Forty-two competitors are entered across three classes for tomorrow’s racing on the Manatee River, with Formula 1, Formula Lights, and Tri-Hulls all competing at the 11th Annual Bradenton Area River Regatta.
The Formula 1 class draws 16 boats, Formula Lights 15, and Tri-Hulls 11, as the International Hot Rod Association runs its first ever sanctioned powerboat racing event. Racing begins at noon on Saturday, February 21, with the Formula 1 final scheduled for 3:15pm EST.
Race day: Saturday, February 21. Formula 1 final at 3:15pm EST. Live stream on the IHRA F1 Powerboat Series YouTube channel. Free admission.
Formula 1
The headline class carries 16 entries. Dustin Terry, running the number 1 plate from Louisiana, starts as a focal point for championship watchers. Mike Quindazzi races on home water from Bradenton. Aiden Benton, travelling from Cornwall, Ontario, is the sole international entry in the field.
The Jensen family fields two Formula 1 boats. John Jensen runs number 2 and Jared Jensen number 29, both from Fort Collins. The Rinker name appears twice in the class: Ashton Rinker at number 20 and Chris Rinker at number 52.
| # | Racer | From | Hull | Engine | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dustin Terry | Louisiana | Hoffman | Mercury V8 4-Stroke APX 250 | Turtle Box |
| 2 | John Jensen | Fort Collins, TX | |||
| 8 | Jeremiah Mayo | Richmond, TX | Hoffman | Mercury 2.5L V6 2-Stroke | Ray Bob’s Seasoning |
| 9 | John Fleming III | Willis, TX | Composite Craft | Mercury V8 4-Stroke APX 250 | Fleming MFG |
| 13 | Grant Schubert | Richmond, TX | Composite Craft | Mercury V8 4-Stroke APX 250 | Captain Mark’s Seafood |
| 14 | Andrew Tate | Boca Raton, FL | DAC | Mercury V8 4-Stroke APX 250 | Fenom Ventures |
| 17 | Dylan Anderson | Mt. Juliet, TX | Hoffman | Mercury V8 4-Stroke APX 250 | Anderson Marine / Elite Direct Finance / C2 Machine |
| 20 | Ashton Rinker | Florida | Mercury V8 4-Stroke APX 250 | ||
| 24 | Spencer Love | California | Hoffman | Mercury 2.5L V6 2-Stroke | Clover Construction |
| 29 | Jared Jensen | Fort Collins, TX | Hoffman | Mercury 2.5L V6 2-Stroke | Island Lake Marine |
| 34 | Jeff Reno | Okeechobee, FL | |||
| 52 | Chris Rinker | Houston, TX | Moore | Mercury 2.5L V6 2-Stroke | Rinker’s Boatworld / Mastercraft |
| 71 | Jimmy Kerr | Michigan | Composite Craft | Mercury V8 4-Stroke APX 250 | Junior’s Chicken / Ray-C Extreme / Superior Marine & RV |
| 77 | Mike Quindazzi | Bradenton, FL | Hoffman | Mercury 2.5L V6 2-Stroke | Buckshot Racing |
| 98 | Aiden Benton | Cornwall, Ontario | Baba | Mercury 2.5L V6 2-Stroke | Captain Canada |
| 99 | Travis Yates | Richmond, TX | Seebold | Mercury V8 4-Stroke APX 250 | JH Performance / Snap On Tools |
Formula Lights
Fifteen drivers contest the Formula Lights class. Shelby Love, running number 24 from California, mirrors sibling Spencer Love in Formula 1 at the same number. Jack Schubert carries number 12 from Richmond, Texas, with Grant Schubert running number 13 in Formula 1. The field draws competitors from as far as Franklin, Tennessee, and Fenton, Michigan.
| # | Racer | From |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | Jake McKee | Yucaipa, CA |
| 12 | Jack Schubert | Richmond, TX |
| 18 | Jason Nelson | Lutz, FL |
| 21 | Jose Mendana Jr | Lutz, FL |
| 24 | Shelby Love | California |
| 26 | Steven Lee | Lutz, FL |
| 30 | Ashten Cafarelli | Fenton, MI |
| 35 | Mark Schmerbauch | Crosby, TX |
| 52 | Addison Dumford | Franklin, TN |
| 60 | Brandon Bobalik | Crosby, TX |
| 66 | Randall Partch | Pt Charlotte, FL |
| 78 | Marshall Gildermaster | Spring Branch, TX |
| 82 | Kolby Crook | Dawson Springs, TX |
| 91 | James Klein | Davisburg, MI |
| 94 | Dominick Trolian | Milan, MI |
Tri-Hulls
Eleven boats make up the Tri-Hull class, appearing at the Bradenton regatta for the first time. The Rinker family sends two more entries here: Mason Rinker at number 37 and Tanner Rinker at number 52, both from Houston. John Jensen Jr runs number 93 from Fort Collins, alongside his father John Jensen and Jared Jensen already entered in Formula 1. Austin Terry, number 3 from Louisiana, races in the same event as Dustin Terry in Formula 1.
| # | Racer | From |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Austin Terry | Louisiana |
| 13 | Gerald Shelton | Richmond, TX |
| 17 | Neal Marsh | Hemlock, MI |
| 26 | Bryston Sherman | Richmond, TX |
| 33 | John Ottinger | Bay City, TX |
| 37 | Mason Rinker | Houston, TX |
| 42 | Wyatt Zoeller | Concan, TX |
| 52 | Tanner Rinker | Houston, TX |
| 63 | Aaron Green | Ector, TX |
| 69 | Cole Wehring | Richmond, TX |
| 93 | John Jensen Jr | Fort Collins, TX |
Family watch: Four Rinkers race across three classes (Ashton and Chris in F1, Mason and Tanner in Tri-Hulls). Three Jensens span two classes (John and Jared in F1, John Jr in Tri-Hulls). The Schubert and Love families each have one representative in Formula 1 and one in Formula Lights.
Total Entries
Formula 1
Formula Lights
Tri-Hulls
Full event information, including any late additions or changes, is available at bradentonarearegatta.com. Powerboat News will carry full race coverage following Saturday’s racing.
John Moore is the editor of Powerboat News, an independent investigative journalism platform recognised by Google News and documented on Grokipedia for comprehensive powerboat racing coverage.
His involvement in powerboat racing began in 1981 when he competed in his first offshore powerboat race. After a career as a Financial Futures broker in the City of London, specialising in UK interest rate markets, he became actively involved in event organisation and powerboat racing journalism.
He served as Event Director for the Cowes–Torquay–Cowes races between 2010 and 2013. In 2016, he launched Powerboat Racing World, a digital platform providing global powerboat racing news and insights. The following year, he co-founded UKOPRA, helping to rejuvenate offshore racing in the United Kingdom. He sold Powerboat Racing World in late 2021 and remained actively involved with UKOPRA until 2025.
In September 2025, he established Powerboat News, returning to independent journalism with a focus on neutral and comprehensive coverage of the sport.
