Loaded with memorable performances, the 2025 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Central Missouri was certainly one for the books—so much so that we didn’t want it to end. And so this we launched our first Top 5 Shootout Highlights series. The hardest part about it? Making five choices. This is what media folks call a high-class problem. You can expect the series to return in 2026. What’s more, you can expect more series-style features from Powerboat Nation and we continue to growth and thrive through over coverage of the high-performance powerboating world.
Friday, September 5
Top PBN Shootout Highlight No. 5— Borroto Of Belak Goes Bonkers
Belak Industries founder Damian Borroto ran a remarkable 97 mph in this single-outboard 37-foot center console.
St. Petersburg Grand Prix Essentials
What’s in store for final of event of Monster Energy Triple Crown of offshore racing.
Thursday, September 4
Top PBN Shootout Highlight No. 4—A New Dam Record
Setting the new dam-to-dam speed record at the Lake of the Ozarks was an XINSURANCE team effort.
Pirates Of Lanier Charity Poker Run At 100 Boats With Registration Closing Tomorrow
The Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run returns next weekend.
Deep Impact Impressions From The Lake Of The Ozarks
Deep Impact brought a commanding presence to the 37th annual Central Missouri event.
Nor-Tech At 35—Texas Angels Replay
Only a center console offers enough space for four winged angels.
Wednesday, September 3
Top PBN Shootout Highlight No. 3—Olson Makes The Hall
Long overdue for his 192-mph performance in a 33-foot catamaran, Greg Olson is among the newest members of the Bob Morgan Memorial Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Hall of Fame.
Super Stock And Factory Stock Classes Strong For St. Petersburg Grand Prix
Outboard classes lead the St. Pete push.
Sunny Sundays Close Out Strong Second Season
In just its second year, the Sunny Sunday fun-run series of events averaged 20 to 30 boats.
Tuesday, September 2
Rudesill Acquires TS Motorsports Factory Stock MTI Catamaran
A new era begins.
Top PBN Shootout Highlight No. 2—Cleetus Goes Turbine
YouTube star Cleetus McFarland added something new to his resume at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Southwest Florida Duo To Launch New Irish Kevin’s-Backed Mod V Team In St. Pete
Destined to be an immediate offshore racing fan favorite.
Image Of The Week: Offshore Racing’s No. 1 Team
The SSR Safety and Rescue Services will be back in business this weekend at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix.
Fort Myers Offshore Sets 2025/2026 Schedule
The start of the 2025/2026 Fort Myers Offshore season is just one month away.
Monday, September 1
Top PBN Shootout Highlight No. 1—Darana Hybrid Demolishes Course Record
The 50-foot Darana Hybrid Mystic catamaran produced the performance of the 2025
Chicago National Grand Prix—Windy City Beat Down
At the RWO Chicago National Grand Prix, the XINSURANCE South and Dirty Money teams continued to dominate the Pro Class 1 and Super Cat categories.
Szolack And Hogan ‘Swap’ Cool Cat For Hot V-Bottom
Another sweet deal closed by Performance Boat Center.
Sunday August 31
Sonic 35 Owner Burns Midnight Oil To Exceed Shootout Goal
With a 115-mph pass at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, Ronnie Reynolds could own the fastest Sonic V-bottom ever built.
Saturday, August 30
Gallery Of The Week—An Ozarks Catamaran Score
A exotic haul from speedonthewater.com’s annual Lake of the Ozarks photo session.
Friday, August 29
PBN Exclusive— But Wait, There’s More—Plenty To Do Between Now And October
So there’s lots to do between now and October if you’re up for it. No need to take fall all that seriously at least until it arrives.
Offshore racing returns this weekend with the inaugural Race World Offshore event in the Windy City.