2010 Great Lakes Grand Prix
03-10-2010 | 12:31 PM
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2010 Great Lakes Grand Prix
Just wanted to post a schedule for the 2010 race here in Michigan City.
We've added a bunch, trying to make a really cool week-long event out of it since we had such a great event last year.
Anyone who wants to come into town early and play in the golf outing let me know and we'll hook you up.
We also have a LOT of businesses (mainly restaurants) in M.C. who'd love to feed and water you guys in exchange for some boat time at their places.
Enjoy ...
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.
5 to 7:30 p.m., VIP/Racer Party, McGinnis Pub.
8 p.m. Venetian Night Parade, Trail Creek/Channel
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 and Washington streets.
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
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.
We've added a bunch, trying to make a really cool week-long event out of it since we had such a great event last year.
Anyone who wants to come into town early and play in the golf outing let me know and we'll hook you up.
We also have a LOT of businesses (mainly restaurants) in M.C. who'd love to feed and water you guys in exchange for some boat time at their places.
Enjoy ...
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.
5 to 7:30 p.m., VIP/Racer Party, McGinnis Pub.
8 p.m. Venetian Night Parade, Trail Creek/Channel
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 and Washington streets.
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
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.
03-10-2010 | 04:48 PM
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That schedule sounds just too cool.
Is McGinnis Pub where the racer party was last year? That was a great party.
The awards at the casino?........
Can't wait
PD
ps........also check out the Chicago Powerboat Club section for more on the venetian parade
sounds good
Is McGinnis Pub where the racer party was last year? That was a great party.
The awards at the casino?........
Can't wait
PD
ps........also check out the Chicago Powerboat Club section for more on the venetian parade
sounds good
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03-11-2010 | 08:40 AM
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03-15-2010 | 02:47 PM
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Will also post on the race website at www.thunderonlakemichigan.com and on the group and event pages on Facebook.
04-08-2010 | 01:39 PM
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The Saturday block party continues to expand and is looking killer.
We'll have two, maybe three live bands and what's shaping up to be a pretty kick a&& "Tast of Michigan City" thing with a bunch of restaurants down at the site. They'll add to the great atmosphere already provided on 7th street by McGinnis Pub and Top Dog.
The city gave us 7th street from Wabash to Franklin Street and Washington Street from 6th to 8th for the whole party which will allow us to park about 25 or so boats for the thing. Thanks cops and board of works.
And our Thursday night kickoff racer party is at Matey's, which everyone loves, so get into town early for that.
And let me suggest, if it's not too late, a great party at the Clubhouse on Firday night. It's a killer bar with a great tiki set up outside which includes a great stage. Rich Hardesty will take the stage at 10 p.m., and he's well worth a listen.
Getting excited!
We'll have two, maybe three live bands and what's shaping up to be a pretty kick a&& "Tast of Michigan City" thing with a bunch of restaurants down at the site. They'll add to the great atmosphere already provided on 7th street by McGinnis Pub and Top Dog.
The city gave us 7th street from Wabash to Franklin Street and Washington Street from 6th to 8th for the whole party which will allow us to park about 25 or so boats for the thing. Thanks cops and board of works.
And our Thursday night kickoff racer party is at Matey's, which everyone loves, so get into town early for that.
And let me suggest, if it's not too late, a great party at the Clubhouse on Firday night. It's a killer bar with a great tiki set up outside which includes a great stage. Rich Hardesty will take the stage at 10 p.m., and he's well worth a listen.
Getting excited!
