Top O' Michigan Outboard Racing Club

06/03/2026

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The complete Sunday album from the 2026 Fireside 500 in Presque Isle, Michigan. Hosted by the Top O' Michigan Outboard Racing club.

06/03/2026

‼ Fireside 500 Full Results ‼

SATURDAY:
Eastern Champ results
25SSR:
1. 19M - Dustin Fierek
2. 25 - Will Affholter
3. 91M - James Klein
4. 41M - Tom Loomis
5. 9A - Ari Roberts
6. 149M - Charlie Smith
7. 89M - Dan Pearson
8. 67M - Leland Broge
9. 212M - Hal LeDuc
10. 51M - Mike Affholter

CSR:
1. 44M - Chase Fairbairn
2. 24M - Peter Lauer
3. 999V - Mac Pfalzer
4. 202M - Jamison Janicki
5. 85M - Paul Teike
6. 696M - Mike Parrott
7. 23M - Lynne Pearson
8. 201M - Jacob Smith
9. 129M - Sheldon Vizina
10. 655M - Brennan Conners
11. 60M - Ron Beaudoin

DSR:
1. 441M - Luke Bosker
2. 7z - Jim Gardiner

Bonus Marathon results
25SSR:
1. 91M - James Klein
2. 19M - Dustin Fierek
3. 25 - Will Affholter
4. 9A - Ari Roberts
5. 41M - Sam Fairbairn
6. 212M - Hal LeDuc
7. 51M - Mike Affholter

CSR:
1. 44M - Chase Fairbairn
2. 999V - Mac Pfalzer
3. 85M - Paul Teike
4. 696M - Mike Parrott
5. 201M - Jacob Smith
6. 129M - Sheldon Vizina
7. 655M - Brennan Conners
8. 395M - Robert Vuke

DSR:
1. 441M - Luke Bosker
2. 114M - Owyne Greenier
2. 7z - Jim Gardiner

Closed Course:
25SSR
Day 1
1. 24M - Peter Lauer
2. 89M - Dan Pearson
3. 67M - Leland Broge
4. 41M - Tom Loomis

Day 2
1. 89M - Dan Pearson
2. 24M - Peter Lauer
3. 67M - Leland Broge

AXH
Day 1
1. 112M - Austin Veum
2. 27M - Gabriel Parrott
3. 111M - Taylor Veum

Day 2
1. 112M - Austin Veum
2. 111M - Taylor Veum
3. 2. 27M - Gabriel Parrott

AXR
Day 1
1. 112M - Austin Veum
2. 57R - Gabriel Parrott
3. 111M - Taylor Veum

Day 2
1. 111M - Taylor Veum
2. 57R - Gabriel Parrott
3. 112M - Austin Veum

SUNDAY:
Sunday Marathon results
25SSR:
1. 19M - Dustin Fierek
2. 41M - Tom Loomis
3. 91M - James Klein
4. 149M - Charlie Smith
5. 44M - Sam Fairbairn
6. 67M - Leland Broge
7. 25 - Will Affholter

CSR:
1. 24M - Peter Lauer
2. 999V - Mac Pfalzer
3. 44M - Chase Fairbairn
4. 23M - Dan Pearson
5. 85M - Paul Teike
6. 696M - Mike Parrott
7. 201M - Jacob Smith
8. 129M - Sheldon Vizina
9. 655M - Brennan Conners
10. 60M - Ron Beaudoin
9. 395M - Robert Vuke

*DNF, DSQ, and incomplete (not enough boats) classes are not included in results*

05/31/2026

We love J Schwartz photography ❤️🏁👏🏼

05/27/2026

here we go! see everyone soon! 😎🏁

RACE WEEKEND▪️ Presque Isle, MI

🔸 Top O' Michigan Outboard Racing Club is proud to present the Fireside 500 Regatta. Grand Lake in Presque Isle, Michigan, sets the stage for an action-packed weekend of racing. Best of luck to all competitors and thank you to the volunteers working behind the scenes to make it happen.

Sanction info ⬇️
https://apba.org/Sanctions/print_sanction.php?EditID=14295

📸 J Schwartz photography

05/19/2026

Online registration is live for Fireside! There will be NO paper entry blanks available as APBA is now fully on trackside. You must register online in order to participate. That means your APBA membership needs to be active to register!

If you need assistance with this, you need to contact APBA HQ.

Please read this in its entirety as this is a new process for all of us this season!

It is $80 per class for BOTH DAYS of racing.
It is $80 for TWO DAYS of marathon racing.
There is an option at the bottom for a THIRD DAY of marathon racing for $40.

All short course classes are being offered.
There will be 3 marathons ran.

If you are only running ONE day of short course, you must register for both days and you will be refunded the day you do not race.

Racers - there is also single event hot pits available online. PLEASE DO THIS NOW FOR YOUR CREW and come prepared!

Directions: Fireside Inn 18730 Fireside Hwy, Presque Isle, MI Accommodations: Fireside Inn on Grand Lake If bringin a camper, motorhome, or plan on sleeping in your trailer, there will be a fee due to the Fireside Inn - please call them so they can set aside space for your rig! Fee is $75 dollars.

04/29/2026

‼ HELLLLOOO RACE FANS! ‼

Great news for our fans that aren't local to Northern Michigan!

We FINALLY have an online store so you can order apparel to be shipped right to your door!

Big thank you to Dyanna with Mackellar in Rochester Hills! She helped fit the puzzle piece we've been missing!

We currently have our 77th Anniversary shirt available but that will be taken down in a couple months - so get your orders in ASAP!

There are youth sizes, sweatshirts, crewnecks, and long sleeves available as well.

Something to note - these are printed and made to order as they come in! This means it will take a while for your apparel to get to you - so just be patient! 😎

Anyone has any issues shoot us a message as this is a new venture for us!

02/24/2026

Designing is underway for the 78th annual Top O’ program! Class sponsorships and ad space is available if you’re interested in supporting the club/race in 2026. We are always looking for unique content too. Please email ad design or article to [email protected]. Deadline is May 27. 🏁🏁

** back cover is taken**
** inside front cover taken**
**JSR Sponsorship taken**

11/04/2025

We've been being asked!

We confirmed last week the dates for the Fireside 500 in 2026!

We'll see you all May 30th-May 31st! Save the date! 🏁

10/29/2025

Last club meeting of 2025 is tonight!

Board of Director elections, Winter Project Delegation, and more!

Inland Waterway Museum - 6 pm. See you soon! 😃

10/29/2025

This year has felt so heavy!

Lately all we feel like we post are obituaries of incredible people that have touched our lives and this club.

Gene was definitely incredible. While his club involvement slowed down the last couple years, he was still always at Top O, always helping set up the pits, and always helping at the Crooked River Locks on Sunday to keep us all safe and honest. His involvement in the past was massive -a pillar of the TOMORC. Always wiling to help, always doing the jobs no one else wanted to do, always lending anyone a hand if he had one to spare. He was a great racer, mentor, and human being.

When he retired from racing, he lived vicariously through those who bought or borrowed his equipment as well as through his friends and their children.

We won't ever find the exact words to convey to you how much all of these losses this year have affected us.

However, we will remember them forever. They will live on in memories and stories. That will never change.

Race in Peace, Geno
We love you 🏁

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