Spring 2026 Chilson Pond Races

Located approximately 50 miles west of Detroit, this is the annual Spring hovercraft races held on Chilson Pond at the Brighton State Recreation Area! Come enjoy the beautiful Spring Michigan weather and some fast-paced hovercraft action!

Non-racing hovercraft are encouraged to attend as well. Limited cruising and rides available.

Host: Terry Chapman: hoverbucks@yahoo.com

Weekend Schedule

Friday

(3:00p - 6:00p) - Race Site Setup

Saturday

(9:30a - 12:00p) - Registration & Safety Inspections

(11:00a - 11:30a) - Drivers Meeting (required to race)

(11:30a - 12:00p) - Practice Session

(12:00p - 1:00p) - Lunch Break

(1:00p - 5:00p) - Racing Session (at least 3 heats of racing)

(6:00p - 7:00p) - Dinner and Awards

Sunday

(10:00a - 10:30a) - Drivers Meeting

(12:00p - 2:00p) - TBD Race by drivers

(2:00p) - Race Site Teardown

Registration 

Register for the event here on the Hoverclub website! You can register each craft that plans to race.

Overnight Accommodations

Camping - BISHOP LAKE CAMPGROUND is nearby and about 2 miles to the east of the race site and is expected to be available for our event after two years of construction upgrades.

Check this website for camping updates:

Brighton Recreation Area

Reservation Website (through Brighton State Rec link below): 

Campground Reservation

Hoverclub members typically stay in the Bishop Lake-Upper Campground in the area circled in Blue

Hotels

There are several hotel options in the Brighton area. There are no specific group rates setup with any of the local hotels.