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Powerboat P1 returns to Sheboygan, WI, on August 9th 2024, for the Sheboygan MidWest Challenge .

Sheboygan is on the western shore of Lake Michigan, about 50 miles north of Milwaukee, with a population of around 50,000.

The Sheboygan MidWest Challenge, a festival and celebration of powerboat racing, will feature the top categories of U.S. powerboat racing. The UIM Class 1 World Championship returns with boats capable of 160 mph. For the first time, Sheboygan is also a host city to the American Powerboat Racing Association's (APBA) National Championship, with 14 classes of fast boats in action. More than 60 race teams are expected to participate with competitors from around the world, including Australia, Italy, Sweden, Canada, the United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas.

“We are very excited to host this event right here in Sheboygan and bring powerboat racing back to our city. We love showing off our pristine shoreline and our number one natural resource, Lake Michigan. This is another great example of why Sheboygan is known as the Malibu of the MidWest.” Mayor Ryan Sorenson commented.

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Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge

The Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge, a festival, and celebration of powerboat racing, will feature the top categories of U.S. powerboat racing. More than 40 teams from around the world will be competing. International marine motorsport promoter Powerboat P1, the Formula One Racing Series, and Mercury Marine, a Fond du Lac, WI-based manufacturer of high-performance marine propulsion, selected Sheboygan as the host city for this inaugural powerboat race.

FRIDAY AUGUST 11

6:00-10:00 pm: Kickoff party at City Green/Downtown . View all the powerboats in the Midwest Mercury Challenge. Dance to the music with the Past Curfew band. Brat fry, food trucks, and beverage concessions are available. Free to the public.

SATURDAY AUGUST 12

10:30 am-4:30 pm Watch the powerboat races streamed to the jumbo screen at the official event stage located at the end of South Pier Dr. next to Blue Harbor Resort. The outdoor vendor area includes event sponsors, racing teams, local shops, and food trucks. A VIP tent is also located in this area. Tickets for the VIP tent are available at mercuryracing.com/midwestchallenge.

10:30-11:00 am: F1 – Testing/Qualifying/4 Minutes + 1 Lap. F1 powerboats can reach speeds in excess of 160 mph. Watch the qualifying rounds on the F1 Race Course near the Sheboygan Yacht Club.

11:00-11:30 am: Opening Ceremony. National Anthem and Color Guard at the official event stage located at the end of South Pier Dr. near Blue Harbor Resort.

11:00 am-6:00 pm: Sheboygan Yacht Club Brat Fry. Great outdoor viewing for races located on the one-mile F1 race course. Bring a blanket and chairs. Beer garden, brat fry, burgers, and more are available on a cash basis.

11:30 am-12:30 pm: F1 Races. Heat 1 and 2, each 6 minutes + 1 lap of high-speed powerboat action on the one-mile F1 course located near the Sheboygan Yacht Club.

12:30-1:30 pm Military Demonstration Military Demonstration along the shoreline behind Blue Harbor. Watch as a five-unit floating bridge system is assembled on water.

1:30-2:30 pm: Class 1 – Race 1 – 12 Laps. Watch this challenge on the six-mile offshore race course located along Sheboygan’s South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Bring blankets, chairs, food, and drinks. Food trucks are also available at various locations.

2:30-3:30 pm: F450R Race – 9 Laps. Watch this challenge on the six-mile offshore race course located along Sheboygan South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Bring blankets, chairs, food, and drinks. Food trucks are also available at various locations.

3:30-4:30 pm: Superstock – Race 1 – 9 Laps. Superstock powerboats race on the six-mile offshore race course along the Sheboygan South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Bring blankets, chairs, food, and drinks. Food trucks are also available at various locations.

5:00-6:30 pm: Meet and Greet. View the winning powerboats of the day as they motor down the Sheboygan River and dock at the end of South Pier, near the VIP and Vendor Area.  Get up close to the winning boats and talk to the team. Meet the legends of past F1 challenges and mingle with powerboat royalty.

