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Sprint Boat Grand Prix return to Lakeport June 2 and 3
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Racers from all over the country will return to Library Park for the second annual Lakeport Sprint Boat Grand Prix on Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3.
The races will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
The two-day event will feature five race classes and vintage boat exhibitions. Race classes include Sportsman Extreme Runabout, GPS-100, Unblown Flat, K Racing Runabout and Grand National. The fastest of the competing boats are rated at up to 140 miles per hour.
The race will be sanctioned by the Southern California Speedboat Club.
“We are excited by the public’s interest in bringing the sprint boat races back to Lakeport for the 2nd year,” said racing promoter, Jack Long. “The city and county have approved the permits for the event, so all hands are on deck. It is a wonderful community event and great for Lake County.”
The event will feature a beer and wine garden, food vendors, craft and retail vendors, free face painting for kids and more.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.sprintboatgrandprix.com or locally at Twin Pine Casino & Hotel Gift Shop, Steele Winery Tasting Room or the Lake County Fairground Office at 401 Martin St. in Lakeport.
Those planning to attend are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to avoid long ticket lines at the gate.
“We encourage you to bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy the races. There will be limited grandstand seating. Pop-up tents are allowed in select areas of the park. Be sure to come early to get a good spot,” said Long.
Volunteers are needed to work in two areas. Those with a boat or personal watercraft can volunteer to be part of the Water Brigade Team to help secure the perimeter of the race course.
Individuals who would like to take part in the race management team will assist with monitoring the gates, scanning tickets and general support.
Volunteers will receive a free event t-shirt, lunch and a complimentary general admission ticket for each day they work.
Go to www.sprintboatgrandprix.com and click on the volunteer link at the bottom of the page to apply.
The second annual Lakeport Sprint Boat Grand Prix is sponsored by Twin Pine Casino & Hotel, Steele Wines, Black Mountain Properties LLC, Ruzicka Associates, Valley Oaks, Eagle Distributing, Hillside Powersports & Marine and the Lake County Fair.