The IHRA Shootout Offshore arrives at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri this weekend for three days of high-speed racing from Friday June 12 to Sunday June 14, 2026. This is a confirmed IHRA Offshore National Championship points round, with admission available at the venue.
What to Expect on the Water
The offshore course runs Saturday and Sunday, with Pro Class 1, Super Cat, Factory Stock, Mod Vee, Super Vee, Extreme and Bracket classes all competing. Friday is dedicated to Pro Watercraft competition, which continues through the weekend alongside the offshore programme. Eight offshore races are scheduled across the two days, culminating in the Offshore Awards ceremony at 6:30pm on Sunday.
A welcome party kicks things off on Thursday June 11, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at Shady Gators, 132 Sweet William Road, Lake Ozark.
Offshore Classes Racing
| Day | Session | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 9:30am – 12:00pm | Course Testing |
| Saturday | 12:00pm – 12:45pm | Race 1 – Brackets 200, 300, 400 & 5000 |
| Saturday | 12:45pm – 1:30pm | Qualifying – Super Stock |
| Saturday | 2:00pm – 2:30pm | Qualifying – Pro Class 1 |
| Saturday | 2:30pm – 3:15pm | Race 2 – Super Stock |
| Saturday | 3:45pm – 4:30pm | Race 3 – Pro Class 1 |
| Sunday | 9:15am – 10:30am | Race 4 – Mod Vee, Super Vee & Extreme |
| Sunday | 10:30am – 11:15am | Qualifying – Factory Stock & Super Cat |
| Sunday | 11:30am – 12:15pm | Race 5 – Brackets 600, 700 & Cat 300 |
| Sunday | 12:15pm – 1:00pm | Race 6 – Factory Stock |
| Sunday | 1:30pm – 2:15pm | Race 7 – Super Cat |
| Sunday | 3:00pm – 3:45pm | Race 8 – Pro Class 1 |
| Sunday | 6:30pm – 8:00pm | Offshore Awards |
All times are local (CDT, UTC-5). Schedule is subject to change. Follow IHRA Offshore on Facebook for updates.
Venue and Tickets
The event takes place at Lake Ozark, Missouri. Tickets are available at the venue. The event will be streamed live at IHRA.TV. Full event information is at ihra.com/events.
IHRA Offshore National Championship 2026
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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.
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