Miller Lite® and Local Businesses Step Up to Support APBA Offshore GMC Pro Grade National SeriesPowerboat Race in Port Huron, Michigan
Rossville, GA (PRWEB) May 28, 2004 -- The City of Port Huron, Michigan is powering up for the arrival of the APBA Offshore GMC Pro Grade Series Teams the first week of June, with plenty of fun and action in store for not just the teams, but the fans as well.
Gerrys Distributing has taken the lead by garnishing the spotlight for its Miller Lite® Brand of Products, the Official Beer of the newly named Miller Lite – Port Huron Offshore Gran Prix.
The City of Port Huron, McMorran Place, the Blue Water Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Mainstreet Port Huron host the event. They are joined by the Comfort Inn of Port Huron; recently named the Official Host Hotel for the event. The Comfort Inn offers special weekend room rates for teams and fans heading to the Blue Water Area for the weekend festivities.
A number of other local businesses have joined in support of this years racing competition, bringing professional offshore race teams from across the Nation to the City of Port Huron to compete in the second leg of the APBA Offshore GMC Pro Grade Series over the weekend of June 10th – 14th, 2004.
The Miller Lite® - Port Huron Offshore Gran Prix will also be the first stop of the newly ordained Tri- State Cup. For competitors who wish to compete in the Northern United States, that means an additionally attractive APBA Offshore Central Division Championship Title.
Teams in pursuit of the Tri-State Cup will take the points earned from the Miller Lite® - Port Huron Offshore Gran Prix, and add them to the upcoming Cincinnati (Ohio) Offshore Gran Prix, June 18th, the Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Offshore Gran Prix, July 30th, and the Richmond (Ohio) Offshore Gran Prix, August 6th. The highest overall points-earners in each class will be awarded a $30,000 prize purse and special trophy, added to the $25,000 purse being awarded in Port Huron and additional prize monies at each of the other events.
Fogcutter Restaurant will be the host of the Thursday Night Racer – Volunteer Party, a treat for those local residents who lend a hand in assisting the event, whether it be by land, working with the staff in the McMorran Place Race Village, or by lake, joining to assist with their own boats as part of the patrol fleet.
A Volunteers Meeting will be at held on 6:00 P.M. on Thursday of Race Week at the Bridge Harbor Marina, followed by the Thank You Party at the Fogcutter where a complimentary appetizer buffet and cash bar will be provided.
We are very excited about giving our volunteers a thank you party in advance for the help they will give, and its a great way for everyone involved to get to know each other and meet our National Staff and Teams. Many will end up friends for life," said Michelle May – Schmidt, Director of Communications for the APBA Offshore Racing Association.
Friday night, after a long day of testing off Lake Huron with plenty of viewing of the million-dollar equipment in the McMorran Place Race Village downtown, competitors and fans alike are invited to join the Rock The Racers Party hosted by Legendz in the Colonial Shopping Center.
The Rock The Racers Party will feature live entertainment by the popular local band, The Hit Men and the Party starts at 8:30 P.M. Everyone is invited to attend, meet the teams, and enjoy the fun that surrounds an APBA Offshore GMC Pro Grade Racing Weekend.
On Saturday and Sunday, racing action hits the Lake, so fans need only pull up a stretch of sand to watch because the viewing is free. A copy of the actual racecourse will be available online at www.apbaoffshoreracing.com website after Tuesday, June 1, 2004.
All weekend long, racers and their families, as well as the National Media will be stopping into another Official Race Event Sponsor location, the Back Door Internet Café, one of the newest hot spots in the city. Located conveniently next to the McMorran Place Race Village, the restaurant offers fast access to the Internet and a terrific menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
While in Race Village, fans may want to check the ample supply of race team souvenirs, or stop for a Free Spinal Analysis at the Deanda Chiropractic Clinic Booth in the Pit area. The experienced team from Deanda will also have Massages available on sight, for a great way to wind up an action packed day.
Concessions in Race Village will be available through McMorran Place; however, vendor booths are now being accepted for those businesses and crafters who want to take advantage of the fan base that is attracted to the area to see these high tech teams and their professional equipment preparations.
The great thing about our teams is that they are always willing to give an autograph, and answer any questions that someone has on boating, safety features, their equipment or how to get the most out our your personal watercraft. A camera is always handy because the teams love to take pictures with their fans," added Schmidt.
The APBA Offshore GMC Pro Grade Series Sponsor Team includes GMC, Donzi Marine, Snap On, Freeze Frame Video Productions, Bio Kleen, Racing Communications, Velocity Powerboats, and Innovation Marine.
