Lake of the Ozarks Boat Races 2010
Each year in September, the Annual Lake of the Ozarks Offshore Super Series National Championship Race draws top competitors and thousands of fans to the shores of the lake. Often called the NASCAR of the boating world, this event won't have left turns but straight, high speed rocket boats reaching peak speeds and demonstrating the top tier of performance for boats.
The racers want to earn the national title and push their machines to speeds that are nearly 200 miles per hour while spectators watch in amazement to see the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.As the final event in the national championship season, this is where the winners and losers get decided for the year. Since the event came to the Lake of the Ozarks in 2007 over 100,000 fans have packed the shores to see just how fast these boats can go
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Admission for those who want the best seats is free for kids but $60 per adult including entrance fees, concerts, and the awards ceremonies.
The second great boating race in the lake of the Ozarks is the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout. This year it will be held at Captain Ron's Bar & Grill on August 23 - 29th, 2010. This event brings more than a hundred racers and nearly 70,000 spectators! While this event is not sanctioned, the competitors still take their boats up to 196 miles per hour to see who can win the prize and title of 'Top Gun'. It is the largest unsanctioned boating event in the USA.
Those who want to watch the event from their boats will find that Captain Ron's has outfitted two vessels specifically for bringing snacks and refreshments to fans. There are also a number of resorts in the Ozark region that offer special discounts and packages during the race times. As with all events at the Lake of the Ozarks, you will find plenty of vendors, musical entertainment, and great family fun in the area when the boats aren't running.
It's not just August and September that the lake is great for world class boating though. Throughout the year, boaters come to enjoy the many opportunities for jet skis, fishing, sailing, houseboats, and even kayaking. The Lake of the Ozarks has something for every boater whether you want to go 200 miles per hour or just sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery and sparkling water in a quiet cove.
Don't be surprised if you are relaxing along the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks in September and suddenly a boat goes by at 200 miles per hour! Of course, you have to really be in your own world if you don't realize that each September the Lake of the Ozarks is the host to the Offshore Super Series National Championship Race, one of the most prestigious and high speed boating events in the world. Speed demons from all over the globe converge on the Lake of the Ozarks for the yearly event which is considered to be the equivalent of the Indianapolis 500 for boats. What better venue than one of the largest man made lakes in the Midwest could there be?
It's not a surprise that most of the folks that come to the Lake of the Ozarks like boats. While the lake is a great place for biking, hiking, celebrating, swimming, and just about everything else, it's really the world class boating opportunities that have made this one of the top tourist destinations in the American Midwest. That's why one of the most anticipated events that takes place at the Lake of the Ozarks is the annual 'In Water Boat Show'. This isn't one of those events where you look at boats sitting on trailers in a paved parking lot. This show will really get your boat floating!
August 23rd to August 29th , 2010 is a date to mark on your calendar if you love high speeds and power boat racing. During these days the largest unsanctioned boat race in the midwest will bring over 70,000 spectators, boating enthusiasts, and speed lovers to the Lake of the Ozarks for the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout at Captain Ron's Bar and Grill. If you are on vacation during this time, be sure to take a break from all the fun lake activities for some amazing speeds as the boats reach nearly 200 miles per hour and compete for the coveted 'Top Gun' title in this nationally known event
Each year, in the latter part of June, the Midwest Boat Party hosts an annual Poker Run at the Lake of the Ozarks . The event is used to help raise money to assist the men, women and families in the U.S. Military through the charitable organization Operation Home Front which provides support and morale assistance for military members and their families on the home front. One thing you may be asking though is What's a poker run? A poker run is a competition where participants need to visit several locations to pick up a card and at the end of the day, they compare hands and the winner takes the pot. What could be more fun than poker? Playing poker in boats for a good cause!
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