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F1 Powerboat Midwest Championship
The excitement is building for Mississippi River racing! The F1 Powerboat Alton Midwest Championship returns to the Alton Riverfront in July 18-20, 2025. Make plans to attend now.

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Schedule of Events
Friday, July 18
Noon - 1:00 p.m. -- 2 Seater Promotional Rides
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. -- Formula 1 Testing
2:00-2:45 p.m. -- Formula Lights Testing
2:45-3:30 p.m. -- Tri Hull Testing
3:30-4:30 p.m. -- Formula 1 Testing
6:30-8:30 p.m. -- Mac's Downtown Kickoff Meet & Greet Street Party
Saturday, July 19
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.
9 a.m. - 4:50 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.
9:00-9:30 a.m. -- Tri Hull Testing
9:30-10:00 a.m. -- Formula 1 Testing
10:00-10:20 a.m. -- Formula Lights Testing
10:20-11:00 a.m. -- Formula Lights Qualifying
11:00-11:40 a.m. -- Formula 1 Qualifying
11:40-12:40 p.m. -- River Open
12:00-12:30 p.m. -- Opening Ceremonies
1:00-1:20 p.m. -- Tri Hull, Heat 1
1:20-2:00 p.m. -- Formula 1, Heat 1
2:00-2:30 p.m. -- Formula Lights, Heat 1
2:30-3:00 p.m. -- Tri Hull, Heat 2
3:00-3:45 p.m. -- River Open
4:00-4:30 p.m. -- Formula 1, Heat 2
4:30-4:50 p.m. -- Formula Lights, Heat 2
Sunday, July 20
Vendors and Food Tent Open
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Racing
9:45-10:15 a.m. -- Testing
10:15-10:45 a.m. Formula Lights, Heat 3
10:45-11:15 a.m. -- Tri Hull, Heat 3
11:15-11:45 a.m. -- Opening Ceremonies/River Open
12:00-12:30 p.m. -- Formula 1, Heat 3
12:30-12:50 p.m. -- Tri Hull, Heat 4
12:50-1:30 p.m. -- River Open
1:30-2:00 p.m. -- Formula Lights, Final
2:00-2:45 p.m. -- Tri Hull, Final
2:45-3:45 p.m. -- Formula 1, Final
4:00 p.m.
Awards Presentation
The champions are crowned! Don't miss this special presentation on the Alton Riverfront.