Charlotte Harbor Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 15) Sporting Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands teem with athletic activities and opportunities, from a nationally televised fishing tournament to kart racing lessons. Chances Reel One In The 2008 Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup will be staged April 25-27 at Laishley Park Municipal Marina in Punta Gorda. Frequently lauded as the anglers’ favorite destination on the Redfish Cup tour, Charlotte County puts on a show worthy of the ESPN2 national television exposure it receives. While awaiting the alwayssuspenseful weigh-ins, spectators can witness the spirited Cardboard Boat Races, the Splash Dog Competition and “fintastic” art exhibits. For more information, call 941743-1900 or visit the official Redfish Cup web site at www.redfishcup.com. Motorsports Mania Come have some family fun at Southwest Florida’s premier racing venue. Charlotte County Motorsports Park’s 3/8-mile asphalt track hosts a variety of stock car and truck races on Saturday nights as well as other special events throughout the year. Visit www.charlottecountyracing.com. Aspiring kart drivers and those who just want a taste of life in the fast lane can take racing lessons with a pro at the International Motorsports Academy. Based at the Charlotte County Motorsports Park, the academy offers a full-time curriculum for future pros, as well as daily and weekly programs and corporate events. Those who would prefer to cheer from the stands can attend the Sunday races. To register for lessons or view the race schedule, log onto www.imaracing.com. Par for the Course Ranked as the 3rd Best Place in America to Live and Play Golf by Golf Digest, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands also boasts two courses given 4-½ stars by the magazine. The area’s more than 20 scenic courses range from executive to championship level and offer year-round play. To promote its high-quality courses, the Charlotte Harbor Visitor’s Bureau, along with six other Florida visitor bureaus, promotes “Florida’s Golf Coast” through its annual Writer Cup. The annual fall tournament pits domestic and international travel and sports writers against each other in a tongue-in-cheek nod to pro golf ’s Ryder Cup. www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com 15 http://www.charlottecountyracing.com http://www.redfishcup.com http://www.imaracing.com http://www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com
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