7 Distinct "Thunder on the Chain" Classes:

Lake Racer Outboard
Pro Modified Outboard
Lake Racer Inboard
Single Carbureted
Multiple Carbureted
Open Class
Blown Alcohol Class

General Boat Race Guidelines


"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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