New Dates For 2015 APBA Gold Cup
The Detroit River Regatta Association (DRRA) announces a new date—August 21-23, 2015—for the annual APBA Gold Cup races, which feature unlimited hydroplanes racing at speeds nearing 200 miles per hour. The switch was made strategically to avoid the Fourth of July holiday, which typically drives people out of town.
“We have been hoping for the opportunity to move the event because so many people travel around the July Fourth holiday,” said Tom Bertolini, President of the DRRA, which produces the races each year. “When the third weekend in August opened up, we jumped at the chance. Now even more people will have the opportunity to participate in this Detroit tradition.”
Additionally, the DRRA and the American Canadian Hydroplane Association (ACHA) jointly announce the return of the Grand Prix class to Detroit in 2015. Different than the Unlimiteds that compete annually for the Gold Cup trophy, the Grand Prix hydroplanes use blown engines and generate more noise, topping out around 150 miles per hour. They will compete on the Detroit River for the Silver Cup.
“Our Grand Prix teams are very pleased with ACHA’s decision to return to Detroit with all its racing history, prestige and media coverage,” said Michel Poirier, General Director of the Valleyfield Regatta, held annually in Quebec. “The addition of Detroit to the ACHA-GP series is the result of some serious efforts made by both organizations with one goal: to continue to promote and improve the sport.”
Next summer marks the 99th anniversary of the first Gold Cup race on the Detroit River and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. Over the course of the past few years, the DRRA has been researching additional classes of boats to bring to the event to make it a true festival of speed; while the Grand Prix class is the latest addition, it most likely will not be the last.
“With the 100th anniversary approaching and our ten-year deal with the APBA to keep the Gold Cup in Detroit coupled with our prime spot in August and adding the GPs, I can’t imagine a better setup for an already-historic event,” said Mark Weber, Event Director for the DRRA.
H1 Unlimited Chairman Sam Cole commented, ““H1 Unlimited is supportive of today’s DRRA announcement to change the dates for the 2015 APBA Gold Cup race to August 21-23 .Our priority is to ensure that this move benefits fans, sponsors and our teams in a manner that provides a positive impact upon our series.
H1 is committed to assisting the DRRA and help ensure the long term viability of the Detroit event and the APBA Gold Cup race. H1 leadership will work to integrate the new dates into the 2015 schedule and coordinate changes with any events which might be impacted.
We will be proactive in our efforts and are committed to ensuring continued success for Detroit and the entire series.”
New Dates For 2015 APBA Gold Cup
The Detroit River Regatta Association (DRRA) announces a new date—August 21-23, 2015—for the annual APBA Gold Cup races, which feature unlimited hydroplanes racing at speeds nearing 200 miles per hour. The switch was made strategically to avoid the Fourth of July holiday, which typically drives people out of town.
“We have been hoping for the opportunity to move the event because so many people travel around the July Fourth holiday,” said Tom Bertolini, President of the DRRA, which produces the races each year. “When the third weekend in August opened up, we jumped at the chance. Now even more people will have the opportunity to participate in this Detroit tradition.”
Additionally, the DRRA and the American Canadian Hydroplane Association (ACHA) jointly announce the return of the Grand Prix class to Detroit in 2015. Different than the Unlimiteds that compete annually for the Gold Cup trophy, the Grand Prix hydroplanes use blown engines and generate more noise, topping out around 150 miles per hour. They will compete on the Detroit River for the Silver Cup.
“Our Grand Prix teams are very pleased with ACHA’s decision to return to Detroit with all its racing history, prestige and media coverage,” said Michel Poirier, General Director of the Valleyfield Regatta, held annually in Quebec. “The addition of Detroit to the ACHA-GP series is the result of some serious efforts made by both organizations with one goal: to continue to promote and improve the sport.”
Next summer marks the 99th anniversary of the first Gold Cup race on the Detroit River and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. Over the course of the past few years, the DRRA has been researching additional classes of boats to bring to the event to make it a true festival of speed; while the Grand Prix class is the latest addition, it most likely will not be the last.
“With the 100th anniversary approaching and our ten-year deal with the APBA to keep the Gold Cup in Detroit coupled with our prime spot in August and adding the GPs, I can’t imagine a better setup for an already-historic event,” said Mark Weber, Event Director for the DRRA.
H1 Unlimited Chairman Sam Cole commented, ““H1 Unlimited is supportive of today’s DRRA announcement to change the dates for the 2015 APBA Gold Cup race to August 21-23 .Our priority is to ensure that this move benefits fans, sponsors and our teams in a manner that provides a positive impact upon our series.
H1 is committed to assisting the DRRA and help ensure the long term viability of the Detroit event and the APBA Gold Cup race. H1 leadership will work to integrate the new dates into the 2015 schedule and coordinate changes with any events which might be impacted.
We will be proactive in our efforts and are committed to ensuring continued success for Detroit and the entire series.”