Lodging in Alton
F1 Powerboat Midwest Championship
The excitement is building for Mississippi River racing! The F1 Powerboat Alton Midwest Championship returns to the Alton Riverfront June 21-23, 2024. Make plans to attend now.
![red, white, and blue Logo for the 2024 Alton Midwest Nationals](https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/2024-Alton-Midwest-Nationals-Logo.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=829386d753eb9dd23f6048d92bc346dc 320w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/2024-Alton-Midwest-Nationals-Logo.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=81df045e7f4c3fb0095a6a51ded484cc 540w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/2024-Alton-Midwest-Nationals-Logo.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=0368b3de3cd37d45cb599e57f456f4b7 768w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/2024-Alton-Midwest-Nationals-Logo.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=487ec2c10c97651facff8b5aa1310b7e 1024w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/2024-Alton-Midwest-Nationals-Logo.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=24279b9be137060dad3e53ceef33b26b 1200w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/2024-Alton-Midwest-Nationals-Logo.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=1657304aeb2258cb6f77696b6e4d9000 1440w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/2024-Alton-Midwest-Nationals-Logo.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=38cc0fe451c71f44b416ed484a195c63 1888w)
![](https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/240620-F1-Powerboat-Parking.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=344d43af0b85cb7a74fd143b32172865 320w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/240620-F1-Powerboat-Parking.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=6a96c914b84b36a57783eab057603957 540w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/240620-F1-Powerboat-Parking.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=97f2f11f4dfa37f7afcff2159aced8bb 768w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/240620-F1-Powerboat-Parking.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=aa4d3442a57733eee6aa9d71d0719f52 1024w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/240620-F1-Powerboat-Parking.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=aaa3145795e66e14970d4c8f0a1d24fc 1200w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/240620-F1-Powerboat-Parking.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=7effb55eb64b5b2dc2e78a6b344012de 1440w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/240620-F1-Powerboat-Parking.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=3ef2456926ed039831448c228dfb5e76 1920w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/240620-F1-Powerboat-Parking.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=12628b42d7a5c5a3d9e16191749a8abd 2000w)
![Map of the spectator areas on Alton Riverfront for F1 Powerboat Championship](https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-land-site-map-4-1-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=471ae32f3523c0ba06691507aa5a938a 320w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-land-site-map-4-1-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=e27e5a84c9caf5d1c5a801976daf44c8 540w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-land-site-map-4-1-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=897f422b9f4c52837fdf15786811dc21 768w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-land-site-map-4-1-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=e08edb04fc736267976a7b5a4eed2901 1024w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-land-site-map-4-1-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=1dd767c3f5cbafb1c5372c6e46e6408a 1200w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-land-site-map-4-1-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=6f490d71a3d0fc22b5cc9b069ba64388 1440w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-land-site-map-4-1-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=898a454bedd9e572fbc4425cd66d65f5 1920w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-land-site-map-4-1-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=3bb86bf62104075134d5a49a49ad7b62 2536w)
Schedule of Events
Thursday, June 20, 2024
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Vendor Display Booth Move In
Friday, June 21, 2024
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Water Safety Zone & Race Course Set Up
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Alton Marina Ramp Closure
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Series Safety Inspection & Registration
Vendors and Food Tents Open
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Testing
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Formula 1 Testing
2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.: Formula Lights Testing
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Tri Hull Testing
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Formula 1 Testing
4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Water Safety Zone & Race Course Removal
5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Boat Line Up - Street Party
5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Boat Escort/Parking - Street Party
Meet & Greet Street Party
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meet the drivers and view all the powerboats in the Alton Midwest Nationals. Food, music and fun!
