Midwest Jet & V-Drive Meet-Up at Thunder on the Chain

Name: Midwest Jet & V-Drive Meet-Up at Thunder on the Chain
Start: 2025-08-14T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Blarney Island

Schedule

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Blarney Island | Fox Lake, IL

Heading into town for the annual Midwest Jet and V-Drives Rally? Start your weekend early with drag boat racing hosted by the Northern Illinois Drag Boat Association and Blarney Island!
Hang out with the MJVD crew on Thursday, August 14 for Thunder on the Chain.
MJVD EVENT SCHEDULE:
Details to follow, depending on weather / sunset times we hope to offer a grudge match for MJVD boats within the regularly scheduled program.
PLANNING TO RACE? An MJVD specific race packet will be available at www.nidba.net by May 15 with one-night fees outlined clearly.
GRAB A SHUTTLE from the Port of Blarney or cruise out to the island in your own boat. Limited, no-charge, Hot Boat Parking for an on-island shine-and show event will be available beyond the race pits.
Visit www.blarneyisland.com for shuttle details and general parking maps. Nearest boat launches include the Port of Blarney ($20), The Mutiny Boat Club & Pub ($20), and Chain O'Lakes State Park (No Fee).
ARRIVING BY BOAT? Limited first come, first served parking has been reserved west of the horseshoe/pit for MJVD boats. Simply sliiiiide under the caution tape and tie up.