The 39th Annual Sarasota Grand Prix will be held on July 1-3, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida. The event will feature over 60 race teams from around the world competing in ten classes of racing, including Class 1, Supercat, MOD V, STOCK V, BRACKET CLASSES- 300 200, 3C, Factory 450R, SUP, AquaX, and P1 Offshore. The races will be held on a 12-mile course along the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Lido Beach.
The Sarasota Grand Prix is one of the most popular powerboat racing events in the world. The event attracts thousands of spectators each year and generates millions of dollars in economic impact for the Sarasota community.
The Sarasota Grand Prix is a powerboat racing event that has been held annually in Sarasota, Florida, since 1986. The event is hosted by the Sarasota Powerboat Club and is sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association (APBA).
The first Sarasota Grand Prix was held on July 19, 1986, and featured a field of 16 boats competing in three classes: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. The winner of the event was Bill Muncey, who piloted the boat “Miss Budweiser” to victory.
The Sarasota Grand Prix has grown in popularity over the years and has become one of the most prestigious powerboat racing events in the world. The event now attracts a field of over 50 boats competing in six classes: Class 1, Supercat, MOD V, STOCK V, BRACKET CLASSES- 300 200, 3C, Factory 450R, SUP, AquaX, and P1 Offshore.
The Sarasota Grand Prix is a major economic driver for the Sarasota community. The event generates millions of dollars in tourism revenue and helps to promote Sarasota as a premier destination for powerboat racing.
The Sarasota Grand Prix is a thrilling event that showcases the best in powerboat racing. The event is sure to entertain spectators of all ages.
Here are some of the most notable moments in the history of the Sarasota Grand Prix:
In 1986, Bill Muncey won the inaugural Sarasota Grand Prix in “Miss Budweiser.”
In 1990, Mike DeLong won the Sarasota Grand Prix in “Miss Budweiser” with an average speed of 150.78 mph.
In 2000, Scott Glover won the Sarasota Grand Prix in “Miss Budweiser” with an average speed of 163.17 mph.
In 2006, Steve Curtis won the Sarasota Grand Prix in “Formula One” with an average speed of 174.58 mph.
In 2012, Shaun Torrente won the Sarasota Grand Prix in “Miss Geico” with an average speed of 175.72 mph.
The Sarasota Grand Prix is a world-class powerboat racing event that has been held annually in Sarasota, Florida, since 1986. The event is a major economic driver for the Sarasota community and attracts spectators from all over the world.
Here is a schedule of events for the 2023 Sarasota Grand Prix:
Friday, July 1
7:00 PM – Pit Party at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Saturday, July 2
10:00 AM – Testing
1:00 PM – Race 1: Bracket classes: 700, 600, 500 and 3X
2:00 PM – Pole Racing: Class 1
3:00 PM – Pole Racing: Supercat
Sunday, July 3
10:00 AM – VIP on Lido Beach
10:00 AM – Race 2: MOD V, STOCK V, BRACKET CLASSES- 300 200, 3C
11:30 AM – Race 3: Factory 450R
1:00 PM – Race 4: Class 1
2:30 PM – Race 5: SUPERCAT
4:00 PM – Race 6: SUP
Tickets for the Sarasota Grand Prix are available for purchase online. For more information, please visit the official website of the event.