Fans of Offshore Powerboat Racing will get an unexpected thrill this June, as the APBA Offshore Racing Association’s GMC Pro Grade Tour plans a stop in the City of Port Huron.

The competition racecourse will run from the Lakeside Park area to the North approximately four miles, and fans along the shore will be thrilled racing action on both days, showcasing power in excess of up to 180+ miles per hour on the circle track. The APBA Offshore Racing Association plans an Online broadcast, so fans can tune in on their computers to listen in from their waterfront homes.

Teams from across the country will begin arriving in town as early as Thursday, in the pursuit of a checkered flag finish, and additional points toward the prestigious APBA Offshore GMC Pro Grade National Title. The National Titleholder in each class will also be inducted into the legendary 100+ year old American Power Boat Association (APBA) Hall of Champions. The stop in Port Huron is the second stop on the seven race series Tour.

The 2004 APBA Offshore GMC Pro Grade Port Huron Gran Prix events will include FREE ADMISSION by all fans to the Race Village Dry Pits at McMorran Place, courtesy of the City of Port Huron. Host Hotel for the event is the Comfort Inn of Port Huron.

The McMorran Place Race Village Dry Pits will stage a display millions of dollars of high tech racing boats from 24’ to 46’, and fans are encouraged to take pictures, meet the teams, and see the equipment up close. Race Village will be open on Friday and Saturday from 9:00am to 8:00pm, and on Sunday from 9:00am until 6:00pm.

A beer tent and food and beverage concessions will be offered for fans to enjoy. Vendor and craft booth spaces are offered for any local merchant wishing to promote their business or sell their wares.

“You can slide your hand down the side of a million dollar racing boat, with a $50,000 paint scheme, and over $100,000 in engine power under the hatch. It’s a treat that no boating enthusiast will want to miss. We can’t thank the City of Port Huron, McMorran Place, the Blue Water Convention Center and the local businesses enough for their support of this event,” said Michelle May – Schmidt, Director of Communications for the APBA Offshore Racing Association.