IOGP / F1 Champboat series returns for the 2017 Bay City Grand Prix former “Bay City River Roar”

BAY CITY, MI — It is no longer called the Bay City River Roar, but there’s still going to be plenty of noise on the Saginaw River this summer.

The 30th annual Bay City Grand Prix Presented by Bud Light takes place from Friday, June 23 to Sunday, June 25. Event officials expect the largest field of F1 ChampBoat powerboat racing teams in years with 17.

But for the first time in awhile, it’s going to come at a price. Sort of.

General admission at Veterans Memorial Park is $15 for a daily pass and $25 for a weekend pass. A Bud Light Tent and Beach Party ticket ranges from $25 for a day to $35 for the weekend, while VIP Hospitality Chalet is $35 and $55, respectively. Children ages 12 and under are free.

IOGP, which recently relaunched the F1 ChampBoat Series, stepped in to restore the Bay City River Roar, which was on the verge of shutting down after last year’s running.

IOGP / F1 Champboat series returns for the 2017 Bay City Grand Prix former “Bay City River Roar” https://t.co/0suOqVzZxA pic.twitter.com/UFu8fcuViv

— Raceday Live 🏁 (@HydroRacerTV) June 20, 2017

Newly named River Roar hits Saginaw River June 23-25 | https://t.co/P6M5gVZyWk https://t.co/CxFstsuA0L pic.twitter.com/UYu70kodLB

— Raceday Live 🏁 (@HydroRacerTV) June 20, 2017

Bay City River Roar, now with a new name, returning for 30th year | https://t.co/P6M5gVZyWk https://t.co/AgvVgvlgyO pic.twitter.com/gVfrxs3Wcf

— Raceday Live 🏁 (@HydroRacerTV) June 20, 2017

More information, including a parking map, is available on the event’s website.

Recommended Stories

I just published “Billy Allen 3rd Mike Akerstorm 6th during final at Traben-Tarbach Germany World Championships” https://t.co/LW2KiDkl4B

— Raceday Live 🏁 (@HydroRacerTV) June 4, 2017

I just published “Nationals or bust ‘ Teams en-route’ to the APBA Mod/Pro Nationals” https://t.co/KPBW32VSJ6

— Raceday Live 🏁 (@HydroRacerTV) June 19, 2017

I just published “Wenke Franke checks in with a set of spectacular photos from the world O250 Championships.” https://t.co/3Is6KeCaza

— Raceday Live 🏁 (@HydroRacerTV) June 19, 2017