Dunkirk Great Lakes Offshore Grand Prix
6 N. Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048
The Dunkirk Great Lakes Offshore Grand Prix returns to Chautauqua County for a second time. The inaugural event in 2018 was a success, with free spectator viewing areas along the revitalized picturesque Lake Erie waterfront area that offered spectacular views over the racecourse. Last year, spectators enjoyed the unique vantage points at the Dunkirk Light House Park on Point Gratiot along with weekend festivities including live music from seven different bands, a variety of vendors and historical reenactments of the America Civil War. The 2018 Dunkirk Great Lakes Offshore Grand Prix featured multi-camera course coverage and drone footage produced by American Performance Media. The race was also produced for broadcast on the CBS Sports Network and airs on May 12th.
PARKING INFORMATION:
Please park in the following locations as Lake Front Blvd. from Main St. to Serval St. will be closed to vehicles on August 17 and 18. Shuttle Buses will be transporting spectators to and from the parking area to the show site between 11am-7pm. Please obey all posted signage, cones and barricades.
- SUNY Fredonia lots 7 (tiered parking lot off of Ring Road), 9a, 9b, 9c and 9d (large lots near University Stadium off of Ring Road)
- Chautauqua County Fairgrounds.
Shuttle Buses will be available to take spectators to and from the show site from 11AM-7PM.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm RWO Race Village Open – Dunkirk City Lot (70 Lake Shore Dr. East)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open – (At RWO Trailer) Dunkirk City Lot
4:30 pm Inspections – Technical & Safety (At RWO Trailer) Dunkirk City Lot
4:40 pm Depart For Parade Route
5:00 pm Start Parade on Central Ave.
5:30 pm Mayor Welcome RWO & Race Teams City Pier
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm M.A.C. Band – City Pier
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Racer Interviews VIP City Pier
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Fleetwood mac Experience Tribute Band – City Pier
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17:
9:00 am – 7:00 pm RWO Race Village Open – Dunkirk City Lot (70 Lake Shore Dr. East)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm - Registration Open – (At RWO Trailer) Dunkirk City Lot
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Inspections – Technical & Safety (At RWO Trailer)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm - Fueling (Behind Demetri’s – 9 Lake Shore Dr West)
11:00 am Cranes & Launch Open
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm Official Test Time (Must be cleared through registration)
1:15 pm – 1:30 pm Carol Pilon Wingwalker Air Show
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Official Test Time (Must be cleared through registration)
12:00 noon – 4:00 pm Viewing City Pier & Lake Front Blvd from Main St. to Serval St.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Freeze Band – City Pier
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm OCDC – AC/DC Tribute Band – City Pier
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Jersey – Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band – City Pier
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18:
10:00 am – 4:00 pm - Fueling (Behind Demetri’s – 9 Lake Shore Dr West)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm - Crane & Boat Launch Open – Dunkirk City Pier
11:00 am Viewing – City Pier & Lake Front Blvd from Main St. to Serval St.
12:00 noon - Race 1 (CLASSES TBD) Heat 1
1:15 pm – 1:30 pm Carol Pilon Wingwalker Air Show
2:00 pm - Race 1 (CLASSES TBD) Heat 2
Race 2 (CLASSES TBD)
4:00 – After conclusion - RWO Awards – Dunkirk City Pier
5:00 pm - Rockin’ Robin, The Floyd Concept (Pink Floyd Tribute Band)
Dusk - Fireworks