International Model Power Boat Association

FCMB D13 Grand Prix II
2026-09-12 07:30 - 2026-09-13 22:00 UTC | Wm F. Sheffield Park Pond, 3659 New Berlin Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32226
Listings and entry details on RCRacingEvents.com. Pre-registration required by September 11.
Enter Early! 3 boats to make a jacket eligible class. Site is a 6-lap course with tri-oval buoy. See RCRacingEvents.com for rule deviations.
Visit District 13 facebook page for D13 bylaws and more info regarding eligibility requirements for a class to qualify for Grand Prix Series championship jackets.
Open water beginning September 11 at 9 AM.
CD: Dennis Harvey (904) 508-4000 email: dlhwoody@aol.com
Assistant CD: Christopher Harvey (904) 422-0898 or email boh335@yahoo.com
Sanction #26-029 R

Tim Lesniewski 1/8 Scale Gold Cup Memorial
2026-09-19 08:00 - 2026-09-20 18:00 | R.B. Baker Pond, 219 Cherry Lane, Queenstown, MD 21658
Listings and registration on RCRacingEvents.com. All Gas and Nitro Classes offered. Pre-registration required. Club will combine classes at their discretion. 4 boats to make a class. 4 rounds of racing. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Onsite camping allowed in designated areas – no hookups. Campers must remove all trash. Nearby hotels. No smoking or vaping in pit area, fire extinguishers mandatory in cold pits or trailers. Engines started only in hot pits. Pets allowed on leash. No pets in race area.
Open water Friday.
CD: Charles Jones (443) 617-8026 email: cjones930@verizon.net
(Sanction #26-033 R)

27th Jack Kohlmeyer Fall Classic
2026-09-19 08:00 - 2026-09-20 19:00 | Deaconess Sports Park-Site #2, 6800 N. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN 47725
Deaconess Sports Park new site (GPS: 38.037778, -87.495278)
CLICK HERE FOR RULES. 200 Boat Limit! Enter Early on RiverCityRacingClub.com. 5 boats to make a class. Registration deadline September 13. Pay at pond CASH only.
CLASSES: Sport 20; Sport 40; 1/8 Scale; B Mod OB Tunnel; B Sport OB Tunnel; P-Limited FE; B Mono; Open Nitro OB Tunnel; Open Nitro Hydro; B Hydro; Open Nitro Mono; Gas Cat; Classic Thunderboat; 1/8 Scale FE; Open Gas Hydro; Gas Mono; Gas Sport Hydro; SS Gas Mono; P-Limited Novice (see flyer for rules); 1/6 Gas Scale; Jersey Skiff; Crackerbox; E Hydro.
4 Full rounds of racing. “Jack Kohlmeyer Trophy”; “Sport 40” Traveling Trophy; “D Hydro” Traveling Trophy.
Open water available Sept. 18 – Noon to sundown.
CD: Mike Schindler (812) 760-8036 email: saymikey@gmail.com
(Sanction#25-034 R)

District II Challenge 2026
2026-09-20 09:00 - 18:00 | Thelma G. Spencer Park Lake, 3701 John R. Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Pre-registration required. Watch for announcements on IW approx. 3 – 4 weeks before event.
3 boats to make a class. CLASSES: 1/8 Scale; B Mono; LSG Cat; Sport 20/RTR Nitro; Open Mono; Sport 40; Open Rigger; B Hydro; LSG Sport Hydro; D Hydro; Classic Thunderboat; A Hydro; 1/6 Gas Scale; D Mono; Sport 20 FE Spec.
CD: Chris Capaldi (248) 375-9566 or email: ccapaldi@wowway.com
Assistant CD: Bert Dygert (248) 221-0901 or email: dannicdyg@yahoo.com
(Park opens at 7 a.m. No engines running before 9 a.m.)
Sanction #26-040 R

