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.

F1 Powerboat Alton Midwest Championship event logo
The parking map for the Alton F1 Powerboat
Parking for F1 Powerboat Championship

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.