Smokin’ The Sound, a true world-class
spectacle is here again! Come see the
biggest, loudest and fastest race boats
converge on the Mississippi Sound and
this year, Gulfport Lake!
This exciting extended-weekend event boasts spectacular
parties, great local entertainment, not to mention the best in
offshore racing with over 30 boats in 13 categories. Smokin’ The
Lake will feature over 60 boats racing in 7 categories.
Smokin’ The Sound is the 1st race of the year for the Offshore
Super Series Powerboat Racing Association. Speed, colorful race
boats, passing, come-from-behind victories and an airshow of
helicopters that hover as close as 25 feet from the boats will be
the norm. So hold on to your seat and watch all the excitement
up-close as Smokin' The Sound roars into the Mississippi Sound.
OSS CAT boats will clock in at 150 mph down the
straight-a-way. The other boat categories will run at over 100
mph down the straight-a-way.
This year Smokin’ The Sound will feature Pro-Am racing on
Saturday. Come see local boaters test their metal on the race
course. For local boaters wanting to participate in the Pro-Am
race, go to www.offshoresuperseries.com and click on racer
resources or call Ron Polli at (732) 552-0669.
No binoculars needed! You can see all of the excitement
up-close by going to any of the premium or VIP viewing areas.
Premium viewing areas have an awesome panoramic view of the
8-mile race course and Gulfport Lake along with restrooms,
official merchandise vendors, varying entertainment offerings
and food and beverage offerings.
