Detroit, MI – Miss GEICO, one of the world’s fastest offshore powerboats, will give new meaning to Detroit’s moniker “The Motor City” with show stopping performances during the 100th annual American Powerboat Association Detroit Gold Cup Hydroplane races this weekend.
A century-long tradition of top-notch competition culminates with a record number of race teams due to participate. Miss GEICO’s stellar performance has set the tone for the nation’s offshore circuit throughout the season and will distinguish this weekend’s races as ones to watch. Racing for the coveted Garwood Trophy, the op prize in its class, is a top priority for the preeminent Miss GEICO team.
“The Garwood Trophy is one of the industry’s most coveted crowns,” said Miss GEICO Driver Marc Granet. “We’re looking forward to kicking up monster wakes in the heart of the Great Lakes Region. Offshore racing is a standard of summer in Michigan. Fans show up for the Detroit race in great force. We’re going to return their loyalty to our sport with a race worth watching and waiting for.”
The 2008 season has come to be known as the “Year of the Turbine” – and with good reason. Miss GEICO’s twin turbine engines have propelled the flagship team to a series of claims to the season’s most prestigious checkered flags. But, the race to the winner’s circle has been a contentious one. “This year we’re seeing our competition step up in ways we’ve not seen before,” said Throttleman Scotty Begovich. “Everybody’s moving with more skill, speed and intensity. We love it. When others step up their game it makes us take the best to even better heights,” he said.
Determined to demonstrate the might behind their marine monster, Driver Granet and Throttleman Scotty Begovich, the Gladiators who guide Miss GEICO from her space age cockpit, combine years of experience with an unwavering drive to win and commitment to the sport. The result: awe-inspiring races that top out at speeds of 200 miles per hour. “You don’t reach this level of intensity overnight,” Begovich said. “The few minutes we’re on the water are the result of years of training, vision and investment. It all boils down to about two minutes of heart stopping action and the countless hours of preparation are worth every second.”
Details on the APBA Detroit Gold Cup: New attractions and longer hours of operation increase the summertime fun for race fans. Friday, July 11, is “Free Friday,” with the racecourse open until 6:30 p.m. The races take place on the Detroit River race course near Belle Isle, recognized worldwide as the premier site for hydroplane boat racing.
To schedule an interview with the top team in offshore racing, contact Mike Yowaiski at 561-685-6199.
2008 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup Race Schedule July 11-13, 2008
Thursday
1:30 p.m. . 3:30 p.m. Rescue Practice
Friday
8:00 a.m. . 10:00 a.m. Unlimited Test & Qualifying
10:00 a.m. . 10:30 a.m. Vintage Unlimited
1030 a.m. . 11:30 a.m. Vintage Testing All Classes
11:30 a.m. . 12:00 p.m. Super Light Tunnel Testing
12:00 p.m. . 1:00 p.m. (Lunch) F-18 Tact Demo Vintage Pit Open to public Meet & Greet Autographs
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Unlimited Testing & Qualifying
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Offshore Testing
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Unlimited Testing Qualifying
6:45p.m. Unlimited Drivers Meeting
Saturday
8:00 a.m. . 8:30 a.m. Vintage, Super Light Tunnel Drivers Meeting (Piston Park)
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Unlimited Test & Qualifying
9:00 a.m. . 9:15 a.m. Vintage Small
9:15 a.m. . 9:30 a.m. Vintage Medium
9:30a.m. . 9:45 a.m. Vintage GP
9:45 a.m. . 10:00 a.m. Vintage Skiffs (Auction Ride)
10:00 a.m. . 10:15 a.m. Super Light Tunnel 1-A
*10:25 a.m. . 10:40 a.m. Offshore (Extreme Class) 1-A
10:40 a.m. . 10:55 a.m. Offshore (Super Cat Class) 1-A
10:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Offshore (Cat Light Class) 1-A
*11:20 a.m. . 11:35 a.m. Super Light Tunnel 1-B
11:35 a.m. . 11:50 a.m. Vintage Unlimited
11:50 a.m. . 12:05 a.m. Unlimited 1-A
12:05 a.m. . 12:20 p.m. Unlimited 1-B
12:20 p.m. . 1:20 p.m. Lunch F-18 Tact Demo Unlimited Autograph Session
1:20 p.m. . 1:35 p.m. Vintage Small
1:35 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. Vintage Medium
1:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. Vintage GP
2:05 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Vintage Skiffs
*2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Offshore (Extreme Class) 1-B
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Offshore (Super Cat Class) 1-B
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Offshore (Cat Light Class) 1-B
*3:25 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Super Light Tunnel 2-B
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. Vintage Unlimited
3:55 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. Unlimited 2-A
4:10 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. Unlimited 2-B
4:25 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Offshore (Extreme Class) 3-A
4:40 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. Offshore (Super Cat Class) 3-A
4:55 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. Offshore (Cat Light Class) 3-A
5:10 Course Closes
Sunday
8:00 a.m. . 8:30 a.m. Vintage, Inboard and Super Light Tunnel Driver Meeting (Piston Park)
8:00 a.m. . 9:30 a.m. Unlimited Testing & Qualifying
9:30 a.m. - 10:00a.m. Opening Ceremonies (Fly Over)
10:00 a.m. . 10:15 a.m. Vintage Unlimited
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Vintage GP
10:30a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Vintage Skiffs
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Unlimited 3-A
11:00a.m. . 11:15 a.m. Unlimited 3-B
11:15 a.m. . 11:30 a.m. Offshore (Extreme Class)
11:30 a.m. . 11:45 a.m. Offshore (Super Cat Class
11:45 a.m. . 12:00 p.m. Offshore (Cat Light Class)
12:00 p.m. . 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Tact Demo & Autograph Session for Offshore On Stage
1:00 p.m. . 1:15 p.m. Super Light Tunnel 1-C
1:15 p.m. . 1:30 p.m. Unlimited 4-A
1:30 p.m. . 145 p.m. Unlimited 4-B
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Offshore (Extreme Class) Final
2:00p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Offshore (Super Cat Class) Final
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Offshore (Cat Light Class) Final
*2:40 p.m. . 2:55 p.m. Super Light Tunnel Final
2:55 p.m. . 3:10 p.m. Vintage Unlimited
3:10 p.m. . 3:25 p.m. Vintage GP
3:25 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Vintage Skiffs
4:00 p.m. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup Final!
This press release includes and is based on forward-looking information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes to differ. Such forward-looking information and statements are based on current expectations, estimates and historical projections about weather conditions and the performance of Miss GEICO Offshore Racing. Miss GEICO Offshore Racing undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information or statements in the press release. |
