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Milldew37
post Mar 15 2010, 02:42 PM
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Here's what we've got planned for the boat race this year.
Thanks to everyone for helping us make last year's inaugural race such a success.
We've added events and a few days to this year's race as we're hoping to get the community even more involved.
So take a look ...

Race Week Schedule

TUESDAY, AUG. 3
Community kickoff party, site TBA.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 4
Golf Outing, Briar Leaf Golf Club

THURSDAY, AUG. 5
7 - 9 p.m., 2010 Super Boat Great Lakes Grand Prix kickoff party, Matey’s. VIP and public invited. Live music and entertainment.

FRIDAY, AUG. 6
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth sailing regatta, Washington Park Beach.
Noon to 5 p.m., Washington Park Marina Tours.
1 p.m. to midnight, public meet and greet racer party, The Clubhouse.
5 to 7:30 p.m., VIP/Racer Party, McGinnis Pub.
8 p.m. Venetian Night Parade, Trail Creek/Channel
8 p.m. Racer meet and Greet, The Game, Blue Chip Casino
9 to 11 p.m., Live music, JC Pavilion, Washington Park. (Band TBA).

SATURDAY, AUG. 7
Noon – 5 p.m. Classic Car show, Washington Park
1 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard SAR demonstration, Washington Park Beach
6 p.m. Boat parade, Franklin Street.
7 – 11 p.m., Block (boat) Party; 7th Street and Washington.

SUNDAY, AUG. 8
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Silent Auction benefitting LaPorte County Chapter, American Red Cross and Indiana Organ Procurement Organization, bumper car pavilion, Washington Park.
11 a.m. Military flyover (tentative)
11 a.m. VIP tent/brunch, boardwalk, live music.
1 p.m. RACE
5 p.m. Awards ceremony, VIP/Public event, Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa.

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post Mar 15 2010, 02:43 PM
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Keep us posted! If there is anything we can publicize or talk about, let us know.
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post Mar 31 2010, 02:27 PM
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I understand Rick Springfield will be in concert at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa on Saturday, August 7. Should make for a very busy Michigan City that weekend.
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post Apr 7 2010, 09:52 AM
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QUOTE(MCRogers1974 @ Mar 31 2010, 03:27 PM) *

I understand Rick Springfield will be in concert at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa on Saturday, August 7. Should make for a very busy Michigan City that weekend.


I'm going to try very hard to get Mr. Springfield to have some sort of involvement with the race, whether as Grand Marshal, or starter, or something like that. We'll see. It's a long shot, but we'll see.

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post Jun 23 2010, 12:02 PM
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Hey there everyone, Matey's has announced it's going to be holding a pretty cool bikini contest over the next several weeks. It will culminate in a Miss Grand Prix, who will get some pretty great prizes including a paid trip to Vegas.
To sign up or get info call Carol or Bill at Matey's. And thank them for being such great sponsors of the race.
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post Jun 23 2010, 02:11 PM
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QUOTE(Milldew37 @ Jun 23 2010, 01:02 PM) *

Hey there everyone, Matey's has announced it's going to be holding a pretty cool bikini contest over the next several weeks. It will culminate in a Miss Grand Prix, who will get some pretty great prizes including a paid trip to Vegas.
To sign up or get info call Carol or Bill at Matey's. And thank them for being such great sponsors of the race.

I think I'll get me a front row center ticket for that one. But be careful, remember we lost the Miss Indiana pageant because Mayor Brillson was opposed to the swimsuit competition.
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post Jun 23 2010, 02:56 PM
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I don't think Mayor Oberlie would have any problems watching a swimsuit competition. laugh.gif (no disprespect intended Mayor O)

Brillson was probably jelous because she knew she couldn't look that good in a swimsuit.


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post Jun 23 2010, 03:45 PM
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QUOTE(Ang @ Jun 23 2010, 03:56 PM) *


Brillson was probably jelous because she knew she couldn't look that good in a swimsuit.

"It's OK if you're smart and ugly, it's just not the right contest for you."--Comedian Don "DC" Curry, BET'S ComicView 1995
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post Jul 20 2010, 12:40 PM
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We're hoping to have HUGE turnouts at the boat parade and block party on Saturday night.
The parade begins at 6 on Saturday at 10th and Franklin and the block party is right after that on 7th from Wabash to Franklin and on Washington between 6th and 8th.
Midwest Hype will be playing and the Mainstreet Assoc. is hosting a Taste of Michigan at the party.
We need to get a lot of folks out there for both events. The block party will feature boats and teams parked in the street signing autographs and having a blast.
Also, before the parade, everyone should jam Matey's to watch the boats leave the park and head to Franklin Street for the parade. A huge cheering section at Matey's would be very cool.
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post Aug 4 2010, 01:36 PM
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Is there a list of the boats which are racing and what categories they're in? I can't find boo online.


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post Aug 4 2010, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE(ChickenCityRoller @ Aug 4 2010, 02:36 PM) *

Is there a list of the boats which are racing and what categories they're in? I can't find boo online.