SUNDAY AUGUST 13

10:30 am-3:30 pm: Watch the powerboat races streamed to the jumbo screen at the official event stage located at the end of South Pier Dr. next to Blue Harbor Resort. The outdoor vendor area includes event sponsors, racing teams, local shops, and food trucks. A VIP tent is also located in this area. Tickets for the VIP tent are available at http://mercuryracing.com/midwestchallenge .

10:30-11:00 am: F1 Race – Heat 3 – 6 Minutes +1 Lap . Watch near the Sheboygan Yacht Club on the one-mile F1 race course.

11:00 am-3:00 pm: Driftwood Sunday Break Party: Take a break from the races and stop by Driftwood’s Sunday Break Party for a full cash bar, brat fry, and other cash concessions under the shade of the outdoor tent. The Flying Zebras band plays from noon to 3:00 pm.

11:30 am-12:30 pm: Superstock – Race 2 – 9 Laps . Superstock powerboats race on the six-mile offshore race course along the Sheboygan South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Bring blankets, chairs, food, and drinks. Food trucks are also available at various locations.

12:30-1:30 pm: F450R Race – 9 Laps. Watch this challenge on the six-mile offshore race course located along Sheboygan’s South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Bring blankets, chairs, food, and drinks. Food trucks are also available at various locations.

1:30-2:30 pm: Class 1 – Race 2 – 14 Laps. Watch this challenge on the six-mile offshore race course located along Sheboygan South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Bring blankets, chairs, food, and drinks. Food trucks are also available at various locations.

2:30-3:30 pm: F1 – Finals – 17 Minutes +1 Lap. The final race! Don’t miss your final chance to watch the last battle as these daredevils hit a one-mile F1 race course. The best view for this race is near the Sheboygan Yacht Club. Bring a blanket and chairs. Beer garden, brat fry, burgers, and more are available on a cash basis.

6:00 pm: Awards. The champions are crowned. Celebrate with the winners at the official event stage located at the end of South Pier Dr. next to Blue Harbor Resort.

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Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge comes to Sheboygan this August

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Although P1 and F1 Powerboat racing are typically separate events, Mercury Racing will combine the two for a weekend of spectacular boat racing.

In Sheboygan from Aug. 11-13, the Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge will occur at the Blue Harbor Resort (725 Blue Harbor Dr. Sheboygan, WI 53081).

General admission tickets are completely free and can be reserved on their eventbrite . However, for those that would like a more luxurious experience, tickets can be purchased for up-close seating or a VIP experience.

Over 40 teams will be competing at the event, including boating champions from Australia, Italy, and Norway.

“Our race support team and collection of marine products are featured in powerboat races around the world, and we’re beyond excited to be a part of this inaugural powerboat race weekend in the Midwest, less than an hour from our corporate headquarters, for our employees, family and friends, and local community members to experience,” states General Manager Stuart Halley in their press release.

The schedule for the weekend is as followed:

Friday, Aug. 11: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Block Party

Saturday, Aug. 12: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Racing

Sunday, Aug. 13: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Racing 6 p.m. - Award ceremony

For more information, visit their website or read the press release below.

