Boat Races on Lake Decatur!
2025 APBA Eastern Inboard Divisionals
June 7 & 8 / Nelson Park / Decatur Illinois
Live Stream – Spectators can tune in to LIVE coverage of the event by streaming on NowDecatur.com – just click “Hardy’s Race for the Lake”. Don’t miss a moment of the action! NowDecatur.com will be the best way to tune into the race action and hear important announcements.
Road Closures – Lakeshore Drive from Lost Bridge Road to Cantrell Street into Nelson Park will be closed starting at 5 a.m. on Friday, June 6th and will reopen on Monday, June 9th at 5 a.m. Please plan to use alternate routes during this time. Detour signage will be provided.
Spectator Parking – Parking for spectators will be available on Lake Shore Drive for $5.00. Motorists should enter from the intersection of Lost Bridge Road/16th Street and Lake Shore Drive. A tram shuttle will be provided to transport patrons to Nelson Park. No overnight parking is allowed.
No Spectator Parking in Nelson Park on Saturday – Please note that there will be no public parking available in Nelson Park on Saturday. Consider using the convenient $5 parking option available on Lake Shore Drive.
Sunday Spectator Parking – On Sunday, Parking will also be available in the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater lot as well as adjacent parking lots for $5.00. Please follow the designated signage.
Coolers and Personal Belongings – No Coolers will be allowed in Nelson Park or on Lake Shore Drive. No personal belongings (chairs, tents, etc.) will be allowed to remain overnight. All personal belongings must be removed overnight between race days.
Sponsor The Boat Races!
We will have over twelve different classes of hydroplane and runabouts from all over the nation competing on June 7 & 8, Speeds will reach 150 mph on the 1.25 mile oval course. Decatur can’t wait to hear the roar of boat racing on Lake
Decatur!
Race Sponsor $5,000
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Class Sponsor $2,500
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heat sponsor $1,000
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Sponsor $500
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