Drag racing - sandbar party - MI - July 14th

**pyro** · 07-01-2012, 02:37 PM

When: Saturday, July 14th 2012, all day long...
Where: Marble Lake, near Quincy MI.
Easy haul from Detroit, Northern Indiana or NW Ohio.

Drag races at the sandbar, bleachers set up for spectators, a LIVE BAND, and various "hot boat" contests.

This is the perfect location... the drag strip is tucked back back in a bay, situated between two long uninhabited islands, mostly protected from waves and boat traffic, with the finish buoy near the crowd for a good view. The drag races here are 100% legal, with permits and supervision by local law enforcement, keeping the course guarded from lake traffic. Boats used in the races do NOT need to conform to noise standards, as long as they are only used in the drags, and returned to the ramp at the end of the day. Outboards and big-blocks are both welcome to race. One of the islands has a big, sandy shallow sandbar with lots of spectator boat parking.

Aaron (hot-rod 21) and others have worked hard to make these race events possible on Friday nights for the past few years, and this Saturday event is an all-day deal. Come out and have a good time. I should be there to shoot photos.

The launch ramp is located on the East side of the lake... From US-12, take Ray Quincy road South to (R) Wildwood road West, the road ends at the launch ramp lot. Alternative launch site on First Lake (US-12 to Lake Blvd.) The site is easy to find, just look for the boats.

**NVRFASTENUFF** · 07-01-2012, 03:45 PM

They had a great turn out last year. Had trophies for things like highest speed,best looking outboard, fastest pontoon, most guages, etc. Looking forward to it!

**mercdrag2.5** · 07-02-2012, 06:11 AM

we will be there with a big group to watch and race!!

**97 TWISTER** · 07-02-2012, 05:45 PM

Whats the rules/classes

**NVRFASTENUFF** · 07-02-2012, 06:28 PM

Run what ya brung and hope you brought enough. Owner of the island really wants to make somethin of the races if he can get approval to put a restaurant on the island.......

**pyro** · 07-02-2012, 06:37 PM

No classes or rules. This is just grudge racing for fun.
800 foot drag and 800 foot top speed contest.
Hard to find good legal fun like this anymore.

Mitch, do we still need to sign a disclaimer and/or put a race number on our boat?

**NVRFASTENUFF** · 07-02-2012, 06:46 PM

No number, but yes you gave to sign the disclaimer. Cops are being really cooperative too! I wouldnt promise ya but you might be able to take pics from your spot if ya talk to them

**Capt.Insane-o** · 07-02-2012, 07:25 PM

Love to show, just tooooo damn far.

**pyro** · 07-02-2012, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by NVRFASTENUFF

No number, but yes you gave to sign the disclaimer. Cops are being really cooperative too! I wouldnt promise ya but you might be able to take pics from your spot if ya talk to them

Thanks Mitch. Who do I need to talk to? Do you have contact info for the water patrol guy(s)? thanks...