Mission Bay : San Diego Bayfair 2008
September 19th, 2008
Dubbed the “World Series of Powerboat Racing,” this year’s San Diego Bayfair (formerly San Diego Thunderboat Regatta), promises not to disappoint!
A fleet of 11 boats are expected to be in the pits at San Diego’s Bayfair – the largest fleet to race on the national circuit outside the northwest region of the United States. San Diego has been host to Unlimited Hydroplane Racing since 1964 and the 2 1/2 mile Mission Bay race course is the fastest course on the circuit.
This year’s San Diego Bayfair Fleet includes:
- U-1 – Ellstrom’s Elam Plus, Driver Dave Villwock, Owner Sven Ellstrom
- U-3 – Cooper Racing, Driver Jimmy King, Owner Ed Cooper
- U-5 – Formulaboats.com, Driver Jeff Bernard, Owner The Porter Family
- U-6 – Oh Boy! Oberto, Driver Steve David, Owner The City of Madison, IN
- U-7 – Formulaboats.com, Driver Mike Allen, Owner The Porter Family
- U-10 – Miss Ahern Rentals, Driver David Bryant, Owners Kim and Debbie Gregory
- U-13 – Graham Trucking/Spirit of Detroit, Driver J. Michael Kelly, Owner Dave Bartush
- U-25 – Superior Racing, Driver and Owner Dr. Ken Muscatel
- U-37 – Miss Beacon Plumbing, Driver Jean Theoret, Owners Billy and Jane Schumacher
- U-50 – Spirit of the NAVY, Driver Brian Perkins, Owner Greg O’Farrell
- U-100 – Mirageboats.com, Driver Greg Hopp, Owner Fred Leland
In between the thunderous races, be sure to enjoy the Family Beach Festival on Mission Bay, being held in tandem with Bayfair. Festivities will include a fireworks display starting at 9:30 pm on Saturday night.
San Diego Bayfair 2008 takes place Friday, September 19, Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2008 on Mission Bay in San Diego. Admission is free on Friday, September 19th; $25.00 ($30.00 at the Gate) on Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st. Children ages 12 and under are free. Pit Passes are an additional $10.00; and 3 day passes, which include Pit Passes, are $50.00 ($60.00 at the Gate). VIP tickets are also available. Parking is additional.
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