Super Boat Ready to Rock For 2nd Annual Michigan City Event
Offshore Super Boat Teams Look Forward to Seeing Wave Of Fans
Key West, FL (July, 27 2010) – The excitement is building at the southernmost point of Lake Michigan as Super Boat International prepares for the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Grand Prix. Large, powerful and fast catamaran and vee bottom style boats will converge on Laporte County this August 6th – 8th for another exciting weekend of superboat racing.
Last year’s event exceeded all expectations for a first year event. Record crowds were on the beach and a record number of spectator boats lining the racecourse. “Last year, we had the largest spectator fleet I have ever seen for a first time race. The course was lined with big and small boats way beyond the start of the course and down past the lighthouse. I think this year there is a chance there will be more boats watching the race and even more people on the beach,” comments John Carbonell, President of Super Boat International.
Laporte County CVB has added additional activities for this year and has broadened the event schedule to include a golf outing, Taste of Michigan City, and more, starting August 3rd – the 8th. The week’s activities is a kickoff party at the Washington Park Zoo, August 3rd with no admission fee.
Many teams commented on last year’s crowd and could not believe it was a first time event. This year, hometown Superboat favorite Dan Davies comments, “Last year was great, but I just can’t wait for this year.” That is the sentiment of most all the teams participating in this year’s grand prix. 2009 was such a great event with the spectacular turnout from the community, the parties and just a great weekend of racing. 2010 should be an even better year.
Teams will start arriving Thursday August 5th and 6th. Race teams will test on Saturday getting their boats setup for Sunday’s races. Lots of teams take Saturday to shake the boat down and really get it ready for raceday. Sunday teams get ready early with physicals, drivers meeting and start preparing for the first race at 11:00 am.
The next race for Super Boat International is August 20th – 22nd, the 1st Annual Thunder on the Beach Space Coast Grand Prix in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
What great event. We enjoyed the whole weekend with the friendly race teams and enthusiastic crowds. Thanks so much to all of you for coming and and I hope you will come back next year. Regards. Tom
All I can say is THANK YOU for coming to Michigan City. I LOVE THESE BOATS!!!!
What a great week-end. Enjoyed walking among the boats and their crews. the reaces were teriffic. Glad to hear the crew of Popeyes are okay. Good luck to everyone and see you next year.