UPCOMING RACE DATES IN QLD!!
· September 5th - Yeronga, Brisbane - Sth QLD Power Boat Club. Those interested in attending, please contact Mary McMillan on 0408756631 or email - d.mmacmillan@bigpond.com.au
11.08.2010
Effective immediately, any unlimited displacement boat powered by an engine fitted with a forced induction system (ie supercharger or turbocharger) must be fitted with a reinforced cockpit that meets the requirements of the Group 1000 rules in the current APBA Rule Book before being permitted on the course at any event sanctioned by the Queensland State Council, including any practice or testing sessions.
The Queensland State Council acknowledges that this decision may adversely affect some competitors. However, the executive members of the Council make no apology for this decision, which has been taken in the interests of the sport as a whole and of individual competitors whom this decision is intended to protect.
It is also acknowledged that a reinforced cockpit or any other measure cannot guarantee the safety of a driver. Power boat racing is a dangerous sport and there will always be some risk involved. However, it is considered that drivers of forced induction boats not fitted with reinforced cockpits are currently exposed to an unacceptable level of risk when competing and the Queensland State Council is not prepared to allow this level of risk to continue.
This decision is to remain in force until rescinded by the Queensland State Council or its executive. This decision will be reviewed on the 31st March 2011.
Craig Lewis
President QLD APBA
From 1st January 2010 all Drivers and riding crew MUST wear either:
· A helmet restraint of a type that restricts movement of the head and secures to the body or arms by straps or other means.
· A plastic type breakaway clip on the standard helmet strap.
801.042
The wearer is entirely responsible for the effectiveness of the restraint or breakaway clip.
801.061
From 1st January 2010 all drivers and riding crew in addition to the protective clothing mentioned in 801.05 MUST wear pants (wither long or short) made from the approved ballistic type material
This gear can be bought from LM Race wear or Lifeline E
This site is designed to keep you up to date with what is going on in QLD power boat racing. As we haven't had a website before please feel free to send us any ideas or suggestions you may have or ask us any questions.
If you are a QLD racer we would love it if you could send us in a picture of your boat & some information on it and yourself so that we can add it to our Driver's profile page.
It would be great to see all QLD power boat racers on there showing off their history and passion.
Also if you have a website and would like to have it diplayed on our links page please either email it in or call one of our committee members and we will arrange to have it posted for you.
Keep an eye on this page as it will be being updated on a regular basis. We look forward to a progressive and positive season in QLD racing.
