We wish to thank all our competitors and friends that participated in the 2008 Jeep Superstores Bayview Mackinac Race. Please check back at the end of the year for details of the 2009 85th annual event. The race committee is adding the classic 298 statute mile Cove Island Course along with the more recent 252 statute mile Thunder Bay Course. In 2009 we will make available a ORR handicap division along with the GLM, PHRF and IRC handicap divisions. There are also other plans in the works to make this an even more enjoyable event. Although this is the time of year to put away our vessels for the winter, please make preparations for this coming July 25th for another extraordinary adventure. Join us in the fun and pageantry to see if you can pick up a flag as well as a lifetime of memories. Hope to see you at the starting line.

In the mean time if you have any questions about next year's race please email me at mack_chair@byc.com.

Frank Kern
2009 Mackinac Race Chairman
Bayview Mackinac Race