Important! Most of the Midwest Watercross Tour events take place in report towns or in areas where hotels fill up quickly in the summer.  Below is a list of hotels and directions for the 2008 events.  Please call to make your hotel reservations now.  You must mention "Midwest Watercross Tour" to get into the room block and get a reduced rate at most hotels or the posted room block number.  Most hotels allow you to cancel your reservation with no penalty if you give them a 24-hour notice. 1st Annual Walled Lake Watercross Shootout Bayside Sports Bar and Grille - Walled Lake, Michigan May 31 - June 1, 2008 Hotels:   Motel 6 - 248-471-0590  $39.99 to $44.99   Located about 6 miles from the race site. Knights Inn - 248-477-3200  $44.99 .  Located about 6 miles from race site. Doubletree Novi - $79.00 - 248-344-8800 Mention Group Name APBA RV Parking: RV and trailer parking is across the street.  Overnight parking allowed for RV and trailers only. No tent camping allowed. Directions to Walled Lake: From M-5 and Hotels - Take M-5 to 14 mile Road.  Go around Michigan U turn and then turn right (west) on 14 mile Road.  Take 14 mile to it ends (about 2 miles and turn right on East Lake Drive.  Beach/Bayside Sports Bar and Grille is 1.5 miles on left and parking is across the street.  There are 3 empty lots for sale that is for us to park as well as additional grass lots up the street.     To Mapquest directions to the event enter in 142 East Lake Drive, Walled Lake, Michigan.  That will get you to the Bayside Sports Bar and Grille and parking is across the street. FROM DETROIT/EAST Take I-696 West and it ends and turns into I-96 toward Lansing. Take the I-96 E/I-275 S exit, EXIT 1, toward M-5/GD RIVER AVE/TOLEDO.    0.3 mi Take the M-5 N exit.  0.8 mi Merge onto MI-5 N.   3.1 mi Make a U-TURN onto MI-5 S.  0.1 mi Turn RIGHT onto W 14 MILE RD.  1.5 mi Turn RIGHT onto E WALLED LAKE DR.  0.7 mi End at 142 E Walled Lake Dr Walled Lake, MI 48390-3552  FROM GRAND RAPIDS/WEST Take I-94 E via toward DETROIT Take the M-14 exit, EXIT 171, on the LEFT toward PLYMOUTH.   0.6 mi Merge onto MI-14 E.    4.1 mi Merge onto US-23 N via the exit on the LEFT toward BRIGHTON/FLINT.  14.6 mi Merge onto I-96 E via EXIT 60A toward DETROIT.   12.3 mi Take the BECK RD exit, EXIT 160, toward NOVI.   0.3 mi Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the BECK RD NORTH/12 MILE RD ramp.   0.1 mi Turn LEFT onto BECK RD.   0.2 mi Turn RIGHT onto W 12 MILE RD.   0.5 mi Turn LEFT onto W PARK DR.   2.4 mi Turn RIGHT onto S PONTIAC TRL.   0.6 mi Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto E WALLED LAKE DR.    0.0 mi End at 142 E Walled Lake Dr Walled Lake, MI 48390-3552 Important Information: Great new site that takes place in front of the Bayside Sports Bar and Grille and the Walled Lake city beach.  Late Registration: Available on-site from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday morning from 7:00 am - 8:00 am.   1st Annual Oscoda Watercross Shootout Oscoda, Michigan - Lake Huron June 14-15, 2008 - Mai Tiki Resort Great new event at a very cool resort in a fun Michigan town.  Races takes place on Lake Huron.  For more information checkout www.oscoda.com and  www.maitikiresort.com  . Host Hotel:       Mai Tiki Resort     www.maitikiresort.com Mai Tiki Resort has special rates for the MWT participants.  Two bedroom condos on the beach are just $80 a night.  There are also small cottages with great rates that sleep as many as 12 people.  Call Mai Tiki for prices an to reserve a room today.  This is one site that you would want to leave the RV at home and stay at.  RV parking is available across the street for $20 a night.   