The historic 100th running of the prestigious APBA Gold Cup race!
Presented by the Metro Detroit Chrysler Jeep Superstores.
See Unlimited Hydroplanes race at speeds up to 200 mph for the oldest active motor sport trophy in the world!
For the details see: Gold Cup History.

Offshore Pro Series
Ranging from 39 to 44 feet in length and powered by automotive or turbine engines up to 3,700 horsepower the Offshore entries will add a new dimension to the DRRA's celebration. The pits for the Offshore boats will be in the Henderson Park General Admission area, and during down-times may be open to spectators to see the boats and teams up close.
See a slideshow of Team Warpaint at the Gold Cup 2007.

The Superlight Tunnels
This class also returns after a number of years. The Superlights offer affordable competition with a boat that is truly multi purpose. The Superlights, also known as Inflatables or Dux, run on very small courses right in front of the spectating crowd.
Part of their popularity is their versatility... they can be registered as pleasure boats in most areas,
and even race in the ocean surf.

Vintage race boat exhibitions
Completing the program will be a large contingent of vintage race boats including Grand Prix's and the wild-riding Jersey Speed Skiffs. Vintage boats, lovingly restored representatives of the sport's early years,
draw OOHS and AAHS from admirers.

The US Navy returns to participate at the event
The Navy's West Coast Super Hornet Demo Team will demonstrate maneuvers of one of the U.S. Armed Forces' most impressive aircraft, the FA-18.

Racing Schedule

Friday is practice and qualifying day, Saturday and Sunday are race days.

CLICK HERE to download and print the 2008 Race Schedule.

The race schedule is always tentative and can change due to conditions.