The Acadiana Cajun Top Gun Shootout
2026-09-26 08:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00 | Acadiana Pond, 3890 W. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia, LA 70560
Listing and Entries on RCRacingEvents.com
Pre-registration not required but encouraged. Avoid late fees by registering by Sept. 21.
SATURDAY CLASSES: Super Sport Mono; Super Sport Cat; LSG 27 Sport Hydro, Cat, Mono, Outrigger; B Outrigger; A Outrigger; 1/6 Gas Scale; Gas Twin Outrigger.
SUNDAY CLASSES: Open Mono; Open Cat; Crackerbox; Open Sport Hydro; Classic Thunderboat; Open Outrigger; Open Offshore; D Outrigger; E Outrigger; Nitro Twin Outrigger.
3 boats to make a class. Full Course mill time – no launch after 30 seconds.
IMPBA cards checked – this includes pitmen! Single-event fees for eligible NAMBA members must be paid through the IMPBA website (may only use once per year starting 2026).
Race cost will be $20 to enter, and $10 per boat per class. Raffle on Sunday. Lunch provided on both Saturday & Sunday. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Several hotels near site in New Iberia, LA. Once site is full there is an RV park 1/5 miles from the race site.
Open Water is available Friday, Sept. 25 from 8 am – 5 pm.
Co-CD: Chris Herzog / Nick Peltier (337) 380–2477
Assistant CD: Jessie Brazier (337) 573-5554
(Sanction #26-048 R)

Need For Speed at Frank's Lake
2026-09-26 08:00 - 2026-09-27 19:00 | Frank’s Lake, 1901 E. Sterns Rd. Erie, Michigan 48133
Backup date: Oct. 3 & 4
An announcement will be made by 6 PM Thursday, Sept. 24 if using backup date due to weather conditions
CLASSES: All IMPBA legal classes. Pre-registration is not required but email & let us know you’ll be coming. $40 flat fee to enter, come anytime and run as often as time permits until dusk.
CD: Terry Keeley (647) 401-7092 email: tkee@rogers.com
Assistant CD: Mike Nowicki (810) 543-1708 email: mnowicki62@gmail.com
(Sanction #26-051 RT)

2026 Ohio Valley GP Round 3
2026-09-26 09:00 - 19:00 | Restoration Park Church Pond, 55 Restoration Park Dr., Medway, OH 45341
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER! Watch forums for entry information.
This is the third round of a cumulative points series. Each one-day event will follow a traditional three-round heat race format. The races are expected to be a fun, relaxed atmosphere for new club racers, as well as seasoned drivers. New to racing? Come and learn form some of the best…and have a blast doing it! Spectators welcome!
GP Championship trophies will be presented to the series’ top class finishers at this final round’s podium ceremony.
Round 1 – Held in Madison, IN, hosted by PropWalkers Model Boat Club
Round 2 – Held in Cincinnati, OH, hosted by Cincinnati Model Boat Club
Round 3 – Dayton, OH, hosted by the Dayton RC Model Boat Club
Fee will be $20 Flat Fee — regardless of number of boats entered! Lunch will be provided – donations appreciated.
3 boats to make a class. (P limited class will utilize Madison PropWalkers 2026 class rules). Pre-registration is not required, but encouraged.
Races are open to all IMPBA members. NOTE: Points scored by drivers during the series will not be added to their points totals within the District 2 or 14 points series.
Additional questions?
CD: Mike Unger (614) 314-5466 email: mikedrcbc@yahoo.com
(Sanction #26-024 R)

Badger Fall Race
2026-10-03 09:00 - 2026-10-04 19:00 | Badger Model Boat Club Pond, 11th Place, Somers, WI 53177
On Google Map, search “Badger Model Boat Club Pond”. We have pinned the location.
Watch RCRacingEvents.com for race information & online resgistration. Offering All IMPBA Classes. 3 boats to make a class. P FE classes will do 6 laps. All other classes are 8 laps.
Pre-registration required by September 30.
In Kenosha County at intersection of 1-94 & Co Hwy E Exit I-94 at Hwy E, go east 1/4 mile to E. Frontage Rd. Turn north on Frontage Rd. and go 500 ft. to 11th Place. Pond entrance is 300 ft. west of E. Frontage Rd.
Open Water available Oct. 2 from Noon to 5 PM.
CD: Cathy Preusse (224) 558-4563 or email catpreusse@gmail.com
Sanction #26-044 R

