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Lake Havasu Offshore Gran Prix April 8-10
OFFSHORE POWERBOAT RACING LAKE HAVASU CITY, APRIL 7-11, 2011
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (Nov. 5, 2010) – Offshore Powerboat Racing is returning to Lake Havasu for the 4th Annual Havasu Grand Prix on April 7 – 10, 2011.
The race will be held in conjunction with the Lake Havasu City Marine Association's 20th annual Performance Boat Show. Over 10,000 racers and spectators are expected to visit the Race Village located at Windsor State Park.
The Offshore Powerboat Race will be sanctioned by the American Powerboat Association (APBA) and includes participation by the Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association (POPRA). Offshore race boats will compete from all over the U.S., ranging from 22 feet to over 50 feet; POPRA boats speed upwards of 150 MPH in some of the Pro classes.
Lake Havasu City provides a wealth of family fun with great hotels, wonderful restaurants, and the world famous London Bridge. The rugged Arizona landscape with the beautiful lake provides a unique Wild West destination for racers and race fans alike.
Racing action starts Friday, Apr. 8, with Offshore qualifying sprint races throughout the day.
Saturday's Main Event, "The Lake Havasu Grand Prix" will test the endurance of the race boats running at speeds upwards of 150 MPH for 80 miles.
Saturday night is a Texas Hold'em tournament and all are welcome! Sign ups will be in the pits on Friday/Saturday.
Offshore Powerboat Racing Returns to Lake Havasu 2 fundraiser for the “Carry a Designated Operator” initiative to promote sober boating. The event will be held at the London Bridge Resort Convention Center, host resort for the entire event.
Come and join in or watch this prestigious event and see with the many other racers, boat manufacturers and aftermarket manufacturers that have already signed up to race.
On-site registration, safety inspection and racer check in, Friday, April 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday April 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Windsor pit area. There will be a mandatory driver's/scorer's meeting on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (location tba) and if you have any questions or want more information please feel free to contact Ross Wallach at (310) 318-4012 or via email at rpmracingent@yahoo.com
POPRA welcomes first-time racers to compete in both races. For more information and an outline of rules log onto www.pacificoffshore.com Questions-call Ross Wallach at (310) 318-4012 or email rpmracingent@yahoo.com
POPRA:
The Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association is one of the oldest offshore powerboat racing organization in the world. POPRA was incorporated in 1966 by the late Bob Nordskog, known around the world as the “Grandfather of Offshore Powerboat Racing”. POPRA is an affiliate of the American Powerboat Racing Association, the oldest recognized sanctioning body for boat racing in the U.S. The production of a POPRA race has a significant impact on the economy of the cities they visit in terms of tourist dollars in hotel, restaurant and retail sales from the racers and fans. POPRA draws participants from all over the U.S. and has produced races throughout the West Coast. Race sites include cities such as Dana Point, Long Beach, San Diego, Lake Havasu, Oceanside, Benecia, Pittsburg (Calif.), Ventura, San Francisco and Las Vegas (Lake Mead). (For more information: www.pacificoffshore.com)
For information about Lake Havasu City, log onto Official Site - Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitor's Bureau - Lake Havasu City - Arizona's Playground
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