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It has come to our attention that there is an off-road race happening in Parker the same weekend as our event. As you can imagine this will affect lodgings in the area. If staying in a hotel, please make your reservations ASAP. If staying in the pits in a motorhome or RV, no reservations are needed with the park, you will pay when you come through the gate (just like Thanksgiving). We have also included rental house information through Jamie Lynn Holzhauer of Parker Rentals.

Accommodations: Quality Inn 604 S. California Ave, Parker, AZ 85344, (928) 669-2133. Racer Rate $129 per night, must use group code “SCSC Racer” to receive the discounted rate. Quantity is limited, 1^st come 1^st serve.

Overflow Hotel(s):  Best Western (928) 669-6060

Hampton Inn (928) 669-1000

El Rancho (928) 669-2231

RV Camping:  $10/adult/day payable at gate upon initial entrance to park. RV Parking in the pits at La Paz County Park, no hook-ups and absolutely NO motorhomes on waterside of pits. For full hook-ups at the park (will be in another area of the park, not the pits) call (928) 667-2069 to make reservations. All vehicles/motorhomes must park perpendicular to river, no parking lengthwise in the pit area.

Vacation Rentals in Parker:  Contact Jamie Lynn Holzhauer (818) 326-7771 or parkervacation@yahoo.com.

Race teams:

Below the Schedule of Events for the 74th Annual Thanksgiving Regatta at La Paz County Park.

Please note that La Paz County Park will be charging $10/person/day (children under 13 free) for all motorhomes +1 vehicle at the gate (dry camping in the pits). Additional vehicles are $10/person/day charge at the gate (limited to 1 additional vehicle in the pit area only).

Motorhomes/RV's/Buses will NOT be allowed to park on the river side of the pits, please park all Motorhomes/RV's/Buses across on the land side of the fire lane. Toy haulers are the only exception. All motorhomes/RV's/Buses/Toy Haulers must be parked perpendicular to water (same as Blue Water). Please do NOT block the fire lane.

Please do not spread out, only take up 1-2 spots based on either street trailer or enclosed trailer/toy hauler.

All race teams, families & crew will have a temperature check prior to entering the pits. Social distancing is required.

Spectators will be charged $15/person/day to enter the park.

This event will be livestreamed at www.surfrat.tv

For all updates and information, please check the SCSC Facebook page or visit www.scscracing.com.

The ABSOLUTE SPEED & MARINE 74^th Annual Thanksgiving Regatta Presented by Nick Rose Insurance, Mike Brink Property Management, RaceTec Pistons, Hot Rods & Hobbies, Amsoil, Twisted Liquid Marine, Marks

November 27 & 28, 2020

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, November 27th

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Race Teams Arrive Pit Area

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Registration/Check In – All Racers/Teams must check in

(Race Teams please go to the pavilion to check-in receive credentials/parking pass).

Friday, November 28th

6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.- Late Registration/Check In- Scoring Tower (Beach Area)

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.- Driver’s Meeting - Pavilion (mandatory for all driver’s)

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.- Absolute Speed & Marine 74thAnnual Thanksgiving Regatta Presented by Nick Rose Insurance

Saturday, November 29th

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.- Late Registration/Check In- Scoring Tower (Beach Area)

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.- Driver’s Meeting - Pavilion (mandatory for all driver’s)

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.- Absolute Speed & Marine 74th Annual Thanksgiving Regatta Presented by Nick Rose Insurance

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.- Absolute Speed & Marine 74th Annual Thanksgiving Regatta Presented by Nick Rose Insurance Awards Ceremony - Pavilion

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.- 2020 SCSC Annual Meeting – Pavilion

****Note: The River will be closed during heat racing but will open to accommodate river traffic. Please do not leave the marina during heat racing until cleared. Please plan accordingly. Questions, please call 310 318-4012

Update 11/19/20: SCSC is pleased to formally announce 74th Annual Thanksgiving Regatta is on!!

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Update 11/18/20: I just spoke with La Paz County Park Director and we are preliminarily a go for the Absolute Speed & Marine 74th Annual Thanksgiving Regatta presented by Nick Rose Insurance. I have a final conference call tomorrow (Thursday, November 19, at 9:00 am) to iron out final details.

Most likely the following:

• All teams will get temperature check when they come into the park or pit area.
• Masks will be recommended (NOT required) and social distancing will be recommended (NOT required).

The following goes without saying:

• If you are sick, feel sick, have been sick within the last month, have been in contact with someone who has been sick or has tested positive or know someone who tested positive for COVID in the last month DO NOT COME TO THE RACE!!

We've had ZERO cases of COVID reported at both Bakersfield and the Enduro and we'd like to keep this streak intact!!

Questions, please contact Ross - 310-318-4012 or rpmracingent@yahoo.com

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Race Teams:

Ross has spoken with the La Paz County Park Director who is waiting on a call back from the Arizona Governor's office. He expects a call back with a final answer no later than Wednesday (11/18).

Please note that as of today, the race is on.   Unless we hear differently, we (SCSC) are still actively in final planning stages to make the 74th Annual Thanksgiving Regatta happen at La Paz County Park on November 27 & 28.