2025 NJ Governor's Cup & NJ State Powerboat Championships
Sat, Sep 13
|Lake Hopatcong State Park
The NJ Governor's Cup & State Powerboat Championships roar back to Lake Hopatcong State Park, September 13–14, 2025, for two days of high-speed thrills and family fun on the water.
Time & Location
Sep 13, 2025, 7:00 AM – Sep 14, 2025, 11:00 PM
Lake Hopatcong State Park, 260 Lakeside Blvd, Landing, NJ 07850, USA
About the event
Rev your engines for one of New Jersey’s most exhilarating waterfront traditions—the Lake Hopatcong Powerboat Championship Races, featuring the prestigious Governor’s Cup, returns September 13–14, 2025, at Lake Hopatcong State Park in Landing, NJ.
Sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association (APBA) and hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Racing Association (LHRA), this electrifying event brings together elite hydroplane and flatbottom racers from across the U.S. and Canada to battle it out at speeds reaching 120 mph.
🎯 Event Highlights Include:
Adrenaline-Packed Races: Inboard hydroplanes, flatbottom ski boats, and Jersey Speed Skiffs tear across the lake in heart-racing heats
Family-Friendly Fun: Enjoy food trucks, live music, kids’ entertainment, and interactive exhibits
Prime Viewing Areas: Catch all the action from the spectator beach, just feet from the pits and racecourse