Smokin’ The Sound, a true world-class
spectacle is here again! Come see the
biggest, loudest and fastest race boats
converge on the Mississippi Sound and
this year, Gulfport Lake!
New this year on Friday the First Annual Smokin' Poker Run. Click here for details.
This exciting extended-weekend event boasts spectacular
parties, great local entertainment, not to mention the best in
offshore racing with over 30 boats in 13 categories. Smokin’ The
Lake will feature over 60 boats racing in 7 categories.
Smokin' The Sound (STS) is the 1st race of the year for the Offshore
Super Series Powerboat Racing Association (OSS). History will be made at
this year, STS 2010 will be the first race ever to combine the teams from
Super Boat International Productions (SBIP) and the OSS teams in a combined
racing event. Speed, colorful race boats, passing, come-from-behind
victories and an airshow of helicopters that hover as close as 25 feet from
the boats will be the norm. So hold on to your seat and watch all the
excitement up-close as Smokin' The Sound roars into the Mississippi Sound.
OSS CAT boats will clock in at 150 mph down the
straight-a-way. The other boat categories will run at over 100
mph down the straight-a-way.
Come see local boaters test their metal on the race course. For local
boaters wanting to participate in the Pro-Am race, go to
www.offshoresuperseries.com and click on racer resources, or call
John Brunner at (817) 845-4938.
No binoculars needed! You can see all of the excitement up-close by
going to any of the premium or VIP viewing areas. Premium viewing
areas have an awesome panoramic view of the 8-mile race course and
Gulfport Lake along with restrooms, official merchandise vendors,
varying entertainment offerings and food and beverage offerings.
