Herd Racing is currently seeking lodging partnerships for the 2013 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 a minimum of two 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 two 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.

  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 2013 and you can receive your photo with the team and/or 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.

   KNOXVILLE, TN - The Country Inn and Suites by Carlson at Cedar Bluff in West Knoxville has joined Herd Racing as the team's Official Lodging Partner for the APR Superleague tour event at Volunteer Landing in downtown Knoxville on June 1-2, 2013.

   The hotel, opened in 2009, is located just off Interstate 40 at 9137 Cross Park Drive in the West Knoxville community of Cedar Bluff.  The 100 percent non-smoking hotel offers an indoor heated pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, spacious suites, free daily breakfast, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an abundance of other amenities.

   The hotel offers deluxe accomodations that include 37-inch LCD/HD flat-panel TVs, free high-speed Internet, in-room refrigerators, microwaves and granite-appointed bathrooms.  Guests may choose from a king or double queen room, studio suite or two-room suite wtih a separate living room and sleeper sofa.

   The hotel is close to outstanding shopping areas, including the Turkey Creek Shopping District and the West Town Mall, as well as being located just a short drive from the University of Tennessee campus and athletic facilities, and is just 11 miles from Volunteer Landing, home of the 2013 APR Superleague powerboat racing event.

   The hotel, which was the 2011 recipient of the President's Gold Award and is the newest hotel in the Cedar Bluff area, boasts a 40-person meeting room, a business center and concierge service.

   For more information about reservations and special rates you can call the hotel sales team at 865-693-4500 or fax your requests to 865-693-0090.  You can contact the hotel sales director Jewell Overton via email at jewell.overton@gmail.com.

   Herd Racing would like to thank the Country Inn and Suites by Carlson at Cedar Bluff for hosting our team during our stay in Knoxville as we kick off the 2013 APR Superleague racing circuit at Volunteer Landing on the Tennessee River in downtown Knoxville on June 1-2, 2013.

  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, July 2-4, 2013.
  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 and 2012 lodging partner and returning to sponsor the team again during the 2013 race event in Pittsburgh.  The hotel’s logos will be displayed on the team’s race boat during the July 2-4 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.

  HUNTINGTON, WV - The Holiday Inn & Suites Huntington Downtown-Civic Arena has joined Herd Racing as the team's "Official Lodging Partner" for the 2013 Huntington Classic July 26-28, 2013 at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington, WV.

  The full service Huntington hotel, located at 800 Third Avenue in downtown Huntington,  sits along the scenic Ohio River near the West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky border. At the all-suite Holiday Inn® Hotel & Suites Huntington - Civic Arena, the hotel's guests enjoy a convenient downtown location next door to Big Sandy Superstore Arena.

  Situated in the heart of downtown Huntington, this hotel places you within walking distance of most of the city's major attractions, including Marshall University.  With Pullman Square right next door, visitors can enjoy shopping or grab a bite to eat.  Enjoy the outdoors at beautiful Ritter Park or see the incredible glass collection at the Huntington Museum of Art.

  In addition to the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, this Huntington hotel is also near a number of companies, including CSX Transportation, Steel of West Virginia and Special Metals.  Corporate travelers find the business center and free Wi-Fi access make staying productive easy, and there is an on-site meeting room that seats up to 20 people for small conferences.

  Modern amenities and comfortable accommodations await the hotel's guests in Huntington, WV.  This full-service hotel has outstanding amenities, such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool and a free shuttle to Tri-State Airport with advance notice. The hotel offers room service through it's restaurant, River Cafe. Experience the best at the Holiday Inn® Hotel & Suites Huntington Downtown-Civic Arena!

  As part of it's "Official Lodging Partner" designation, a Herd Racing tunnel boat will be on display in front of the hotel during the Huntington race weekend and the hotel's name and logo will be displayed prominently on Herd Racing's boat during the Huntington Classic race weekend.

  Herd Racing fans can reserve their rooms at the Holiday Inn & Suites Huntington Downtown-Civic Arena online at http://www.hihuntingtonhotel.com/ or by calling the hotel directly at 304-523-8880.

  Herd Racing would like to thank the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Huntington Downtown-Civic Arena for it's support of Herd Racing and looks forward to promoting the hotel's great facilities and staff to race fans in Huntington, WV.

  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 13-15, 2012.

  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 13-15, 2012 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 for joining the team as a lodging partner for the 2011 and 2012 race seasons.  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.

  CINCINNATI, OH - The Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Sharonville has joined Herd Racing as the team's Official Lodging Partner for the first event of the 2012 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 2012 APBA Preseason Testing Weekend in nearby Dayton, Ohio, May 19-20, 2012.

  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 Dayton, Ohio testing 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 testing weekend on Herd Racing's tunnel boat and the team looks forward to having the hotel staff join them as team guests at the 2012 APBA Preseason Test Session at Eastwood Lake, just east of Dayton.