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Offshore powerboats to race in St. Clair
River Classic returns to its local roots
After a quiet year on the St. Clair River in 2020, thanks to COVID-19, the thunder of offshore powerboat racing returns to St. Clair July 30 to Aug. 1.
Blue Water Offshore Racing Association is expecting 50 offshore boats to compete in the 27th running of the race, said Bob Currier, secretary/treasurer of BWORA. The field will include fan favorites such as the Geico boat, likely to be the fastest entrant in the field, and the St. Clair-based Knucklehead Racing, helmed by Ed Smith
BWORA launched the St. Clair River Classic in 1994, when 14 boats competed for bragging rights and limited prizes.
“Two of the world’s largest offshore boat organizers, Powerboat-P1 out of London and the Offshore Powerboat Association will again come together jointly promoting the American Power Boat Association Offshore Championship,” said Currier.
The partnership between BWORA and Powerboat-P1 represents a continuation of union launched in 2019, the summer before the pandemic, which resulted in doubling the number of entries from the 2018 race.
“Powerboat P1 is the largest international powerboat racing promoter and OPA is one of the largest promoters in the United States,” said Currier.
The races
The 4-mile oval race course in the St. Clair River extends from Light 48, south of the Pine River, to Light 54, just beyond the St. Clair’s northern border. Prime public viewing is in Palmer Park and the boardwalk in downtown St. Clair.
The boat teams will pull into town on Thursday and Friday, July 29-30, and will be available for up-close viewing. The teams will test their boats on the big river from noon to 3:30 p.m. July 31.
Race day is Aug. 1. Depending on the number of entries, there could be as many as four races, the first starting at noon.
“One of the races will wind up being a class on its own,” said Currier.
Twelve to 15 super stock catamarans with twin outboards will run by themselves.
The other races will feature two to three classes, each class with its own start. The smaller boats will run fewer laps and the more powerful boats will run more laps.
“Each race will take 40 to 45 minutes to complete,” said Currier.
All events, including live music, are free.
Read the entire article at: https://www.voicenews.com/2021/07/21/offshore-powerboats-to-race-in-st-clair/
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River Classic returns to its local roots
After a quiet year on the St. Clair River in 2020, thanks to COVID-19, the thunder of offshore powerboat racing returns to St. Clair July 30 to Aug. 1.
Blue Water Offshore Racing Association is expecting 50 offshore boats to compete in the 27th running of the race, said Bob Currier, secretary/treasurer of BWORA. The field will include fan favorites such as the Geico boat, likely to be the fastest entrant in the field, and the St. Clair-based Knucklehead Racing, helmed by Ed Smith
BWORA launched the St. Clair River Classic in 1994, when 14 boats competed for bragging rights and limited prizes.
“Two of the world’s largest offshore boat organizers, Powerboat-P1 out of London and the Offshore Powerboat Association will again come together jointly promoting the American Power Boat Association Offshore Championship,” said Currier.
The partnership between BWORA and Powerboat-P1 represents a continuation of union launched in 2019, the summer before the pandemic, which resulted in doubling the number of entries from the 2018 race.
“Powerboat P1 is the largest international powerboat racing promoter and OPA is one of the largest promoters in the United States,” said Currier.
The races
The 4-mile oval race course in the St. Clair River extends from Light 48, south of the Pine River, to Light 54, just beyond the St. Clair’s northern border. Prime public viewing is in Palmer Park and the boardwalk in downtown St. Clair.
The boat teams will pull into town on Thursday and Friday, July 29-30, and will be available for up-close viewing. The teams will test their boats on the big river from noon to 3:30 p.m. July 31.
Race day is Aug. 1. Depending on the number of entries, there could be as many as four races, the first starting at noon.
“One of the races will wind up being a class on its own,” said Currier.
Twelve to 15 super stock catamarans with twin outboards will run by themselves.
The other races will feature two to three classes, each class with its own start. The smaller boats will run fewer laps and the more powerful boats will run more laps.
“Each race will take 40 to 45 minutes to complete,” said Currier.
All events, including live music, are free.
Read the entire article at: https://www.voicenews.com/2021/07/21/offshore-powerboats-to-race-in-st-clair/
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