Clarksville Hydroplane Challenge
Hydroplane Racing on Lake Kerr
2011 Race Cancelled
The Clarksville Economic Development Association regretfully announces that it is forced to cancel the 2011 Clarksville Hydroplane Challenge scheduled for September 24 & 25. A number of factors have caused us to make this difficult decision. The current economic climate is causing hardships for everyone. Businesses do not have the ability to contribute to sponsorships. Our race was originally moved from the traditional date of the first weekend in October due to a scheduling conflict. The American Power Boat Association scheduled an inboard championship race in New Jersey for that weekend. Another conflicting race is also taking place in New York on September 24. Race crews are limiting their travel to more local events due to the expense to travel and participate in more distant races. The CEDA Board of directors feels that it would be more fiscally responsible to cancel the race before competitors and spectators commit to any expense to travel to attend. We appreciate all the support received from our sponsors, our community and our volunteers and we look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s race.
It's best between the bridges!
The one-mile, oval race course between the Highway 58 local and bypass bridges offers outstanding spectator viewing of the races from the causeway of the local bridge. If you need to take a break from all the excitement, downtown Clarksville is alive all weekend as the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce hosts the Harvest Days Festival. Arts and Crafts, Food Vendors, and Entertainment line the streets of town, where a variety of shops and restaurants offer more opportunities for the whole family to enjoy your visit to Clarksville.
While Clarksville has a long history with hydroplane racing, the town returned to the hydroplane circuit in 2004 and has quickly become a racer favorite. It's the local hospitality that makes this event so successful, with volunteers and businesses pulling together to make the Clarksville Hydroplane Challenge enjoyable for the racing teams, officials and spectators.
2010 Results
October 2 & 3 2010
Thanks to all the racers, crews, officials, spectators, sponsors, safety crews and volunteers, the 2010 race weekend was full of high-speed racing excitement. We were blessed once again with ideal race weather, beautiful water and safe races. Each race seemed to come right down to the wire...an exciting finish every time. Check out the results from the weekend, and plan to come back next year.
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Education
Education Programs are central to our mission.
The Clarksville Economic Development Corporation is committed not only to sponsoring hydroplane racing, but also to developing the industry. In 2007 CEDA began offering educational programs that provide opportunities for our youth to learn about the maritime industry and experience the thrill of racing. Clarksville area students and adult volunteers completed five J-boats in April 2008 which they are racing in four regional races this year. Additionally a Sea Perch Underwater ROV Program is currently in development.
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