International Powerboat Racing Returns During Governor’s Cup Hydrofest

WILDWOODS – Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest, located at Rambler Road and New Jersey Avenue, is the location for a weekend of high-speed, pulse-pounding action featuring powerboats reaching speeds up to 140 MPH during the New Jersey Governor’s Cup Hydrofest – Sat, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2.
The Wildwoods’ Hydrofest is one of the shore’s most exciting events of the year, featuring hydroplane and flat-bottom race boats taking to the water for a series of high-speed races along the bay at Sunset Lake with boats reaching a gut-wrenching 80 to 140 MPH. Each race is comprised of four laps over a one-mile oval course, presenting a challenge of driving skill and timing for the racers and their sleek, high powered vessels.
The Wildwoods’ Hydrofest is sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association and the Canadian Boating Federation. This year’s event will feature over 70 powerboat teams from both the United States and Canada competing for national and international honors.
The stakes are even higher at this year’s Hydrofest as the event is now home to the New Jersey Governor’s Cup and this year’s North American Championship – two prestigious titles all powerboat racing teams strive to hold.
High-speed powerboat races begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Wildwoods’ Hydrofest will also offer a six-block marketplace featuring powerboat racing merchandise, craft vendors and food vendors from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on both days. The event is FREE for spectators.
Special pit passes for Hydrofest are available for $10 and allow pass-holders access to the pit area to meet the racers and to get an up-close look at the powerboats. VIP tickets can be purchased for $30, which allows access to the VIP tent, giving fans a prime viewing area with seating, access to the pits, and refreshments.
For additional information about the Wildwoods New Jersey Governor’s Cup Hydrofest, visit www.WildwoodsHydrofest.com or call 609-886-8156.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.