2026 CMB Fall Nationals
2026-10-09 09:00 - 2026-10-11 18:00 | Chaplin Lake, 4442 Borrow Pit Road., Hollywood, SC 29449
200 boat limit! Enter early. Class listings, additional details, and entry information on RCRacingEvents.com.
4 boats to make a class. Pre-registration is required. 4 rounds of racing time & weather permitting. Specialty Class: Gas vs. Nitro Twin Shootout will run if each class gets minimum 6 boats. Top 3 of each class determined at conclusion of heat racing.
Very limited onsite camping. Offsite site with full RV hookups available within a mile of race. Nearby hotels.
Open water beginning Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m..
CD: Randy Corbin (843) 696-7963 email: randy.m.corbin@gmail.com
(Sanction #25-032 R)

Rocket City Classic
2026-10-16 08:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00 | Brahan Spring Park Pond, 2111 Drake Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805
Any IMPBA legal boat/hull/motor can run. Classes and entry info on RCRacingEvents.com. The Rocket City Classic is open to all IMPBA boats/hulls/motors. This includes Nitro/Gas/Electric. Come out for the weekend and enjoy! We will have food trucks available at the event for lunch.
Open water on October 15 starting at 8 AM.
CD: Rick Grim (256) 656-0859 or email: uavpilot@bellsouth.net
Assistant CD: David Hall (205) 222-3447 or email: twox45@comcast.net
(Sanction #26-046 R)

FrightFest 2026
2026-10-17 09:00 - 2026-10-18 19:00 | R.B. Baker Pond, 219 Cherry Lane, Queenstown, MD 21658
Class listings and registration on RCRacingEvents.com. Pre-registration required by Oct. 13.
4 boats to make a class. 4 rounds of racing. Trophies for 1st through 3rd place. Onsite camping allowed in designated areas – no hookups. No pets in race area. Campers must remove all trash. Nearby hotels.
Open water Friday, Oct. 16th only.
(US-301, between mile markers 86 & 87)
CD: Danny Weimer (302) 249-4439 email: daniel3181@comcast.net
(Sanction #26-049 R)

CMBC IMPBA Fall Oval Record Trials
2026-10-24 09:00 - 2026-10-25 18:00 | Smith Tract, 6040 Kilby Road, Harrison, OH 45030
Timed event for 1/3 mile & 1/4 mile Oval.
Approx. 9AM until 6PM each day – event will begin when equipment is operational
Lake entrance: 6465 Dryfork Road, Cleves, OH 45002.
MUST have current IMPBA card (sign up online at www.impba.net/membership-application.html).
CLASSES: All legal IMPBA Nitro, Gas, and Fast Electric racing classes. $20 flat fee to enter – run as often as weather & time permits. No pre-registration required, but email and let us know you’ll be coming. Fee is payable prior to first run. IMPBA membership required. Pizza lunches to be provided for attendees by CMBC.
Open Water Friday, October 23 – all day.
NOTE: Every evening 1 hour before sunset — Only drivers whose boats have been within 5% of the record during the event, or current record holder will be allowed to run on the short list. If no one on the short list elects to run, other participants from the daily list may run until someone on the short list elects to run again, however at no time may someone on the short list give up their spot to someone not on the short list.
CD: Mario Johnston (513) 720-6865 Email: cincymbc@gmail.com
Assistant CD: TJ Hammons 513-675-6350 Email: THammons92@gmail.com
Sanction #26-037 RT

