Manatee County’s Largest Spectator Event

The Florida Formula 1 Championships—Where the Stakes are High, and the Boats Fly…Start Your Engines!

Celebrating 12 Years as Manatee County’s Biggest and Best Civic Event. Join Us when the All FREE Fun Starts with Opening Night, Friday, Feb. 19 and Continues Through Saturday, Feb. 20!

Opening Night Friday, Feb. 19, Rossi Park Along the Riverwalk

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All Day Saturday, Feb. 20, Bradenton Riverwalk and Riverside Park in Palmetto

It’s followed by an all day slate of Formula 1 Powerboat Racing—at speeds over 120/mph— and free family fun. It’s fast, furious and full of edge-of-your-seat thrills! [click here for full day schedule]

Be Here…for the Most Attended Race on the Powerboat Circuit!

Plenty of Parking too…you’ll find lots of parking, too, in both cities. Check ahead by clicking here, for Bradenton parking, or here to find parking locations and access in Palmetto.

For the latest in road closures, parking updates and event traffic information, click here.

Map FREE Event Public Parking
Map Road Closures For Feb. 20
Map Anchor Points for Boaters

We sincerely thank all of our great sponsors, partners and, most importantly, residents and spectators who make the region’s most dynamic and anticipated event “sizzle the shore.”

Even better, put yourself and your business within the heart of all the excitement and action. For sponsorship platforms and activations, e-mail Mike Fetchko: mfetchko@aol.com because: You Gotta Regatta!

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Marine Safety First!

Marine Conservation Do’s/Don’ts:

• DO place trash in proper receptacles and recycle
• DO adhere to all posted speed zones including Manatee Slow Speed Zones
• DO assign a boat lookout wearing polarized sunglasses to watch for marine wildlife
• DO be safe and have fun!
• DON’T harass, harm, chase, collect, wound, kill or touch manatees, sea turtles or dolphins as those actions are illegal and violators may face prosecution, fines and/or jail.

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