Herd Racing is currently seeking lodging partnerships for the 2012 American Power Boat Association racing season with hotels nearby the race cities where the team will be competing.

  Herd Racing offers sponsorship trade agreements with hotels whereby the hotel will recieve complimentary advertising space on the team's race boat or boats in exchange for donating the cost of lodging for the team's crew members during the race weekend.

  Herd Racing requests that lodging sponsors provide up to a maximum of four hotel rooms to the team at no charge for the Friday night and Saturday night of the race weekend.

  In return, the team will provide the hotel with up to 360 square inches of advertising space on each side of the team's race boat or boats and four pit access passes to the races for the hotel's management and staff for the race weekend.  These passes include access to the racing area, as well as the pit area where the race teams are preparing their boats for racing.

  Other specialized services are available including a driver autograph session at the hotel, a banner to display during the race weekend in the hotel lobby or display of the team's race boat at the hotel if scheduling permits.

  The sponsorship trade agreement includes a pre-race press release by the team, a story and photograph about the sponsorship on this website www.herdracing.com which will remain throughout 2012 and you will receive your photo with the team and boat at the race venue.

  If your hotel is interested in becoming part of the team and advertising your facility to thousands of race fans please contact us toll free at 877-736-7303 or by email at danatomes@herdracing.com.

  CINCINNATI, OH - The Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Sharonville has joined Herd Racing as the team's Official Lodging Partner for the sixth race of the 2011 APBA tunnel boat racing season.  The hotel, located at 11149 Dowlin Drive in the north Cincinnati suburb of Sharonville, will host Herd Racing's Formula 2 race crew during the team's visit to The Great Miami River Days Festival in nearby Hamilton, Ohio, September 9-11, 2011.

  The Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Sharonville is conveniently located just off of Exit 15 of Interstate 75 near the northern intersection of Interstate 275.  The AAA three-diamond-rated hotel features three floors of guest rooms, an indoor pool and fitness center, as well as suites, king rooms, a business center and a pantry to allow guests to have 24-hour access to snacks and soft drinks.

  The Sharonville location features a full business center, including meeting rooms for business events, and is a short drive from many of Cincinnati's main attractions such as King's Island and Great American Ball Park.  The hotel offers 1,400 square feet of business meeting space and offers free parking for it's guests.

  Each guest room at the Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Sharonville features two phones, data ports and voice mail, a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and a hair dryer.  With more than 530 hotels and resorts in 76 countries across the six continents, Hilton remains the world's most recognzed hotel brand.

  Herd Racing would like to thank the Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Sharonville for joining the team as our Official Lodging Partner for the Hamilton, Ohio race weekend and we encourage our friends, fans and family to book their next stay to the Cincinnati area at the Hilton Garden Inn.  You can contact the hotel by phone at 513-772-2837, by fax at 513-772-2885 or book your room online by accessing the hotel's website registration center at http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CVGSHGI.

  The Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Sharonville will be featured during the race weekend on Herd Racing's tunnel boat and the team looks forward to having the hotel staff join them as team guests at The Great Miami River Days Festival in Hamilton, Ohio.

  CINCINNATI, OH - The Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Sharonville has joined Herd Racing as the team's Official Lodging Partner for the fifth race of the 2011 APR Superleague tunnel boat racing season.  The hotel, located at 11149 Dowlin Drive in the north Cincinnati suburb of Sharonville, will host Herd Racing's Formula 2 and Formula 3 race crews during the team's visit to A Roar of Thunder Regatta in nearby Aurora, Indiana, August 19-21, 2011.

  The Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Sharonville is conveniently located just off of Exit 15 of Interstate 75 near the northern intersection of Interstate 275.  The AAA three-diamond-rated hotel features three floors of guest rooms, an indoor pool and fitness center, as well as suites, king rooms, a business center and a pantry to allow guests to have 24-hour access to snacks and soft drinks.

  The Sharonville location features a full business center, including meeting rooms for business events, and is a short drive from many of Cincinnati's main attractions such as King's Island and Great American Ball Park.  The hotel offers 1,400 square feet of business meeting space and offers free parking for it's guests.

  Each guest room at the Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Sharonville features two phones, data ports and voice mail, a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and a hair dryer.  With more than 530 hotels and resorts in 76 countries across the six continents, Hilton remains the world's most recognzed hotel brand.

  Herd Racing would like to thank the Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Sharonville for joining the team as our Official Lodging Partner for the Aurora, Indiana race weekend and we encourage our friends, fans and family to book their next stay to the Cincinnati area at the Hilton Garden Inn.  You can contact the hotel by phone at 513-772-2837, by fax at 513-772-2885 or book your room online by accessing the hotel's website registration center at http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CVGSHGI.

  The Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Sharonville will be featured during the race weekend on both of Herd Racing's tunnel boats and the team looks forward to having the hotel staff join them as team guests at the Regional Championship events in Aurora.

  ELGIN, IL - The Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Elgin hotel has joined Herd Racing as the team’s official lodging headquarters for the Thunder On The Fox powerboat championships June 17-19, 2011.  Herd Racing’s pilot and crew will call the Country Inn & Suites home for the race weekend and encourages it’s fans and followers to do the same.

