Drivers and co-pilots are locking in their final preparations as the offshore powerboat racing circuit gears up for an action-packed stretch, headlined by this weekend's return to Michigan.
Following recent schedule updates, teams are set to tackle the 17th Annual Award-Winning XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix, which brings a full week of high-speed entertainment to Washington Park in Michigan City, Indiana, running from July 27th to August 2nd.
The premier event showcases some of the world’s fastest powercraft pushing speeds along the southern shores of Lake Michigan, with spectator viewing stationed along Washington Park Beach.
Updated Offshore Race Calendar
July 24–26
St. Clair, Michigan
St. Clair River Classic
July 31–August 2
Michigan City, Indiana
XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix
September 11–13
Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers Offshore Grand Prix
November 1–8
Key West, Florida
World Championship Finals
"With revised timetables now locked in, crews are making their final mechanical tweaks ahead of what promises to be one of the most competitive Great Lakes stops in recent years."
Beyond the main high-speed showdowns on the water, the Michigan City leg features a full week of community festivities, including a boat parade, block parties, and pit lane access for fans to meet the drivers and throttlemen up close before racing commences.
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