2025 NBRA Race Schedule
Reklaw, TX - May 16th-18th
Grove, OK - June 13th-15th
Stigler, OK - July 11th-13th
Centralia, IL - Aug 22nd-24th
Vandalia, IL - Sept 5th-7th
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Our weekend at the 2025 NBRA National Championships Smoke on the Water in Centralia, Illinois has come to an end.
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our National Champions!
Unfortunately Mother Nature decided that we were not going to be able to run our Sunday schedule of racing, but we had a great time and some great racing on Friday and Saturday! Thank you to everyone involved in putting this event on.
(National Championships and points will be posted after the race in Vandalia)
Our next event is coming up quickly! The remaining classes that were unable to race at the 2025 NBRA National Championships last weekend will be racing for the title in Vandalia, IL on September 5th-7th! This last event of the season will also be held in conjunction with our friends in the US Title Series!
$5,000 in Tow Money !!
NBRA racers please register online before September 3rd to help our volunteers and reduce your paperwork at the lake!
Race Location - GPS:
575 IL-185 Vandalia IL
Reserve your room ASAP before they fill up!
Host Hotels
ask for the "Boat Race Rates"
Holiday Inn Express
21 Mattes Ave
Vandalia, IL 62471
618-283-0010
$129 per night
Ramada Limited
2707 Veterans Ave
Vandalia, IL 62471
618-283-1400
$99 per night
Quality Inn
1920 N Kennedy Blvd
Vandalia, IL 62471
618-283-4400
$65 per night
Camping will be available and the lake has a full service campground in the park with full hookups. There are plenty of sites and they will be reserved for us for $20 per night. No reservations required!
The GPS address to use is 575 IL-185 Vandalia IL.
Arrivals in the park/pits no earlier than Thursday September 4th.
No Testing until Friday!
For more information, click the button below:
Congratulations to the winner of the Replica Raffle
Lola Sitton
We would like to thank Fernando for continuing to support the NBRA!
Reach out to Fernando Boats Replicas for an awesome replica of your boat!
What is NBRA boat racing?
The National Boat Racing Association is an organization that holds events for kneel down hydroplanes and runabouts to come together and race. These 10' to 13' long race boats are either built by specialized boat builders, or by the racers themselves. They are typically built out of wood, although some builders utilize lighter weight composite materials for added strength and a lighter finished product. There is a variety of classes that are determined by the engine size and hull type. The stock and modified outboard engines used in this type of racing range from 15 to 100 horsepower and propel these small boats to speeds that range from 50 to 100 mph depending on the class. With up to 12 boats on the water in a given heat, the drivers fly around the oval course side by side for 3 laps putting their equipment and driving ability to the test against the other competitors. This family friendly sport is fast paced and exciting to watch and be a part of. We welcome everyone to come watch the show and walk through the pits! Our race teams are always eager to show off their equipment and talk about racing. Why not spend the day at the lake watching an action packed race program? Take a look at our race schedule and come join us!
NBRA Novice Classes
Do you want to race boats? You can! The NBRA Novice classes are a great place to start! They are entry level classes designed to allow new racers to safely gain experience driving a race boat as they learn valuable skills such as race course awareness and starting procedures. Boat racing is a very fun, family oriented sport. Many of our race teams have several generations out on the water with the youngest participants starting as early as 9 years old! A lot of our best drivers started in the Novice classes, but it's not just for kids. Adults that are looking to get into the sport benefit from it as well! We recommend that anyone without boat racing experience start off in the Novice classes and graduate as they get comfortable safely handling their boat in racing conditions.
Do you want to try it, but don't know if you will enjoy it? Come to a race and talk to the drivers in the pits! All of the racers are excited to talk to people and teach them what racing is all about! You will likely find someone that is willing to let you jump in their boat and try it out. But, be careful...once the racing bug bites you, you're hooked! Come check us out and join our racing family!
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