engine or Ford 460 Cobra Jet 485 HP engine. A spec sheet must be filled out for any motor being run in this class. Spec sheets may have additional requirements.

d. Building a FX Class Motor: See spec. sheet for your manufacturer.

e. Using a marinized motor such as Redline, KEM, Marine power: see spec sheet for your manufacturer

f. Carburetor – any 850cfm stock off-the-shelf carburetor.

g. Exhaust: any exhaust system allowed

h. Gasoline: Any gasoline allowed, no additives allowed

i. A solid front plate mount and cone mount to the pump is allowed if supplemented by two (2) safety cables attaching the motor to the hull. This system must be approved by the tech crew at the technical inspection.

5. FX Limited Jet Class (FX 1-49 series numbers) Crate Motor Class

This class is intended to be an entry level boat with motors having the same horse power.

a. Hull: Any hull 14’ or longer, any shape and material. No glass

windshields.

b. Propulsion: Any pressure style pump

c. Engine: Chevrolet ZZ4 355 HP crate engine or Ford GT 40 351, 360 HP engine or Dodge Magnum 380, 360 CID. A spec sheet must be filled out for any motor being run in this class. Spec sheets may have additional

requirements.

d. Building a FX Class Motor: See spec. sheet for your manufacturer.

e. Using a marinized motor such as Redline, KEM, Marine power: see spec sheet for your manufacturer

f. Carburetor – any 750cfm stock off-the-shelf carburetor

g. Exhaust: any exhaust system allowed

h. Gasoline: Any gasoline allowed, no additives allowed

6. Sport Jet Class (SJ)

Class designed as an entry level class with propulsion being the same type and power level. For “SJ” Sport Jet Class the only engines allowed in this class are two stroke engines and they can not be modified. The motor/pump shall be a commercially available package unit. The boat / entry / crew must conform to all AWJA safety and operational rules i.e. roll bar, seat belts, life jackets, helmets, see also EQUIPMENT sections in AWJA and APBA Rule 7. If motor cover is employed boat must have either an onboard fire suppression system OR an operational electrically operated blower/ventilation system.
Numbering: All boats shall be numbered according to the following numbering scheme:
Class to have numbers consisting of SJ01-SJ50. It is required that each boat in this class include its class designation –SJ- as part of its displayed number.
Hull:
-Rigid, any shape and material, NO glass windscreen, the MINIMUM length shall be 13 feet.
Machinery:
-The engine must be a standard production line unit. The engine must be of two stroke design, V cylinder configuration, 6 cylinder, with a maximum of 250 HP @impeller as stated by the manufacturer in their published literature. (i.e. Mercury Optimax 200, Optimax, 250, 240 EFI)
Engine limitations:
-Single engine only
-Gasoline for fuel ONLY. No power enhancing additives.
-Factory oil injection to remain operational, 2 stroke oil only, no power enhancing additives.
- Maximum oversize piston diameter allowed for overhauled engines is 0.020”.
- No modifications in the cylinder block assembly; porting; reed block; cylinder head assembly; crankshaft; pistons; and/or connecting rods are allowed; All the engine replacement parts or parts contained therein must be standard production “off the shelf line items” as manufactured and distributed by the original manufacturer.
- The whole exhaust system shall be “standard” as delineated / included in the manufacturer’s catalog, no modifications allowed.
- All boats must have a muffler assembly in the exhaust system.
-Ignition/computer control to be standard. No reprogramming or alteration except within allowed factory tuning specifications.
Propulsion:
- The Jet Drive must be the standard production line unit for the package.
- No modifications in the transmission or in the housing of the jet pump are allowed. The gear ratio must be the original factory specification for the unit.
- All the Jet Drive replacement parts or parts contained therein must be standard production “off the shelf line items” as manufactured and distributed by the original manufacturer. No exceptions are allowed.

- Impeller - Any factory/original manufacturer impeller.
- Nozzle - Any factory/original manufacturer part - modifications allowed-Nozzle must retain as cast exterior dimensions and appearance- No fabricated nozzles allowed. Any modifications must not degrade the integrity or safety of the unit.
- Wear Ring - Any wear ring material allowed as this is considered a rebuild modification to the stock OEM housing.

- The use of separators and/or wedges to modify the angle of the water output are allowed.
- The reverse system is NOT MANDATORY.

- no trimmable nozzles

- trim tabs or trimmable ride plates are allowed.

