Lake Cumberland Grand Prix 2010

FasterThanYou · Post by **FasterThanYou** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:37 pm

June 4-6 at the Waitsboro Recreation Area in Somerset, Kentucky!

http://www.lakecumberlandgrandprix.com/

Post by E_ » Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:46 pm

facebook group on it

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Cumb ... 6751649522

TheOneAndOnlyROOSTER · Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:50 pm

Hope it's better than last year & I hope to see lots of pictures from the event!!!

Pac22 · Post by **Pac22** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:26 pm

Not gonna make it this yr. It's on the crap end of the lake.

Post by E_ » Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:31 pm

Rule # 111

No making fun of other ends of the lake...

Pac22 · Post by **Pac22** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:21 pm

Don't make me say it.

Just Chillin · Post by **Just Chillin** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:19 pm

say it.

Post by E_ » Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:34 pm

Chillin!

Post by E_ » Mon May 24, 2010 9:33 pm

Hopefully Debris will clear, what is everyone's plan?

Pac22 · Post by **Pac22** » Mon May 24, 2010 10:04 pm

E_HILLMAN wrote:Hopefully Debris will clear, what is everyone's plan?

My plan is.....not to go. But I will be on the good end of the lake.

WhiteNights · Post by **WhiteNights** » Tue May 25, 2010 11:05 am

Wrong end of the lake, period. Last year was ok, but no way would I burn a bunch more fuel to see it again. And from the sounds of it watching from the water may not be the best choice anyways. If they are able to use the service road on the dam in the future that will be a great set up for everyone.

Of course I have the same feeling about the record raft up too. Just don't understand why they would not do it nearer the largest population of boats on the lake?

Hope those that go have a good time.

FasterThanYou · Post by **FasterThanYou** » Tue May 25, 2010 11:22 am

WhiteNights wrote:Wrong end of the lake, period. Last year was ok, but no way would I burn a bunch more fuel to see it again.

I could have sworn I saw a boat named "White Knights" sitting in the lot at Cumberland Sea Ray. Heck, that's just next door to where the race is going to be. Very little fuel needed.

WhiteNights · Post by **WhiteNights** » Tue May 25, 2010 12:19 pm

That is true, sitting high and dry for going on 4 weeks now. They finally started the bottom paint yesterday and promise me I will be back in the water Friday. Sure hope they mean this Friday

I suppose they could keep me out longer and drop me in at Conley, that would save the trip up the lake. But seen one go fast, you've seen them all, and that inlcudes you too

FasterThanYou · Post by **FasterThanYou** » Tue May 25, 2010 2:33 pm

Heck, your boat is probably as fast as ours.

The kids want to be on the water for it whereas I know of a great place we can watch it from land.

We'll have to see next weekend. As of now, the boat is still in storage. I may leave it there a few more weeks until the lake clears up some more.

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Tue May 25, 2010 3:35 pm

E_HILLMAN wrote:Hopefully Debris will clear, what is everyone's plan?

Wel...we'll be at home in Somerset, as usual! Why doncha come by so I can sma...I mean see ya?

Better yet...I have special connections and can get ya a special sitting at Reno's at a special price!

Post by E_ » Tue May 25, 2010 6:29 pm

Oh RE3 you really are evil... lol

I think the old tunnel would be a good spot to set up for the day...

Since it is on the east end this year I almost can't resist going since it is that much closer.

bubbles · Post by **bubbles** » Wed May 26, 2010 10:14 pm

Here is my take on the whole OSS and raft up thing......
first off, it is my understanding that there will not be a spot for people to watch the race from the water, on a boat. So, what's the point in even going up there if that is the case? Just wondering...and I may be totally wrong?!
next, i will prolly go wherever the raft up is going to be, but it does make sense to have it closer to where the majority of boaters are and closer to state dock (being that bill is putting a party barge and whatever out there)?! or at least close to harmon since that is a well known spot and easy place to find.
just sayin'...........

Post by E_ » Thu May 27, 2010 8:30 am

YEs you can park a boat and watch the OSS race but once you are there you are there... (in certain spots you can't leave during the race)

As for the raftup it is a very quick boat ride from state dock to where they are having it... Especially in a boat like yours bubbles.

Dolphin · Post by **Dolphin** » Thu May 27, 2010 4:25 pm

_____ wrote:Not gonna make it this yr. It's on the crap end of the lake.

you mean the, Crappers ! end of the lake pack

Pac22 · Post by **Pac22** » Thu May 27, 2010 9:57 pm

Dolphin wrote:
_____ wrote:Not gonna make it this yr. It's on the crap end of the lake.
you mean the, Crappers ! end of the lake pack

Yep

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Mon May 31, 2010 4:44 pm

Hmmmmm.......the major LC marinas each just kicked in $5000 apiece (LFM-$10,000) for the Grand Prix! (Saw this in a special edition of the Somerset Commonwealth-Journal) Maybe they're all a little short and need some more revenue! JMHO!

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Mon May 31, 2010 8:08 pm

Hey, doofus poopboy! Ya moved other posts to the danged raftup thread and made my post look stoopid! Sheesh! I don't need YOUR help!

