APBA Gold Cup in Detroit

[Ratickle]

The APBA Gold Cup


The Detroit River Regatta Association is proud to announce that the 103rd running of the APBA Gold Cup will be held July 13th-15th 2012!

The APBA Gold Cup, officially named the APBA Challenge Cup, is among the most prestigious of motor sport trophies, in part because it is the oldest active trophy in all of motor sports. The trophy was first awarded in 1904.

See Unlimited Hydroplanes race at speeds near 200 miles per hour! Our event covers a large area on the Detroit River, so there are many different viewing areas and ticket plans. Come and join us for a casual picnic or an exciting view from the water's edge.

Friday is FREE day for practice and qualifying with free entry to the General Admission areas. Saturday and Sunday are race days.

Event Features•The H1 Unlimited Hydroplanes racing for the legendary APBA Gold Cup!
•The Navy's West Coast Super Hornet (F/A-18) Tactical Demo team
•Vintage raceboats with on-the-water exhibitions
•The Powerboat P1 racing series
•Super Light Tunnel boat racing
•Air National Guard's Rise To The Challenge activity booth
•Live music on Friday and Saturday


The APBA Gold Cup | Detroit River Regatta Association

 

[old377guy]

And I imagine you will be manning the "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Boats" booth.:sifone:

 

[Ratickle]

Not this year, here's a couple pics from last year just to get you drooling though.....

I'll dig up some more....

 

[Pete B]

 

[Ratickle]

I'll see your FA-18, and raise you one!

 

[Ratickle]

Closest thing I have to a Beacon....

Also 2010

 

[Ratickle]

Maybe a 2011 shot a bit tight to the outside buoy?

 

[Ratickle]

I can't leave up a blurry one as last though...

Another from last year...

 

[Ratickle]

Getting really close...


Another teaser from 2011...

 

[Ratickle]

You better get some good pics this year Tommy!!!!

 

[rschap1]

Nice pics!!!

 

[Ratickle]

Too many events this weekend. Can't be everywhere at once..:banghead:


We love the Gold Cup races. Go Steve!!!

 

[Ratickle]

Dave Villwock rocketed to his 10th APBA Gold Cup victory on a treacherous Detroit River late Sunday afternoon despite almost crashing near the Detroit Yacht Club and tearing apart the rear stabilizing wing on his U-1 Spirit of Qatar 96 unlimited hydroplane.

Villwock had trailed archrival Steve David in the U-6 Oh Boy! Oberto boat on the first lap but recovered from the near mishap to run away from David and take the checkered flag by a quarter of a lap.

• Live updates from APBA Gold Cup

David’s team filed an appeal after the race, saying Villwock had chopped him on the third lap of the event, causing him to lose momentum. Mike Noonan, chief race referee, dismissed the appeal later and upheld Villwock’s victory.

J. Michael Kelly in the U-37 Miss Beacon Plumbing unlimited finished third in a race that was delayed 90 minutes by lumpy water and a stiff wind.

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APBA Gold Cup: Dave Villwock easily wins for 10th time on Detroit River | Motor Sports | Detroit Free Press | freep.com