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    Idaho to host 2026 World Championship Jet Boat River Race

    Idaho’s rivers are about to become the ultimate racetrack. In May, the state will host the 2026 World Championship Jet Boat River Race, a high-speed, international competition that will run across some of Idaho’s most iconic waterways — the Payette, Salmon, Snake and St. Joe rivers. Local jet...
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    Formula 1 speedboats race Bradenton Area River Regatta

    BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A full-throttle, high-stakes river race took place on Saturday in the 11th annual Bradenton Area River Regatta. Thrill seekers got their first look at competitors from all over the nation who are hoping to make a splash in this year’s power boat competition circuit that...
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    IHRA OFFSHORE SERIES | ST. PETE HOTEL & PIT INFO

    PIT INFORMATION Pits will open on March 26 at 7:30 AM. Please respect this date and time. No awnings or large tents are allowed.10’ x 10’ tents are permitted. Each registered team may bring:1 support trailer with tow vehicle, 1 trailered boat with tow vehicle, 2 cars, scooters. All...
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    Torrente Claims UIM F1H2O World Championship No. 4

    By Matt Trulio December 22, 2025 Veteran powerboat racer Shaun Torrente is on a roll—the kind that springs from dedication and hard work—this year. Last month, Torrente and teammate Matt Jamniczky departed Key West, Fla., with a Super Stock-class world championship. When he arrives back home...
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    IHRA Pouring $1.25 Million Into Offshore Racing Purses - Now $2 Million and $650,000 Tow Money

    Please see the attached with a small update that was mistakenly left off earlier. UPDATE: Bracket Classes: For the purpose of this Prize Money Qualification rule ONLY Brackets 1/2-4, and Brackets 5-7/CAT 300 are to be treated as two respective classes to achieve the qualification thresholds...
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    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from APBA

    Dear APBA Volunteers, Clubs, Partners, and Members, As we mark more than 120+ years of powerboat racing, we are reminded that this sport is not sustained by engines alone—it runs on the dedication, passion, and teamwork of thousands of people who make “We Are Boat Racing” a reality. APBA is...
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    A 39 MTI flipped down here today.

    Entire Article: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2025/12/01/florida-boat-accident-caloosahatchee-river/87547396007/ Florida boat crash kills 3 people, another injured. What we know Not much is known about the incident yet, Johnson said, including the speed of the boat, what caused the...
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    A 39 MTI flipped down here today.

    Three people were killed on Saturday when a catamaran they were aboard flipped over and ejected them into the Caloosahatchee River on Florida's Gulf Coast, authorities said. The tragedy unfolded around 4 p.m. local time near the Cape Coral Yacht Club between Cape Coral and Fort Myers, according...
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    APBA 2026 Offshore National Series Schedule

    First suit filed: https://www2.miamidadeclerk.gov/ocs/pdfHandler?qs=Ln3NjxSE0upqDGmBbU7SqR9tuY9DU%2FuHfgc3fcGKmrE%3D Miami-Dade County Case Number: 2025-019094-CA-01 Some items:
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    IHRA Pouring $1.25 Million Into Offshore Racing Purses - Now $2 Million and $650,000 Tow Money

    New National Stock Car Series launching with $2M prize and five big promises A new series is coming to hot road racing: the brand-new IHRA (International Hot Rod Association) Stock Car Series aims to transform the racing landscape. Stock car racing has long been at the heart of America's...
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    APBA 2026 Offshore National Series Schedule

    American Power Boat Association Announces 2026 APBA Offshore National Series RWO Returns; APBA Strengthens Key Partnerships Across U.S. Offshore Communities Springfield, OH — The American Power Boat Association (APBA) proudly announces the 2026 APBA Offshore National Series, showcasing top-tier...
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    Offshore Race Boats running Manasquan Inlet, 1990

    Dan's Hot Rod Channel This video is about Offshore Race Boats running Manasquan Inlet to start Ray Catena's Point Pleasant New Jersey Offshore powerboat races.
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    H1 Unlimited Celebrates 2025 Season at Annual Convention and Awards Banquet

    H1 Unlimited Celebrates 2025 season at Annual Convention and Awards Banquet Richland, Washington — November 15, 2025 — The H1 Unlimited Racing Series gathered this weekend in the Tri-Cities region for its annual convention and awards banquet, celebrating the achievements and dedication that...
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