Midwest Challenge Finalizes Race Schedule, Opens Ticket Sales Wisconsin event features two days of world-class powerboat racing SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – July 17, 2023 – Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge, scheduled August 11-13, 2023, featuring powerboat racing along the shores of Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Wis. Event organizers P1 Offshore, an international marine motorsports promoter, and F1 Powerboat, a U.S. organizer of powerboat racing, have finalized the Midwest Challenge event schedule, including a block party on Friday night and two-day weekend festival celebrating powerboat racing. The three-day event is sponsored by Mercury Racing, a Wisconsin-based producer of high-performance consumer and competition marine propulsion products, as part of the company’s 50th anniversary. The Midwest Challenge will feature top categories of powerboat racing including the UIM Class 1 World Championship, F1 Powerboat Championship, and various offshore racing classes. More than 40 race teams are expected to participate with competitors from around the world including Australia, Italy, Sweden, Canada, the United Kingdom and Norway. City of Sheboygan Mayor Ryan Sorenson stated, “We are very excited to host this event right here in Sheboygan and bring powerboat racing back to our city. We love showing off our pristine shoreline and our number one natural resource Lake Michigan.” Admission to the race weekend is free for all attendees while single-day and two-day VIP packages are now available for individuals seeking reserved seating with up-close and personal viewing of the races. All VIP tickets include complimentary food, drinks, comfortable seating under a tent, and a televised livestream of the race. While there’s no cost for free tickets, ordering a free ticket ensures guests receive a full agenda and festival map delivered via email. Free tickets and VIP tickets are available on the Midwest Challenge webpage. Mercury Racing General Manager Stuart Halley added, “Our race support team and collection of marine products are featured in powerboat races around the world, and we’re beyond excited to be a part of this inaugural powerboat race weekend in the Midwest, less than an hour from our corporate headquarters, for our employees, family and friends, and local community members to experience.” The full event schedule as well as links to schedules, maps and more is available at MercuryRacing.com/MidwestChallenge. About Mercury Racing Based in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Racing, a division of Mercury Marine, is a leading provider of high-performance marine propulsion systems for discriminating boaters worldwide, offering an exciting and fulfilling power boating experience on the water. Using leading-edge technology, Mercury Racing produces high-performance outboards, sterndrives, propellers, parts, and accessories. Mercury Marine is a division of Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest manufacturer of recreational products, including pleasure boats and marine engines. About Powerboat P1 Powerboat P1 was founded in 2002 and has staged more than 675 powerboat and personal watercraft races in 18 countries on four continents. About F1 Powerboat F1 racing uses tunnel hull catamarans that are capable of both high speed and exceptional manoeuvrability. The boats weigh 860 pounds, including 260 pounds of engine, and are 20 feet long and seven feet wide. F1 boats accelerate from 0-100 mph in five seconds, as quick as a Formula 1 race car. Top speeds reach 120 mph with the capability of taking a 180-degree corner at 100 mph, pulling 7 Gs in the process, making them the most demanding turning race machine in the world.

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Powerboat Racing Comes to Sheboygan: Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge

Amber Leach | August 6, 2023

Sheboygan, Wisconsin is making big, big waves in the high-speed sport and family entertainment arena!!

For the first time in history, two iconic powerboat racing series will come together on the same weekend (August 11 th -13 th ) for their inaugural event as they showcase their ‘need for speed’ on the pristine waters of Lake Michigan.

International marine motorsport promoter Powerboat P1 , the Formula One Championship Series , boasts over 600 races in 18 countries and 4 continents, spanning the last two decades. From their P1 Offshore brand (that was recently granted exclusive, worldwide rights to film and distribute its offshore events) to their JX Jetcross and Aquacross brands (think motocross on water), they strive to create a global marine motorsport platform. They not only encourage ‘play’ on the water, but preservation of the same. Their P1 Marine Foundation promotes the conservation, protection and improvement of marine and coastal environments, helping to safeguard our most valuable natural resources.

Mercury Racing (a division of Mercury Marine ) is a Fond du Lac, Wisconsin-based marine products company that will celebrate 50 years of innovation and excitement this year. What started out with humble beginnings in a leased building in Oshkosh circa 1973 has become a name that’s synonymous with next-level precision and quality). As a cornerstone of powerboat racing, they remain dedicated to advancing the art and science of safety-minded performance on the water well into the future.

To have these two widely respected organizations join forces and hand-select Sheboygan, the Spirit of the Lake...the Malibu of the Midwest, as home to first ever   Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge , is an honor that simply cannot be overstated. Being named ‘host’ of such an event is something that begs for a place in the annals of Sheboygan history.

“When we toured cities to host the event, Sheboygan stood out due to its beautiful water, lodging options, outdoor recreation space and a local government group that was eager to learn more about powerboat racing and host this one-of-a kind event. Our race support team and collection of marine products are featured around the world and now there’s going to be a powerboat race weekend in the Midwest, less than an hour from our corporate headquarters,” said Stuart Halley, General Manager of Mercury Racing.

