Tri-State Cup Finale in New Richmond, OH - A blast for kids of all ages!
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Tri-State Cup Finale in New Richmond, OH - A blast for kids of all ages!
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Terrah Lee
New Richmond Offshore Grand Prix
August 12, 2004
Event Producers Focus on the Fans
New Richmond, OH 8/9/04 - -The Second Annual New Richmond Offshore Grand Prix kicked off during the weekend of August 6-8, 2004, making big waves in the tiny river village.
Event producers, Chris Reindl and Terrah Lee, surprised fans off all ages with a much different approach to typical racing festivals, focusing more on fan participation than actual racing. Fans were given the opportunity to take demo rides, chat with world champion racers and even fly hundreds of feet above the crowd in a helicopter.
“We wanted to show our fans a good time by offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride or even drive and throttle an offshore race boat,” said Chris Reindl, president of Reindl Powerboats. “We are pretty pleased with the response,” he added.
Chris Carmody brought his Hidden Agenda Super Cat race boat all the way from Houston, TX to participate in the New Richmond Event. Carmody spent time with the fans to discuss and promote his new movie, Rev Limit, dedicated to his brother, Jack, who died during an offshore powerboat race in Corpus Christi, TX in 2001. Carmody began racing powerboats in honor of his brother, living on his legacy as a true champion on and off the racecourse.
“Our team always has a great time at Chris and Terrah’s events. The people of this town really support us when we are here,” said Tri-State Cup Super Cat Champion Chris Carmody.
Hidden Agenda and Swipes both claimed their share of the Tri-State prize purse sponsored by Reindl Powerboats. “It’s nice to go to an event, be able to spend some time with some fans, and walk away with a couple thousand dollars in prize money to help get your boat ready for the next event,” said Keith Herbot, owner of Team Swipes.
Cardboard Boat Regatta:
Another highlight on Saturday was the 11th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. Participants built their own boats out of only cardboard and duct tape. They put their creations to the test during a paddling contest in the Ohio River. Few boats crossed the finish line while many literally went for a swim just off the banks of the river.
“So many people look forward to this event and this year we had a fantastic turnout with some very creative designs. We were happy that the Cincinnati Offshore Racing Association was able to include us in this very fitting event,” said a committee member of the CBR.
Land Festival
Aside from all the excitement on the river, a true summertime festival was brewing on land. Live Music kept the fans dancing and drinking cold beer, while activities such as rock climbing and moon bouncing kept the little fans entertained. A Korn Hole Tournament benefiting United Cerebral Palsy was held over the weekend with more than 100 participants tossing bags into a tiny hole for their chance to be dubbed Korn Hole champion.
“I think it is really great that someone is working hard to promote boating in our area while doing good for a tiny community,” said race fan Chris Shoffner.
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Terrah Lee
New Richmond Offshore Grand Prix
August 12, 2004
Event Producers Focus on the Fans
New Richmond, OH 8/9/04 - -The Second Annual New Richmond Offshore Grand Prix kicked off during the weekend of August 6-8, 2004, making big waves in the tiny river village.
Event producers, Chris Reindl and Terrah Lee, surprised fans off all ages with a much different approach to typical racing festivals, focusing more on fan participation than actual racing. Fans were given the opportunity to take demo rides, chat with world champion racers and even fly hundreds of feet above the crowd in a helicopter.
“We wanted to show our fans a good time by offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride or even drive and throttle an offshore race boat,” said Chris Reindl, president of Reindl Powerboats. “We are pretty pleased with the response,” he added.
Chris Carmody brought his Hidden Agenda Super Cat race boat all the way from Houston, TX to participate in the New Richmond Event. Carmody spent time with the fans to discuss and promote his new movie, Rev Limit, dedicated to his brother, Jack, who died during an offshore powerboat race in Corpus Christi, TX in 2001. Carmody began racing powerboats in honor of his brother, living on his legacy as a true champion on and off the racecourse.
“Our team always has a great time at Chris and Terrah’s events. The people of this town really support us when we are here,” said Tri-State Cup Super Cat Champion Chris Carmody.
Hidden Agenda and Swipes both claimed their share of the Tri-State prize purse sponsored by Reindl Powerboats. “It’s nice to go to an event, be able to spend some time with some fans, and walk away with a couple thousand dollars in prize money to help get your boat ready for the next event,” said Keith Herbot, owner of Team Swipes.
Cardboard Boat Regatta:
Another highlight on Saturday was the 11th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. Participants built their own boats out of only cardboard and duct tape. They put their creations to the test during a paddling contest in the Ohio River. Few boats crossed the finish line while many literally went for a swim just off the banks of the river.
“So many people look forward to this event and this year we had a fantastic turnout with some very creative designs. We were happy that the Cincinnati Offshore Racing Association was able to include us in this very fitting event,” said a committee member of the CBR.
Land Festival
Aside from all the excitement on the river, a true summertime festival was brewing on land. Live Music kept the fans dancing and drinking cold beer, while activities such as rock climbing and moon bouncing kept the little fans entertained. A Korn Hole Tournament benefiting United Cerebral Palsy was held over the weekend with more than 100 participants tossing bags into a tiny hole for their chance to be dubbed Korn Hole champion.
“I think it is really great that someone is working hard to promote boating in our area while doing good for a tiny community,” said race fan Chris Shoffner.
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