Nor-Cal 400 Hydro

Yes, You can race me! ”Just ask…”  

Call   Kenn Christie (408) 281-8747 or Darrell Sorensen (559) 665-2690

For more information and to reserve our spot in a 2008 race.

Photos from Minden Lake Nor Cal 400 race, 2007.

Three hydros are ready  for the 2008 season rental program:

• Still some boat deck advertising available.

• Nor Cal 400 trophies for all  races. 

2008 Driver Roster:

• Alex Thackera - 800 points

• Carl Jordan - 300 points

• Corey Smith - 300 points

• E. J. Abner - 225 points

The Big Thank You List

Frank Banducci Lonnie Morris Denice Morris Kenn Christie Darrell Sorensen Linda Sorensen Dale Bishop Mark Tingley Eric Ennis George Scott Bill Boyes Daren Goehring Ron Hill Steve Wilde Cracker Box Racing Bob Williams

Allen Sutfin Terry Klemn Arron Sorensen Donnie "O" John Humrick Ryan Morris Ronnie Ghiglieri Jeff Akers Buzz Rasmussen Jim Leiby Joe Johnson All Marine Modesto Welding Bob Burrell Tax Service Rick Widoe And anyone else that was forgotten

(You Can be Behind the Wheel)

However, unlike most other boats the one thing you won’t find in a Nor Cal 400 is a seat!! The boats are driven kneeling down and controlled by a steering wheel and hand throttle only!
Nor Cal 400 boats have No brakes!, No suspension!, No roll cage! & No- 5 point racing harness!

Nor Cal 400 offers - great racing action, camaraderie and sportsmanship.

·      A great class to for getting into boat racing.

·      Speeds close to 55 mph and lots of acceleration.

·      Plenty of equipment available at reasonable prices.

·      Low maintenance cost.

.      *Equipment rental options available for new racers. 

Boat:  Hydroplane, average length 10’-11’

Motor:  Yamato, models : 302, 202, 102, 101, 80.

Propeller:  Yamato Para mutual racing 2 blade, provided.

Minimum driver age:  14 years.

Driver eligibility:  Maximum APBA points 3000 (all classes)

Minimum overall weight:  400 lbs.

Centerline propeller shaft height: 3” below bottom of boat.  

There is an ample supply of used boats that are well suited for this class. Motors: The Yamato 302, fresh from Japan sells for around $2100. Used Yamato 302, 102 or 80 motors are also available. Propellers are provided.

This class will achieve racing speeds in the low to mid 50 mph range with outstanding acceleration. When the time comes that you want to step up to the C Stock Hydro, 20SS Hydro or OSY 400 Hydro classes, it is just a matter of raising your transom height up to a competitive level for those classes and the addition of a 3 blade racing propeller.

*For the new racer the following rental plan is available:

Total price $150.00 (first time) $100 each additional day of racing.  $50 discount will apply for the first time if the driver goes through a one day off the water training program. Call for information on this program.

This includes: 

• APBA single event membership $35.00 (Can be applied to full membership)

• Race entry fee, the use of - boat, motor, propeller, racing gear.

• Expert instruction by an experienced driver.

• One practice session and two heats of racing in the Nor-Cal 400 hydro class.

• Trophies for the top 3 places.

• Spending day at the races as a racer, not just a spectator.

For more information  phone or email Darrell Sorensen (559) 665-2690 4-C@clearwire.net or Kenn Christie (408) 281-8747, .

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