Great Lakes Grand Prix!

[RACESDAD]

great race site

 

[TCEd]

"For anyone that thinks 90,000 + people and 200 + boats is a flop let me know what type of turnout you get at your other venues"

Think they would come back to see one race and seventeen boats again ?

ed

 

[Ratickle]

great race site

Yes it is. We drove down 3 weeks ago to check everything out compared to the course map on the website. An obvious great location. I was hoping for a Southwest wind instead of a Southeast though. The wave direction on Saturday would have made for an incredible race.

 

[XtremeRacing]

"For anyone that thinks 90,000 + people and 200 + boats is a flop let me know what type of turnout you get at your other venues"

Think they would come back to see one race and seventeen boats again ?

ed

The fans loved it and didnt hear one complain, the most asked question from the fans after the race was if we were for sure going to come back next yr.

 

[XtremeRacing]

Lets also not forget to thank all the venders, Bands , and local that worked so hard to put this race together. This is one of the biggest events they have ever put on and Jason and all his crew did a first class job....we all thank you.

 

[Magic Medicine]

As I was Leaving the Race an Ambulance was Coming in, guess Someone had a Heart Attack. People were all Saying The Boats Hit Someone in the Water on the First Lap, that kind of BS will Ruin it for next Year.

:cuss:

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[Magic Medicine]

The fans loved it and didnt hear one complain, the most asked question from the fans after the race was if we were for sure going to come back next yr.

Hope to see everyone back next year! All the boaters I talked too including the rag baggers enjoyed the race! Thanks for the awesome entertainment!!!!!:driving::USA:

 

[Ratickle]

As I was Leaving the Race an Ambulance was Coming in, guess Someone had a Heart Attack. People were all Saying The Boats Hit Someone in the Water on the First Lap, that kind of BS will Ruin it for next Year.

The race would have been flagged until proper medical attention had been put into place. With all the choppers and safety rescue boats, a person in the water hurt would be treated the same as if there were an injured racer in the water. No difference, that's why the communications and pace boats are there.

As said earlier.

 

[Ratickle]

Here are a few more pics. Enjoy.

 

[Ratickle]

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[Ratickle]

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[Ratickle]

Simmons really liked that corner he said, (not).....

 

[XtremeRacing]

I guess it wasnt as close as everyone said,looked like the boats never got close.

 

[Ratickle]

I guess it wasnt as close as everyone said,looked like the boats never got close.

Check the Big Boys start thread.

 

[SC288]

As I was Leaving the Race an Ambulance was Coming in, guess Someone had a Heart Attack. People were all Saying The Boats Hit Someone in the Water on the First Lap, that kind of BS will Ruin it for next Year.

Were you at the race?

 

[SC288]

Think they would come back to see one race and seventeen boats again ?

ed[/QUOTE]

Were you at the race? 17 boats running at once was almost too much to watch. There will be more people next year.

 

[boatman574]

Were you at the race?

Yes I was

 

[XtremeRacing]

No one was hit by any race boat, dont even know why you would say something like that?

 

[Eaton Photos]

The feedback has been tremendous, for this Event. I spent the better part of the Weekend shooting around the pits, documenting (photographing) the repairs to Geico's Mystic, and shooting wherever, I could find a location, including, going out on Caveman with Mikey, for the Race on Sunday. Its 5:30 AM (Been home an hour), and I am sorting through pics, and I will, get some posted here of MI City, and still get some posted of St. Clair. 2 Days, is not much time, to dump/ edit/ post, before driving for the next race

From the Fan perspective, the turn-out was amazing. It was a shame, more teams, could not participate, for whatever reasons. However, for those, that did show up, they put on a good show for the crowd. The beach was packed for the better part of a mile, (straightaways were 2.5 miles long), then there were pockets of crowds the rest of the way. The Spectator Fleet was huge. I estimated 200+, and many of them were, rather good sized Crusiers

It was a pleasure, to meet & greet, most of the teams, & make new friends. Already previewing my sorting, I've got some awesome shots of (Geico & Aqua Mania Mystics, WHM, Lucas Oil, Simmons, CMS, Crazy Chicken, OPA & Miccosukee going Deck to Deck, ETC.
Every boat that raced), the Light House, Jetty, Crowds, Marina, Pits (Wet & Dry), Sunset on Saturday, an old Wooden Chris, & Many more. It was a terrific weekend. Looking forward to Next Year.

Good Night... Or Morning for some....

Guess, I should have identified myself??? My name is James Eaton. I am a photographer, based in Louisville, KY. I have attended several races this season, and had the pleasure of meeting many of the teams, owners, fans & members' on this & the OSO boards (of which I am also a member, by the same User ID). I've had several conversations with Ratickle, and will be getting some galleries going soon, of Lake Cumberland, Detroit, St. Clair, now Michigan City, & whichever races, I can make the rest of the season. Now, I'm definitely going to get some sleep.

 

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2 Days, is not much time, to dump/ edit/ post, before driving for the next race

Finally someone else understands what goes into trying to do this...
I look forward to seeing your photos.
Thanks for being there.