VIDEO: Sprint boats race on Clear Lake

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The roar of engines echoed across Clear Lake on Saturday as sprint boats came to Lake County to compete.

An estimated 1,000 spectators visited downtown Lakeport on Saturday for day one of the inaugural Lakeport Sprint Boat Grand Prix.

The competition’s classes include K Class, Unblown Flat Bottom, GPS – 100, Sportsmen Extreme, Formula Light Tunnel Boats and Vintage Race boats.

The video above features highlights of the action on Saturday, as well as interviews with racers and event Chairman Jack Long.

Action continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets are available at the event or online at www.sprintboatgrandprix.com .

LCNews

Award winning journalism on the shores of Clear Lake. 

 

Search