Question 1

What is OPA Racing?

Accepted Answer

OPA Racing, or the Offshore Powerboat Association, is a professional offshore powerboat racing sanctioning body.

THE ORIGINS OF OPA
Founded on the East Coast by a tight-knit community of competitors affectionately known as "The Jersey Boyz," OPA distinguished itself from other associations by emphasizing affordability and accessibility. Unlike organizations that charged high, per-race entry fees, OPA utilized a flat annual membership fee to keep the sport accessible to "lunch-bucket" racers. Historically, OPA has hosted major racing circuits including a number of historic stops along the East Coast including the iconic Benihana Offshore Grand Prix affectionately known as the Indy 500 of Offshore Racing. OPA continues to this day with their motto, 'Built in the Pits. Proven on the Water.™ and By Racers, For Racers™.'

EVOLUTION & MODERN DAY
Over the decades, OPA classes evolved to feature a mix of open and closed-canopy boats, managing safety and performance limits for different engine types and hull shapes. The organization continually updates its racing format to keep competition tight while maintaining its ethos of By Racers, For Racers™.

Question 2

Where does OPA Racing hold events?

Accepted Answer

OPA Racing holds events in multiple locations that are announced each season with prior race stops including Atlantic City NJ, Freeport NY, St. Clair MI, Lake Hopatcong NJ, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, Ocean City MD, Morehead City, NC, Highlands NJ, Biloxi MS, Englewood, FL, Cocoa Beach, FL, and Miami FL.

Question 3

How do I register a boat for OPA Racing?

Accepted Answer

To register for an OPA Racing event, visit oparacing.org/registration or navigate to the Resources page. OPA provides registration, rulebooks, and all entry documentation for competitors. Contact OPA directly at nick@oparacing.org or call 1-908-910-8025.

Question 4

How can I watch OPA Racing live?

Accepted Answer

OPA Racing livestreams all of its events on YouTube at youtube.com/@OPA_Racing. Official announcers Brad Harrington and Brian Baldry provide expert commentary throughout each event.

Question 5

How can I become a sponsor or partner of OPA Racing?

Accepted Answer

To become a partner or sponsor of OPA Racing, visit oparacing.org/partnerships or email opa@oparacing.org with the subject 'Partnership Inquiry.' OPA Racing offers sponsorship packages for businesses looking to reach the offshore powerboat racing community.

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