Cobe Cup Drive

Saturday, May 25, 2013 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COBE CUP HAS BEEN CANCELLED by the sponsors Crossroads Chamber of Commerce and the Lowell Chamber of Commerce. The Woodland Indian Camp will be open Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26

 

The Cobe Cup was the name of the trophy given to the winner of the original race held June 19, 1909. The first (and only) 25-mile Cope Cup was an enormous financial flop. Promoters anticipated an onslaught of race fans, all eager to buy tickets and flock to waiting stores to purchase souvenirs. What happened, however, was quite the opposite: the Cope Cup had a grand total of one paying ticket holder. More frugal race fans opted for lawn chair seating along the race route, as opposed to the ticket-charging grandstand.

 

 

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For reservations and more information about the Lake County Parks Call 219-769-PARK
Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Central Time (Chicago Time)

Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Office
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Just west of Deep River WaterparK 4.5 miles east of I-65 on Route 30