Laissez les bons temps rouler!
2025 certainly seems to be the year to have a good time down on the bayou.
Ok now that we’ve trotted out the most basic – and requisite – cajun phrases, we’ll get down to business. Just this week, The Watercraft Journal received the official press release for P1-AquaX’s inaugural New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix.
Racking up several “firsts” all at once, P1’s first race of the 2025 season is also its first New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix, and though, like most, we’ve heard the mutterings of racers missing – pro-actively – the surf-racing pandemonium provided by frequent series-starter Daytona, there is also a good deal of excitement being bandied about in social media circles about the New Orleans venue.
WCJ will be providing further information as the event gets closer and we learn more details of the foray into Louisians, where, as Remy said, “This is the Big Easy. Folks have a certain way o’ doin’ things down here.”
You can find out more details in the full press release below
The inaugural New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix, presented by Harvey Gulf International Marine, Councilman Hans Liljeberg, Jefferson Parish Council District 5, and Visit Jefferson Parish, is set to take place June 25-29.
Councilman Hans Liljeberg, shared, “We are proud to host the inaugural New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix right here in District 5. This event not only promises thrilling racing and family-friendly activities but also provides a unique opportunity to boost our local economy. We look forward to welcoming visitors from across the nation for an unforgettable weekend in Jefferson Parish during our Bicentennial year!”
The event is the season opener for the P1 Offshore Triple Crown race series held in various cities across the United States, featuring four days of high-energy fun and excitement. The weekend includes a boat poker run, kilo run speed trials, a parade of boats, and a party in the pits featuring vendors, great local food, live entertainment, and an opportunity to see power boats up close and meet the race teams. High-speed racing occurs on Saturday and Sunday (June 28-29). Thomas Covington from Powerboat P1 states, “We are thrilled to kick off our racing season in Metairie, LA, and we anticipate fierce competition as teams push their limits to claim the trophy at this prestigious race.”
The event site is located on the levee between Bonnabel Boat Launch and Bucktown Harbor Park. Admission is free. However, VIP Hospitality tickets will soon be available for the best viewing area of all the racing action. Shane Guidry, CEO of Harvey Gulf, expressed, “We are enthusiastic about the partnership with Powerboat P1 to deliver an exceptional event at Lake Pontchartrain. I had the opportunity to attend two of these races, and the energy and enjoyment they bring is an unparalleled experience.”
Net proceeds from the event will benefit the P1 Marine Foundation, with proceeds earmarked to benefit Bucktown Harbor Park & Marina Foundation and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. After launching the P1 Offshore Triple Crown powerboat race series in New Orleans, races will be held in Sheboygan, WI, and St. Petersburg, FL.
For more information and updates on the event, visit: P1OFFSHORE.COM
