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The Hydroplane Racing League concludes this weekend with a series of races in Gananoque

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The Hydroplane Racing League concludes this weekend in Gananoque
Its championship weekend in Gananoque for the North American Hydroplane Racing League – Sep 13, 2017

It’s championship weekend in Gananoque for the Hydroplane Racing League.

The Nickle Cup series concludes on Saturday and Sunday with season-ending heats to determine a champion for 2017.

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Race spokesperson Chris McCarney says the racing this weekend will be intense because the standings are extremely close in all four classes of competition.

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McCarney adds “the weather forecast is calling for perfect conditions and the drivers are looking forward to the challenge of racing on the mighty St.Lawrence River.”

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The regatta was originally scheduled for last June but high water conditions forced a postponement.

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McCarney says there will be non-stop racing from 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday and there’s no admission fee.

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