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.

Pos	Boat #	Team	Total Pts
1	#S25	Team Bermuda	107
2	#S43	Valvoline/Celsius	96
3	#S08	Wozencraft	86
4	#S01	Raymarine	77
5	#S12	Nuff Said	69
6	#S45	Club Car Wash	61
7	#S21	Say Less MF	54
8	#S54	Allied	48

Pos	Boat #	Team	Total Pts
1	#FS40	Montlick	102
2	#FS42	Jackhammer	91
3	#FS25	Goodboy Vodka	81

Pos	Boat #	Team	Total Pts
1	#SV3	Wazzup	103
2	#SV20	Knuckleheads	92
3	#SV52	DSK	82
4	#SV1	Go GPS	73

Pos	Boat #	Team	Total Pts
1	#MV83	Clouatre Cartel	103
2	#MV47	Relentless	92
3	#MV97	Fast Boys	82
4	#MV55	Fuel 1 Team	73

Pos	Boat #	Team	Total Pts
1	#VL3	Ultimate Boat Racing Experience	101
2	#VL2	Ultimate Boat Racing Experience	90

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Pos	Boat #	Team	Total Pts
1	#614	Logan's Heroes	105
2	#613	Kokomo	94
3	#620	Dirty Martini	84
4	#673	Synergy	75
5	#6221	Horizon	67
6	#654	J&J Racing	59

Pos	Boat #	Team	Total Pts
1	#721	Team Progression	108
2	#730	Redrum	97
3	#700	The Punisher	87
4	#731	Back in Business	78
5	#712	Wild Card	70
6	#732	Hamma Sticxs	62
7	#752	The Flying Lucy	55
8	#714	Shocker	49
9	#765	Goofin Around	43

Pos	Boat #	Team	Total Pts
1	#469	Spectre	102
2	#499	Burning Man	91
3	#421	Gascott Marine	81