8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.: Boat Escort Back to the Pits
![Map of the F1 Powerboat Championship Race Course](https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-Waterways-Map-4-20-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=e8df006f50600a0c5f0ae1bdcc0bca54 320w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-Waterways-Map-4-20-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=35b89bdfd25e86d257dbbcb055e67737 540w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-Waterways-Map-4-20-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=b27b0dfc28d3cdfdc50eda2035abf3b8 768w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-Waterways-Map-4-20-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=fb62425a870c7d2ff2a361ed1edc827c 1024w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-Waterways-Map-4-20-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=2a9743960ccd06f61905db4562feeba3 1200w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-Waterways-Map-4-20-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=eb8f1e5d45da1a9f860f4d4a02f806ea 1440w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-Waterways-Map-4-20-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=8829e170b8d09af4ad4c6533966223a8 1920w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-Waterways-Map-4-20-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=40d5a9378557af12b3a72c44ee8299ca 2560w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/Alton-Waterways-Map-4-20-24.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=29e9834c3973618e2b6abd2041a9f940 3000w)
Saturday, June 22
8 a.m. - Noon
Alton Farmers and Artisans Market at Flock Food Truck Park
Vendors and Food Tents Open
9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Racing
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Water Safety Zone and Race Course Set Up
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Alton Marina Ramp Closure
7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Series Safety Inspection & Registration
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Watch the powerboat races. The outdoor vendor area includes event sponsors, racing teams, local shops, and food trucks. A VIP tent is also located in this area. Tickets for the VIP tent are available.
9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Tri Hull Testing
9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Formula 1 Testing
10 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.: Formula 1 Lights Testing
10:20 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Formula Lights Qualifying, 3 minutes + 1 lap
11 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.: Formula 1 Qualifying, 4 minutes + 1 lap
11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.: River Open/Drivers Meeting All Classes
12:40 p.m. - 1 p.m.: Water Safety Zone & Race Course Set Up
1 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.: Tri Hull, Heat 1, 7 laps, Draw for Position
1:20 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Formula 1, Heat 1 Group A, 8 minutes + 1 lap
2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Formula Lights, Heat 1, 6 minutes + 1 lap
2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Formula 1, Heat 1 Groups B, 8 minutes + 1 lap
3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.: River Open
3:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Water Safety Zone & Race Course Set Up
4: p.m. - 4:20 p.m.: Tri Hull Heat 2, 7 laps, Reserve Order of Finish
4:20 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.: Formula 1, Heat 2 Group A, 8 minutes + 1 lap, Reverse Order of Finish
4:50 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.: Formula Lights, Heat 2, 6 minutes + 1 lap, Reverse Order of Finish
5:20 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Formula 1 Heat 2 Group B, 8 minutes + 1 lap, Reverse Order of Finish
Mississippi River Festival
5 p.m.: Doors Open
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Mississippi River Festival
Sunday, June 23
Vendors and Food Tent Open
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cornhole Tourney
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Registration: 8 a.m.
Tourney Start: 9 a.m.
Racing
7 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Water Safety Zone & Race Course Set Up
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Alton Marina Ramp Closure
9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Formula Lights Heat 3, 6 minutes Reverse Order of points
9: 30 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Tri Hull Heat 3, 7 laps, Reverse Order of Point
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.: River Open/Drivers Meeting All Classes
11 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.: Water Safety Zone & Race Course Set Up
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Formula 1 Heat 3 Group A 8 minutes + 1 lap, Reverse Order of Points
12:30 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.: Tri Hull Heat 4 7 laps Reserve Order of Points
12:50 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.: Formula 1 Heat 3 Group B 8 minutes + 1 lap Reverse Order of Points
1:20 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.: Formula Lights, Final 15 minutes + 1 lap
1:50 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.: River Open
2:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Water Safety Zone & Race Course Set Up
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.: Tri Hull Final 20 laps
3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Formula 1 Final 17 minutes + 1 lap
Formula 1: 17 minutes +1 Lap
4:00 p.m.
Awards Presentation
The champions are crowned! Don't miss this special presentation on the Alton Riverfront.
![](https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/F1-Powerboat-Food-Vendor-Flyer.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=d222714e870ec06e50ebcbaac77b02d7 320w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/F1-Powerboat-Food-Vendor-Flyer.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=0d7739e54f394803493c59f5e7a97196 540w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/F1-Powerboat-Food-Vendor-Flyer.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=a4fac6d753967eb8361d433e07c9cd6c 768w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/F1-Powerboat-Food-Vendor-Flyer.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=35364cf0a239011053f1660d4cab58f9 1024w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/F1-Powerboat-Food-Vendor-Flyer.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=9004282f5679d90a34cb0776f2ffd91b 1200w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/F1-Powerboat-Food-Vendor-Flyer.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=3b04d41ae8a42d6172f42f105f9df8c9 1440w, https://riversandroutes.imgix.net/images/F1-Powerboat-Food-Vendor-Flyer.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=f54065e7abc0abc6890372f56218812e 1545w)
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