State Fair Park Sprint Boat Racing
Schedule
Sat Aug 16 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
Location
1301 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA, United States, Washington 98901 | Yakima, WA
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High Speed Action Coming to Yakima August 16 & 17, 2025!Tickets — including VIP packages — go on sale, Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 am and can be purchased below or at the Fairground’s ticket office, located at 1301 South Fair Avenue. On-site RV and tent camping will also be available for this event and can be purchased online, as well.
What Is Sprint Boat Racing?
Sprint boat racing is one of the most unique motorsports in the world. With a course that consists of a three-foot-deep channel, 20 feet wide, filled with water, winding throughout a series of islands.
Each sprint boat is manned by a driver and a navigator, who must memorize a complex course, known as the “Rotation”, which they are not provided until the day before the event. Navigating shallow channels at extreme speeds demands exceptional skill and coordination between the two-person team. Sprint boats are compact, high-powered jet boats, typically measuring 12 - 14 feet in length, with engines ranging from 500-1,500 horsepower. These boats can accelerate from zero to 80 mph in mere seconds, providing a thrilling spectacle for fans.
This two-day racing format will kick off Saturday, August 16th, with a full day of qualifications, and continue Sunday, August 17th, with rounds of eliminations culminating in the finals—all racing against the clock.
Spectators will enjoy the action from grassy, terraced berms, VIP viewing areas, all behind safety fencing for optimal visibility and comfort.
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Where is it happening?
1301 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA, United States, Washington 98901Event Location & Nearby Stays: