Race World Offshore' s Great Lakes Grand Prix – 2026, July 29 - August 2

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The 17th Annual Award-Winning XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix returns to Michigan City for a week of high-speed excitement July 27–August 2, 2026, at Washington Park. This premier offshore powerboat racing event showcases some of the world’s fastest and most powerful boats as they race along the southern shores of Lake Michigan, with incredible viewing from Washington Park Beach and the surrounding shoreline.

In addition to thrilling races, this free, week-long celebration features community events including a boat parade, block party, golf outing, live entertainment, brewfest, family-friendly activities, festival food and drinks, meet-and-greet opportunities, VIP experiences, and dramatic flyovers. Fans can also get up close with boat owners, racers, and teams throughout Washington Park for an unforgettable motorsports experience.

 

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Thursday july 30
5:30PM, Opening Ceremony, @ Stop zero beach cantina Parking lot (Formerly Known as Sunset Grille)
6-8PM, VIP Party, @ Stop Zero Beach Cantina (Formerly Known as Sunset Grille)
7-11PM, live band: Dave Zane's - the bigger picture, @ Washington Park Boardwalk

Friday july 31
11am-10PM, Food Court & Entertainment alley Open
3-7PM, great lakes grand prix BrewFest @ washington Park boardwalk
7-11PM, SHORELINE Brewery After party
Live Band: aftermath @ Washington Park Boardwalk

Saturday, August 1
8:30AM-3PM, Four c’s Car Show, @ Washington Park entrance
9am-10:30pm, Free Parking/Shuttle Service, @ blue chip casino, hotel & spa | Semi Lot along Hwy 12
9AM-4PM, VIP Tent open, 10am-2pm – Brunch Served, @ Washington Park Boardwalk
9AM-7PM, Food Court & entertainment alley Open
9:30-11:45am, offshore testing
11:45am-12:30pm, Qualifying Race - Class 1, Class 2, Super Cat, Super Stock
noon-10PM, Block Party, Downtown franklin st & 7th st
12:45pm, National Anthem & Flyover

12:45-1:30PM, Race 1 - Start 1 - Bracket Classes 2, 3 & 4
Start 2 - Bracket Class 5
2-2:45pm, Race 2 - Start 1 - Class 1
Start 2 - Super Vee
2:45-3:30pm, Race 3 - Start 1 - Super CAT
Start 2 - Class 2
4-4:30Pm, Race 4 - Super Stock

6pm, Boat Parade, Franklin St- 9th to 4th sts
7-11pm, live band: Point'n fingers, @ Washington Park Boardwalk

Sunday August 2
9am-5:30pm, Free Parking/Shuttle Service, @ blue chip casino, hotel & spa | semi Lot along hwy 12
9AM-4PM, VIP Tent open, 10am-2pm – Brunch Served, @ Washington Park Boardwalk
9am-6pm, Food Court & entertainment alley open
10:30am, National Anthem & flyover

11-11:45am, race 1 - super stock
11:45am-12:30pm, race 2 - Bracket Class 7 & Vee LImited
1-1:45pm, race 3 - Start 1 - Super Cat
Start 2 - Class 2
1:45-2:30pm, race 4 - Start 1 - mod vee
Start 2 - bracket class 6
3-3:45pm, race 5 - class 1

 

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As of Tuesday 7-28 8:00 AM

 

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