Michigan City coming quick

[jmill36]

Less than three weeks away now!
Things are getting really exciting in Michigan City. Huge buzz after last year and the folks in M.C. are really getting worked up. Can't wait to get you all here.
I'm trying to shore up plans for the parade and the big block party we're planning, so I'd love to hear from any racers out there who plan to take part in both events. Both will be awesome, especially with a lot of boats.
So let me know if you don't mind.
Thanks,
j.

[XtremeRacing]

Dont forget guys tomorrow is the last day to get your paper work in for your bonus points in MC.

[Ratickle]

Bump to the top for the announcement.

[Pete B]

Frank,
where has your boat been? missed it Sarasota.

[redhotsommer]

Can't wait! We will have a bunch of offshores all rolling in together on Saturday morning...should be about 20 or 30 of us.

[Ratickle]

Less than three weeks away now!
Things are getting really exciting in Michigan City. Huge buzz after last year and the folks in M.C. are really getting worked up. Can't wait to get you all here.
I'm trying to shore up plans for the parade and the big block party we're planning, so I'd love to hear from any racers out there who plan to take part in both events. Both will be awesome, especially with a lot of boats.
So let me know if you don't mind.
Thanks,
j.

Fill us in on the schedule and we'll make sure to get the word out....

[XtremeRacing]

2nd Annual Michigan City Great Lakes Grand Prix
Scheduled events start August 6th – 8th.



AUGUST 5, 2010 (Thursday)
7pm-9pm Kickoff Welcome Party for Racers: Live Music & Entertainment

Matey’s, 110 Franklin Street
AUGUST 6, 2010 (Friday)
9am-5pm Registration: Washington Park
9am-5pm Inspection: Washington Park
9am-6pm Meet the Racers: Washington Park
12pm-5pm Washington Park Marina Tours
12pm-12am Meet the Super Boat Race Teams: Clubhouse Bar and Grill, 415 E US Hwy 20
Bands: Jim Post: The Current: Rich Hardesty
5pm-7:30pm VIP/Racer Party: McGinnis Pub, 227 W 7th Street
8pm Venetian Night Parade: Trail Creek/Channel
8pm-10pm Meet & Greet: Blue Chip Casino – The Game
8pm-10pm Party – Live Music: JC Pavilion, Washington Park
AUGUST 7, 2010 (Saturday)
9am Mandatory Drivers Meeting: Washington Park
9am-5pm Meet the Racers: Washington Park
12pm-5pm Testing: As per the SBIP Rulebook
12 noon-5pm Launching: Washington Park
10am-5pm Inspection: Washington Park
10am-5pm Registration: Washington Park
12-5pm Classic Car Show: BY 4-A’s Car Club, Washington Park
1pm USCG SAR Demonstration: Washington Park Beach

6pm Boat Parade: Franklin Street in Historic Downtown Michigan City

7pm – 11pm Block Boat Party: Wabash to Franklin and 6th & 8th St on Washington St

A Taste of Michigan City featuring Local Restaurants, Sponsored by Michigan City Mainstreet Association

AUGUST 8, 2010 (Sunday) – Race Day
7:30am-8:30am Physicals: Washington Park
8am-4pm Launching: Washington Park
9am Mandatory Drivers Meeting: Washington Park
9am-4pm Powerboats Dry Pits: Washington Park
10am FAA pilots meeting: Memorial Hospital Property
10am-4pm Silent Auction: Benefitting LaPorte Co Chapter,
Am Red Cross IOPO in the bumper car pavilion, Washington Park

10:45am Boats Parade to Mill Area
11am Start of 1st Race: Washington Park
11am VIP Tent Brunch: Boardwalk, live Music
12:45pm Boats Parade to Mill Area
1pm Start of 2nd Race: Washington Park
5pm Awards Presentation: Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa, 2 Easy St
Racers and Fans
Experience the Ultimate Thrill of Offshore Racing at the
Washington Park, #6 on the Lake

[XtremeRacing]

Racers and Fans
Experience the Ultimate Thrill of Offshore Racing at the
Washington Park, #6 on the Lake
200 Heisman Harbor Drive
Powerboats Dry Pits – Free Admission
Spectators can see the boats and teams up close

Race Course
Start / Finish Line – Washington Park
Turn # 1 – Stop 20, Lake Shore Drive
Turn #2 – Michigan City Lighthouse Pier

[Pat D]

I'm happy to hear that people interested in being a support/volunteer boat, are responding to the SBI office.
We will need patrol/medical/turn and pace boats
I have some of your forms from last year, HOWEVER........we will need updated paperwork and I will be in registration friday and saturday, 10 to 3 to sign everyone up and give you the flags.
Reminder......you must have a working VHF radio as a support boat, to stay in touch with race control.
See you next week.........
Pat D.

