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Fall River River Grand Prix OPA Race @ Borden Light Marina
Offshore powerboat racing is possibly the most dangerous and definitely one of the most exciting forms of motorsports racing available today. Watching these ocean going machines race around Mount Hope Bay is nothing short of mesmerizing as the boats fly from wave to wave at speeds approaching 200mph.

The City of Fall River looks forward to hosting its first OPA Race this August 14th – 16th. We welcome you to our marina and our city of great history and attractions.

Please check out the Borden Light Marina OPA webpage. You will find information on becoming a sponsor, the hotel in the area and Battleship Cove activities during their 50th Anniversary weekend!

Please contact Michael at the marina by email [email protected] or call direct at 508-944-3728.

Borden light grand prix opa meeting
There will be a meeting at the Tipsy Seagull,next Wednesday 6/24/15, to discuss the August 16 OPA race. We could use your input regarding pace boats, turn boats, sweep boats, etc. See you there.
Thanks, Ernie

The Borden Light Poker Run will be August 22nd this year!

The Borden Light Poker Run has been moved to August 22nd. Hope you can make it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCaxv7krNoI Visit www.fallrivergrandprix.com and learn how to become a sponsor with VIP Seating!!

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Originally Posted by 1moses1 (Post 4217643)

reading this thread really got my hopes up. It would be cool to see some races in our local waters. Cant really think of a better spot either. Seeing boats whiz by the battleships would be pretty cool. Not to mention there is a lot of room on land to watch. I have my fingers crossed.

it is happening!!! See you august 16th!

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Originally Posted by SS930 (Post 4290654)

Congrats Mike, I'm glad to see you guys are making this happen.

So this will be the week after the PR? Sounds like you're going to have your hands full for the first part of Aug.!!!

Quick questions... Will the racing take place right in front of the marina, how big will the course be, and will spectator boats be aloud out there around the course?

The Marina will be open to the public on land for spectators to view launching and race. The docks and other facilities will be for members and guests only. We are encouraging both individuals and businesses to help sponsor the event. Currently we are anticipating over 30,000 visitors for the race and that's on top of Battleship Massachusetts Celebrate 50 event.. The Tipsy Seagull and a second barge will be open all day to the public during the race. Upstairs however will be reserved for VIP for sponsors. Please visit our website for race www.Fallrivergrandprix.com Feel free to contact me with any additional questions. WE HAVE REACHED $22,000 FROM SPONSORS!!!
Thank You
Michael:flag:

CONGRATS MIKE and ERNIE ALSO OPA hope it goes smooth.I just read this thread for the 1st time tonight. guess I been sleeping under a tree for the last 8 months. going to give you a call Ernie.

Really looking forward to this race, still have one complete boat and one Driver's seat open for this race if anyone is interested in racing this race, please give me a call at 702 228-2628.

Chris Reindl
702 BATBOAT

Great meeting with the coast guard. This going along smoothly.
$54,500 raised so far and still climbing!
See you soon!!!