Another crazy week has come and gone. Just in case you missed something, here’s Powerboat Nation’s weekly wrap-up.
Friday, May 22
PBN Exclusive: Kuttawa Cannonball Run Bringing Back Heat—’80s Style—To 10th Anniversary Affair
With two fun runs, a live auction and an ’80s tribute band performing on the closing night, the Kuttawa Cannonball Run organizers plan to make the most of the event’s 10th anniversary celebration.
Behold The Once-Lowly Shot-Ski—Auction Item Extraordinaire
Once a party-hearty mainstay, shot-skis have become hot tickets at go-fast boating event charity auctions.
Offshore racing’s greatest cheerleader, Micheal Stancombe is defying formidable odds. But he still needs all the help he can get. Photos by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pixl
Thursday, May 21
Race World Offshore Inks New Five-Year Deal With Key West For World Championships
Big news out of Key West, Fla.
PBN Exclusive—Why Go-Fast Boating Events Go Dark
For myriad reasons, sustaining go-fast boating events isn’t easy.
Muller Boys Take To The Water In New Skater 368 Catamaran
The summer fun is just beginning for the Muller family.
Commentary—A Father-Daughter Dance In Cocoa Beach
A moment to savor.
Wednesday, May 20
Texas Outlaw Challenge Canceled
Planned for late June, the once-thriving event will not happen this year.
36 In 35—Nor-Tech Stole The Shootout Poker-Run Show With The 360 Flyer
Inside and out, the 360 Flyer remains one of the prettiest models Nor-Tech has ever built.
PBN Exclusive—Team Allen Earns Space Coast Super Boat Belt Honor
The epitome of sportsmanship.
Platinum Powerboats To Open New Florida Production Headquarters
Coming soon for Platinum Powerboats—a from-the-ground-up production facility of its own
Inside and out, the 360 Flyer remains one of the prettiest models Nor-Tech has ever built.
Tuesday, May 19
Pulling For Micheal Stancombe, Offshore Racing’s Greatest Cheerleader
Offshore racing’s greatest cheerleader, Micheal Stancombe is defying formidable odds. But he still needs all the help he can get.
Thunderstruck at Cocoa Beach
The third race of the IHRA offshore series had a record-breaking fleet, challenging conditions and an unexpected organizational shakeup.
Monday, May 18
PBN Exclusive—Great South Bay Poker Run Coming Back
The second Great South Bay Poker Run in Long Island, N.Y., is scheduled for the end of this month.
Sunday, May 17
IHRA and Leah Martin Part Ways
IHRA president Leah Martin was removed from her position this morning.
Thunder On Cocoa Beach: Preliminary Day No. 1 Results
Water conditions in Cocoa Beach, Fla., yesterday lived up to their rugged reputation.
Saturday, May 16
Thunder On Cocoa Beach At 89 Boats—And Counting
A new record for the venue.
Low Water Levels Force Lake Powell Challenge Cancelation
Organizer vow to to produce the event in 2027.
The third race of the IHRA offshore series had a record-breaking fleet, challenging conditions and an unexpected organizational shakeup.
Friday, May 15
Interview—Marking Milestones With Deep Impact’s Mark Fischer
The real thing opens up.
PBN Exclusive—Sunny Sundays Coming Back For Summer
Thanks to Performance Boat Center, Sunsation owners will have four events of their own at the Lake of the Ozarks this summer.