Michigan City SuperBoat Races

Hi everyone - just thought I would post this site if you are in the area.

http://superboat.com/race-schedule/michigan-city-schedule/

Been there a couple of times - only watched the race from the shore - but the boats are over the top - Most have more wrapped up in their tow vehicles than I do in my 401(k).

 

We went up the day before the races - practice runs - lake Michigan was pretty nasty - solid 5-7' waves. However, that didn't stop the big boys -- they truly are crazy -- we witnessed some pretty fast boats "hauling the mail" up and down the shoreline - if you couldn't see them you sure like heck could hear them - this is a different world than pleasure boating- in the pits we watched them align a couple Merc 1350's M6 drives within a 1/16" of each other. I will admit the smaller the race team the nicer the people were - that's not to distract from the real big boys - Cleveland Construction, Stihl etc. -- all were very friendly. But the little guys had more time talk and explain the little things about their boats, engines etc. Also most of the big boy tow vehicles were over the top. I told my son they have more wrapped up in the trucks/trailers etc., than we have in our 401k.

Race day turned out to be very calm - I believe around 1'. However, it was too late for me to bring the boat there to watch the race from the water. Maybe next year!!!!

I will say this much - in my next life I'm coming back rich instead of so darn good looking.

All the best and be safe!

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