Classic Racer
- Single outboard engine
- V4 / in-line 6 cylinders
- No interior requirements
The "Shootout" is an individual competition of driver & boat against the radar gun for "Top Gun" bragging rights and the annual "Top Gun" name (with speed) permanently inscribed & displayed on the Shootout Trophy at the Three Lakes Fire Department.
From a standing start, registered boats will attain maximum speed over a 1,000 foot by 100 foot, buoy-marked course and have their speed recorded by radar gun at the finish line. There will be a 300 foot "slow down zone" following the radar course. Drivers can pass by the finish line boat on their way back to shore to see their time immediately after their run.
For safety's sake, the entire bay on Big Stone Lake where the event will occur has been declared a SLOW-NO-WAKE ZONE by the Town of Three Lakes for the day of June 23rd. The event will occur adjacent to the Three Lakes Airport and Sunset Grill Restaurant, both located on Big Stone Lake, just 3 miles east of Three Lakes on Hwy 32.
Safety is our primary concern. On-water enforcement of safety issues will be provided by the Three Lakes Police Marine Unit, Oneida County Marine Unit, Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), as well as distinctly marked on-water, safety patrol wardens. In addition there will be a team of rescue divers with appropriate medical (EMT) staff & ambulance adjacent to the course during the entire event.
Every "Shootout" boat MUST:
We have attempted to make free viewing a top priority for the public's benefit. There will be free parking at the site with bleachers to make viewing easier. In addition, on-water viewing will be possible by boats arriving on the chain of lakes, lining up & lashing together, side-by-side along the "Shootout" course, subject to a buoy marked safety set-back zone. By lashing together, the spectator boats are more stable, enhance viewing, and create a great fun atmosphere for everyone. This also enhances safety since the boats running the "chute" will also have to navigate through the spectator boats on their way back to the starting line for subsequent runs.
If you wish to participate in the "Shootout" Radar Run there are several requirements for driver and boat alike. Please review the requirements carefully as they will be strictly enforced. Anyone not adhering to the requirements will not be allowed to participate. Out of the area registered boaters can have free, overnight indoor boat storage if arranged in advance. Call Anchor Marine (715-546-8333) to reserve your spot as space is limited.
Every "Shootout" driver MUST register.
Onsite Registration opens Friday, June 22nd at Sunset Grill at noon, and will continue at Bonnie's Lakeside at 5:00pm. On Saturday, June 23rd, the Registration booth moves to Anchor Marine, site of the on-water event, adjacent to Sunset Grill and the Three Lakes Airport between the hours of 8 and 10:30am.