Brick, NJ – It was with a heavy heart that the Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA Racing) announced the cancellation of the final race event of the 2024 season, Englewood Beach Waterfest. This difficult decision came in the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton, which caused significant damage to the West Coast Florida communities, particularly Englewood Beach.

"We understand how much our fans, teams and partners were looking forward to the Englewood Beach Waterfest as the season finale," said OPA Racing Vice President Nick Smith. "While it was heartbreaking to make this decision, the safety of everyone involved and the restoration of the affected communities was our priority. We look forward to returning to Englewood Beach in 2025 and seeing all of our great fans again."

OPA Racing extends its heartfelt thanks to the attendees of the Englewood Beach Block Party last month. Your support for the local community, which has been a longstanding supporter of offshore racing, has been invaluable during this challenging time.

Congratulations to the 2024 National Champions
OPA Racing would also like to congratulate all of the 2024 National Champions for their outstanding performances throughout the season:

• Class 7: 3rd Edition
• Class 6: Logan’s Heroes
• Class 5: Shocker
• Class 4: Crazy Rhythm
• Class 3: Mr. Herbott-O
• Super Vee: Knuckleheads
• Modified Vee: Brother’s Racing
• Stock Vee: Wazzup
• Extreme 1100: American Custom Marine
• Super Cat: Wicked
• Factory Stock: Montlick Injury Attorneys
• Super Stock: Jackhammer

And our coveted High Points Champions is 3rd Edition in Class 7.

These champions have demonstrated incredible skill, perseverance, and passion for the sport, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements this season.

Looking Ahead: The 2025 OPA Racing Schedule
As we turn our focus to next year, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming 2025 OPA Racing schedule. The 2025 season promises to be filled with excitement, competitive racing, and unforgettable moments. We invite all our fans to join us at the following events:

Vist Our Schedule Place to see where we are racing http://www.oparacing.org/schedule

"We can’t wait to get back to the water and bring our fans the thrilling action they expect at every event," said OPA Racing Vice President. "We have a jam-packed schedule ahead and a number of exciting locations on the horizon. From the Jersey Shore to the iconic waters of Englewood Beach, 2025 will be a season to remember."

OPA Racing is proud to be part of a sport that brings communities together and continues to promote the best in offshore racing.
Stay tuned for further announcements and updates as we prepare for a new and exciting season in 2025. We look forward to seeing you on the water!

About OPA Racing
The Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA Racing) is a leading organization dedicated to the promotion and organization of competitive offshore powerboat racing events across the United States. The OPA Racing series brings together some of the most skilled drivers and teams in the sport, offering thrilling races in scenic locations and supporting the growth of offshore racing.