Water Course
★★★★☆
In Biloxi, Mississippi, the Gulfport Powerboat Grand Prix offers thrilling motorsport racing on a water course. With offshore powerboat and P1 SuperStock events, spectators can enjoy high-speed action. For the current schedule, call (228) 863-4408. The venue is one of many tracks in the area, with 10 nearby tracks within 75 miles.
Offshore PowerboatP1 SuperStockGulf CoastSpectator Events
Know Before You Go
- Race schedule
- Powerboat venues typically host race weekends 3-8 times per season under APBA, OPC, or local sanction. Check the calendar — most weeks are open practice or quiet.
- Spectator access
- Shore-line viewing from a beach or pier is the standard vantage. Bring polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and a chair — boat racing is a sunny stand-around sport.
- Class variety
- Look for tunnel boats, hydroplanes, jet boats, and offshore depending on water size. Race speeds range from 60 mph (small inland) to 180+ mph (offshore unlimited).