Old Dominion Turkey Shootout
2026-11-07 08:00 - 2026-11-08 17:00 | Bay Sands Quarry, 18494 Cypress Run Dr., Smithfield, VA 23430
Class listings and entry info on RCRacingEvents.com.
Open water available November 6 – beginning 10 am
Registration deadline October 31. Plaques awarded for each class. 3 boats to make a class. Free camping – no hookups. Nearby hotels.
King of the Pond: As long as it is legal with the IMPBA you can run it. Gas, Nitro, Electric and Steam. Bring it on!!
CDs: John Finch and Steve Sutton
Questions? Contact Josh Morton (757) 882-1745
Sanction #26-050 R

SOWEGA Grand Prix II
2026-11-07 09:00 - 2026-11-08 22:00 | SOWEGA Pond, 1966 Robert Davis Rd, Sycamore, GA 31790
Class Listings and entry details on www.RCRacingEvents.com. Enter early! 4 boats to make jacket eligible class. 3 rounds weather permitting. Pre-registration required by Nov. 3. All registration fees to be paid via PayPal. Site is a 6-lap course with tri-oval buoy.
Raffle prizes!! Catered meal!
ALL IMPBA MEMBERSHIPS MUST BE PAID THROUGH IMPBA WEBSITE BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE POND!!!! Other organization members wishing to attend must pay the IMPBA Single-Event Fee ONLINE (www.IMPBA.net) prior to the event. Cards checked before you launch a boat, this includes open water.
Contact us regarding availability of campsites and hook-ups. Must be reserved in advance.
Visit District 13 facebook page for D13 bylaws and more info regarding eligibility requirements for a class to qualify for series championship jackets.
Open water beginning November 5 at 9 am
(Site opens on November 4)
CD: Julie Gilley (229) 392-4936 email: jgilley48@gmail.com
Assistant CD: Norman Morton (404) 761-3775
(Sanction #26-003 R)

Voodoo World Championships
2026-11-20 07:30 - 2026-11-22 19:00 | St. John the Baptist Airport Pond, 451 Airport Rd., Reserve, LA 70084
See RCRacingEvents.com for entry info, event details, and additional class details.
3 boats to make a class. Pre-registration required on RCRacingEvents.com by November 13.
CLASSES: Super Sport Mono; Classic Thunderboat; Crackerbox; Jersey Skiff; D Hydro; F Hydro; 1/8 Scale Nitro; B Sport Tunnel; LSG Tunnel; Open Mono, Cat, Sport Hydro, Rigger; Open Offshore; F Mono; Sport 40; 1/6 Gas Scale; E Hydro; LSG27 Cat, Sport Hydro, Rigger; B Mono; B Hydro; F Mono; Super Boat; Twin Nitro Rigger; Twin Gas Rigger; King of da Swamp.
Open water Thurs., Nov. 19
CD: Nick Hartdegen (225) 461-9269 or email: njhrecovery1@gmail.com
Assistant CD: Jesse Lee (504) 329-1825 or email: jessemlee@bellsouth.net
(Sanction # 26-047 R)

IMPBA Turkey Day Time Trials
2026-11-27 08:00 - 2026-11-28 19:00 | Brahan Spring Park Pond, 2111 Drake Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805
Timed event for 1/16 mile SAW, 1/3 mile Oval, 1/4 mile Oval. Event starts when timing system is operational – approx. 8 AM until dark.
Any IMPBA legal boat/hull/motor can run in Nitro, Gas & Fast Electric.
1/16 Mile SAW, 1/3 & 1/4 Mile Oval will be options at CD’s discretion & majority of contestants. Pre-registration is not required –but please email Rick to let us know you will be coming. Plenty of room for tents and equipment. $25 flat fee run as often as weather permits. Fee is payable prior to first run. IMPBA membership required.
We have a NAMBA TT event on Nov. 29 & 30, so more time to play!
NOTE: Witching Hour Rules (1 hour prior to sunset) — Only drivers whose boats have been within 5% of the record during the event, or that current record holder will be allowed to run on the short list. If no one on the short list elects to run, other participants from the daily list may run until someone on the short list elects to run again, however at no time may someone on the short list give up their spot to someone not on the short list.
CD: Rick Grim (256) 656-0859 or email uavpilot@bellsouth.net
(Sanction #26-026 RT)
