Midwest Watercross Tour

The last race of the season we will be working together with the Canadian Watercraft Association (CWA) to host the annual MJ Cup. Below is site info:

The 5th Annual MJ Cup will be held at Beachway Park in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, on Saturday, August 27. Carrying on the tradition established in 2007 by Olga Janssen, the proceeds from the event will once again go to the HAMILTON HEALTH SCIENCES ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION PROGRAM Charity.

There will be closed course racing and freestyle for all skill levels. Registration On-Site at Beachway Park on Friday from 3:00-6:00pm and Saturday from 7:00-8:30am. Riders meeting at 9:00am with practice right after, and racing from 11:00 to 5:00. Award ceremony immediately following. You can register on site and there are no late fees.

The Burlington Hotel and Conference Centre, (formerly Holiday Inn) is the host Hotel. Rooms rates are from $65.00 per room, per night, plus taxes, for Queen or two Doubles. There is ample secure parking for vehicles and trailers. The Hotel also has a full size indoor pool, Restaurant, Holidome area and Business Centre. Call 905 639 4443 and quote "The Mike Janssen Fundraiser, code 932684".

The race site is at Beachway Park, in Burlington, Ontario, right across from Joseph Bryant Memorial Hospital (1230 North Shore Blvd). It's 20 minutes from Toronto, 3 hours from Windsor/Detroit.

The owner of the Mai Tiki resort would also like to host a Rally or race on September 17-18. Theresa would offer some special rates for us if want the event. Please contact Patrick and let him know if interested in attending a race or Rally at the Mai Tiki in September. The weather is still very warm in September.

9:00 am - 10:00 am    Technical Inspection & Rider Check In
10:00 am - 10:15 am   Mandatory Riders Meeting
10:20am - 11:00 am    Closed Course Practice
11:00 am - 1:00 pm     Closed Course First Motos
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm       Lunch Break/Freestyle
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm       Closed Course Moto 2
4;00 pm                      Offshore Race
8:00 pm                      Racer's Party

9:00 am - 10:00 am    Technical Inspection & Rider Check In
10:00 am - 10:15 am   Mandatory Riders Meeting
10:20am - 10:45 am    Closed Course Practice
10:45 am - 12:30 pm   Closed Course First Motos
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm     Lunch Break/Freestyle
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm       Closed Course Moto 2
4;00 pm                      Awards Ceremony

LODGING – HARBOR BEACH

The town of Harbor Beach does not have any large hotel chains. The city has several small mom and pop motels and some Bed and Breakfasts. Most Region 6 racers camp at this race site even - if they are not normally the camping type. There is just so much to do with the racing, fireworks and it is one big party. There are several larger hotels in the town of Bad Axe that is 15-20 minutes away. For those camping you can camp right on site although there are only restrooms. There is a nice campground in Harbor Beach just a few miles away if you want a campground with showers and other facilities.

HOTEL/MOTEL INFO

The State Street Inn Bed and Breakfast - 646 State St., Harbor Beach, MI 48441 (989) 479-3388

Motel Huron - 1115 S Lakeshore Rd, Harbor Beach, MI 48441 (989) 479-9162

Train Station Motel 2044 N Lakeshore Rd, Harbor Beach, MI 48441 (989) 479-3215

Forest Bay Cottages 2888 N. Lakeshore Rd. Port Hope (989) 428-4335

Stafford House Bed and Breakfast Greg and Kathy Gephart

4489 Main Street, Port Hope, MI (989) 428-4554

LODGING – BAD AXE

Holiday Inn - 55 Rapson Lane Bad Axe, MI (989) 269-5293

Franklin Inn - 1060 E Huron Ave Bad Axe, MI (989) 269-2800

Bad Axe Inn - 898 N. Van Dyke Bad Axe, MI 48413 (989)269-3200

Apple Creek Inn - 1151 South Van Dyke Bad Axe, MI 48413 (989) 269-6465

CAMPING

Allowed on site for fee or available at the North Park Campground that is just down Huron Ave. Full facilities on site with electric, water, etc.

North Park Campgrounds: Located at the northern city limits on M-25 (Huron Avenue).

836 North Huron Avenue, Harbor Beach, MI 48441 989.479.9554

Directions to Site from Detroit: Take I-94 to Port Huron. Then follow M-25 North (approximately 61 mile) to Harbor Beach. Right before you get to the middle of town Turn Right on Trescott Street and follow that to Bathing Beach Park. Pit parking is in big field on the right.

Directions to Site: Take M-53 North for approximately 60 miles. Stay straight and go onto MI-142. Take that 17 miles to Harbor Beach to stop light (only one in town). Once in Harbor Beach Turn Right on Huron Ave. Go 2 blocks and Turn Left on Trescott Street and follow that to Bathing Beach Park. Pit parking is in big field on the right.

Directions to Hotels in Bad Axe: Both the Franklin Inn and Franklin Plaza hotels are located in Bad Axe, Michigan, which is at the corner of M-53 and MI-142. Hotels are 17 miles from site.

Important Information: The race site of all race sites. The Grand Daddy of em all! This is what every rider waits for every year, coming to Harbor Beach, Michigan. Harbor Beach and the Maritime Festival brings out the red carpet every year in welcoming spectators, friends, and family. This is another perfect race site to camp at as the huge refreshment tent open late at night is right next to the grassy pit area. Live Bands Thursday thru Saturday right on the beach adds plenty of entertainment for the weekend. Every year there is a huge spectacular fireworks display from the Lighthouse that dazzles the crowd on Saturday night. You will find no better race site in the country to attend hands down.

2011 RACE SCHEDULE

Sea-Doo Bounty 2011