offshore boats
Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick Test Drives Offshore Pro Series Racing Boat to Kick Start 2007 Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup
- Friday, July 13, 2007 At 9:00 a.m. Henderson Park Pit Area Opens Thunder On Detroit River Weekend
- Offshore Boats Powered By Engines Up To 3,700 Horsepower
DETROIT, July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Kilpatrick will test-drive an Offshore Pro Series powerboat -- which range from 39 to 44 feet in length and are powered by automotive or turbine engines up to 3,700 horsepower -- Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. to kick start the 2007 Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup Weekend.
This will be the first time Offshore boats have run on the hydroplane racecourse.
The roar of eight Offshore Pro Series powerboats adds a new dimension to the Gold Cup race weekend on the Detroit River, July 13 - 15.
Detroit Legend Returns to Place of Honor as Gar Wood Trophy Makes Historic Comeback
- Trophy Honors Winner of Offshore Series Race During 'Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup' Race Weekend
- Makes First Appearance Since 1970s at June 28th Media Luncheon
DETROIT, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- A Detroit legend is making a triumphant return this year as the Gar Wood Trophy is reintroduced as the top prize for the winning boat of the Offshore series during the "Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup" race weekend, July 13-15 on the Detroit River.
The trophy was given to the winner of the Unlimited Race held in Detroit during the 1970s, but was retired in 1977. The trophy is named after the legendary boat racer and native Detroiter, Gar Wood. It is making its return as eight Offshore Pro Series powerboats race as part of the Detroit events for the first time in more than two decades.
"The Offshore boats will be the biggest boats to race on the Detroit River since the days of Gar Wood," said DRRA President Tom Bertolini. "And they'll be racing on the same Detroit River that Gar Wood made famous. That's why we thought bringing back the Gar Wood trophy to honor the addition of the Offshore Pro Series to the race made all the sense in the world."
The trophy will make its first public appearance since the late 1970s at the 2007 Gold Cup Media Luncheon at Sindbad's restaurant in Detroit.
Fountain 47 Lightning Wins Powerboat Magazines Prestigious Offshore Boat of the Year Award
Fountain 47 Lightning Wins Powerboat Magazines Prestigious Offshore Boat of the Year Award