The Miller Lite® Port Huron Offshore Gran Prix Sponsor Team includes the City of Port Huron, McMorran Place, Blue Water Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mainstreet Port Huron, Comfort Inn of Port Huron, the Fogcutter Restaurant, Back Door Internet Café, Bridge Harbor Marina and Legendz.
The Tri State Cup – APBA Offshore Central Divisional Championship is sponsored by Reindl Powerboats, who will be bringing their fleet of Bat Boats" to the area to compete. Reindl Bat Boats", named for the single vee hulled boat with wings, are also available by the lease for any local boaters who want to step into the racing forum.
For all information on the APBA Offshore GMC Pro Grade Miller Lite® - Port Huron Offshore Gran Prix, please visit www.apbaoffshoreracing.com
For Sponsorship or Vendor Booths, contact Michelle May – Schmidt, Director of Communications – Marketing & Media at mktgdirector@apbaoffshoreracing.com or call 954-775-5679.
To volunteer assistance for an hour or a weekend, visit www.apbaoffshoreracing.com, click on INFORMATION, then VOLUNTEERS and select a position by land or on water.
APBA Offshore GMC Pro Grade Series
Miller Lite® - Port Huron Offshore Gran Prix
Port Huron, Michigan
June 10th - 14th, 2004
Event Schedule (5/25/04)
HOST HOTEL – Comfort Inn
1700 Yeager St. Port Huron, MI, US, 48060.
Reservations
Phone: (810) 982-5500
Fax: (810) 982-7199
www.jewelsofchoice.com
Special Room Rates Apply
$120.83 + Tax/ Suites $152.63 + tax
Thursday, June 10, 2004
7am Street Closing of McMorran Blvd through Monday, Noon
9am Race Team Equipment Arrives
1pm–5pm Race Village Open to Race Teams Only
Registration @ Race Headquarters -McMorran Place Race Village
1pm–5pm Inspections Open @ McMorran Place Race Village
6pm Volunteer Meeting @ Bridge Harbor Marina
Off Water Street @ I-94
Volunteers Apply Online Now at www.apbaoffshoreracing.com
INFORMATION on Yellow Panel
7:30pm Racer - Volunteer Party
Fogcutter Restaurant 511 Fort Street
Downtown Port Huron
Complimentary Appetizers/Cash Bar
www.fogcutterrestaurant.com
Friday, June 11, 2004
8am–5pm Cranes Open – Quay Street Docks
Ramps Open – 12th Street Marina
8am–4pm Insured Testing (Cranes, race control, medical, tow/patrol fleet)
9am–8pm RACE VILLAGE OPEN TO PUBLIC @ McMorran Place
9am–4pm Inspections Open @ McMorran Place
5pm Race Competitor Class Tech Meetings
5:30pm Race Class Representative Tech Meetings
6pm Drivers Meeting for All Classes
8:30pm Legendz – Rock The Racers Party
www.legendzbar.com ;
Race Team, Sponsor & Fan Kick Off Party
Featuring Live Entertainment by The Hit Men
1631 Garfield at Huron Ave
In Colonial Woods Shopping Center
www.legendzbar.com
Saturday, June 12, 2004
7: 30–8:30am Physicals for Saturdays Racers
8am–5pm Cranes Open – Quay Street Docks
Ramps Open – 12th Street Marina
9am Drivers Meeting for Saturdays Racers
After Dr Meeting Pilots Meeting
9am–8pm RACE VILLAGE OPEN TO PUBLIC @ McMorran Place
Noon 1st Race- LAKESIDE PARK
1:30 or 2pm 2nd Race - LAKESIDE PARK (or Happy Hour Testing)
3pm-4pm Happy Hour Testing
6pm VICTORY LANE PARTY
(Sponsor Location Available)
Sunday, JUNE 13, 2004
8am–5pm Cranes Open – Quay Street Docks
Ramps Open – 12th Street Marina
7:30–8:30am Physicals for Sundays Racers
9am Drivers Meeting for Sundays Racers
After Dr Mt Pilots Meeting
9am–6pm RACE VILLAGE OPEN TO PUBLIC @ McMorran Place
Noon 1st Race - LAKESIDE PARK
1:30 or 2pm 2ndRace - LAKESIDE PARK
5pm Winners Circle @ Race Village
7pm Awards Celebration & Party
(Sponsor Location Available)
For all information updates, check back to www.apbaoffshoreracing.com
MEDIA NOTICE OF INVITATION
FOR SPECIAL EVENT MEDIA PASSES FOR THIS OR ANY OTHER APBA OFFSHORE EVENT
Contact
Michelle May – Schmidt
Director of Communications
APBA Offshore Racing Association
Tel 954-775-5679
E-Mail mediadirector@apbaoffshoreracing.com
TO BE REMOVED FROM THIS LIST, EMAIL
mediadirector@apbaoffshoreracing.com
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