More than 8,500 racing fans watch lightweight, Formula One tunnel boats race across the river on a cushion of air at speeds up to 135 mph. Super Stock Flatbottom and Inflatable power boat races and Jet Ski displays are also featured in the event filmed for ESPN2. This tenth annual display is one of the most spectacular in the West and is choreographed to music on a high fidelity sound system and broadcast on area radio stations. Hundreds of historical vehicles from all makes and models fill the casino front parking lots along with vendors, food festivals and entertainment. Prizes for most excellent vehicles will be awarded.
Many activities are free to the public.
The arena is topped with huge big-screen TVs for instant slow motion replays. Fireworks, country western entertainment, autograph sessions, dances and barbecues are also offered. The 14th Annual Chef s Food Fest features the best cuisine creations from the top chef s along the Colorado River. The River Palms will host the event in 2001 in their new beachfront events facility. Approximately 2,000 teams of ropers hope to chalk up one of their best performances in the four-day competition in Laughlin.