LAKEPORT >> The list of boat classes competing in the inaugural Lakeport Sprint Boat Grand Prix on Saturday and Sunday offshore from Library Park in Lakeport features K Class, Unblown Flat Bottom, GPS-100, Sportsman Extreme, Formula Light, Tunnel Boats and Vintage race boats.
“Staff, volunteers, city officials, county officials and myself have been working on this event around the clock,” event chairman Jack Long said. “It has been a big undertaking but I am sure tha once the locals see the sheer power and speed of these boats, they will be hooked on sprint boat racing. This is an exciting sport and I am sure the racers and crews will thoroughly enjoy the community’s hospitality and marvel at the scenic beauty … when they aren’t going over 100 miles per hour.”
With downtown parking expected to fill up fast, overflow parking is being offered at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., in Lakeport. Race-goers can catch the Strohmeier Auto Center Shuttle and be delivered to the race gates. Shuttles will also be returning fans to their cars at the end of the day. Lake County Fairgournds is also offering camping sites for out-of-town attendees at $30 per night.
Advance tickets are on sale at several outlets. Those planning on attending are encouraged to avoid long ticket lines and purchase tickets early. Lake County outlets include the Twin Pine Casino gift shop, Kelseyville Lumber, the Lake County Fairgrounds, the Steele Winery tasting room and the Chacewater Winery tasting room. Ukiah fans can pick up their tickets at dig! Music. Tickets are also available for purchase online at sprintboatgrandpriz.com.
The inaugural Lakeport Sprint Boat Grand Prix is sponsored by Twin Pine Casino, Steele Wines, Ruzicka and Associates, Valley Oaks, Kelseyville Lumber, Eagle Distributing, Chacewater Winery and Olive Mill, Furia Construction. 94.5 KWINE and Max 93.5, Bicoastal Media and the Lake County Fair.
