"Thunder
On The Chain" (Thursday Boat Races)
" Thunder on the Chain" is Blarney Island's very own drag boat racing.
Beginning in 1978 with just a few patrons who were looking to test out their
souped-up motors, the boat races have grown into a weekly event during the summer
attracting over 5,000 people weekly and featuring professional race boats & drivers
from all around the Midwest. Starting the Thursday after Memorial Day, the boat
races run for 16 consecutive weeks. This is THE PLACE where professional and
weekend race enthusiast can come together to compete outside of the national
racing circuit. This is grass roots racing at it's finest!Blarney Island is the
only place in the United States where you can see 16 straight weeks of live drag
boat racing. Please click here to see this season's Boat Race Standings .
Also if you would like racer profiles and more pictures of this season's action
use Racine Extemes weekly coverage of Blarney Island's boat races.
Points
100 Registration
50 Per Run
50 Per Win of Class
50 Per By-Run
Due to lack of daylight at the end of the season,
only the top four boats in point standings will
be allowed to race, beginning August 26th.
High Points: High Point Champions receive
plaques and money. 1st runner up receives plaque
All racers in good standing will be invited the Race
Party at the end of the Season. Although the season
runs from May 27th to September 9th, the Prize
money will be awarded weekly. The points start
6/10 and end 9/9
THE DECISION OF THE STARTER WILL BE FINAL!!!
RACERS RECEIVING MONEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A
W-9 TAX FORM.
Any of these rules or regulations may change due
to unforeseen circumstances. When and if they do,
they will be posted at the registration booth,
at the Island or will be announced at the driver's
meeting.
Race Schedule - 2010 Season
RACER SCHEDULE 2010 SEASON
MAY 27TH BOAT RACERS KICK-OFF PARTY AT BLARNEY ISLAND
JUNE 3RD, JUNE 10TH, JUNE 17TH, JUNE 24TH
JULY 1ST, JULY 8TH, JULY 15TH, JULY 22ND, JULY 29TH
AUGUST 5TH, AUGUST 12TH, AUGUST 19TH, AUGUST 26TH
SEPTEMBER 2ND, SEPTEMBER 9TH, SEPTEMBER 16TH
SEPTEMBER 23RD- END OF SEASON PARTY J
Download the Blarney Island
2010 Racer Rules & Regs.
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