Charlotte Harbor Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 20) Sporting Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands teems with athletic activities and opportunities, from nationally televised fishing tournaments to state gymnastics championships to top-rated golf courses. The area also is home to a variety of other sporting events, including competitive sport fishing, sailing regattas, BMX racing, kayak racing and collegiate baseball tournaments. In addition, two professional baseball teams have recently relocated to Port Charlotte and stock car racing continues to be a fan favorite. Chances Batter Up! Port Charlotte gives baseball fans two reasons to cheer. As of February 2009, the Tampa Bay Rays, 2008’s American League champions, relocated spring training to the newly renovated Charlotte Sports Park. The Charlotte Stone Crabs, the High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, also made the Sports Park its home turf in April 2009. Visit www.raysbaseball.com and www.stonecrabsbaseball.com for tickets and schedule information. Motorsports Mania Southwest Florida’s premier racing venue offers family fun. Charlotte County Motorsports Park’s 3/8-mile asphalt track hosts a variety of stock car and truck races 20 on Saturday nights as well as other special events throughout the year. Visit www.charlottecountyracing.com. Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands Visitor’s Guide http://www.raysbaseball.com http://www.stonecrabsbaseball.com http://www.charlottecountyracing.com
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