Port Deposit's
The Fourth Annual
Ragin’ on the River Powerboat Race
 set for Labor Day Weekend in Port Deposit
"Boat racing at its finest on the Susquehanna River"

Date: Labor Day Weekend September 1 and 2
Location: Marina Park on the Susquehanna River (MAP)
Admission: $5 (with adult children under 12 free)
Contact: Craft and Food Vendors
RACERS

The Fourth
 Annual Ragin’ on the River Powerboat Race set for Labor Day Weekend in Port Deposit

Ragin on the River is back! The Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce is well into the planning stages for Ragin’ on the River 3. This Fourth
 annual American Power Boat Association (APBA) Inboard Hydroplane & Flatbottom Region 4 race will be held at Marina Park in Port Deposit Maryland, September 2 and 3.

The APBA sanctioned race will draw over 80 boats competing in seven different classes.   These racers will come from all over the United States, as well as have an international flavor with the event sanctioned by the Canadian Boating Federation. This event will cap the racing on the Chesapeake Bay in 2007
, including the popular world championships at Cambridge and the Kent Narrows races that will be held earlier in the summer.  For the first time in the history of Maryland Boat Racing, “The Maryland Cup” will be presented  at the close of the Port Deposit venue.  The winner of this prestigious award will be the racer with the highest combined points from all three races in region 4.  Race Director Jim Robinson promises an exciting two-day race filled with exceptional events for competitors and Spectators.

Land spectator parking will be located on Route 222 at Bainbridge.  Please follow the signs for “Ragin’ Parking.”  Shuttle buses will run to and from the race site starting at 10:00 AM. 

General admission, which includes an event program, is $5.00, no charge for children, 12 and under, accompanied by a paying adult.  Pit passes will be available to purchase for those who wish to enter the “pits”.  This is the secured area in South Marina Park where the racers and their boats pass the time between classes.  Those admitted to the pit area must wear closed toe shoes. 

“Ragin’ on the River”, Port Deposit’s racing jewel, is seeking additional race sponsors as well as food and craft vendors.  For additional information, please call Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce Representatives Tom Knight at 410-935-1306.  For updates on “Ragin’ on the River and other APBA news, please visit, www.goboatracing.net; www.portdeposit.org, and www.region.freehomepage.com.  A portion the race proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Cecil County.