Offshore New Orleans Updates

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To All APBA Offshore Members,

We are excited to announce that the New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix, taking place June 27–29, 2025, will serve as Round 2 of 3 in the APBA Offshore World Championship as well as Round 2 of 5 in the APBA Offshore National Championship Series.

This event also launches the inaugural Monster Energy Triple Crown, a new format designed to elevate offshore racing to the next level. With one of the largest prize purses of the season, it sets the tone for strong competition and increased visibility.

“We’re proud to bring a race of this caliber to New Orleans,” said Thomas Covington of Powerboat P1. “From national and world championship points on the line, to the Kilo and Fun Run, to live national TV coverage and behind-the-scenes content, this will be more than just a race - it’s a full celebration of the sport.”

Entry Forms

To enter any component of the event, please use the links below:

• Fun Run Entry Form: https://form.jotform.com/MichellePetro/Fun_Run_New_Orleans
• Kilo Record Run Entry Form: https://form.jotform.com/MichellePetro/new-orleans-kilo-record-run-entry
• Race Entry Form: https://form.jotform.com/MichellePetro/p1-offshore-2025-entry

Points System and Eligibility

To clarify frequently asked questions, Click here for graphic outlining the official APBA points structure. In the top dark blue section, you’ll find details on how points are awarded, along with updated standings following Thunder on Cocoa Beach.

Key Reminders:

• Teams must compete in at least 75% of the season’s races to be eligible for the APBA National Championship, which determines who earns the right to display #1.
• To qualify for APBA World Championship points and Hall of Champions consideration, a class must feature a minimum of three (3) distinct boats throughout the season.
• A minimum of five (5) boats must be entered in a class for that class to qualify for prize money.

We look forward to welcoming race teams, sponsors, and fans to New Orleans for what promises to be a high-impact, world-class offshore racing experience.

 

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Driving there tomorrow. Bobcat's riding along.

Hope for no storms, and maybe a bit cooler than the forecast.....

 

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Powerboat racing returns to Lake Pontchartrain: How to watch​

• Powerboat racing is returning to Lake Pontchartrain for the first time in about 20 years.
  
  Why it matters: The New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix marks the start of a new triple crown race series for Powerboat P1 — and neighbors of the Bonnabel Boat Launch may face some extra traffic as they get around this weekend.
  
  Catch up quick: Powerboat racing on Lake Pontchartrain was popular through the 1980s and 1990s, says Powerboat P1 spokeswoman Lucy Nicandri.
  
  • One of its biggest supporters was Popeyes founder Al Copeland Sr. His Popeyes team won multiple offshore racing championships.
  • To bring the sport back to Metairie, Harvey Gulf Marine CEO Shane Guidry put up $300,000, WWL reports.
  How it works: "There's various classes of powerboats that'll be racing right in front of where the Bonnabel Boat Launch is," Nicandri says.
  
  • Boats will navigate a 5.6 mile-long race course, she says, and reach speeds over 100 mph. Jet skis will race during the weekend, too.
  • Teams come from all over the country to compete. From here, competitors will head to races in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and St. Petersburg, Florida.
  If you go: It's free to attend the races and related events, Nicandri says.
  
  • There's a "pit party" Friday night with live music, food trucks and the boats and jet skis on display. "It gives fans an up-close and personal opportunity to meet the drivers, look at the boats, get autographs and take pictures," Nicandri says. "In a lot of motor sports, you can't do that."
  • By Saturday morning, the games begin, with races running from 8:30am to 5pm. On Sunday, races run from 9am to 5pm. The awards ceremony will follow at 6pm.
  • The best place to view everything will be from the Bonnabel Boat Launch park, Nicandri says, but VIP tickets are available for those who want to get even closer.
  The fine print: Folks who live nearby can expect some noise. "There will be some loud engines going on," Nicandri says.
  
  • Road closures and restricted parking, primarily between West Esplanade Avenue and the lake, will begin Friday. See details.
  • Between those closures and the crowds expected to attend, officials have asked attendees to park at Bucktown Harbor and walk or take one of the provided free shuttles over to the boat launch.

 

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The Kilo Course

 

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The 4 World Record setting teams from Thursday's Kilo record running, (with the Monster Energy ladies).

 

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Tunnel Vision crossing the end of the course on the first pass of the record run.

 

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Receiving the World Record plaque.

 

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