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Sunday, August 02, 2026
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Great Lakes Grand Prix Sunday Action Canceled
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Sunday’s final round of racing at the 2026 XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix in Michigan City, Indiana, was officially canceled due to dangerously rough conditions on southern Lake Michigan.
Organizers made the decision on safety grounds after severe waters and unworkable swell threatened course safety boats and rescue vessels stationed off Washington Park Beach.
The cancellation brought a premature and frustrating end to an action-packed week of offshore powerboat action.
Organizers stressed that while terminating the event was a difficult decision, the well-being of drivers, support crews, volunteers, and spectators had to take precedence.
"It’s a heartbreaking way to end an incredible week in Michigan City, but the safety of the racers, teams, volunteers, and fans will always come first."
The 17th edition of the Grand Prix—which forms the second round of the Race World Offshore UIM World Championship Series—had drawn a record fleet of 79 offshore boats across 14 competing classes. High-speed Super Cats and Class 1 craft had been scheduled to headline Sunday's afternoon schedule.
Despite Sunday's disruption on the water, the week-long festival succeeded in drawing thousands of spectators to Michigan City's shoreline for community events, including Saturday’s downtown boat parade, block party, and aerial displays.
The Race World Offshore series next moves to Florida for the Clearwater Nationals from September 25th – 27th.
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Saturday, August 01, 2026
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Bermuda Powerboat Rivals Battle in Super Stock Qualifying
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The ongoing rivalry between Bermuda’s premier offshore powerboat teams resumed on Lake Michigan as the XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix got underway at Washington Park in Michigan City, Indiana.
Opening-day action centered on the Super Stock qualifying rounds, with both Bermudian crews securing solid grid placements in a competitive field.
Team Bermuda S25 led the island's contingent, finishing sixth overall after logging a top qualifying time of 4:15.21.
Close behind was S12 Nuff Said, who locked in seventh position with a lap time of 4:16.54—setting up another intriguing wheel-to-wheel contest for the championship race days ahead.
The 17th edition of the Great Lakes Grand Prix serves as the second round of the Race World Offshore UIM World Championship Series, drawing thousands of spectators along the shores of Washington Park Beach.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Bermuda Crews Set for Great Lakes Grand Prix Showdown
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The battle between Bermuda's leading offshore powerboat teams is set to resume this week as the XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix returns to Washington Park in Michigan City, Indiana.
Running from July 27 to August 2, the event marks the second round of the 2026 Race World Offshore UIM World Championship Series, with the Super Stock class expected to provide another chapter in an exciting all-Bermuda rivalry.
Bermudian teams have dominated the class so far this season, claiming victory in all five races contested.
S25 Team Bermuda arrives in Michigan City as the form team, having won four races to establish itself as the benchmark in the Super Stock division. However, S12 Niff Said has already shown it has the pace to challenge, taking victory in one race and ensuring the title battle remains alive.
With both boats expected to line up again on Lake Michigan, another closely fought contest is anticipated as the championship resumes.
The Great Lakes Grand Prix, now in its 17th year, is one of the highlights of the offshore racing calendar. Thousands of spectators are expected to line Washington Park Beach and the surrounding shoreline, where the event remains free to attend and offers fans an uninterrupted view of the high-speed action.
Following the Michigan City event, the Race World Offshore UIM World Championship Series will continue in Clearwater, with valuable championship points on offer as Bermuda's teams look to extend their impressive start to the 2026 season.
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Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Team Bermuda Claim St Clair River Classic Victory
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Team Bermuda produced a remarkable performance to finish first and second in the 32nd Annual St Clair River Classic, with David Selley and Steven Bridges leading from lights to flag in a memorable display.
Competing in the Super Stock class, Selley and Bridges powered the S-25 Team Bermuda boat to victory, controlling the race from the opening lap and never relinquishing the lead over the 12-lap contest.
The Bermudian duo maintained a relentless pace throughout, keeping their rivals at bay to secure an emphatic victory despite facing the challenges of a smaller-than-expected field.
Adding to Bermuda's success, Luis Martins and Nick Imprescia guided the S-12 Nuff Said boat to an impressive second-place finish, completing a dominant one-two result for the island.
The Super Stock category featured eight boats, fewer than the 12 to 14 entries class representative Cole Liebel had anticipated before the event. Despite the reduced field, the racing remained fiercely competitive, making Team Bermuda's commanding performance all the more impressive.
Selley and Bridges had entered the event knowing expectations were high, but they delivered when it mattered most. Their flawless drive from start to finish ensured the S-25 Team Bermuda boat never looked under threat, capping a superb weekend on the St Clair River.
With Bermuda claiming both the top two positions, the result marked one of the island's strongest performances in recent years and underlined the strength of its powerboat racing programme on the international stage.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Offshore Powerboat Circuit Prepares for Return at Great Lakes
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Drivers and co-pilots are locking in their final preparations as the offshore powerboat racing circuit gears up for an action-packed stretch, headlined by this weekend's return to Michigan.
Following recent schedule updates, teams are set to tackle the 17th Annual Award-Winning XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix, which brings a full week of high-speed entertainment to Washington Park in Michigan City, Indiana, running from July 27th to August 2nd.
The premier event showcases some of the world’s fastest powercraft pushing speeds along the southern shores of Lake Michigan, with spectator viewing stationed along Washington Park Beach.
Updated Offshore Race Calendar
July 24–26
St. Clair, Michigan
St. Clair River Classic
July 31–August 2
Michigan City, Indiana
XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix
September 11–13
Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers Offshore Grand Prix
November 1–8
Key West, Florida
World Championship Finals
"With revised timetables now locked in, crews are making their final mechanical tweaks ahead of what promises to be one of the most competitive Great Lakes stops in recent years."
Beyond the main high-speed showdowns on the water, the Michigan City leg features a full week of community festivities, including a boat parade, block parties, and pit lane access for fans to meet the drivers and throttlemen up close before racing commences.
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