Thunder on the Chain Thursday Race Night

6:00pm - Sunset

Blarney Island

All Pre-Registered Saturday drivers are invited to spectate the regular season races from the VIP Deck! Due to limited daylight and a competitive points race, additional Thursday evening driver entries will be accepted on a case-by-case basis with priority to our regular, full season NIDBA members. Contact info@nidba.net to express interest.

Wristbands will be available for pick-up from 5:00 - 6:00pm on the Island for pre-registered Lightning Strikes Saturday drivers/crew. Hop the Shuttle from the Port of Blarney for a fee, or arrive by boat. See Blarney Island Website for the Thursday Night Parking Map & Shuttle Schedule.

Driver Registration

4:00 - 7:00pm

Port of Blarney

First, head to registration at the Port of Blarney to complete your Lightning Strikes driver registration and safety inspection. Please have all forms, equipment, and fees (cash or check only) ready upon arrival.

Following registration and inspection, Outboards can then head to Tradewinds Marine for a weigh-in. All drivers/crew are invited to grab a bite/beverage at the Port of Blarney once your inspection/weigh-ins are complete!

Driver Registration

7:30 - 9:30am

Port of Blarney

If you didn’t complete your registration, inspection, and/or Outboard Weigh-In Friday, head to the Port of Blarney first. Please have all forms, equipment, and fees (cash or check only) ready upon arrival.

Following registration and inspection, Outboards can then head to Tradewinds Marine for a weigh-in.

Race Boat Arrival

10:00am

Blarney Island

Registration/Inspection/Weigh-In complete? Head to Blarney Island! Dock and secure your boat in your designated parking zone at Blarney Island no later than 10:00am. Don’t forget fenders & ropes!

If truck/trailer parking at the Port of Blarney is full, consider launching from the Mutiny, Halings, or the State Park for easy access to Blarney Island.

Mandatory Driver's Meeting

10:30am

Blarney Island

All drivers/crew are required to participate in the driver's meeting in the open-air main stage area.

Please have your colored Saturday wristband on! All drivers/crew are expected to wear their bright colored wrist band for access to the pits. No alcohol/drugs are permitted for consumption by drivers/crew prior to or during the races. Once your class/crew assignment has concluded we invite you to imbibe safely on the Island.

Racing Part 1

11:00am

Blarney Island

Class Order:

• Lake Racer Outboard
• Lake Racer Inboard
• Outlaw
• Pro Gas

Crew Break

12:30pm

Help us care for our volunteer crew and the Blarney Island staff. Please enjoy your own lunch on the island before or after the crew break.

Racing Part 2

1:00pm

Blarney Island

Class Order:

• Single Carb
• Multi Carb
• Open
• Unlimited

Racing Concludes

3:30pm

Awards & Payouts

4:00pm

Visit the main stage for awards, photos, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place payouts.

All drivers must register in advance for this race by June 25.

We cannot guarantee space in your class without advance registration.

Submit Your Online Pre-Registration Form by June 25.

Upon receipt of your online, pre-registration form, an email including your Race Ready Packet with driver checklist and forms will be delivered to your inbox. Please fill, print, and sign all forms and bring with you to in-person driver registration, along with cash/check payment on Friday from 4:00 - 7:00pm at the Port of Blarney (preferred) or Saturday from 7:30 - 9:30am at Blarney Island.

Submit Pre-Registration

Download Driver Packet

ENTRY FEE: $150 includes registration, insurance, and entry into one (1) class. Additional class entries can be purchased for $50 per class. Full season NIDBA members are only required to submit a $50 per class entry fee at the time of registration.

Alternatively, if you wish to join the NIDBA during the regular Thursday night race series, you are welcome to register for a full-season NIDBA membership for $240, plus $50/class entry for this special race event.