MICHIGAN CITY — After setting a record for visitors and money spent in 2021, promoters of one of the most popular events of the year in Michigan City are looking forward to even better results in 2022.
The 13th annual Great Lakes Grand Prix, which features some of the world’s fastest and most exciting powerboat racing, according to promoters, will be back Aug. 3-7 in Washington Park.
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