Hydroplane Simulator Hopp Racing

09/20/2026

SAVE The Date: GPA is bringing the Thunder back to Decatur.

09/01/2026

Voting closes Today Sept 1st. at 11:59pm
So if you’re a last minute voter don’t forget to Vote 🗳️ for me! Mike Talarzyk for BOD ~ Thank You!

Mike & son Alex Talarzyk are the proud owners & operators of SIMI the Hydroplane Simulator where they take it to racing events and showcase the sport of GP Hydroplane Racing.

08/28/2026

Vote 🗳️ Mike Talarzyk

Ballots for the APBA Board of Directors and Council elect

08/26/2026

Madison’s vintage event will also a have a full inboard points race this year. Spread the word.

08/26/2026

08/19/2026

Mike & son Alex Talarzyk are the proud owners & operators of SIMI the Hydroplane Simulator where they take it to racing events and showcase the sport of GP Hydroplane Racing.

08/18/2026

Here’s your chance! Vote 🗳️ for me! Mike Talarzyk

Ballots for the APBA Board of Directors elections will be distributed on August 20th at 9:00 AM ET via the email address listed in your APBA/Trackside profile. Members will also receive a text message reminder to vote using the cell phone number on file.
To be eligible to vote, you must have been a full racing or non-racing member prior to August 1, 2026. Voting closes on September 1st at 11:59 PM ET.
Members will be voting for three (3) new Board of Directors members. Elected individuals will serve three-year terms from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2029.
Please review candidate bios prior to casting your vote. Candidate bios are also available directly on the ballot.

https://www.apba.org/news-2027-apba-board-of-directors-and-council-at-large-elections.html

2027 Board of Directors Election Candidates:
Bob Wilson
Callie Shensky
Dave Briesacher
David Rankin
Gary Hughes
Jason Diamond
Katelyn Shaw-Fanaris
Kurt Romberg
Mike Sadlon
Mike Talarzyk

07/16/2026

JOIN THE FUN! Hopp Racing/Happy Go Lucky is looking for sponsors for the 2026 season. The GP-15, a proven winner, winning the Tri Cities Water Follies race 2 years in a row. Will be attending these races this year:

Madison Regatta 7/3-5
TriCity WaterFollies 7/24-26
Seafair Festival 7/31-8/1
San Diego Bayfair 9/18-20
Manson, WA 9/27-28

Prices starting at $500 for a bumper sticker size to a presenting and a title sponsor for under $10,000. Get up close with the team with pit pass opportunities.

Contact Jerry Hopp by FB Messager Hopp Racing Grand Prix Hydroplane or [email protected].