According to the event's website: http://www.thunderonlakemichigan.com the official race programs are on sale at the LPCC&VB office inside the Marquette Mall at a cost of $5.00.

I'm a little bit upset that the boat parade and block party are scheduled at the exact same time as the Michigan City Wolves Intra-Squad football scrimmage at Ames Field.
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post Aug 4 2010, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(taxthedeer @ Aug 4 2010, 03:31 PM) *

According to the event's website: http://www.thunderonlakemichigan.com the official race programs are on sale at the LPCC&VB office inside the Marquette Mall at a cost of $5.00.

I'm a little bit upset that the boat parade and block party are scheduled at the exact same time as the Michigan City Wolves Intra-Squad football scrimmage at Ames Field.


When is that?

QUOTE(ChickenCityRoller @ Aug 4 2010, 02:36 PM) *

Is there a list of the boats which are racing and what categories they're in? I can't find boo online.


The impression I got is that official line ups aren't announced until Friday or Saturday.
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post Aug 4 2010, 06:19 PM
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QUOTE(southsiderMMX @ Aug 4 2010, 05:27 PM) *


When is that?


I went to the Coolspring library this morning to read Parky's Boyd interview and read in the sports briefs of the print edition of the N-D that the schrimmage starts Saturday at 7 PM. Before that they are supposed to have a parents meeting beginning at 6 PM followed by an on-field meet and greet at 6:30 with the players and coaches where fans and youngsters can get autographs and such. It's all supposed to be free. I was hoping to go there and perhaps purchase my fall sports pass. They should have had scheduled this a few hours earlier.

Mildew37 posted that the boat parade begins at 6 PM and the block party goes from 7pm to 11pm.
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post Aug 5 2010, 06:00 PM
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Now I see The Patch/Harborside Homes Reunion is putting on a concert Saturday evening beginning at 6 PM until midnight at Ragtops. Boy, there's never a dull moment in Michigan City...

http://thenewsdispatch.com/articles/2010/0...6b426839453.txt

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Patch Picnic canceled; other events planned this weekend

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Published: Thursday, August 5, 2010 5:10 PM CDT
MICHIGAN CITY — The annual Patch Picnic/Harborside Homes Reunion is not being held this year, but other events are planned this weekend for those who want to reunite with old friends, event chairman Bennie Edwards said.

The first is the Patch-Harborside Golf Scramble on Friday at Michigan City Municipal South Golf Course. Registration is still open, and signups will be accepted at registration at 11 a.m. Friday at the course. A shotgun start is at noon. The cost is $60 per person and $240 for a foursome. Men, women, seniors and juniors are welcome. Participants play 18 holes and compete for trophies and cash prizes. Proceeds benefit the Patch-Harborside Heritage Scholarship Fund. The previous winners were Alexis Meriweather and Essence Robinson. The outing also needs hole sponsors.

The second event is a live concert from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Rag Tops Auto Museum, 209 W. Michigan Blvd. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., with two performing groups from Gary: rhythm-and-blue band Toss and The Whitney Nots, who have opened for The Manhattans and Phil Ingram. Admission is $10, and proper attire is required.

Call (219) 210-0083 for information on either event.

The picnic, usually held the first weekend in August, isn’t being held this year because the location, the site of the new Charlie Westcott Gateway Park, is undergoing reconstruction, as is East Michigan Boulevard.
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post Aug 6 2010, 11:20 AM
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http://www.post-trib.com/business/2570566,...ats0806.article
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BY DIANE KUBIAK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT

MICHIGAN CITY -- The 2010 Super Boat International Great Lakes Grand Prix second annual celebration continues this weekend at Washington Park Beach and promoters have recently added a second race.

Although the boat races themselves are now slated on Lake Michigan for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, the weekend is full of related events.

Highlights

Today

Noon-5 p.m. -- Washington Park Marina Tours.

Noon-midnight -- Meet the race teams at the Clubhouse Bar and Grill, 415 E. U.S. 20.

Saturday

Noon-5 p.m. -- Super boats will be craned into the water for testing throughout the morning, Washington Park.

Noon-5 p.m. -- Classic car show, Washington Park.

Sunday

10 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Silent auction, bumper car pavilion, Washington Park

11 a.m. and 1 p.m. -- 2010 Super Boat International Great Lakes Grand Prix

5 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa.

Last year, the first for this event in Michigan City, the Saturday practices drew 20,000 people, said Jason Miller, event organizer.

By Sunday, the race had drawn 85,000 viewers both along the beach or in their own boats outside the race course, said Miller.

This year police will shut down the parking lot at Washington Park when it is full and shuttles will run from Marquette Mall and from Lighthouse Place, said a spokesperson from the Michigan City-LaPorte Visitors Center, event sponsor.

Miller said 2009 World Champion Manufacturer Production I Class racer Dan Davies of Chicago has been promoting the race and is seen by many as the race's "hometown entry."

"He's talked about it in every race he's raced in all over the country," Miller said.

