This is the annual hovercraft races held on Chilson Pond at the Brighton State Recreation Area! Come enjoy the beautiful fall Michigan weather and some fast-paced hovercraft action!
Weekend Schedule
Friday
(3:00p - 6:00p) - Race Site Setup
Saturday
(9:30a - 12:00p) - Registration & Safety Inspections(11:00a - 11:30a) - Drivers Meeting (required to race)(11:30a - 12:00p) - Practice Session(12:00p - 1:00p) - Lunch Break(1:00p - 5:00p) - Racing Session (at least 3 heats of racing)(6:00p - 7:00p) - Dinner and Awards
(9:30a - 12:00p) - Registration & Safety Inspections
(11:00a - 11:30a) - Drivers Meeting (required to race)
(11:30a - 12:00p) - Practice Session
(12:00p - 1:00p) - Lunch Break
(1:00p - 5:00p) - Racing Session (at least 3 heats of racing)
(6:00p - 7:00p) - Dinner and Awards
Sunday
(10:00a - 10:30a) - Drivers Meeting(12:00p - 2:00p) - Endurance Race + Additional Heat Racing(2:00p) - Race Site Teardown
(10:00a - 10:30a) - Drivers Meeting
(12:00p - 2:00p) - Endurance Race + Additional Heat Racing
(2:00p) - Race Site Teardown
Registration
Register for the event here on the Hoverclub website! You can register each craft that plans to race as well as a Saturday lunch and Saturday dinner.
Overnight Accommodations
Camping Most participants stay at the Bishop Lake Campground just down the road. Camping spots often get reserved quickly, so plan on reserving in advance! Reservation Website (through Brighton State Rec link below): Camping Reservation
Camping
Most participants stay at the Bishop Lake Campground just down the road. Camping spots often get reserved quickly, so plan on reserving in advance!
Reservation Website (through Brighton State Rec link below): Camping Reservation
Reservation Website (through Brighton State Rec link below):
Camping Reservation
Hotels There are several hotel options in the Brighton area. There are no specific group rates setup with any of the local hotels.
Hotels
There are several hotel options in the Brighton area. There are no specific group rates setup with any of the local hotels.
Hoverclub of America's longest running cruise!
Come and enjoy the fall colors, warm days and cool nights.
Dave and Linda Braden are our hosts at the Rural Retreat Campground.
Please see their FB page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rural%20Retreat%20Campground/278803582233012/
The WHF are very pleased to announce that our next Championships will be held in England.
Provisional date : 11th – 16th August 2026
Further details will be published soon.
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