Other Lodging in Oscoda:   Convention & Visitors Bureau 1-800-8-OSCODA AmericInn Lodge & Suites (989) 739-1986 Anchorage Cottages (989) 739-7843 Aspen Motor Inn (989) 739-9152 Aurora Resort Motel (989) 739-9801 Barefoot Beach Motel (989) 739-1818 Blue Haven Resort (989) 724-6771 Blue Horizon Court (989) 739-8487 Captains Landing Resort (989) 305-1051 El Cortez Beach Resort (989) 739-7884 Huron House B& B (989) 739-9255 Lake Trail Resort Motel (989) 739-2096 Lakewood Shores Resort (989) 739-2073 Lillars Landing Resort (989) 739-2289 Manor House Inn (989) 739-1977 Margies on the Lake (989) 739-9600 Mai Tiki (989) 739-9971 Nor East Resort (989) 739-7633 Pappas Motel (989) 724-6840 Redwood Motor Lodge (989) 739-2021 Rest-All Inn (989) 739-8822 Sids Resort (989) 739-7638 Stadlers Spacious Sands (989) 739-9440  Stefans R&R Resort (989) 739-2778 Surfside Heights Condos (989) 739-9955 Thomas' Parkside Cottages (989) 739-5607 Directions to Oscoda (Mai Tiki Resort): Take I-75 N toward FLINT. Take the M-61 exit, EXIT 190 on I-75, toward GLADWIN/ STANDISH. 0.4 mi Turn RIGHT onto M 61/ MI-61. Continue to follow MI-61.    2.7 mi Turn LEFT onto US-23/ N MAIN ST. Continue to follow US-23.  48 mi Mai Tiki Resort - End at 3322 N Us Highway 23 Oscoda, MI 48750 RV Parking: Available accross the street for $20 a night. Important Information: This race will take place in Oscoda MI along the beautiful shores of Lake Huron!  Offering the finest in peace and serenity in Northern Michigan, AuSable and Oscoda  have more than 20-miles of pristine, sandy beaches along the beautiful Lake Huron.  Whether it’s the public beach scene on Lake Huron which gives children fun playground activities and safe shallow water depths...or places to launch a watercraft and take advantage of the warm water temperatures and exciting sand hills along one of our inland lakes...or the tranquility of your own private beach where you can experience the most breathtaking sunrises while staying at one of our lodging facilities...you’ll find Oscoda a place worth returning to year after year.   In Oscoda, it’s not just a change of pace...it’s a way of life! Late Registration: Available on-site from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday morning from 7:00 am - 8:00 am.            Harbor Beach Maritime Festival   APBA National Tour/Can-Am Cup   Harbor Beach, Michigan                  July 12-13, 2008 - Bathing Beach Park     This year the Harbor Beach race should be off the hook.  The event will be a combined APBA Watercross National Tour and Midwest Watercross Tour event that will also feature the exciting Can-Am Cup.  Please note that all National Tour classes will race both days while all other classes will race on either Saturday or Sunday.  We tried to schedule the races where riders will have a chance to race both days if the choose to race the Can-Am Cup or choose another class.  See entry form for an explanation of which classes run on each day.  All National Tour classes will Midwest Watercross Tour points for each round while other classes will receive one round of points.  This event is joint promoted with Hammertime Promotions and PM Sports Marketing.  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 Can-Am Cup – 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  Randolph's Family Motel -722 State St, Harbor Beach, MI 48441 (989) 479-3325 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 THE SITE  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. Not to mention the outstanding racing action of the Budweiser / Novi Can-Am Cup as the United States Team competes with Canada for the coveted Can-Am Cup. There is no substitute, this is the real deal and as good as it gets. You will find no better race in the country to attend hands down. Late Registration: Available on-site from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday morning from 7:00 am - 8:00 am.     Celina Lake Festival Watercross Shootout   APBA EASTERN DIVISIONAL   Celina Lake Festival - Celina, Ohio   July 26-27, 2008                  www.celinalakefestival.com  Host Hotel: Americas Best Value Inn & Suites   1-888-356-4966    Website Book Now if you want a room.  Hotels fill up quickly for the festival.  They do have rooms available in St. Marys which is 15 minutes away. Book now if you want a room. BOOK EARLY IF YOU WANT A ROOM - HUGE FESTIVAL Directions to Site: SEE MAP BELOW Directions to Host Hotel: Click here for Directions Late Registration: Available on-site from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday morning from 7:00 am - 8:00 am. Important Information:  This event is the APBA EASTERN DIVISIONAL.  