Azam Rangoonwala, CEO of Powerboat P1 Management, said, “Mercury Racing has been a pillar of powerboat racing for half a century and Powerboat P1 is honored to be partnering with this world leader as the promoter of this unique celebration. The plan to bring together multiple classes of powerboat racing from around the world is an innovative concept and promises to deliver a memorable weekend of sport and entertainment.”

The Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge , a three-day event, will be held just a short drive north of Milwaukee on the western shores of Lake Michigan, the 2 nd   largest of the Great Lakes and the largest freshwater lake in the United States, with over 22,300 square surface miles of aesthetic splendor.

Showcasing more than 40 race teams, and competitors from around the globe, including Norway, Italy, Sweden, Canada and Australia, this celebration will feature some of the most prestigious powerboat racing known to man.  Whether you’re a local, a tourist or just passing through, you’ll find this to be an affair like no other.

One of the coolest parts? You can spectate for free as long as you remember to order your ‘free ticket’ online , which will be accompanied by an event map and a full weekend agenda. If you want a little closer to the action, VIP packages are also available. For your investment, you’ll get access to the beachfront hospitality tent (free food, drinks and parking included), lounge seating and televisions that’ll live stream practices and race day activities.

From 6:00-10:00 on Friday night, the band “ Past Curfew ” will help to launch an action-packed weekend with a block party. Here, all speed seekers and adrenaline junkies can enjoy a brat, a beer and a bird’s eye view when they get up-close-and-personal with drivers, teams and their watercrafts.

Even if you’re a snailboater, you’re invited to enjoy all the smiles per gallon that you can manage. You can race into the action on Saturday and Sunday at South Pier with the following schedule:

10:30am-11:00am : F1 – Testing and Qualifying Watch the 160mph+ qualifying rounds on the F1 course near the Sheboygan Yacht Club .

11:00am-11:30am :   Opening Ceremony. National Anthem and Color Guard at the official event stage at the end of South Pier Drive, near Blue Harbor Resort .

11:00am-6:00pm : Sheboygan Yacht Club Brat Fry.

Bring a blanket and chairs to enjoy nearby races on the F1 course while you refuel with brats and burgers (for cash only).

11:30am-12:30pm : F1 Races. Heat 1 and 2. Located on the one-mile F1 course, near the Sheboygan Yacht Club.

12:30pm-1:30pm   :     Military Demonstration Watch as a five-unit floating bridge system is assembled on the water along the shoreline behind Blue Harbor Resort.   1:30pm-2:30pm:   Class 1 – Race 1 – 12 Laps. Watch this challenge on the six-mile offshore racecourse located along Sheboygan’s South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach and South Shore. 

2:30pm-3:30pm:   F450R Race – 9 Laps. Watch this challenge on the six-mile offshore racecourse located along Sheboygan South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore.

3:30pm-4:30pm:   Superstock – Race 1 – 9 Laps. Superstock powerboats race on the six-mile offshore racecourse along the Sheboygan South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore.

5:00pm-6:30pm : Meet and Greet.

Meet the legends of past F1 challenges and mingle with powerboat royalty. View the day’s winning powerboats and hobnob with their respective teams.   

10:30am-3:30pm: Watch the powerboat races streamed to the jumbo screen at the official event stage located at the end of South Pier Drive, next to Blue Harbor Resort

10:30am-11:00am:   F1 Race – Heat 3 – 6 Minutes +1 Lap Watch near the Sheboygan Yacht Club on the one-mile F1 race course.

11:00am-6:00pm:   Sheboygan Yacht Club Brat Fry

11:00am-3:00pm:  Driftwood Sunday Break Party Take a break from the races and stop by Driftwood’s Sunday Break Party for a full cash bar, brat fry, and other cash concessions under the shade of the outdoor tent. The Flying Zebras band plays from noon to 3:00pm.