Note of Intent: The Spirit of the SJ class was to allow potential racers to run their pleasure boats in a competitive sense. The necessary addition of roll bars and other necessary safety rules have caused this class to stray somewhat from its original intent of a boat which can be “run on Monday and raced on Sunday”. However in limiting modifications to stock original equipment manufacted parts in the jetpump we believe it will minimize costs incurred to those involved in this racing class but still keep the racing competitive. By allowing racers to modify stock parts they can for example chose between a SS or UHMW wear ring and remain within the rules. If this modification was not allowed stock aluminum units would be the only option and racers would likely be forced to change housings several times over a multiply day race to maintain top performance thus incurring additional costs. Installation of a SS or UHMW wear ring, a particularly common modification for most SJ’s, will eliminate the need for that ongoing cost while racing.

Cubic Inch Displacement Tests: Random volume meter testing for cubic inch displacement may be made on all boats (except Unlimited class) at the technical inspection. All boats that place 1st, 2nd and 3rd will also be subject to the volume meter testing at the conclusion of the event. If volume tests indicate excessive cubic inches, an engine tear-down will be required. Engine tear-downs will be at the discretion of the race committee and will be performed by the race crew of the boat in question. If the tear-down indicates correct cubic displacement for the class the boat is entered in the race committee will pay $250 U.S. dollars to the boat owner for gaskets and labor. If the tear-down indicates the engine has excessive cubic inch displacement for the class the boat is entered in, the boat and crew will be disqualified for the entire event and no compensation for parts or labor will be paid. All FX engines will be checked, in a tear-down, for parts that may exceed the manufacturer’s specifications.

Any motor and/or fuel in any class found to be noncompliant in any way, not just in displacement violations will be subject to a $500 fine and a 2 race suspension, or $1000 fine with no race suspension, loss of US points up to that race, disqualification from the race where the violation occurred. Fine must be paid before captain or team’s reinstatement.

UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

RULES & REGULATIONS

The US Championship Whitewater Marathon consists of the Roseburg Race, Salmon River Race, Upper Rogue Race, Hoopa (Trinity River), Lower Rogue River Race (Gold Beach) and Albany (Willamette). Point schedule is subject to change

The winner of the US National Championship will be the driver/team in each class

that accumulates the most points. Points will be awarded as follows:

1. The US National Championship shall be won by the driver/team accumulating

the highest number of points in the above races.

2. Points shall be accumulated for each leg of a race actually run, but no more than 400 points per day shall be given to anyone driver/team.

3. If a driver/team does not finish a leg or does not start a leg, no points will be awarded for that leg.

4. In the event of a tie for National Championship, the winner shall be the driver/team with the least elapsed time over the course of the National Championship Series. Each team must race at least half the races to qualify for top 3 places.

5. Points are divided by total number of legs per day actually run in a race and thenawarded by thelegas follows:

MAX POINTS AVAILABLE PER DAY POINTS

First 400

Second 300

Third 225

Fourth 169

Fifth 127

Sixth 95

Seventh 71

Eighth 53

Ninth 40

Tenth 30

Eleventh 22

Twelfth 17

Thirteenth 13

Fourteenth 9

Fifteenth 7

Sixteenth 5

Seventeenth 4

Eighteenth 3

Nineteenth 2

Twentieth 1

6. Hulls may be replaced in subsequent races designated for the

US Championship with similar race hull design. "NO pleasure

boats."

7. Race officials for each race are responsible for awarding and

posting points. Race officials are required to forward the

following information to the Race Director of the final race:

1. a copy of the official time sheets

2. final placings

3. points awarded

This information is to be sent within 48 hours after the close

of each race.

a. Discrepancies of points must be resolved with the Race

Director of the corresponding race where points were

awarded.

In case of a tie on a leg, the person with the lowest time for the day gets the better place.

Purse Money

Payout of purse money, if any will be paid as follows:

36% to A Class

30% to B Class

18% to Big Block FX Class

16% to FX Class

Within each class, places will be paid as follows:

1st place: 50%

2nd place: 30%

3rd place: 20%

$2,000 will be held back from the $2,500 to go towards the US Championship purse and trophies.

APBA GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Due to the many different characteristics of APBA events, the APBA General Safety Rules do not apply to the Unlimited Category, Offshore Category, and special events.

1. Racing is an inherently dangerous sport and each competitor assumes the risk when he/she participates in an event. While everyone involved – owners, drivers, crew members, officials, promoters, and the sanctioning body – can take, and have taken, measures to reduce the risk of serious injury, the risk cannot be eliminated and, in fact, will always be present. It is the participant’s responsibility to advise their spouses and next of kin APBA cannot be, and is not, responsible for all or even most aspects of the safety effort. That responsibility