Chris Craft Silver Cup

Silver Cup Regatta

An Entertainment Event Brought to You By the Algonac Lions Club and

Title Sponsor

Please welcome and patronize our new Title Sponsor Michael Chevrolet

We are returning next year with two
full days of racing on August 9th & 10th

Classes for 2008
1. Grand Prix
2. Grand National
3. National Mod
4. Jersey Skiffs
5. Super Light Tunnel
6. Vintage
7. Gold Cup Speedsters

Purse:
with tow money
Racers may email me here if you have questions

Questions & Answers

What type of event is this? It is an APBA sanctioned limited inboard hydroplane race.

When will this event take place? Saturday August 9th 2008 and Sunday August 10th.
Two full days of racing under sunny skies.

Where will this take place? Off of the City of Algonac public boardwalk between the old
Henry's restaurant & the US Customs office.

What can we expect to see? Dozens of inboard hydroplanes from seven classifications all
vying to win the Chris Craft Silver Cup on the 1 1/4 mile course on the North Channel.

What racing club is behind all of this? The Marine Prop Riders The Prop Riders
are also the club behind the infamous Quake On The Lake race on Pontiac Lake.

What do these boats look like exactly and will I be able to get up close & personal with them? Indeed,
fans will be able to purchase "pit passes". The pit is the area where the boats are staged and launched
via large cranes. In Algonac this area will be across from the Dairy Queen near the boat ramp.

Vintage Class Hydros

Bill Gmeiner's Lauterback Special Grand Prix will be here...
Lauterback GP's were made for river racing.

Photo courtesy Phil Kuntz photography

Joe Schulte's recently restored "True North" will be a welcome addition.

The Barracuda will likely return

Jersey Speed Skiffs

Capable of speeds up to 85 mph these two-man teams thrive on rough water and frequently go airborne.

Photo courtesy Phil Kuntz Photography

The JS-45 is owned by Dennis Macy of Garden City

Racing Class Hydros

Mario Maraldo from Harrison Township and long-time member of the Marine Prop Riders
will likely bring the GP-59 aka "Baby Doll"

Patrick Sankuer from Marine City and his Grand National Hydroplane will be back for 08

Photo Courtesy Phil Kuntz Photography

Thom Heins Grand National Hydoplane 115 says if all is well he'll be here!

Mike Sadlon from Riverview, Mi will be here with National Modified "No Excuses"

Marty "Hootie" Wolfe and the Desperado will likely return, or,
will they bring their GNH "Summer Wine" or their new Grand
Prix? Time will tell......

Mike Movinski from Dearborn, MI and the NM 116 will be here

5-Litre Class We have committments From

Joe Less & the E-600

Mike Bruns & the E-6

A static display last year
these vintage hydros are
race-ready for '08

Danny Fosters U-2 aka Miss US. 1. Danny
has recently finished restoring this vintage unlimited hydro
and it should be ready to get wet this summer.

Sponsored By:

Please Welcome our new title sponsor Michael Chevrolet. Please Patronize
all of our sponsors for without their support this event would not be possible.

The Algonac Lions Club
is looking for VIP tent sponsors, heat sponsors, race program advertisers,
and worthy donations for a dinner-auction at the Algonac Lions Club.
For further information contact Art Bryson at 810.794.0395 or Dr Chris Truax at 810.794.9882

A sponsorship information package is available to interested
parties via request from the email below.