City of Sheboygan Selected to Host International Powerboat Racing Event

The International marine motorsport promoter Powerboat P1, the Formula One Championship Series, and Mercury Racing, of Fond du Lac, announced Wednesday, January 4, 2023, that they have selected Sheboygan, Wisconsin as the host city of an inaugural powerboat race event scheduled for August 11-13.

The Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge, a festival and celebration of powerboat racing, will feature the top categories of U.S. powerboat racing including the UIM Class 1 World Championship, F1 Powerboat Championship, and various offshore racing classes.

More than 40 race teams are expected to participate with competitors from around the world, including Australia, Italy, Sweden, Canada and Norway.

Sheboygan stood out to the groups due to its beautiful water, lodging options, outdoor recreation space, and a local government group that was eager to learn more about powerboat racing and host this one-of-a-kind event.

General Manager of Mercury Racing Stuart Halley said “Our race support team and collection of marine products are featured in powerboat races around the world and now there’s going to be a powerboat race weekend in the Midwest, less than an hour from our corporate headquarters.”

Full details of the Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge will be announced this Spring.