Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—April 4-11
For organized go-fast boating events, April is one fine month. There are two significant happenings in Arizona—Super Cat Fest West this weekend and the Desert Storm Poker Run a week later. Also this weekend, the Florida Powerboat Club Tampa Bay Poker Run will take center stage across the country. Readers who want to look farther ahead might want to check out what’s planned for the Bahamas spring and summer. On the nostalgic side, former New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club president Dave Patnaude announced plans for a June reunion in Atlantic City. And there’s a lot more news that came to light this week in case you missed.
Friday, April 11
Relentless hair growth, high-end red-meat consumption and fuel-system conversion? The things you learn about your friends’ kids these days.
Cigarette Racing Kentucky Kicking Off Season With New 41 Nighthawk To Showcase
An ambitious event schedule combines with a stunning creation.
Thursday, April 10
Between the Florida Powerboat and pair of fine builders, no less than five Bahamas adventures on the schedule this season.
Waves And Wheels Road Show Coming To Desert Storm
Located in Osage Beach, Mo., Waves And Waves is bringing several remarkable creations to Lake Havasu’s most venerable event.
Nor-Tech At 35—Where’s Eileen Now?
Built for Mark and Eileen Fischer, Where’s Eileen now? was the first Nor-Tech V-527.
Wednesday, April 9
Never bound by current convention, Nor-Tech’s four-outboard 4000 Roadster catamaran is an intriguing product.
XINSURANCE North Glides Through First Test Session With ‘Zero Problems’
A successful outing by all accounts.
Crockett Rigging Canopied Single-Engine Shootout Brute
A moderately unhinged Lake of the Ozarks Shootout fan-favorite, high-performance marine engine-builder Tyler Crockett is making progress on his 32-foot canopied V-bottom.
Tuesday, April 8
New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club Reunion In The Offing
The scene of many indelible New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club events for the better part of two decades, the Golden Nugget Resort and Casino in Atlantic City will be the host-venue for the club’s reunion in June.
On tap this weekend with a record-setting turnout.
Monday, April 7
PBN Exclusive—American-Made Marketing Badness
The 40-foot American Custom Marine Fountain V-bottom will be back in action this summer.
1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run At 100/100 Mark
his year’s upcoming 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run already has 100 boats registered and 100 sponsors inked.
Local Heart And Soul Drive Thunder On Cocoa Beach
Whether the Atlantic water is flat or jagged, the local passion behind Thunder On Cocoa Beach never wanes.
Texas Outlaw Challenge Opens Registration
The Lone Star State’s best-know go-fast boating event returns.
Sunday, April 6
The annual island raft-off is the only event of its kind in the Fort Myers Offshore rotation.
Saturday, April 5
Decoding The Undeniable Appeal Of Michigan City
Michigan City is arguably the most fan friendly venue in offshore powerboat racing.
Sheboygan Midwest Challenge And New Orleans Grand Prix Added To 2025 Pro Class 1 Schedule
There are two new races on the 2024 Pro Class 1 schedule.
Riveiro And Maldonado To Tackle Super Stock Season With New Title Backer
A fine cockpit pairing finds a new sponsor.
Friday, April 4
The current political climate made the inaugural Race World Offshore event untenable.
WHM Motorsports To Kick Off Pro Class 1 Campaign In Cocoa Beach Season-Opener
Thunder On Cocoa Beach will mark the end of an era—and the beginning of a new one—for the WHM Motorsports team.
Fort Myers Offshore Going Extra Casual At Cayo Costa
Fort Myers Offshore events don’t get any more casual than the annual Cayo Costa Raft-Up.
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