APBA OPC Racing

APBA OPC Racing Capable of speeds over 140mph, the Outboard Performance Craft has come a long way since its beginning From the beginner, to the master, OPC has racing for you.

OPC racing is certainly the most diverse in all of powerboat racing in APBA. Classes start at 14 years of age with 25 hp on 10 foot boats and move upwards to equipment that only the master drivers can manage with more than 350 hp in a single engine outboard powering a 17 foot boat. The racing style varies as well, from 3 lap clock start, to 4 heat championship programs, with a lot in between…somet

hing to suit everyone. Some events run time trial to establish a line up, then run heats to determine starting positioning for a final event that can be from 20 to 50 laps. This uses a LeMans type, dead engine start, from a dock or beach. OPC can run marathon events for 2, 4 or 6 hours. Including fuel stops and driver changes. OPC races can run on lakes and rivers, rough water and smooth water. Today’s most high tech OPC race boats can start from a dead engine start, go 0 to 100 mph in 6 seconds and turn 180 degrees with forces of up to 5 G’s. Today’s tunnel boats are the fastest turning vehicle in the world. The classes and type of racing varies around the country. We have great Local club racing along with high profile semi-professional Series racing. Different areas of the country have different types of racing. Listed below you can check your favorite area to see what races there.

Congratulations to our F150 national champion, Spencer Love 🏁
09/05/2026

Congratulations to our F150 national champion, Spencer Love 🏁

09/04/2026
Friday livestream for testing 🏁
09/04/2026

Friday livestream for testing 🏁

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/02/2026

The countdown to Kansas City has begun! Room blocks for the 2027 APBA National Meeting are now officially open. We encourage all attendees to make their reservations early to secure accommodations within the discounted group rate. The deadline to reserve your room in the APBA block is January 6, 2027.

For more information and the room block link, please click below:

https://www.apba.org/news-2027-apba-national-meeting---room-reservation-block-is-open.html

09/02/2026

NATIONALS WEEKEND▪️Kankakee, IL

🔸 S & S Powerboat Racing Club is proud to present the Kankakee River Regatta. The Kankakee River in Kankakee, Illinois, sets the stage for an action-packed week of racing. Best of luck to all competitors and thank you to the volunteers working behind the scenes to make it happen.

Sanction info ⬇️
https://www.apba.org/Sanctions/print_sanction.php?EditID=14367

📸 - Steve Ornberg Photography

Race Schedule 🏁
09/01/2026

Race Schedule 🏁

🏁 RACE SCHEDULE | Kankakee River Valley Regatta 🏁

Get ready for a full weekend of high-speed action on the Kankakee River! 🌊🏆

📅 Labor Day Weekend | September 4–6, 2026
📍 River Road Sports Complex | Kankakee, IL

Check out the race schedule and make your plans to catch the action!

🌐 kankakeeriverregatta.com

Schedule subject to change.

🏁 CALENDARIO DE CARRERAS | Regata del Valle del Río Kankakee 🏁

¡Prepárate para un fin de semana completo de acción a alta velocidad en el río Kankakee! 🌊🏆

📅 Fin de semana del Día del Trabajo | 4–6 de septiembre de 2026
📍 Complejo Deportivo River Road | Kankakee, IL

Consulta el calendario de carreras y haz tus planes para asistir a la acción.

🌐 kankakeeriverregatta.com

Horario sujeto a cambios.

APBA Board Nominations due August 1st!!!!
07/14/2026

APBA Board Nominations due August 1st!!!!

APBA Board Nominations due August 1st!!!!

The American Powerboat Association is accepting nominations for its Board of Directors through August 1. If you're interested in helping shape the future of the APBA and making a positive impact on the organization, consider running for the Board and being on the ballot that goes out to the APBA members. To learn more or submit your nomination, contact us at [email protected].

07/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Wake the Lake 10 is tentatively scheduled for October 10–12, 2026, in Springfield, Ohio. Hosted by Dean Blair, Executive Director of the Clark County Fairgrounds.

Get ready for three action-packed days of racing featuring OPC, Stock, MOD, Junior, and PRO classes. Mark your calendars and join racers, teams, and fans for an unforgettable weekend on the water. Details to follow.

Are you in?

Say hello to this weekend’s Driver Highlight, Addy Love ✨ 10 years old✨ 2nd year racing✨ Competing in GT 20 this weekend...
04/11/2026

Say hello to this weekend’s Driver Highlight, Addy Love

✨ 10 years old
✨ 2nd year racing
✨ Competing in GT 20 this weekend in Parker, AZ
✨ Favorite ice cream: Cookie Monster

Future star on the water right here. Good luck, Addy!

Southern California Speedboat Club

Picture from Monica Allen

Checking in from Parker, AZ, where Monica Allen is proudly representing OPC! Best of luck to all the drivers competing t...
04/11/2026

Checking in from Parker, AZ, where Monica Allen is proudly representing OPC! Best of luck to all the drivers competing today, wishing everyone a safe and successful day on the water.

Southern California Speedboat Club

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