Heritage Coast Grand Prix

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The rumored boat count at Tawas this weekend. Who's going?


#3 Lilly Sport Boats
#11 Octane
#21 Pirate racing
#44 Steady Pumpin

#19 Cat Can Do

#129 Cleveland Construction Offshore Racing
#5 Broadco

WAZZUP 1

#369 Crockett marine
#388 Phoenix Parts

#422 Erie Monster
#445 Simmons Marine
#467 Velocity


#519 PFE
#555 Pushin Tin
#5xx Whoz Your Daddy

#602 Bat Boat (Dave S)
#613 Bad News
#615 Sale-n-Buy
#624 What Now
#629 Country Service Auto Transport
#638 Repeat Offender
#6xx Not Guilty
Wazzup 2

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Heritage Coast Grand Prix
East Tawas
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Each team in attendance will receive $1000.00 in lieu of prize winnings

Schedule Subject to Change
Friday, June 14, 2013
All Day
​ Arrival of Race Boats - DNR Boat Launch Parking Area, 113 S Newman St, East Tawas, MI
12pm-4pm

​​​​ Race Boat Inspections - DNR Boat Launch Parking Area
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Crane Area - DNR Boat Launch Parking Area
​Ramp Area - DNR Boat Launch Parking Area
​Wet Pits - DNR Boat Launch Parking Area
​Dry Pits ​- DNR Boat Launch Parking Area
Wash Down Area - ​East Tawas Fire Hall, 122 Main Street, East Tawas, MI (1 block off US-23, across from Harbor Park)
12pm-3pm
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​ Racer Registration - Barnacle Bill's, 119 Newman St, East Tawas, MI
​GPS Registration - Barnacle Bill's
10am-6pm Sand Sculpting, Gateway Park & Event Parking Area
12pm-6pm Children's Model Sailboat Build & Sail, East Tawas Day Use Park
12pm-4pm
​ Nautical Displays (Marine Sanctuary, USCG Auxiliary, ICH Museum), East Tawas Day Use Park
12pm-7pm Food & Beverage Court, Harbor Park
12pm-7pm Vintage Boat Display, Harbor Park at State Dock Entrance
12pm-8pm Children's Bouncy Playground, Harbor Park
3pm-4pm Sand Sculpting Clinic (learn sand sculpting),Gateway Park
3pm-6pm
​ Dry Pits Open for Public Viewing, DNR Boat Launch Parking Area
4pm-6pm Free Shuttle Service Available
6:30pm Volunteer & Patrol Fleet Meeting - East Tawas Fire Hall
7pm-9pm
​ Meet & Greet "Who's In The Driver's Seat?", Barnacle Bills
8pm-11pm Teen Bonfire Concert, Harbor Park

​Saturday, June 15, 2013
All Day Race Boats Operational
9am-4pm
​ Dry Pits Open for Public Viewing, DNR Boat Launch Parking Area
8am Course Buoys set (check with Registration)
9am Race Course Operation
9am Drivers Meeting - East Tawas Fire Hall
9am-2:30pm
​ Racer Registration - Barnacle Bill's
​GPS Registration - Barnacle Bill's
9am-2pm
​ Swim/Dunker Testing - Woodland Pines Resort, 3111 North Huron Rd, Oscoda, MI
9am-4pm Race Boat Inspections
9am-5pm Crane lift & Ramp Operational
10am-5pm Race Boat Testing on course as per race control
10am-6pm Sand Sculpting, Gateway Park & Event Parking Area
10am-6pm Arts & Crafts Show, Tawas City Park
10am-7pm Food & Beverage Court, Harbor Park
10am-7pm Vintage Boat Display, Harbor Park at State Dock Entrance
10am-8pm Children's Bouncy Playground, Harbor Park
10am-11pm Free Shuttle Service Available
12pm-3pm
​ Children's Model Sailboat Build & Sail, East Tawas Day Use Park
12pm-4pm
​ Nautical Displays (Marine Sanctuary, USCG Auxiliary, ICH Museum), East Tawas Day Use Park
4:30pm-5:30pm Community Band Concert, East Tawas Day Use Park
5:30pm
​ Boat Parade, US-23 from Whittemore St., (Tawas City) to Newman St. (East Tawas)
6pm-10pm Community Block Party, Newman Street, East Tawas

​Sunday, June 16, 2013 ~ Happy Father's Day!
All Day Race Boats Operational
7:30am Team Physicals - East Tawas Fire Hall
7:30am Course Buoys set
8:30am Race Control Operational
8:30am Medical & Dive Team Briefing - East Tawas Fire Hall
9am Drivers Meeting - East Tawas Fire Hall
10am Patrol Fleet Briefing - East Tawas Fire Hall
10am-3pm Arts & Crafts Show
10am-5pm Vintage Boat Display, Harbor Park at State Dock Entrance
10am-5pm Free Shuttle Service Available
10am-5pm Food & Beverage Court, Harbor Park
10am-5:30pm Children's Bouncy Playground, Harbor Park
12pm-3pm
​ Children's Model Sailboat Build &?Sail, East Tawas Day Use Park
12pm-4pm
​ Nautical Displays (Marine Sanctuary, USCG Auxiliary, ICH Museum), East Tawas Day Use Park
12pm
2pm
4pm
​​​ RACE 1​​​​ (start subject to adjustment)
RACE 2 (start subject to adjustment)
RACE 3​​​​ (start subject to adjustment)
Listen to 104.7 WKJC for updates
GPS Readings - Barnacle Bill's
​(Return immediately following completion of each race)
5:30pm-9:30pm
7pm​ Awards Celebration- Harbor Park, Under the Tent
​Awards Presentation - Harbor Park

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OPA Racing | East Tawas Information

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Heritage Coast Grand Prix



Come Play on Tawas Bay!

Join Us in Tawas on June 13-16 for Beautiful Beaches, Family Fun, and Revved Up Racing!




The 2nd Annual Heritage Coast Grand Prix is four fun-filled and family-oriented days of activities on Michigan’s "Heritage Coast". Transport yourself to an idyllic small town complete with sandy beaches, a protected bay, multiple gorgeous campgrounds, and plenty of local shops and motels intent on serving up a healthy portion of relaxation and fun.
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If you want a new place to experience home grown hospitality on a beautiful gem of a crystal blue bay, look no further! Last year, over 12,000 people helped kick off the inaugural Heritage Coast Grand Prix. The picturesque downtown area rose to the occasion and provided fun and refreshments for all the fans, lots of whom didn’t know anything about racing. Come to Tawas and check out the boats, meet the drivers, and experience the thrill of the races.
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The Heritage Coast Grand Prix event is so much more than a boat race. From Thursday through Sunday evening, there are plenty of activities as diverse as a child’s play area, a block party, a racer meet and greet, an arts and craft show, bonfires on the beach, a vintage boat display, a boat parade and more.
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When you visit the Tawas area, we guarantee that you won’t be disappointed. The local community is committed to sharing the beauty, friendliness, and pride of the community with all our visitors. Come out and play on Tawas Bay!