The Hoverclub of America brings the thrill
of hovercraft racing to the state of Michigan on September
26 & 27! Hovercraft racers from all across the
United States will arrive at Pontiac Lake Rec. Area for
the final race of the 2009 season.
Hovercraft
Racing - Watch some of the most talented hovercraft
racers in North America battle it out to see who's #1!
There are many different classes of racing ranging from
the 15 hp Entry Level beginners to the 100+ hp Formula 1
experts.
View video
from on board a racing hovercraft filmed at last year's
Island Lake championship
Endurance
Race - Watch the exciting 40-lap racing marathon
as all different types of hovercraft compete on the track
all at once!
BBQ Banquet and Awards Saturday
night - Cost is $10 per person
at the race site. So come and enjoy hotdogs, brats, salads
and deserts. With this event being the last event of the
season, during the BBQ and awards banquet we will present
awards for the racers of this event and the National points
standings awards.
For additional information contact the
event coordinator Chris
Sorgatz phone (248) 921-3085
Friday
Schedule of Events
Sept 25
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Setup and Course layout
1:00 am - 5:00 pm
Early registration (racers and volunteers)
7:00 pm
Early bird dinner at the Sharkclub
Saturday
Schedule of Events
Sept 26
9:00 - 9:30 am
Meeting for Organizers, officials,
volunteers
9:00 - 1:00 pm
Racer registration, race craft safety
inspections
10:00 - 10:30 am
Race pilots meeting
10:30 - 12:00 noon
Race course open for practice
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Qualifing - time trials
1:00 - 1:10 pm
Opening ceremony
1:30 - 5:00 pm
3 racing heats per formula
5:30 - 6:00 pm
Autograph session, meet and greet public
7:00 pm
Cookout onsite at the registration
pavilion
7:30 pm
Awards ceremony for formula racing
Sunday Schedule
of Events
Sept 27
9:00 - 9:30 am
Meeting for Organizers, officials,
volunteers
9:00 - 12:00 noon
Race craft safety inspections
11:00 - 11:30 am
Endurance Racers Meeting
12:00 - 12:10 pm
Opening ceremony
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Endurance racing (all formulas except
FE)
2:30 - 3:00 pm
Awards ceremony
3:00 pm
Tear down and Cleanup, depart
Where is Pontiac Lake Recreation
Area?
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area is located
at 7800 Gale rd. Waterford, MI. about 30 miles NW of Detroit.
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