11:30am-12:3 pm : Superstock – Race 2 – 9 Laps Superstock powerboats race on the six-mile offshore racecourse along the Sheboygan South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore.

12:30pm-1:30 pm:   F450R Race – 9 Laps Watch this challenge on the six-mile offshore racecourse located along Sheboygan’s South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore.

1:30pm-2:30pm:   Class 1 – Race 2 – 14 Laps Watch this challenge on the six-mile offshore racecourse located along Sheboygan South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore.

2:30pm-3:30pm:   F1 – Finals – 17 Minutes +1 Lap The best view for this final, one-mile race on the F1 racecourse is near the Sheboygan Yacht Club. Don’t miss this toe-to-toe aqua battle!! 

6:00pm:   Awards Watch as the champions are crowed and then round out your weekend with a celebration at the official event stage, located at the end of South Pier Drive, next to Blue Harbor Resort.

If you’re unable to attend in person, you’ll be forgiven (eventually). And you can still watch from your recliner in the no wake zone since CBS Sports Network will broadcast the event internationally and Bally Sports Regional Networks will be broadcasting for viewers in the USA.

Gentlemen…start your engines.

Sheboygan…you gotta regatta. You’re about to make history.

* Aventuron will have extended hours Friday until 10pm & Saturday stop by our booth at South Pier - stop in for sunglass from Costa del Mar and Bajio , sun shirts from Simms , and browse our selection of fly fishing and outdoor gear.

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Powerboat Racing

About powerboat racing, august 9th-11th, 2024.

Sheboygan, WI welcomes powerboat racing back to the western shore of Lake Michigan for a second year! This year's event will be open to all offshore classes. Race teams are expected from around the world, including Australia, Italy, Sweden, Canada, and Norway.

Speed seekers, water enthusiasts, and families will all enjoy this inaugural competition and exhibition weekend in Sheboygan, WI on the pristine waters of Lake Michigan right in front of Blue Harbor Resort. Bring your own chairs or blankets, food and drinks for watching the races from one of the public viewing areas. You will also find food trucks stationed in various spots near the viewing areas.  

Stay tuned for further information as it becomes available!

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Typically offshore powerboat racing is for ocean-going powerboats at speeds over 160 mph and consists of races hosted by Powerboat P1 USA.

The Powerboat Racing Midwest Challenge will be held August 9th-11th, 2024, with events throughout each day.

The Powerboat Racing Midwest Challenge will be held on Lake Michigan off shore below South Pier in front of Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI as well as above North Pier.

There are several viewing areas along the Lake Michigan shore in Sheboygan, WI where you will be able to view the Midwest Challenge.

Free spectator viewing is available for the Midwest Challenge in Sheboygan, WI! 

VIP packages are also available to purchase if you would like front row reserved seating with up-close-and-personal viewing of the powerboat races plus hospitality services.

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Sheboygan hosts powerboat racing event in August 2023

Sheboygan to host powerboat racing event in august 2023.

The city of Sheboygan has been selected to host an inaugural powerboat race event in August.

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - The city of Sheboygan has been selected by International marine motorsport promoter Powerboat P1, the Formula One Championship Series, and Mercury Racing to host an inaugural powerboat race event from Aug. 11-13.

A news release says the Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge , a festival and celebration of powerboat racing, will feature the top categories of U.S. powerboat racing including the UIM Class 1 World Championship, F1 Powerboat Championship, and various offshore racing classes. More than 40 race teams are expected to participate with competitors from around the world, including Australia, Italy, Sweden, Canada and Norway.

Deland Park and Harbor Centre Marina have been identified as the Pit Area for race teams to prepare their boats and there will be Fan Zones with vendors, merchandise, activities, and free viewing of the races for powerboat fans, Sheboygan residents, and tourists. There will also be a ticketed VIP hospitality suite, offering a catered lunch, open bar, lounge seating and televisions to enhance the viewing experience.

