The DYC Detroit APBA Gold Cup, presented by Jarvis Property Restoration, returns to the Detroit River with fun for the whole family July 13-14.
The APBA Gold Cup is the oldest active trophy in all motor sports, with the first trophy awarded in 1904. The weekend-long event promises to pack more entertainment and excitement than ever. Guests — which topped over 100,000 last year — can enjoy food, live entertainment, a classic car and vintage boat show, and, of course, thrilling Unlimited Hydroplane races that near speeds of 200 miles per hour.
“All of us at the DYC are proud to be the title sponsor, and to continue to partner with the DRRA to keep this tradition alive in the city of Detroit,” said Scott Allen, commodore of the Detroit Yacht Club.
“We have been so fortunate to have had the DYC serve as the presenting sponsor of the APBA Gold Cup for the past three years,” said Mark Weber, event director for the Detroit River Regatta Association. “They brought prestige and a rich Detroit history to the event, and we’re now thrilled to welcome Jarvis Property Restoration as a new addition to the Gold Cup family.”
Jarvis Property Restoration is a full-service restoration company with offices in Michigan, Florida, Illinois and Iowa, that helps property owners recover from unexpected disasters, such as floods and fires. Bill Jarvis, owner, has been actively involved in the Gold Cup races for the past 12 years.
“I fell in love with the sport instantly and would come to the races with clients and staff, all of whom enjoyed the excitement of the event,” said Jarvis. “Each year we got more involved, even sponsoring three different boats that competed against each other. Events like this are what keep Detroit moving. We must ensure that it continues for another 100 years.”
In addition to a new sponsor, The DYC Detroit APBA Gold Cup welcomes back Free Friday. The additional free day is back this year courtesy of Made In Detroit and American Badass Beer. The sponsorship from the two Michigan-based companies restores the 104th-annual event to a three-day schedule running July 12-14; the 2013 races had previously been slated to be condensed into two days due to budget constraints.
“We are proud to partner with the Gold Cup races to bring back Free Friday to the city of Detroit.” said Thomas Dubak, VP of sales, American Badass Beer, Co. “We have big things lined up for the weekend, including games with giveaways including the chance to win free front row tickets to an upcoming Kid Rock show this August at DTE Energy Music Theatre.”
“Friday gives fans the opportunity to watch more action on the water, see more of the drivers, spend more time on the river, all at no cost to them,” said Tom Bertolini, president of the Detroit River Regatta Association.
General admission ranges from $15 to $45; reserved seating starts at $60.
For more information visit www.gold-cup.com, www.facebook.com/APBAGoldCup or call (586) 774-0980.
Official Weekend Lineup
Thursday, July 11
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Rescue Practice
Friday, July 12
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Mondays Lie performs
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Unlimited Testing
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm “Mondays Lie” performs
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Super Cat Offshore Testing
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm See Jane Rock performs
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Vintage Testing, All Classes
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Unlimited Qualifying
Saturday, July 13
8:30 am – 10:00 am Unlimited Testing
10:00 am National Anthem
10:00 am –10:25am Super Cat Offshore Testing
10:25 am –10:40am Vintage Large & Medium
10:40 am –10:55 am Vintage Small
10:55 am –11:10 am Vintage Flat Bottoms & Skiffs
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Unlimited Autograph Session
11:10 am –11:30 am Super Light Tunnel 1A
11:30 am – 12:10 pm Super Cat Offshore 1A
1:10 pm – 1:30 pm Unlimited Heat 1A presented by Royce and Kathy Richards
1:30 pm –1:50 pm Unlimited Heat 1B presented by Royce and Kathy Richards
1:50 pm – 2:10 pm Unlimited Heat 1C presented by Royce and Kathy Richards
2:10 pm – 2:25 pm Vintage Large & Medium
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Groove Worthy performs
2:25 pm– 2:45 pm Vintage Small
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Vintage Flat Bottoms & Skiffs
3:00 pm – 3:20 pm Super Light Tunnel 2A
3:20 pm – 3:40 pm Unlimited Heat 2A presented by Hylant
3:40pm – 4:00 pm Unlimited Heat 2B presented by Hylant
4:00 pm – 4:20 pm Unlimited Heat 2C presented by Hylant
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Groove Worthy performs
4:20 pm – 5:00 pm Super Cat Offshore 2 A
5:00 pm – Course Closes
Sunday, July 14
8:00 am – 9:00 am Unlimited Testing
9:00 am – 9:30 am Opening Ceremonies
9:30 am – 9:50 am Super Cat Offshore Testing
9:50 am – 10:10 am Vintage Large & Medium
10:10 am – 10:25 am Vintage Small
10:25 am – 10:40 am Vintage Skiffs & Flat Bottoms
10:40 am – 11:00 am Unlimited Heat 3A presented By Complete Machining Services
11:00 am – 11:20 am Unlimited Heat 3B presented By Complete Machining Services
11:20 am – 12:00 pm Super Cat Offshore 3A
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Vintage & Super Light Tunnel Autograph Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Matt Austin Band performs
1:00 pm – 1:20 pm Super Light Tunnel 3A
1:20 pm – 1:40 pm Unlimited Heat 4A
1:40 pm – 2:00 pm Unlimited Heat 4B
2:00 pm– 2:20 pm Vintage Large & Medium
2:20 pm – 2:35 pm Vintage Small
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Matt Austin Band performs
2:35 pm – 2:50 pm Vintage Skiff & Flat Bottoms
2:50 pm – 3:10 pm Super Light Tunnel Final
3:10 pm – 3:30 pm Super Cat Offshore Final
4:00 pm – Detroit APBA Gold Cup Final!
Note: Vintage, Super Cat Offshore & Super Light Tunnel Participants head to Awards
Presentation Stand after Final.
*Please note that schedule is tentative and subject to change