The Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup
Raceweek Schedule for July 11-14, 2002

Thursday and Friday are practice and qualifying days, and there is an Automotive Gold Cup race Friday afternoon. Saturday is a full day of racing and Sunday is the BIG day .. the final day of racing. Below, you'll find lists of raceweek highlights and parties around town, along with a detailed schedule of the action.

Raceweek Highlights

Parties Around Town:

After the roar and thunder of the boats have calmed for the day, check out these local bars and restaurants and get ready to start your engines up for more thrills and chills.

  • Race related parties around town: To Be Announced

Qualifying and Racing Schedule:
- Always subject to change, mostly due to weather -

  • Wednesday: Race-site setup day
    10 a.m. - Rescue practice
    3 p.m. - Divers safety meeting
    6:30 p.m. - Hydrofest Blast-Off party (at the Roostertail)

  • Thursday: National City Bank "Free Days" (Qualifying and $2 Pit tours)
    7 a.m. - H-P Team meeting
    8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Unlimited testing and qualifying
    9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - New Kids on the Course (pre-arranged tours for kids)
    1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Unlimited testing and qualifying
    2 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Media Reception Cruise - Diamond Jack River Boat
    3:30 p.m. - Sindbad's Performance Inflatable Celebrity Challenge
    4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Unlimited testing and qualifying

  • Friday: National City Bank "Free Days" (Qualifying and $2 Pit tours)
    7 a.m. - H-P Team meeting
    8 a.m. - 12 noon. - Unlimited testing and qualifying
    1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Unlimited Lights Time Trials
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Unlimited testing and qualifying
    2 p.m. - All Limited drivers - meeting - Belle Isle
    3:05 p.m. - Sindbad's Performance Inflatable 1A
    3:25 p.m. - Sindbad's Performance Inflatable 1B
    4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Unlimited testing and qualifying
    5:15 p.m. - Automotive Gold Cup race (Unlimited Lights)
    6 p.m. - Unlimited drivers meeting (Pit Tower)

  • Saturday: (Full day of racing)
    7 a.m. - Drivers physicals and H-P team meeting
    8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Unlimited testing and qualifying
    9:30 a.m. - Unlimiteds Drivers meeting
    10:00 a.m. - National Anthem / Flag Raising (in the Dodge Pits)
    10:30 a.m. - Vintage raceboat exhibition runs
    10:50 a.m. - Sindbad's Performance Inflatable 2A
    11:10 a.m. - Sindbad's Performance Inflatable 2B
    11:30 a.m. - Kowalski Companies Jersey Bounce 1A
    11:50 a.m. - Kowalski Companies Jersey Bounce 1B
    12:10 p.m. - Unlimited Light 1A Sponsored by The Daily Tribune
    12:30 p.m. - Unlimited Light 1B Sponsored by The Oakland Press
    12:50 p.m. - Unlimited 1A Sponsored by The Heritage Press
    1:10 p.m. - Unlimited 1B
    1:30 p.m. - Kowalski Companies Jersey Bounce 2A
    1:50 p.m. - Kowalski Companies Jersey Bounce 2B
    2:10 p.m. - Unlimited Light 2A
    2:30 p.m. - Unlimited Light 2B - RACE FOR TASTE
    2:50 p.m. - Unlimited 2A
    3:10 p.m. - Unlimited 2B
    3:30 p.m. - Vintage raceboat exhibition runs
    4:15 p.m. - Julie Clark's American Aerobatics Air Show
    4:30 p.m. (approx) - Unlimited Drivers Autograph Session - Waterworks park

  • Sunday: (Final race day)
    7 a.m. - Driver physicals (if req'd) and HP team meeting
    8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. - Unlimited testing
    9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies - National Anthem
    - Harley Davidson Ride-By, Julie Clark's American Aeobatics Show
    9:45 a.m. - MRO non denominational Chapel Service (volunteer tent)
    10:00 a.m. - Vintage raceboat exhibition runs
    10:30 a.m. - Kowalski Compaies Jersey Bounce 3A
    10:50 a.m. - Kowalski Compaies Jersey Bounce 3B
    11:10 a.m. - Sindbad's Performance Inflatable 3A
    11:30 a.m. - Sindbad's Performance Inflatable 3B
    12:00 p.m. - Unlimited 3A
    12:20 p.m. - Unlimited 3B
    12:40 p.m. - Sindbad's Performance Inflatable FINAL
    1:00 p.m. - Kowalski Companies Jersey Bounce FINAL
    1:20 p.m. - Unlimited 4A - Horace Carpenter Memorial Heat
    1:40 p.m. - Unlimited 4B - Sponsored by Walt Michael's RV Center
    2:00 p.m. - Unlimited Light FINAL
    2:20 p.m. - Coast Guard Demonstration
    2:45 p.m. - Julie Clark's American Aerobatics Air Show
    3:10 p.m. - Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup FINAL
    Immediately following: Presentation of the APBA Gold Cup at the Waterworks Park podium - East end of the Hydromart area.

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