One of the things I miss most about my former job is working in the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit. If you’ve never been, it’s up there with one of the coolest places to work because there is always something awesome happening along the beautiful riverfront, especially during summer. One majorly cool event that has happened on the riverfront for the past 98 years {!} is the APBA Gold Cup boat races, which are presented by the Detroit Yacht Club, a few miles upstream.
During my RenCen work time, I was lucky enough to watch the hydroplanes practice for the Gold Cup. Let me tell ya’ll: It’s pretty sweet and the perfect opportunity to spend a family day in Detroit.
What is the Gold Cup, you ask?
Essentially, it’s hydroplane boats racing at more than 200 mph on the riverfront. Take a peek at this video and see what I mean:
Awesome, right?!
This year’s Gold Cup will be held from July 11-13, 2014.>
In addition to the unlimited hydroplanes, the weekend will feature live music from local bands Mondays Lie, Bedrock and Matt Austin Band. Attendees also can enjoy vintage race boats, a car show, along with automotive hydroplanes capable of reaching speeds of 150 mph.
The cold pits open at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 11, while time trials, testing and qualifying begin at noon. Friday is free to attend; general admission for Saturday and Sunday ranges from $15 to $45; reserved seating starts at $60. Parking is an additional fee.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.gold-cup.com or call (586) 774-0980. Additionally, stay in the loop with updates on Facebook and Twitter.
Photo provided by the Detroit Gold Cup
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I am SO thrilled to offer the opportunity for a reader to win a family 4-pack to the races. But these aren’t your average seats — these are for the Waterworks Park Grandstands {$45 each} AND will also include cold pit passes {$35 each}. The tickets are good for both Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2014.
Must be 18 years or older to win and local or willing to drive to Detroit to win. Tickets will be available under the winner’s name at will call. Giveaway ends on July 8, 2014.
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Love the Gold cup in Detroit!!
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Over the past years I have attented many functions in the D. I have never been disappointed. My moms side of the family have lived in Detroit since the late eighteen hundreds. My parents since we were kids have taken to Detroit for the Parades, Cobo hall for car shows , boblo boats, J.L Hudsons, D..I.A,, The Historical museum, State Fair, and the list goes on..I have passed this tradition on to my son inturn he takes his son. Detroit is awsom.
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The Gold Cup is THE best event in Detroit!
The gold cup.
The Gold Cup is the best, although I’d like to go to the Indy on Belle Isle somethime too.