Formula 1 powerboats reach up to 120 mph. The over Memorial Day weekend will feature approximately 50 high-speed powerboats. The races will be May 24–26 and are viewable from Riverview Park in Shreveport and from the Bossier Boardwalk.
Admission is free. A VIP experience includes prime viewing, food, drinks, access to the Shreveport Aquarium, and a pass to Mudbug Madness, which will occur over the weekend at Festival Plaza in Shreveport. According to a news release from the Formula 1 Powerboat Championship, the Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown promises to be an exhilarating blend of high-speed competition and family-friendly entertainment.
In addition to the races, there will be an open pit area that allows fans to meet the drivers and get a close look at the machines they drive. The Red River Rumble is part of a contested across North America from May through September for the Formula 1 Powerboat Championship. For Red River Rumble, there will be a three-series race featuring Formula 1, Formula Light, and Tri-Hull.
"On behalf of the Formula 1 Powerboat Championship, we are very excited to bring Formula 1 powerboat racing back to Shreveport-Bossier for the first time since 2018," said managing director Tim Seebold. "Shreveport holds a special place in my heart as it was the site of my last national championship before retiring from driving." Here's a little of what to expect from the race.
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