When you hear the roar of automotive engines and catch a glimpse of giant roostertails, chances are pretty good that inboards are on the water.
Picture yourself traveling at 60 MPH, not sitting in your 3,000 lb. Chevy, but crouching mere inches above the water, braced in a 125 lb. wooden boat, the wind whistling by your your helmet.
APBA Offshore racing features some of the biggest and fastest boats around. These Mega-horsepower catamarans and V-hulls are capable of speeds up to 180 MPH.
Professional Racing Outboard (PRO) is the most diverse and electrifying category the APBA has to offer.
MOD racers aren't afraid to get their hands dirty - The goal in this category is to pull every last bit of horsepower out of your engine. In Modified Outboard, the engine builder's skill is just as important as the driver's.
Capable of speeds over 140mph, the Outboard Performance Craft has come a long way since its beginnings as the "Outboard Pleasure Craft" class.
Unlimited hydroplanes are the fastest, most spectacular racing category in APBA. If you're a fan of motorsports and want to experience for yourself the best in power boat racing, then plan a trip to the next unlimited race.
APBA Junior Class racing is THE ultimate sport for aspiring racers! These small, lightweight boats are a great way for kids to safely experience the thrill of racing. Junior Hydroplanes and Runabout classes are open to kids starting at age 9.