Race World Offshore Adding Maryland Event To 2024 Schedule – Speed on the Water

Kicking off what is planned to be a three-year deal, Race World Offshore, will produce its inaugural Ocean City Grand Prix, June 7-10, in Ocean City, Md. The Key West, Fla.-based offshore powerboat racing producer announced the addition to its 2024 schedule yesterday in a press release.

In 2024, Race World Offshore will expand its offshore racing footprint to Ocean City, Md. Photo from the 2023 Race World Offshore Key West World Championships by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

“We are thrilled to bring our world-class boat racing to the shores of Ocean City,” said Larry Bleil, the president of Race World Offshore. “This promises to be a monumental event, showcasing premier race boats, speed and sheer excitement that defines powerboat racing.”

Race World Offshore is a member-organization of the American Power Boat Association, which sanctions multiple forms of powerboat racing across the country. According the release, the Ocean City Grand Prix will be part of the APBA Offshore National Championship Series.

“We are extremely proud to host the Race World Offshore powerboat races this summer,” said Tom Perlozzo, the director of tourism and development for Ocean City. “This is the first year of a three-year opportunity to showcase beautiful Ocean City and the thrilling sport of powerboat racing.”

Added Bleil, “We are grateful for the collaboration with the Mayor’s office, City Council and Tourism and Business Development Board of Ocean City and we look forward to delivering a spectacular show for both residents and all East Coast visitors.”

With the Ocean City Grand Prix added to its 2024 schedule, Race World Offshore will produce four events next year, starting April 26-28 with the Marathon Grand Prix in the Florida Keys. The organization’s Clearwater Nationals are set for September 27-29 in the Sunshine State, and the season will end with the November 3-10 Race World Offshore World Championships in Key West.