Blarney Island Boat Races

08/27/2026

Gorgeous night for racing kiddos! And we have a special treat this evening: Speedboat Magazine will be out tonight doing an expose on “Thunder On The Chain” drag boat races for next season’s 50th Anniversary of drag racing at Blarney Island! You don’t want to miss this. And only one more week of racing left this season. Gentlemen (and ladies), start your engines!!

🏁 TONIGHT IS RACE NIGHT! 🏁

Engines start at 6pm! 🚤

Only TWO points races left in the 2026 Thunder on the Chain season — TONIGHT 8/27 & 9/3! 🏆💨

⚠️ Driver registration closes at 5:45PM — NO EXCEPTIONS due to earlier sunsets.

08/21/2026

Beautiful night for the races! You should be here 🏁🍻😎

08/06/2026

It’s race day folks!! We love the smell of race fuel in the evening. It smells like, VICTORY! 😎🏁🍻

🫟✨ Fantasy Island Weekend is officially underway!l✨🫟

🏁Start your weekend with the Thunder on the Chain at 6PM, then head straight to the dance floor for Line Dancing with Chicagoland Line Dance Lessons & Events | Community For All after the races!👢

While you’re here, swing by the HydroSeams Pop-Up Tent and check out premium apparel designed with boat life in mind. 🧜‍♀️👙

The island is calling… and this weekend is just getting started. 🌴🍻

07/30/2026

It’s race night kiddies!! Let’s get that “Thunder On The Chain” rollin!

⚡️ Thursday means one thing… RACE NIGHT! ⚡️

Thunder on the Chain starts at 6pm! 🏁

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07/09/2026

The rain is holding off and we have a great night of racing set for you all. Gentlemen, (and ladies) start your engines!! 🏁🍾🍻😎

🏁 TONIGHT’S RACE NIGHT! 🏁

Thunder on the Chain starts @ 6pm! 🚤💨

See you on Island Time! 🍻⚡

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07/02/2026

Starting the holiday weekend out right! Merica!!! 🇱🇷🏁

07/02/2026

It’s here….the big race night you don’t want to miss!! Gentlemen (and ladies), start your engines!! 🏁🍾🍻

🇺🇸💥 Kick off America’s Birthday Weekend the loudest way possible! 💥🇺🇸

Thunder on the Chain starts at 6pm! 🏁

06/18/2026

It’s race night!! Grab a hoodie or jacket so you can stay warm and enjoy the races and after party with professional line dancing instruction for those who are interested

🏁💥 Its Thursday.. you know what that means! 💥🏁

🏁 Drag Boat Racing starts at 6PM
👢 NEW! Line Dancing with Runway Line Dance by Flight Fitness Studio starts after the races from 8PM–10PM
🍻 Cold drinks, great food, and the best atmosphere on the Chain all night long!

Whether you're here for the speed or staying for the dancing, there's no better place to spend your Thursday night! 🌅🌴

Tag your race crew and meet us on the island! 👇

06/08/2026

This Saturday is the first of two special Saturday races at the Island. Come join us and bring the fam/friends for this exciting event

🏁💨 SATURDAY IS FOR SPEED. 💨🏁

Join us this weekend for our 1st Saturday Race Event of the season on 6/13! 🔥

🚤 Island Opens: 10AM
🏁 First Race: 11AM

Who’s ready for a fast-paced Saturday on Island Time? 🌴👇

06/04/2026

What a gorgeous day for boat racing!! Let’s do this! 🏁🍻😎

🏁 TONIGHT'S RACE NIGHT! 🏁

Thunder on the Chain starts @ 6pm! 🚤💨

Be there or be square! 🍻⚡

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