Marine Racing Club of Illinois - MRC

08/29/2026

📢Hey everyone‼️

For those coming to Danville (or already there,) just a reminder that drivers meeting is at 9:30am both tomorrow and Sunday in the club house!

ALSO- don’t stress about getting ice! The Gao Grotto has bags of ice for sale for $2🥶

We can’t wait to see you all this weekend- let’s go racing! 🏁

08/26/2026

It’s almost race weekend! Make sure you pre register!

RACE WEEKEND▪️Danville, IL

🔸 Marine Racing Club of Illinois - MRC is proud to present the Thunder On The Vermilion. Lake Vermilion in Danville, Illinois, sets the stage for an action-packed weekend 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://apba.org/Sanctions/print_sanction.php?EditID=14265

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08/21/2026

ROLL CALL!! 📢

Attention racers, we are doing roll call for the Thunder on the Vermilion!

This year, Danville will be the host of the AXH North American Championships🥳

MARATHON IS ALSO ON THE SANCTION FOR THE WEEKEND!

We are expecting a higher number of racers this year at Danville and we are looking to get a better roll call now regarding the following classes (125H, CMH, DMH, FEH) as we have people interested in traveling from out of the region.

Comment with your class and boat number! We hope to see you there.

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08/16/2026

Looks like another beautiful day for boat racing in Rock Falls, IL!! Racing begins at 11am, we hope to see you there!! 🏁

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

RACE WEEKEND▪️Rock Falls, IL

🔸 Marine Racing Club of Illinois - MRC is proud to present the Rock Falls River Chase Regatta. The Rock River in Rock Falls, Illinois, sets the stage for an action-packed weekend 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://apba.org/Sanctions/print_sanction.php?EditID=14264

📸 - Visit Rock Falls

08/12/2026

The Thunder on the Vermilion is coming up fast-
AUGUST 29th-30th ‼

We are excited to announce that Danville will be hosting the AXH North American Championship🏁🏁

Make sure you pre-register on Trackside and complete all your pre-check in forms.

Testing will be held on Friday after the club truck is set up. Drivers meeting will be on Saturday and Sunday at 9:30am in the clubhouse.

Make sure you follow the Gao Grotto for details about the fun entertainment for the weekend🎉

Trackside Link: https://apba.tracksideapp.com
Sanction Link: https://www.apba.org/Sanctions/print_sanction.php?EditID=14265

08/10/2026

Registration is open for THIS WEEKEND'S 2026 Rock Falls River Chase Regatta! August 15 - 16.

Pre-register on Trackside. Make sure you complete the "pre-check in" forms as well. You can register prior to drivers meeting on both Saturday and Sunday, but it will still be done on Trackside.

Driver's meeting will be at 9:30 AM both Saturday and Sunday at the Judges stand. Folsom's Bakery, one of the sponsors will have donuts provided both days.

There is testing from 1-5 PM on Friday August 14th.

Sanction: https://apba.org/Sanctions/print_sanction.php?EditID=14264

Trackside: https://apba.tracksideapp.com/events/2026-07/rock-falls-river-chase-regatta

📸 - Visit Rock Falls