The message in red was posted by Roger L. on another forum:

It's that time of year again for the 2016 Mini Shootout. We are pleased to announce Captain Ron's as the 2016 Mini Shootout sponsor. We are also very excited that Ha Ha Tonka State Park will be our new location and hopefully our final location. The shootout committee would like to thank our new event host Captain Ron's. Mark the dates August 20th & 21st with registration beginning Friday evening the 19th (Where? TBA).

20% discount at sleep inn in Camdenton for anyone coming for the mini-shootout. They have to call and use the code "mini-shootout". Call 573-346-4501 for reservations. Cannot be booked on-line to get the discounted rate. Rooms are $99.96 on Friday and Saturday night and $87.96 on Sunday night.

I've been going to this event for a few years now. It's in the perfect part of the country to be a possible meet-up for EVERYONE. There are no memberships or pre-qualifications required, just show up and run. Rewards are given out for the fastest of each class (there are a number of different gas and electric classes for different hull types, motor size/voltage, hull size, etc.) as well as a "Top Gun" award, given out to the overall fastest boat of the event, regardless of class.

This year the event is at a new location that is supposed to be in better water conditions. I urge everyone and anyone to come hang out and/or compete. This event is a lot of fun.