Gold pan racing association

Gold Pan Racing Association

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            2009 GOLD PAN RACING ASSOCIATION OFFICIAL RULES
                                   effective as of Feb.14, 2009


general rules
*one entry per contestant per class
*loose lead "shot" may not be used as ballast
*all entries will recieve a pre-race inspection
*judges will record racer's information and place a number on outside of pan for identification (if necessary)
*modified and open class entries will be impounded and publicly displayed post inspection to pre-race
*as necessary, races will be run in heats with advancing competitors given the opportunity to make adjustments and
pass reinspection between heats.

stock class
*any "factory-made" gold pan made of metal or plastic with no modifications
*any "factory-made" gold pan made of plastic or metal of any size or weight may be used
*any size or weight pan may be used
*ballast or weight of any type or size may be used but must be completely within and not above the top edge of the
pan and must not be fastened to the pan
*emblems, decals, and paint are allowed if they do not protrude from the outside of the pan (must be SMOOTHLY
APPLIED)

modified class
*any "factory-made" gold pan made of plastic or metal of any size or weight may be used
*the pan may be modified by removing parts of the pan
*removed or additional parts may be fastened to the remaining pan
*ballast or weight of any type or size may be used and may be fastened anywhere on or in the pan.
*maximum dimension may not exceed 36"
*emblems, decals, and paint are allowed and may protrude from the outside of the pan
*the pan must remain in contact with and not suspended out of water by additional floatation device(s) when at rest
*this is a non-motorized class

open class
*any "factory-made" gold pan made of plastic or metal of any size or weight may be used
*the pan may be modified by removing parts of the pan
*removed or additional parts may be fastened anywhere on the pan
*maximum dimension may not exceed 36"
*the pan must remain in contact with and not suspended out of water by additional floatation device(s) when at rest
*motors, fans, blowers, and other electrical devices are allowed but must not exceed maximum allowed dimensions
*combustion devices are prohibited
*race pans must be remote controlled
*multiple motors are permitted
*for safety, contestants are responsible for control of their open class entry at race staging and post-race

additional information for the Ohio Buckeye Chapter competition
*race times, courses, lengths, formats, entry fees, and prizes will be later determined and announced.
*the main event of the GPRA series will take place during Gold Rush Days (Labor Day weekend Sept. 5&6, 2009) at
the Swank Claim near Bellville, Ohio.
*Open class races will be timed events with one racer on the course at a time.
*Open class races will include multiple races on differing courses with points awarded based on finishing times or
finishing order for each course.

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Q uestions , Comments, or Suggestions - Here's the place to make 'em

GOOD LUCK TO ALL PARTICIPANTS !!!

2008 season results

stock class champion - Shelly Webb
modified class champion - Tim Hellinger
open class champion - Patrick O'Masters

Thanks to all our participants and volunteers, the
inaugural season of the GPRA was an overwhelming
success. Good luck to next season's participants.

I hope you enjoy this video of the 2008 main event

2009 GPRA sponsors:

Buckabilly Sluice Box

Ohio State
Prospectors Association

GPRA news:

-Black Cat mining supply is a proud sponsor of the Gold Pan Racing association.

-The GPRA welcomes a new member to the league- The Coker Creek,TN GPAA chapter is an officially sanctioned
member of the Gold Pan Racing association. Their first event will be April 18 at the Coker Creek GPAA claim.

-The Ohio State Prospectors Association is the newest member of the GPRA with their first event soon to be announced.

-Buckabilly Sluice Box sponsors the 2009 GPRA winner's circle.

-If your organization would like to become a sanctioned member or a sponsor of the 2009 GPRA, contact us here.

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