September 27, 2008
Brighton Optimist Club's Big Camel Race! Mt. Brighton - 4141 Bauer Rd, Brighton 48116
Thank you to our camel sponsors, door prize donors and all of the participants that made our first camel race a success. Bragging rights for 'best dressed' camels go to Efficient Energy Enterprises (1st), Citizens Bank (2nd) and Reflections Salon and Day Spa (3rd).
Camel Racing is a different kind of millionaires party organized under the State of Michigan's Charitable Gaming regulations. Proceeds go towards Optimist youth programs. Those programs can be viewed at our web site www.BrightonOptimist.org.
Optimist Clubs around the world serve the community's youth. The Brighton club is celebrating its 30th year and has issued tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to the area's youth.
Millionaire Party License #M41802 issued to the Optimist Club of Brighton. Proceeds will be used for youth events and programs.
How Does The Race Work?
Real money is exchanged for 'camel bucks'. Camel bucks are then wagered on your favorite camel. Camels are raced in groups of six. Two large foam dice are thrown against a wall. If the numbers 2 and 4 turn up, camels in slots 2 and 4 move one space ahead. The first camel to reach the tenth space is the 'winner'. Winning odds are computed pari-mutuel style, just like at a horse race. Winners are paid in camel bucks, which can be exchanged for cash at the end of the night.
There will also be a 'Best Decorated Camel' contest. Votes cost $1 and the winner will be announced after the 1st race. We will run 8 heats and the top finishers will then compete in the 'championship run-off' for the night's honors.