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Full details of the Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge will be announced in spring, but the tentative agenda includes:

• Friday, Aug. 11, Downtown Block Party to meet the race teams and see the boats up-close, with live music, food and beverage.
• Saturday, Aug. 12, kicks off Race Weekend with F1 Powerboat racing, P1 Offshore powerboat testing, UIM Class 1 pole position qualifying, and an exhibition of the RaceBird, an electric boat featuring power from Mercury Racing that will premiere in the E1 World Championship in 2024.
• Sunday, Aug. 13, showcases a full day of racing with F1 Powerboat, P1 Offshore and the high-speed Class 1 boats in action.

The Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge will be televised globally as well as in the U.S. on CBS Sports Network and Bally Sports Regional Networks, showcasing the Sheboygan lakefront and downtown district.

Sheboygan recognized as 'Best Race Site' for hosting Mercury racing event last summer

S HEBOYGAN — City of Sheboygan was recognized as the 2023 American Power Boat Association Best Race Site for hosting the Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge last summer.  

Mayor Ryan Sorenson was presented the award, recognizing the best cities to host APBA races , at the Feb. 5 Common Council meeting by P1 Offshore Adviser Stuart Halley.  

“We are truly honored to receive this prestigious award for hosting the 2023 event here in Sheboygan,” Sorenson said. “We were thrilled to have had the opportunity to showcase the beauty and hospitality of our city, and this recognition is a testament to the collaborative efforts of our community."

Sheboygan was one of three finalists for the award, according to Sherron Winer, co-chairperson of the APBA Club Support Committee.  

“The race event ticked all the key criteria boxes — including excellence in overall production and officiating, participation and support from teams, local/regional event marketing and publicity, inclusion of the APBA in venue marketing and promotion, creative use of social media and event attendance — and, notably, Sheboygan is the first new, first-time event to be honored,” Winer said.  

The three-day Powerboat P1 and Formula One Powerboat racing event generated about $4.7 million in visitor spending and drew about 43,000 visitors.

Powerboat P1 CEO Azam Rangoonwala said, "Sheboygan stood out because of its beautiful water, lodging options, outdoor recreation space and a local government group that was eager to learn more about powerboat racing and host a high-profile event to show off the city’s pristine shoreline and No. 1 natural resource, Lake Michigan."

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The city will host the Mercury Racing event again this summer, Aug. 9-11.  

Sorenson said, “We are looking forward to continuing to be a premier destination for the exhilarating P1 Offshore race series and to welcoming back the teams to our shores this August.” 

Contact Alex Garner at 224-374-2332 or [email protected] . Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) at @alexx_garner . 

This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: Sheboygan recognized as 'Best Race Site' for hosting Mercury racing event last summer

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Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge

August 11, 2023 - august 13, 2023.

The Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge, a festival, and celebration of powerboat racing, will feature the top categories of U.S. powerboat racing. More than 40 teams from around the world will be competing. International marine motorsport promoter Powerboat P1, the Formula One Racing Series, and Mercury Marine, a Fond du Lac, WI-based manufacturer of high-performance marine propulsion, selected Sheboygan as the host city for this inaugural powerboat race. Event Flyer (pdf) | Trolley Route Map

FRIDAY AUGUST 11

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6:00-10:00 pm: Kickoff party at City Green/Downtown . View all the powerboats in the Midwest Mercury Challenge. Dance to the music with the Past Curfew band. Brat fry, food trucks, and beverage concessions are available. Free to the public.

