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We race 1/4 mile. We are also going to do qualifying runs to make sure everyone is in the right class and as long as there are a couple comparable boats we will make a class for them. If not we will do a handicap start. If anyone brings a boat we want them to race and will do what we have to to make it happen.

Thanks for info chet . Maybe some 12ft boats might bring my small tunnel up to check it out or do I just run it in the right mph class its very fast out of the hole but a 60-63 mph boat .How long is corse?.

I will be adding information as we get it all worked out as far as lodging and such. http://www.umpba.org/

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Jewell, IA
June 11th 2011


Hanska, MN
June 18th 2011


Omaha, NE
July 23rd 2011


Fairmont, MN
August 13th 2011

We are trying to grow as a club so we can keep this going up here so I would like to encourage any boaters to come out and have some fun on the water. As long as there are 2 boats running close to the same speed we will make a class for them.

Lake Racer
* 65 mph or less
* Life Jacket
* Ignition kill switch
* DOT approved helmet

Lake Racer 1
* 66 - 75 mph
* Life Jacket
* Ignition kill switch
* DOT approved helmet

Lake Racer 2
* 76 - 85 mph
* Life Jacket
* Ignition kill switch
* Fuel kill switch (if so equipped w/external fuel pump)
* Life Jacket w/legs straps
* Foot throttle's only
* DOT approved helmet

Lake Racer 3
* 86 - 95 mph
* Life Jacket
* Ignition kill switch
* Fuel kill switch (if so equipped w/external fuel pump)
* Life Jacket w/leg straps
* Foot throttle's only
* DOT approved helmet

Lake Racer 4
* 96 - 115 mph
* Life Jacket, Lifeline or SRP
* Ignition kill switch
* Fuel kill switch
* Ballistic shorts (lifeline, SRP or Deist)
* Foot throttle's only
* Helmet restraint system w/neck donut
* Dot approved helmet

Unlimited
* 116 mph and faster
* Life Jacket, Lifeline or SRP
* Ignition kill switch
* Fuel kill switch
* Ballistic shorts (lifeline, SRP or Deist)
* Foot throttle's only
* Helmet restraint system w/neck donut
* Dot approved helmet

How a race is ran:
* Boats are set up into the five classes shown above. Anything over 2mph over your class is an
automatic disqualification.
* All types of watercraft are encouraged to participate. Therefore special classes may be added
to the race if needed in an effort not to eliminate anyone (i.e. jet skis, family runabouts).
* Boats are paired up randomly for each class in double elimination heats.
* Race pairs are lined up at a starting line (course set up with anchored buoys).
* Race heats are official after starting flag is raised by starter.
* During a race heat, boats must not cross the finish line on the "wrong" side of the center line buoy.
Boat "A" must not enter boat "B's" lane, or visa versa or go outside any marked lanes doing so
will result in a loss for that heat.
* The "Black Flag" will be used to clearly identify any racer that does not comply with the rules and regulations
set forth by the UMPBA. You will get one warning, the next infraction and your done racing.
* Finish line video equipment can be used to help the finish line judge determine the winner of each race heat.
* All decisions made by the starting/finish line judge are final.
* The Awards ceremony will be after the race course has been picked up and brought in, we would like as
much participation as possible as the winner's deserve the recognition.