Hosting a Powerboat Race in your City?
Powerboat Nationals will accept Host City bid packages beginning on September 1st through December 31st. Bids for Grand Prix Events and Qualifier Events, will take place for the following calendar year. All bids will be awarded on January 15th.
Currently Accepting bids from the following states:
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Ohio Kentucky Pennsylvania
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Michigan Indiana West Virginia
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Virginia Illinois Tennessee
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Missouri North Carolina South Carolina
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Wisconsin Georgia New York
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Arkansas Alabama Mississippi
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Louisiana Florida Maryland
Q. What does it take to host a Championship Powerboat Race?
A. It takes an appropriate venue.
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Plenty of room for spectators and vendors.
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It takes a quality body of water where spectators will get a great view.
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Adequate space for the hot and cold "Pit" areas.
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Adequate parking in close proximity to the event for spectators to access the race area?
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Most importantly it requires adequate funding from the Host City.
Q. How does Powerboat Nationals determine if your town will have an opportunity to host a race?
A. Many issues are considered and evaluated before being chosen as a host city.
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We rely on support from the local community, City Government, Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Bureau, Economic Development and Sponsors.
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Safety of the racers, crew and spectators during the event.
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Site inspections and permits that are required.
Q. What is the big difference between a Grand Prix Event and a Qualifier Event?
A. Grand Prix Event Qualifier Event
1. Television Program - 30 Minutes 1. No Television - Express Social Media only
2. Minimum number of 25 Boats attending 2. No minimum number of boats attending
3. National level officating staff 3. Local level officiating staff
4. Nationals level competitors 4. Local level competitors
5. Only 1 awarded to each state 5. Multiple Qualifiers allowed per state
Q. How long does a typical boat race last?
A. This could change due to numerous factors, but here is an example of a race weekend.
Friday
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1pm-6pm Teams arrive in Host City and do Safety Inspection of boats.
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7pm-9pm Driver and Crew Dinner Party
Saturday
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9am Drivers Meeting
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11am Testing
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Noon Autograph Session
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1pm Opening Ceremony
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1pm Time Trials - 1 Lap Total Time
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2pm Qualifying Races
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7pm- 9pm Driver and Crew Dinner Party
Sunday
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9am Drivers Meeting
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11am Testing
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1pm Opening Ceremony
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1pm Last Chance Qualifier
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2pm Final Championship Race
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5pm Inspection
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5:30pm Awards Ceremony
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6pm Give the streets back to the City