OPC Powerboat National Championships

Powerboat Nationals coming back to downtown Shreveport-Bossier City Labor Day Weekend 2018! Racing action will be all day Saturday and Sunday, September 1 and 2nd and viewing is phenomenal from either the La Boardwalk or Riverfront Park. After the races; numerous bands will be performing from stages on both sides
Of the river and LSU versus Miami will be shown live from a huge screen on Sunday night. Bringing in the top championship; F1 and F2 boats competing for their national championships. New in 2018 we will also be bringing in jet ski racing along with special appearance from the world champion hydrofoil.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners.

TODAY'S SCHEDULE: Join us at the Boardwalk at 12:30 as we announce the winners of this year's Louisiana Hydroflight Invitational. Powerboat race finals will be from noon until 2 p.m. If you view from the Louisiana Boardwalk you will be able to hear announcers.

HAPPY LABOR DAY! Spend your day along the Red River with us. Today's schedule starts with test and tune 8-10, Hydroflight finals from 10-12 and powerboat finals from noon to 4pm. Bring your boat out and beach it right above Margarittaville you have to launch from Arthur Teague and we had probably 40 boats out there today and probably same number yesterday I loved seeing the river used like it should be and all the businesses full all weekend long

Another great day for powerboat racing!!! 10-noon Hydroflight Invitational, Noon to 6pm Powerboat Racing, Live music 6pm with Zebb Rogers. Kids activities during the afternoon. Something for everyone!! Extra viewing location behind the Barnwell. Shuttle parking for $5 from behind the First United Methodist Church from 3 until 8 pm with iShuttle.

More snaps from today...

Lots for families from 2 to 9 today, 2 to 7 Sunday. Games, giveaways and more!
Splash Kingdom Waterpark - Shreveport Duvall's Amusement Rentals

Anyone thinking about viewing from the "banks" along the river, please know you will be moved by the Sheriff's office. It's just not safe for people to be that close to the boats. They move at very high speeds. Please choose to watch from the Boardwalk or Sam's Town (21 & over).
LOUISIANA BOARDWALK Sam's Town Hotel and Casino - Shreveport, Louisiana

Check out the awesome bleachers provided by the State Fair of Louisana all along the river on the Boardwalk side for perfect viewing!
State Fair of Louisiana LOUISIANA BOARDWALK

Live music has begun on the Louisiana Boardwalk. Huge thanks to Cumulus for their amazing support. In a couple hours kids activities will be ready provided by Duvall's Amusement Rentals. Beautiful day to be outside!
101.1 KRMD Cumulus Media Duvall's Amusement Rentals KMJJ 99.7 - The Big Station - Shreveport's Hip-Hop and R&B Leader LOUISIANA BOARDWALK

H2RO Magazine

Check out the competitors who will be doing battle on the Red River in Shreveport Louisiana on Sept 3 - 5 as part of the Louisiana Hydroflight Invitational. H2RO will be sharing awesome video highlights and coverage of the event here http://www.h2romagazine.com/h2ro-news/louisiana-national-hydroflight-invitational

Huge thank you to Ho***rs on the Boardwalk for sponsoring our VIP party for our sponsors this weekend. Ho***rs

2016 Red River Classic

Boats begin testing today at noon. Watch from the Boardwalk side of the river all afternoon. Pilots can't wait to see how our river's gonna be.

We got up early this morning with our friends at KTAL NBC6! Thanks Joel and Scott for the great segments.

Not sure where to watch the Powerboats?? Your choices just grew! - Want to entertain the kids while you watch or check out the LSU game on Saturday, then you want to watch from the LOUISIANA BOARDWALK.
- Want to relax with your own water cooler and snacks in a secure location, then you want to watch from behind the Barnwell on SUNDAY & MONDAY ONLY.
- Want to enjoy drink specials in an adult environment then you want to watch from atop Sam's Town Hotel and Casino - Shreveport, Louisiana.
EVERY LOCATION IS A FREE VIEWING AREA but does not include free food or drinks. Wherever you watch from...just make sure you make it out to the Red River to watch!! This is going to be amazing.

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This action-packed premier event will be in our city on the Red River LABOR DAY WEEKEND!! View from LOUISIANA BOARDWALK or atop Sam's Town Hotel and Casino - Shreveport, Louisiana! Lots of other activities going on at these locations also to keep the entertainment going.

Stay tuned to this page for the latest updates!

OPC Powerboat National Championships's cover photo

Powerboat OPC Nationals to land in Shreveport-Bossier

Labor Day has never been this fun!

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/2016/05/02/powerboat-opc-nationals-land-shreveport-bossier/83851436/

shreveporttimes.com National powerboat champ Tim Seebold visited northwest Louisiana Monday as part of his “The Last Lap” Tour.

OPC Powerboat National Championships