The Upper Midwest Power Boat Association Rules and Regulations



General information regarding race requirements:

  1. No drugs allowed. No drinking or alcohol by drivers before completion of all races.
  2. Both the owner and driver(s) of all boats who compete in a race shall execute registration and release forms prior to the boat being allowed to race.
  3. Boats must pass a prior technical safety inspection.
  4. All drivers MUST attend the mandatory meeting prior to the race.
  5. The drag race course will be 1320 feet (1/4 mile).
  6. No prizes will be awarded and there will be no spectator fees charged.
  7. Black Flag rules will be strictly enforced, explained at the mandatory drivers meeting

General Safety Information:

  1. An ambulance, certified divers and crowd control will be on site during races.
  2. Kill switches are mandatory in all classes. 
  3. Racers in all classes must have helmets, life jackets and eye protection.
  4. All boats must have a fire extinguisher on board.
  5. All equipment such as, but not limited to, fuel tanks, batteries, paddles, etc., shall be firmly secured. All loose gear on board must be removed.
  6. It will be at the discretion of the city and or UMPBA to cancel the race due to weather conditions.
  7. UMPBA will acquire a $1,000,000 liability insurance policy.
  8. New drivers for Lake Racer III and Unlimited must make 2 qualifying passes in front of an UMPBA board member to prove competency.

Safety Requirements for Boat and Driver by Class

 

Lake Racer

·       60 mph or less

·       Life Jacket

·       Ignition kill switch

·       DOT approved helmet

 

Lake Racer 1

·       60 – 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

 

Unlimited

·       96 mph and faster

·       Life Jacket, Lifeline or SRP

·       Ignition kill switch

·       Fuel kill switch

·       Ballistic shorts (lifeline, SRP or Deist)

·       Helmet restraint system w/neck donut

·       Dot approved helmet

 

 

Safety Switch’s

·       Cole-Hearsee Double pole, single throw, 6 Screw toggle switch Part # 5590 . Can be ordered thru …www.elecdirect.com for $10.35 + shipping

·       Jeff Baker @ Supreme Marine in north Minneapolis makes a switch that’s identical to the Cole Hearsee except that it’s a 3 prong/screw instead of 6. I was told that if anyone wants one to contact him directly and he’ll even send you a wiring diagram with it.

·       Any questions don’t hesitate to give me a call 612-760-7976 or e-mail ranger961976@yahoo.com  Thanks Jim   


How a race is ran:
  1. Boats are set up in five classes, Lake Racer (60mph or less) Lake Racer I (60-75 mph or less), Lake Racer 2 (76-85), Lake Racer 3 (86-95) and Unlimited (96 mph and faster). Anything over two miles over your class is an automatic disqualification.
  2. 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).
  3. Boats are paired up randomly for each class in double elimination heats.
  4. Race pairs are lined up at a starting line (course set up with anchored buoys).
  5. Race heats are official after starting flag is raised by starter.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Finish line video equipment can be used to help the finish line judge determine the winner of each race heat.
  9. All decisions made by the starting/finish line judge are final.

  10.  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.         

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