The Million Dollar Run brings an annual
rush of speed to the slow Easter long weekend. The event brings out the best
local powerboat racers for this popular powerboat race and poker run. The roar
of the powerful engines and the spectacle of high-speed open water racing is
certain to inject a healthy dose of excitement into the weekend, with
spectators able to marvel at the magnificent boats that take to the water
during the event.
The main event is set to take place on
Easter Monday, but will be preceded by a weekend filled with events ranging
from the stylish to the adrenaline-filled.
The weekend’s activities kicks off with
the Captain’s Cocktail Reception on Thursday 21 April at Grand Old House, and
will serve as an information and social meeting for the boat captains and
officials of the event.
On Friday 22 April it is time for the
High Rollers VIP Lounge at Elements, which will serve as the official kick-off
party for the event, featuring the talents of DJ Billy Corduroy of Spin 94.9 FM
and VJ Docta of Vibe 98.9FM.
On Saturday 23 April the Million Dollar
Car and Boat Show will take place at Royal Palms from 11am to 4pm, featuring
performance boats and luxury cars, including a number of select show cars from
the Cayman Motor Museum.
The Captains and Sponsor Dinner will
take place on Saturday evening at the Reef Grill, with dinner at the poolside
cabanas and a bonfire.
The main course takes place on Monday 25
April as the race takes to the water at Royal Palms Beach.
This year the event will include the
Thunder Run Jet Ski Challenge with a Pro class and Rookie class and over
US$3,000 in prizes. The main event this year will also include a new Pleasure
craft class for leisure boats and new captain looking to get involved in the
event. The Circuit class will feature experienced captains and medium
performance class, while the big boys will take part in the Offshore class for
high performance craft.
The route will entail an exciting
rolling start from the Marriott Beach Resort area 300 yards offshore, the
crafts will then blast up our world-famous Seven Mile Beach heading west
towards the Public Beach area and continue to Northwest Point, before making a
turn and heading back south towards the Thompson Mooring in George Town, then
making another sharp turn before heading back to Royal Palms.
In addition to prizes for the winners in
each class, before and after the race, teams will draw cards for a poker hand,
with the best hand walking away with the prize.
Apart from the racing action on the
water, there will also be numerous activities for spectators and families,
including the Corona Kayak inflatable race, which will be a tag team race for
family and friends, a Wowballs expo for those who would like to experience
walking on water, the Corona volleyball tournament hosted by the Cayman Islands
Volleyball Federation, as well as a bouncy castle for kids and numerous other
family activities.
The Ugland Offshore Racing Million
Dollar Run is presented by Cayman Motor Museum, CayCompass.com, Butterfield,
Corona Extra and Corona Light, Bacardi, Paramount Media, Vibe 98.9FM, and Spin
94.9FM. WH
For more information on registration,
log on to mdr.ky or contact Christina Hefner at Monster Media on 345-949-8423
or email events@paramountmedia.ky.