SATURDAY AUGUST 12

10:00 am-4:30 pm: Watch the powerboat races streamed to the jumbo screen at the official event stage located at the end of South Pier Dr. next to Blue Harbor Resort. The outdoor vendor area includes event sponsors, racing teams, local shops, and food trucks. A VIP tent is also located in this area. Tickets for the VIP tent are available at mercuryracing.com/midwestchallenge. 10:00-10:30 am: Class 1 – Pole Race. Watch high-speed powerboats jet across the water at 160 mph as they battle for pole position. Viewing areas along Sheboygan South Beach, Kite Beach, King Park, and South Shore. Bring blankets, chairs, food, and drinks. Food trucks are also available at various locations. 10:30-11:00 am: F1 – Testing/Qualifying/4 Minutes + 1 Lap. F1 powerboats can reach speeds in excess of 160 mph. Watch the qualifying rounds on the F1 Race Course near the Sheboygan Yacht Club. 11:00-11:30 am: Opening Ceremony. National Anthem and Color Guard at the official event stage located at the end of South Pier Dr. near Blue Harbor Resort. 11:00 am-6:00 pm: Sheboygan Yacht Club Brat Fry. Great outdoor viewing for races located on the one-mile F1 race course. Bring a blanket and chairs. Beer garden, brat fry, burgers, and more are available on a cash basis. 11:30 am-12:30 pm: F1 Races. Heat 1 and 2, each 6 minutes + 1 lap of high-speed powerboat action on the one-mile F1 course located near the Sheboygan Yacht Club. 12:30-1:30 pm:  Military Demonstration . View a five unit ribbon bridge demonstration along the south shore behind Blue Harbor. 1:30-2:30 pm: Class 1 – Race 1 – 12 Laps. Watch this challenge on the six-mile offshore race course located along Sheboygan South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Bring blankets, chairs, food, and drinks. Food trucks are also available at various locations. 2:30-3:30 pm: F450R Race – 9 Laps. The best view for this race is near the Sheboygan Yacht Club. Bring a blanket and chairs. Beer garden, brat fry, burgers, and more are available on a cash basis. 3:30-4:30 pm: Superstock – Race 1 – 9 Laps. Superstock powerboats race on the six-mile offshore race course along the Sheboygan South Beach, King Park, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Bring blankets, chairs, food, and drinks. Food trucks are also available at various locations. 5:00-6:30 pm: Meet and Greet. View the winning powerboats of the day as they motor down the Sheboygan River and dock at the end of South Pier, near the VIP and Vendor Area.  Get up close to the winning boats and talk to the team. Meet the legends of past F1 challenges and mingle with powerboat royalty.

SUNDAY AUGUST 13

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Abu Dhabi , UAE, Monday, 09 June 2003 - With the Federation of Russia Grand Prix scheduled for August 17, the UIM Powerboat Homologation Committee plans to visit the site of the race, not far from Moscow center, from June 16-20, 2003. The Federation of Russia Grand Prix is the fifth race on the 2003 UIM F1 Powerboat Championship calendar and the ninth time that an F1 Powerboat Championship event takes place in Russia.

Organisers of the 2003 event plan a great show for an expected 50,000 spectators. Since 1989, FI Powerboats have raced in Minsk (1989), Leningrad (1990,1991), St Petersburg (1995,1996) and Moscow (1997, 1998 and 1999).

"After three years away, I am happy to see the F1 Powerboat Championship back in Moscow, thanks to the Moscow Government and to 7TV Sports Television Channel," said Nicolo di San Germano, promoter of the UIM F1 Powerboat series. "This Grand Prix is an exciting new event, even though the Federation of Russia has hosted F1 Powerboat racing before.

"The last Grand Prix in Moscow gave us a lot of action on the river in the city's famous Gorki Park. But the 2003 edition will take place in Strogino, seven kilometres away from the center of Moscow. Found by Pierre Bogdanov, President of the Russian Federation Motonautique, this new location will allow FI Powerboat racing on a much wider circuit, compared with Gorki Park. "

The charismatic di San Germano has worked assiduously since 1993 to make F1 Powerboat racing a global sport. "I am gratified to see that some of the concepts that I initiated have begun to take root," di San Germano said. These include among others proper racing pits and hospitality units.

"In the last ten years, the F1 Powerboat racing programme has taken the contenders to Asia, Europe and the Middle East, and Far East" di San Germano said. The promoter has dreams of additional locations in the future. "But today," he said, "I really hope that the Homologation Committee will find that the circuit in Strogino meets all the necessary criteria for a good show, perfect organisation, and, above all, safety."