We expect lots of riders from regions 7 & 8 to come to this event.  The event is run in conjunction with Celina Lake Festival that attracts 50,000 spectators.  Site is great big, fun, huge festival with lots to do.  Fireworks are on Friday night with 50,000 people and all roads shut off so you will not be able to get to the racer pit area until after the fireworks or Saturday morning.  A temporary parking lot for participants is set up near the pit area and directions to it will be announced.  Sorry for this inconvenience but it will be worth the wait. You can see the fireworks and walk to the site from the temporary parking lot. VERY IMPORTANT - Parking: On Friday night there will be 50,000 people at the festival site to watch the HUGE fireworks show and our pit area will have 350 classic cars and 100 Amphicars.  YOU WILL NOT be able to park in the pit area until after 11:00 pm on Friday or Saturday morning.  All roads are closed off to the pit area so you would not be able to get there even if the car and Amphicars were not taken up our pit area on Friday.  STAGING FOR FRIDAY NIGHT WILL BE AT THE BOAT LAUNCH/STATE PARK THIS YEAR.  After the fireworks racers can move to the pit area or wait until the morning and camp and park motorhomes there.  We will start one hour later on Saturday to accommodate the racers for the parking situation. Please do not litter in the state park or throw cans in the park.  Please take all trash with you.  This is VERY IMPORTANT for us to continue to be able to use the park for staging. Click here for the Map for the Parking Areas.      SERIES FINALE Walled Lake Watercross Shootout #2 Bayside Sports Bar and Grille - Walled Lake, Michigan August 16 - 17, 2008 Hotels:   Red Roof Inn -   Phone: (248) 478-8640. Located 6 miles from the site. New motel. Knights Inn - 248-477-3200  $44.99 .  Located about 6 miles from race site. RV Parking: Trailer a dncar/truckparking is across the street.  Overnight parking allowed for RV and trailers will be in a seperate area. No tent camping allowed. Directions to Walled Lake: From M-5 and Hotels - Take M-5 to 14 mile Road.  Go around Michigan U turn and then turn right (west) on 14 mile Road.  Take 14 mile to it ends (about 2 miles and turn right on East Lake Drive.  Beach/Bayside Sports Bar and Grille is 1.5 miles on left and parking is across the street.  There are 3 empty lots for sale that is for us to park as well as additional grass lots up the street.     To Mapquest directions to the event enter in 142 East Lake Drive, Walled Lake, Michigan.  That will get you to the Bayside Sports Bar and Grille and parking is across the street. FROM DETROIT/EAST Take I-696 West and it ends and turns into I-96 toward Lansing. Take the I-96 E/I-275 S exit, EXIT 1, toward M-5/GD RIVER AVE/TOLEDO.    0.3 mi Take the M-5 N exit.  0.8 mi Merge onto MI-5 N.   3.1 mi Make a U-TURN onto MI-5 S.  0.1 mi Turn RIGHT onto W 14 MILE RD.  1.5 mi Turn RIGHT onto E WALLED LAKE DR.  0.7 mi End at 142 E Walled Lake Dr Walled Lake, MI 48390-3552  FROM GRAND RAPIDS/WEST Take I-94 E via toward DETROIT Take the M-14 exit, EXIT 171, on the LEFT toward PLYMOUTH.   0.6 mi Merge onto MI-14 E.    4.1 mi Merge onto US-23 N via the exit on the LEFT toward BRIGHTON/FLINT.  14.6 mi Merge onto I-96 E via EXIT 60A toward DETROIT.   12.3 mi Take the BECK RD exit, EXIT 160, toward NOVI.   0.3 mi Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the BECK RD NORTH/12 MILE RD ramp.   0.1 mi Turn LEFT onto BECK RD.   0.2 mi Turn RIGHT onto W 12 MILE RD.   0.5 mi Turn LEFT onto W PARK DR.   2.4 mi Turn RIGHT onto S PONTIAC TRL.   0.6 mi Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto E WALLED LAKE DR.    0.0 mi End at 142 E Walled Lake Dr Walled Lake, MI 48390-3552 Important Information: Great new site that takes place in front of the Bayside Sports Bar and Grille and the Walled Lake city beach.  Late Registration: Available on-site from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday morning from 7:00 am - 8:00 am.

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