[Ratickle]

2nd Annual Michigan City Great Lakes Grand Prix
Scheduled events start August 6th – 8th.



AUGUST 5, 2010 (Thursday)
7pm-9pm Kickoff Welcome Party for Racers: Live Music & Entertainment

Matey’s, 110 Franklin Street
AUGUST 6, 2010 (Friday)
9am-5pm Registration: Washington Park
9am-5pm Inspection: Washington Park
9am-6pm Meet the Racers: Washington Park
12pm-5pm Washington Park Marina Tours
12pm-12am Meet the Super Boat Race Teams: Clubhouse Bar and Grill, 415 E US Hwy 20
Bands: Jim Post: The Current: Rich Hardesty
5pm-7:30pm VIP/Racer Party: McGinnis Pub, 227 W 7th Street
8pm Venetian Night Parade: Trail Creek/Channel
8pm-10pm Meet & Greet: Blue Chip Casino – The Game
8pm-10pm Party – Live Music: JC Pavilion, Washington Park
AUGUST 7, 2010 (Saturday)
9am Mandatory Drivers Meeting: Washington Park
9am-5pm Meet the Racers: Washington Park
12pm-5pm Testing: As per the SBIP Rulebook
12 noon-5pm Launching: Washington Park
10am-5pm Inspection: Washington Park
10am-5pm Registration: Washington Park
12-5pm Classic Car Show: BY 4-A’s Car Club, Washington Park
1pm USCG SAR Demonstration: Washington Park Beach

6pm Boat Parade: Franklin Street in Historic Downtown Michigan City

7pm – 11pm Block Boat Party: Wabash to Franklin and 6th & 8th St on Washington St

A Taste of Michigan City featuring Local Restaurants, Sponsored by Michigan City Mainstreet Association

AUGUST 8, 2010 (Sunday) – Race Day
7:30am-8:30am Physicals: Washington Park
8am-4pm Launching: Washington Park
9am Mandatory Drivers Meeting: Washington Park
9am-4pm Powerboats Dry Pits: Washington Park
10am FAA pilots meeting: Memorial Hospital Property
10am-4pm Silent Auction: Benefitting LaPorte Co Chapter,
Am Red Cross IOPO in the bumper car pavilion, Washington Park

10:45am Boats Parade to Mill Area
11am Start of 1st Race: Washington Park
11am VIP Tent Brunch: Boardwalk, live Music
12:45pm Boats Parade to Mill Area
1pm Start of 2nd Race: Washington Park
5pm Awards Presentation: Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa, 2 Easy St
Racers and Fans
Experience the Ultimate Thrill of Offshore Racing at the
Washington Park, #6 on the Lake

Thanks Frank

[Ratickle]

I'm happy to hear that people interested in being a support/volunteer boat, are responding to the SBI office.
We will need patrol/medical/turn and pace boats
I have some of your forms from last year, HOWEVER........we will need updated paperwork and I will be in registration friday and saturday, 10 to 3 to sign everyone up and give you the flags.
Reminder......you must have a working VHF radio as a support boat, to stay in touch with race control.
See you next week.........
Pat D.

When are you coming up Pat? Will be good to see you again.

[Pat D]

When are you coming up Pat? Will be good to see you again.

Thursday afternoon the 5th........in time for the first party :party:
see ya there
PD

[Ratickle]

Thursday afternoon the 5th........in time for the first party :party:
see ya there
PD

Try to save a little energy for the later arrivers.....:cheers2:

[ThrottleUp Props]

Thursday afternoon the 5th........in time for the first party :party:
see ya there
PD

Me too, Pat! See you Thursday and we will get things started.

[jmill36]

You guys are all awesome.
We can't wait to have you all here.
Gonna be a great week.

[Twin Whackas]

Are they going to move the turn by the lighthouse out away from the beach a little bit to give the boats more room this year?

[jmill36]

Are they going to move the turn by the lighthouse out away from the beach a little bit to give the boats more room this year?
Yes.

[Twin Whackas]

Yes.

Keep up the good work. This is a great event.

[SC288]

Keep up the good work. This is a great event.

