Roar Offshore Fort Myers Beach Powerboat Races

Seems as though we just cant get a break. Roar Offshore will be postponed until 2025. The teams have voted on their schedule's and just didn't feel that FMB would be ready with the infrastructure needed to effectively and safely put the races on in 2025

Roar Offshore Fort Myers Beach On Hold Till 2026 Roar Offshore Fort Myers Beach Poweboat Races On Hold Until 2026

A throw back to a concept from 2020 that never came to fruition. Damn shame.................

Who's ready for the ROAR to return to Fort Myers Beach? Roar Offshore Fort Myers Beach Powerboat Races is proud to announce a partnership with Race World Offshore to bring offshore racing back to FMB after a three year hiatus caused by Hurricane Ian. Mark your calendars for Columbus Day weekend Oct 9th - 11th 2025.

Breaking—Roar Offshore Now Under Race World Offshore Umbrella Roar Offshore Fort Myers Beach

Great Lakes Grand Prix Going With Race World Offshore Next Season The XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix event in Michigan City, Ind., will be a Race World Offshore-produced event starting next season. The switch to Race World Offshore paves the way for the 16th annual Great Lakes Grand Prix to be part of the 2025 American […]

In 2021 my wife Cyndee said since our race is in October, which is breast cancer awareness month, we should make pink and white checkered flags for the races. In honor of Cyndee's mom and SO many others not only did we change all of the checkered flags to pink and white but all our our marketing material and even the trophy's have pink and white checkered flags and ribbons. What teams will get a coveted pink and white checkered flag next October 9th - 12th 2025 when the roar returns to Fort Myers beach?!?

Tough decision but the right call by the Race World Offshore staff. We are all to familiar with having to make these decisions. Everybody please stay safe and prepare NOW for the pending storm.

Race World Offshore regrets to announce that, due to Pinellas County being under a State of Local Emergency and the temporary closure of Sand Key Park in response to the forecasted impacts from Tropical Storm Helene, we have no choice but to cancel this weekend's Clearwater Nationals Event. The safety and well-being of our participants, spectators, and staff are our utmost priority. Unfortunately, due to permitting and logistical challenges, this event will not be able to be rescheduled. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this challenging time. Please stay safe!

Thank you WINK News for the positive coverage of a very difficult decision.

Roar Offshore postponed due to conditions on Fort Myers Beach This year, the event, which brings in nearly 30 thousand people and 15 million dollars in local spending, has been postponed.

**Press Release**

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Roar Offshore Fort Myers Beach Powerboat Races 2024 Postponed Due to Infrastructure Concerns**

Fort Myers Beach, FL – 3-19-24 - The organizers of the Roar Offshore Fort Myers Beach Powerboat Races regret to announce that the event, scheduled for October 11th – 13th, has been postponed due to concerns regarding the areas infrastructure post Ian.

After careful evaluation, it was determined that many aspects of the event's infrastructure, such as dry & wet pits, parking, and lodging require additional attention and preparation to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants. As such, the decision was made to postpone the event to October of 2025.

"We understand the disappointment this may cause, but the safety and quality of the event are paramount," said Tim Hill, President of Roar Offshore. “Being full-time residents of this resilient community, we understand the importance of an event such as Roar Offshore to help in the return to normalcy. Unfortunately the land, docks, and lodging needed for this large scale multi-day event just are not in place.”

We appreciate your understanding and continued support of Roar Offshore Fort Myers Beach Power Boat Races. For further information and updates, please visit www.roaroffshore.com or follow us on Facebook.

About Roar Offshore LLC
The mission of Roar Offshore is to bring additional exposure and recognition to the boating, recreational, and entertainment opportunities that Fort Myers Beach & Lee County has to offer while increasing tourism and community involvement. By working with and within our community, the goal of Roar Offshore is to improve the area’s economy during a traditionally slower period through an annual race series and additional community events in support of our race. The Roar Offshore Board of Directors and Steering Committee is comprised of business and community leaders volunteering their time and efforts to create a World Class sanctioned powerboat race event on Fort Myers Beach.

Congratulations Cameron and Robert!

Rookie Moves—Meet APBA Hall of Champion Inductee Cameron Turk Just 16 years old, Cameron Turk will be inducted into the APBA Hall of Champions this evening.

The racing community has lost an extraordinary asset and incredible man. Race in Peace Bruce.

One of our favorite sponsors and is reopening 477 days after Hurricane Ian. Please go out and support Nervous Nellie's when you are on the beach.