Clearwater Offshore Nationals

The weekend opens Friday, Sept. 25, when teams take to the Gulf for offshore testing. During race days Sept. 26-27, thousands of spectators will gather along the beach and at Clearwater's famous Pier 60 to witness more than 65 specially built power boats up to 50 feet long reach speeds of 140-plus mph as teams battle for APBA National Championship Series points, with one more Florida stop still to come before the World Championship races in Key West in November.