Hot Rod Organization Acquires Offshore Tour
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has acquired Powerboat P1 USA / P1 Offshore, a move that could unify offshore powerboat racing in 2026.
Darryl...
H1 Unlimited Racing Great Announces Retirement
The most successful driver in H1 Unlimited history is hanging up his helmet.
Dave Villwock announced his retirement after more than three decades of racing...
Former Boatbuilder Gets Lengthy Prison Sentence
An Ohio judge called the former owner of Spectre Powerboats a “professional grifter” and sentenced him to more than two decades in prison for...
Velocity Powerboats Acquires Checkmate
By Gregg Mansfield
Florida-based Velocity Powerboats has acquired Checkmate Powerboats, continuing production of the storied performance-boat brand.
Velocity owner Scott McCormick and Checkmate owner Pete Caldwell...
Wave and Wheels Acquires Doug Wright Powerboats
High-performance catamaran builder Doug Wright Powerboats has new ownership with familiar roots.
Justin Wagner, founder of Missouri-based Waves and Wheels, has acquired the Melbourne, Fla.,...
Poker Run, Race Organization Form New Partnership
There’s a new alliance in the Northeast powerboating scene between the National Power Boat Association and Offshore Powerboat Association.
The partnership was natural as NPBA’s...
Plans for Toronto Grand Prix Race Postponed
As trade friction has heated up between the United States and Canada, a proposed offshore race set for July in Toronto has been postponed.
Race...
Wet & Wild
A rain day made for a wild finish to the 2024 Key West World Championship.
Photos Courtesy of Race World Offshore
Race World Offshore founder and...
Sunsation’s Expansion Plans Take Shape
With an eye toward future growth, Michigan-based Sunsation Powerboats will start moving into its new manufacturing facility in April.
The 50,000-square-foot facility is a part...
Mercury Racing Miami Event Draws Boaters
Mercury Racing was one of many events at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show.
Away from the car and boat traffic of downtown Miami, Mercury Racing...
