VIPs Wanted at Bright House 2010 Clearwater Super Boat National Championship Festival
By Renee Burrell
Last year Super Boat International (SBI) founder, John Carbonell; Restaurateur, Frank Chivas; and Former Mayor of Clearwater, Brian Aungst Sr., brought the now annual race to Clearwater.
CLEARWATER - Last year, Super Boat brought an estimated 60,000-plus people to Clearwater, and made an estimated impact of $5-6 million on the local economy.
This year, "NASCAR on Water" returns to Clearwater and Clearwater Beach October 1st through 3rd and has named three local charities to benefit from par of the proceeds.
Though the race is free admission, passes for a VIP race experience are available for purchase through the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce. VIP ticket holders will be treated to VIP viewing on Race Sunday, VIP parties throughout the weekend along with other perks, and will contribute to bringing the joy of Clearwater's marine recreation to others. Tickets for an adult VIP admission are $100, and $25 for children 16 and under.
The charities chosen to benefit from Super Boat bring people to the water that normally wouldn't get a chance to enjoy Clearwater offshore. One, The Clearwater Community Sailing Center, offers affordable sailing opportunities to all residents and visitors including youth, seniors, and the disabled. Sailability, a non-profit that enriches the lives of people with any type of disability by providing affordable sailing and education to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Also, The Make a Difference Fishing Tournament, which is dedicated to helping handicapped children through fishing tournaments and other programs that facilitate the involvement of handicapped children in marine education and recreation.
For more information, visit www.clearwatersuperboats.com.
Scheduled events for the 2nd Annual Clearwater Super Boat National Championships are:
Friday, October 1
9am-5pm Registration: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
9am-5pm Inspection: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
9am-6pm Powerboats Dry Pits: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
9am-6pm Meet: Who's in the Drivers Seat at the Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
11am-5pm Press Credentials: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
3pm-10pm Baystar Race Village: Demonstrations, family activities, and vendors
5pm-9pm Cleveland Street Block Party: Meet the drivers, celebrity appearances, live entertainment, VIP reception at Waters Edge, and Baystar VIP Party on the Bay
7:30pm-9:30 Concert in the Park with VIP seating (Entertainment TBA)
Saturday, October 2
9am Mandatory Drivers Meeting: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
9am-5pm Powerboats in Dry Pits: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
10am-5pm Inspection: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
10am-5pm Registration: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
11am Arrival of Harley Davidson Motorcycle Poker Run: Poker Run Grand Start Ceremony
11am-5pm Press Credentials: Coachman Park
12pm-5pm Testing: As per the SBIP rulebook
3pm Super Boat Trophy Girl Pageant: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
Clearwater Beach Pier 60: Make-a-Difference Foundation Fishing Tournament
8am-11am Coast Guard Search and Rescue demonstration, Party on the beach, vendors, and fireworks display
Sunday, October 3 - Race Day
7:30am-8:30 Physicals: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
8am-9am Press Credentials: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
8am-4pm Launching: Seminole Boat Ramp
9am Mandatory Drivers Meeting: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
9am-4pm Powerboats in Dry Pits: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
10am-5pm VIP reception at the Hilton Hotel at the Finish Line: VIP reception at the Hyatt Regency, viewing area on Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach
10:45am Boats of 1st Race: Parade to Mill Area
11am Start of 1st Race: Clearwater Beach
12:45pm Boats of 2nd Race: Parade to Mill Area
1pm Start of 2nd Race: Clearwater Beach
5pm Awards Presentation: Baystar Race Village, Coachman Park
Racers and Fans
Experience the ultimate thrill of offshore racing at the Baystar Race Village
Coachman Park (301 Drew Street)
Powerboats Dry Pits - Free Admission
Spectators can see the boats and teams up close
Race Course
Start / Finish Line - Sandpearl (500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater Beach)
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