CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Beach will transform into a racing hotspot this weekend as the 2025 XINSURANCE Clearwater Offshore Nationals bring nearly 90 high-powered race boats to the Gulf of Mexico.

The event, which runs Friday through Sunday (Sept. 26–28), marks the 15th annual Clearwater Offshore Nationals and is part of the APBA National Series.

:Organizers say it has become one of the most important stops on the powerboat calendar, serving as a qualifier for the world championships in Key West this November.

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Boats up to 50 feet long will battle head-to-head at speeds reaching 150 mph along a 2.5-mile course just offshore and parallel to the beach. Turn One sits only 100 yards from Clearwater Beach’s Pier 60, giving spectators front-row views from the sand, th

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