  The Elgin hotel, located at 2270 Point Boulevard in Elgin, is proud to offer its guests an ideal location and a comfortable atmosphere.  The hotel is in the Randall Point Executive Center and is conveniently located just off I-90 near the Grand Victoria Casino, Spring Hill Mall and Hemmens Cultural Center.  The Chicagoland hotel is also just minutes from many corporations and business travelers will appreciate it’s proximity to Chase Card Services, Mazak Optonics, the Northwest Corporate Park and offices on Tollgate Road, Davis Road and Fox Lane.

  The spacious Elgin hotel rooms and suites feature attractive, welcoming décor and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access (courtesy of Tantus/Innflux).  It also offers large well-lit work areas with two-line phones and voicemail, free local calls and cable TV.

  When it's time to relax, guests at this hotel in Elgin can enjoy a heated indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center and the hotel’s Read it & Return® lending library.  

  The Country Inn & Suites hotel offers functional and versatile meeting space.  The facility’s event space can accommodate up to 35 people and the hotel staff is happy to help arrange catering services.  If you are spending your Chicago vacation with a large group take advantage of great group hotel rates in Elgin at Country Inn & Suites.

  The hotel even helps guests start the day off right with a complimentary deluxe breakfast. The free breakfast features two hot items daily, such as scrambled eggs and sausage and a make-your-own waffle station.  For lunch or dinner, try Jimmy's Charhouse, which is adjacent to the hotel.

  Herd Racing would like to thank Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Elgin for its support during the Thunder On The Fox events and is proud to name the hotel the team’s official lodging partner in Elgin.

  To make your reservations to stay with the team in Elgin, contact the Country Inn & Suites by phone at 847-426-6400 or by email at cx_elgn@countryinns.com.

  PITTSBURGH, PA - The Quality Inn University Center in Pittsburgh, PA has joined Herd Racing as the team’s official lodging partner for the EQT Three Rivers Regatta in downtown Pittsburgh.
The full service hotel, located at 3401 Boulevard of the Allies in Pittsburgh, is conveniently located in the heart of the city’s university and medical districts.  It is within walking distance from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center health system, including UPM Presbyterian, UPM Montefiore and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.  Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University are also within walking distance of the hotel.

  The Quality Inn University center features free parking, free wireless high-speed Internet service, free 24-hour coffee service, free weekday newspaper, free local calls and an on-site fitness center.

  Panera Bread is located on the hotel premises, and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A variety of restaurants and lounges are within walking distance, and the hotel’s friendly staff is always happy to make recommendations.  Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like voice mail and spacious work desks.

  All guest rooms at this Pittsburgh, PA hotel are tastefully decorated and include private balconies, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards and cable television including HBO. Select rooms come equipped with microwaves and refrigerators.

  Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Quality Inn University Center provides friendly customer service, cozy accommodations and affordable rates to everyone visiting the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.

  Herd Racing would like to thank the staff and management at the Quality Inn University Center for joining the team as a 2011 lodging partner.  The hotel’s logos will be displayed on both of the team’s race boats during the July 1-3 North American Championships in downtown Pittsburgh and the hotel’s staff will join the team at the races as guests.

  If you would like to lodge where the Herd Racing team calls home, please contact the Quality Inn University Center at 412-683-6100.

  WILLIAMSTOWN, WV - The Magnuson Hotel and Suites on the Interstate has joined Herd Racing as the team’s Official Lodging Partner for the Marietta Riverfront Roar events scheduled for July 8-10, 2011.

  The hotel is ideally located near some of the Mid-Ohio Valley’s best attractions such as the Ohio River, Fenton Art Glass Factory Tour, Parkersburg Art Center and the North Bend State Park.. This Magnuson Hotels affiliate offers guests a deluxe continental breakfast, free high speed wireless internet access, free parking with room for large vehicles, a seasonal outdoor pool, business center, guest laundry, meeting/banquet space, exercise room and pets are welcome.

  The Magnuson Hotel and Suites on the Interstate is located at 1339 Highland Avenue in Williamstown, WV, just across the Ohio River from Marietta, Ohio and just off Interstate 77. For reservations you can contact the hotel toll free at 866-342-4041.

  Other popular amenities provided by the hotel include an on-site restaurant, interior access corridors, a 24-hour front desk staff, free local calls, as well as coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, refrigerators and microwaves in their guest rooms.

  The hotel is located just a short distance from the Parkersburg Art Center, Marietta College, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Grand Central Mall and Fenton Art Glass.

  Herd Racing would like to encourage it’s fans to stay where the team stays and make your reservations when you are in the Parkersburg/Marietta area with The Magnuson Hotel and Suites on the Interstate.

  The Herd Racing team will be spending the weekend of July 8-10, 2011 at The Magnuson Hotel and Suites on the Interstate. If your racing or vacation plans are bringing you and your family to Marietta for the Riverfront Roar festivities we hope you choose the Magnuson for your weekend stay as well.

  Herd Racing would like to thank the management and staff at The Magnuson Hotel and Suites on the Interstate.  The team looks forward to promoting the hotel by carrying it's corporate logo on the team's Formula 2 and Formula 3 race boats and invites the hotel's management staff to join the team as guests at the race events.