Post by E_ » Mon May 31, 2010 9:24 pm

ROFLMAO, IT wasn't me, it was LC!

Ok, Ok it was me but I left this one here since it was about the Grand Prix. Trust me, THAT is not what makes you look stupid...

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Mon May 31, 2010 10:32 pm

If you value your life, do not come near the lake next weekend, poopboy!

Post by E_ » Tue Jun 01, 2010 8:28 am

Pac22 · Post by **Pac22** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:10 am

re3too wrote:Hey, doofus poopboy! Ya moved other posts to the danged raftup thread and made my post look stoopid! Sheesh! I don't need YOUR help!

E is the king, or should I say queen, of post-moving. Trust me I know first hand.

Dolphin · Post by **Dolphin** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:00 pm

I do think the lake will clear up by the end of this week

Great weather and water for the Upcoming race Event

Post by E_ » Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:41 am

Ok, I plan on being there with at least two of my body guards... lol

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:31 am

E_HILLMAN wrote:Ok, I plan on being there with at least two of my body guards... lol

Bringin' Mom and Dad?

Dolphin · Post by **Dolphin** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:32 am

E_HILLMAN wrote:Ok, I plan on being there with at least two of my body guards... lol

You will need 5

Post by E_ » Thu Jun 03, 2010 11:15 am

re3too wrote:
E_HILLMAN wrote:Ok, I plan on being there with at least two of my body guards... lol
Bringin' Mom and Dad?

Nope JPatton and Levi... lol

Post by E_ » Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:10 pm

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Jun On-water spectator information for Lake Cumberland Grand Prix race weekend

OSS event organizers maintain the optimal viewing spots for this weekend’s Lake Cumberland Grand Prix will be on land at the Waitsboro Recreation Area, located just past Traffic Light 29 off U.S. 27 South. To utilize the race parking and shuttle services, please click the following link to read details on that system:

http://www.lakecumberlandgrandprix.com/ ... /#more-193

But if you are watching the Lake Cumberland Grand Prix by water from a boat, please keep the following information in mind. Water spectator areas and barrier lines will be marked by OSS race officials and will be clearly visible. Boaters who wish to watch the race from either the far left or right sides of the course will be able to boat up near those spectator lines to watch racing on Saturday and Sunday and leave as they please. These spectator lines are represented by the red lines that can be viewed by clicking the following link and viewing an interactive course map:

http://www.lakecumberlandgrandprix.com/race-course/

However, there is one spectator area nearest the entrance to Waitsboro Recreation Area that is within the race course itself. Viewing from a boat in that area–which on land would run between Waitsboro Drive and Lakeview Drive–has restrictions which are as follows: Once a boater enters this viewing area to watch the race on Saturday and Sunday, he or she may NOT boat out of this designated spectator area after race activities begin, and can only leave once those race activities conclude each day. On Saturday, this would be between the hours of 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sunday between 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Boaters who wish to abide by these restrictions and view from this on-water area are advised to bring plenty of sunscreen, water, and food for themselves and their guests for these extended viewing times.

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:18 pm

E_HILLMAN wrote:
re3too wrote:
E_HILLMAN wrote:Ok, I plan on being there with at least two of my body guards... lol
Bringin' Mom and Dad?

Nope JPatton and Levi... lol

Oh, okay! More lightweights!

FireEscape · Post by **FireEscape** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:24 pm

Southbound in about an hour.

TheOneAndOnlyROOSTER · Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:29 pm

FireEscape wrote:Southbound in about an hour.

Enjoy, looks like it will be poker run before I make it back down... TAKE ALOT OF PICTURES

Post by E_ » Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:58 pm

(Wish more people would take pics and post them)

Sorry Rooster, I did not take a real camera so I did not get any pics of the race boats...

Here are a few other pics from the day:

Fueling up Friday Night

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A moving raftup (they just could not figure out how to anchor) I did have to put out about 230' of anchor line to get mine to hold properly.

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My Brother Ken and JPatton watch passing boats - Pontoon Boat called Wet Dreams and A Coast Guard boat.

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Boats watching the race

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Mental Floss

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JPatton and Ken

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Playin in the rain

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Rafted up with a group (this happened because my brother swam over to them and apparently acted stranded and hung out with them. lol What a goof! It also appears he had control of my camera phone at times... lol

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Mounting their LakeCumbelrandBoaters Flag on their boat

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Beverage Passin in the WFO

(kinda scared me since the F&W was in force)

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Barry, someone you know?

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Pulling in to Leesford for dinner

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LMAO, in the LFM Ship Store

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Great evening

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Post by E_ » Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:03 pm

And for the grand finale, JP getting cannon balled (sorry guys just a one moment lapse of no life jacket or swim belt.

FasterThanYou · Post by **FasterThanYou** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:55 pm

Me thinks you must be an a$$ man looking at all the "rear view" pics you took

Post by E_ » Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:07 pm

ANy I took were accidents

You must be one though for noticing...

However I do admit after scrolling up and looking back through them it does appear that way. I think it was more of a ineebriated guy just taking pictures and since the bigger part of the raftup was to their starboard that is where most people were looking at the time. Heck even the pics of my brother are all of his backside... lol