Agreed....thanks Jason! Stop by the 600 dock that weekend for some drinks. :cheers2:

[jmill36]

Thank you guys for helping make this event so great.
See you all this weekend!
Feel free at any time to come by the info booth at any time to say hey or look for me on the golf cart running my a$$ off.
I'll be the fat black haired guy riding around with the super hot, tall, leggy red head. Yes, indeed I married up!

[Pat D]

Jason
Very few people realize how hard you work at this event and a lesser number could do it. Believe me, I know what your "months" are like leading up to this weekend.
SBI puts on the race but every other event that happens during race week has to be done with your local people and not every race site we do has as many things to entertain the spectators.
Your wife also gets credit for supporting you and helping to get it all done.
Thank you for your patience when all of us are needing you at the same time.
See you on thursday
Pat

[DriverofDonzi]

Pat,

If we go to MC, I hope to finally meet you!!

Chris

[Ratickle]

Pat,

If we go to MC, I hope to finally meet you!!

Chris

A very nice lady, a great Offshore Ambassador......:seeya:

[Pat D]

Chris
I certainly hope you can get to MC and just ask any SBI staff member where I am and they will send you in the right direction.
(I'll be sure to find some goodies for you......) ;)
I'm leaving the Keys tomorrow and won't have computer access.....but I'll find out if your around somehow.

And thanks Raticle....
PD

[tstuck]

Does anyone know what the boat count will be yet? We will be there sometime Saturday and I hope we make it to see the boat parade we missed it last year. Good luck to all the races.

[Pat D]

Does anyone know what the boat count will be yet?

It's always hard to predict a boat count because some register early (sometimes) and most wait until they get to the site to register. The number of races depends on the boat count......

[DriverofDonzi]

Pat,

If you havent met me, and if I havent found you, I usually hang out at Tony's rig.

Chris

[Ryan Beckley]

My guess would be about 25 boats. Should be 4 SS boat there.

[DriverofDonzi]

Any super cats will be there??????

Chris

[tstuck]

I don't know Michigan City that well and wanted to know where can I park to see the boat parade? I see it says it takes place down Franklen Street, but what part of Franklen? I just went ti SBI site and printed out the even schedule. I do know we will go to the lighthouse outlet mall Saturday so maybe I could leave the truck there and walk bepending how far away the parade would be from there.

[Magic Medicine]

I don't know Michigan City that well and wanted to know where can I park to see the boat parade? I see it says it takes place down Franklen Street, but what part of Franklen? I just went ti SBI site and printed out the even schedule. I do know we will go to the lighthouse outlet mall Saturday so maybe I could leave the truck there and walk bepending how far away the parade would be from there.

The outlet mall is about 2 blocks west of Franklin. You should be able to walk about 5 blocks and see the parade. 2 east and a couple south.

[Magic Medicine]

Looking forward to the races. Jason thanks for all your hard work, especially with the Port Authority loosening the reigns so we could get slips and for the raft off spot. Stop
down on the docks for a cold one!!!!!!

[jmill36]

You guys are all awesome.
Love you Pat!
The parade is on Franklin beginning at 10th Street and going all the way to the library at 4th, where the boats will turn left and head back to the 7th street and Washington area for the block party. We need to make this parade and party HUGE!!
If you park at Lighthouse Place the parade is just a couple blocks away. And the block party starts at 7th and Wabash which is at one of the entrances to the outlet mall.
I want to meet all you guys so look for me on the golf cart. Fat guy with black hair driving around with a red-headed wife who is WAY TO HOT for my big butt. :)
Thanks everyone. See you this weekend.

[tstuck]

Thanks guys for the info.

[Magic Medicine]

You guys are all awesome.
Love you Pat!
The parade is on Franklin beginning at 10th Street and going all the way to the library at 4th, where the boats will turn left and head back to the 7th street and Washington area for the block party. We need to make this parade and party HUGE!!
If you park at Lighthouse Place the parade is just a couple blocks away. And the block party starts at 7th and Wabash which is at one of the entrances to the outlet mall.
I want to meet all you guys so look for me on the golf cart. Fat guy with black hair driving around with a red-headed wife who is WAY TO HOT for my big butt. :)
Thanks everyone. See you this weekend.

Look for the drunk people wearing Bad Influence Offshore shirts and you'll find our
group. Better yet look for the PARTY, that WILL be US:cheers2::cheers2:

[Ratickle]

I am almost always in a Serious shirt......