Miller said it is viewed by the teams on all three racing circuits as one of their top five races.

Information technician Marty Russon of the Supercat Offshore Racing, Kalamazoo, Mich., a racing enthusiast who films races, said the Michigan City race is going to be exciting.

"It's solid deck-to-deck racing," he said. "The Super Cat class will be well-represented."

He said expects to see boats reach speeds of 150 mph.
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post Aug 6 2010, 11:25 AM
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http://www.powerboat-world.com/index.cfm?n...d=13&sc=arc

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The excitement is reportedly building on the southern most point of Lake Michigan as Super Boat International prepares for the second annual Great Lakes Grand Prix this weekend (August 6-8).

Last year's event attracted record crowds and exceeded all expectations.

Super Boats International's CEO, John Carbonell rated it the largest crowd ever for a first-time race.

'The entire course was lined with spectator craft and I think this year we'll see even more boats out there following the racing and even more people on the beach,' he declared.

Numerous additional activities have been arranged by the local government authority, including a golf tournament and an extravaganza of food, ‘Taste of Michigan City.'

Many of the offshore race teams that competed at the event last year were amazed at the spectator attendance.

’WHM Motorsports’, Jason Muller driving, Bill Mauff on throttles, out to claim a chequered flag in Superboat Unlimited. - Rodrick Cox

Teams began arriving yesterday (Thursday, August 5) and will begin testing and fine tuning immediately.

Hometown favourite, Dan Davies, at the wheel of ‘Global Warmer', Martin Sanborn on throttles, will be contesting Superboat Vee Unlimited, and says he 'can't wait' for the flag to drop.

'That is the sentiment of most of the teams that will compete here this weekend,' he said.

'We had such a spectacular turnout last year, what with parties and a great weekend of racing that we're all pumped and ready to go, we're out to make 2010 even better than 2009,' he added.

All teams are expected to test on the Saturday for ‘shake down' trials and last-minute adjustments.

An early start is scheduled for Sunday with physicals, driver's meeting and race 1 timed to start at 11am.

The fields will include classes featuring catamaran and vee bottom entrants, all boasting maximum horsepower.

John Carbonell, CEO of Super Boats International. - Rodrick Cox Click Here to view large photo
If anyone beats Miss GEICO they’ll know they’ve been in a race! - Super Boats ready to rock Michigan City - Miss GEICO


For further information visit the website, www.superboat.com

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post Aug 6 2010, 01:58 PM
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BTW, for those who do not want to brave the crowds to go, WIMS AM 1420 will be broadcasting the actual races, along with the block party and parade on Saturday.
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http://www.wndu.com/localnews/headlines/100155779.html

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Indianapolis has its “500” and now Michigan City has a signature event in the making.

The Second Annual Super Boat Great Lakes Grand Prix is on tap for this weekend.

Last year, Michigan City took a gamble on hosting the power boat race and it paid off.

The 2009 version brought in 80-thousand spectators over a two day period and pumped an estimated $5 million into the local economy.

“It was unbelievable, we would have been happy last year in the first year with 20-thousand spectators,” said Jason Miller with the LaPorte County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. “This is our Indianapolis 500.”

Despite the uncertain economic times, it proved to be a winning formula: Take the dog days of summer, mix in plenty of horsepower, and create a cash cow at Washington Park on the shores of Lake Michigan.

For Dan Davies, the race was in the right place at the right time. “Last year was my first actual sanctioned race here, so I got into racing here last year because it was so close (to his Chicago area home) I’ve got to give it a shot.”

In 2010, Davies returns as the 2009 World Champion, although, this year, the competition appears to be getting tougher.

“So far this year, we’ve won every race we’ve been in, in fact, last year we won every race but one,” said veteran driver Bob Teague with Team AMSOIL. Teague missed the 2009 race, but he’s clearly the man to best this year.

“But we heard so much about how good this race was and how great the fans were and the people and we’re always looking for a good spot to showcase our sponsor,” said Teague. “So here we are in Michigan City.”

Two races will take place on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Central Time. On Saturday night, a boat parade will travel down Franklin Street. After the parade, the public will have a chance to get up close and personal with the boats and racers.

The race itself is free, “Everything is on the house here,” said Jason Miller.

While parking at Washington Park costs $6, free parking and a shuttle bus system has been established at Marquette Mall and Lighthouse Place.

For more information on the Great Lakes Grand Prix, visit: http://www.michigancitylaporte.com/
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post Aug 8 2010, 04:10 PM
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I had a real nice time at the boat race today, however, I'm probably like many of you, I've been to several sporting events that are regularly attended by about 85,000 fans in South Bend. I've also been to sold out events at the United Center and U.S. Cellular Field, I've also been to the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park many times. I believe I can estimate with a degree of certainty that there wasn't anywhere near the anticipated crowd of 85,000 in Washington Park this afternoon.
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Over on the CTBL Facebook page I've posted video from both the Great Lakes Grand Prix Boat Parade and The Taste of Michigan City.
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