APBA Monthly Update - August

APBA Announces Junior Western Divisional Championship Designation at Moses Lake

The APBA Board of Directors has approved a one-time exemption to GRR 2.4, allowing the Junior Western Divisional Championship to be held during the upcoming race event at Moses Lake, Washington, August 14-16, 2026.

Recognizing the event's longstanding promotion as the Junior Western Divisionals and the efforts of racers and families who have planned to attend, the Board approved a one-time exemption to permit the event to serve as the 2026 APBA Junior Western Divisional Championship.

While APBA rules generally require championship events to be announced within specific timeframes, the Board determined that this unique situation warranted an exception because the event had already been publicly advertised and understood by participants as the Junior Western Divisional Championship event.

Junior Competitors are also reminded of the upcoming Junior North American Championship (NAC) event to be held in Danville, Illinois, later this month. Get out and support our next generation of drivers.

2026 Junior Wester Divisional Championship

Location: Moses Lake, WA
Dates: August 14-16, 2026

2026 Junior North American Championship (NAC)

Location: Danville, Illinois
Dates: August 28-30, 2026

APBA 2027 National Meeting Hotel Accommodations are LIVE - Kansas City, MO Jan 20-23

Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza for 129.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Wednesday, January 06, 2027

Book your group rate for American Power Boat Association Annual Conference Jan2027

APBA Board & Council Nominations Are In??

Now we're gathering all their Bio information which is due Aug 15th. Election will launch Aug 20th and run through Sep 1st. Electronic ballots will be sent out to all Active APBA members prior to Aug 1st to their designated email attached to their APBA/Trackside account. We'll send out a mass email with all the bios and candidates prior to launch.

'A' Gearcase Pre-Orders Filling Up

The List is Filling Up - Get your name on the list for the first batch of gearcases to be delivered in January of 2027. Click Here. FYI...this in not a financial obligation but those on list will get first order request sent to them.

Total Points

Points are coming in from all our scorers and events. Links are up for 2026 points. Keep an eye for your chance to be in the Hall of Champions and finish in the High Points. Click Here Don't forget to thank all your scorers at your next event. We couldn't race without them.

Upcoming Races in August

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TCPBA Chetek Watermania VI

Aug 8-9, 2026

Chetek, WI

Top O Michigan Marathon Nationals

Aug 8-9, 2026

Indian River, MI

Leo Fry Memorial

Aug 8-9, 2026

Agness, OR

Summer Moses Lake