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Michigan City Super Boat Race

 

One of the greatest shows of speed and fun is making its way back to Michigan City in 2012 as the 

Fourth Annual Great Lakes Grand Prix rumbles onto the southern shore of Lake Michigan once again between July 31 and Aug. 5, 2012. (Promo Video) 

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The five-day event will not only feature the world’s best offshore powerboat racers and machines, but outstanding parties, amazing local food and drink, great entertainment, outstanding venues and some of the friendliest and most hospitable folks you’ll ever meet. The Great Lakes Grand Prix is one of seven races on the 2012 Super Boat International schedule and will feature many of the world’s fastest and best looking race boats speeding past Washington Park Beach and the Michigan City Lighthouse at speeds of over 150 miles per hour. It’s also the only offshore powerboat race on the tempestuous and unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan, making the Michigan City stop one of the most competitive in the sport. With nearly a dozen boat classes and more than 25 race boats, along with more than 80,000 fans in attendance, the Great Lakes Grand Prix – in its first year – became one of the most successful first-year events ever and the biggest in Michigan City’s history. And in the years following, crowd numbers and economic impact have grown to over 100,000 spectators and $7 million into the community. So come down to Washington Park Beach in early August and feel the Thunder On Lake Michigan as it roars past at break-neck speeds.

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Sponsors

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Become a Partner with the Great Lakes Grand Prix

Become a partner with the fastest, most exciting sport on the planet and boost your business at the same time by partnering with the Great Lakes Grand Prix.

The LaPorte County CVB offers several competitive packages to get businesses involved and benefiting even more from the area’s most popular and well-attended event.  Just click on this link and enter the world of high-speed motorsports and big-time visibility.

We’ll be happy to work with your business to work out the package that gives your business the optimum exposure and return on investment.

Just give us a call.

  

 

 

 

Super Boat International

 Super Boat International has led the way in competitive offshore powerboat racing since President John Carbonell held his first race in 1989. And with nine strong races on the SBI circuit for 2011, the 35-year offshore racing veteran is excited about the future of the only nationally and internationally recognized sanctioning body for the sport.  

 

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