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Old 11-22-2025 | 07:56 AM
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Default IHRA Ups The Ante—$2 Million Purse For Offshore Racing In 2026

Doubled since the initial announcement, https://speedonthewater.com/ihra-ups...acing-in-2026/
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Old 11-23-2025 | 05:16 PM
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Just curious, not trying to stir the pot. This is a business, how do they recoup this two mil? Entry fees, spectators, tv,??? My worry is that they will price the little guys out.

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So is IHRA associated with APBA or WPBA?
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Old 11-24-2025 | 11:51 AM
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This is some great news!!!!!! Might be time to get my team back together. Any idea yet on the 2026 dates and locations?
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Originally Posted by Gary C
So is IHRA associated with APBA or WPBA?
IHRA owns P1 offshore which is governed by APBA
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Old 11-24-2025 | 08:57 PM
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IHRA will host seven races in 2026. Dates and locations will be announced soon. You can bet that we will see record breaking racer turn outs at these venues. Its great for the sport to have someone like Darryl and his monumental partners involved with our sport.

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Old 11-25-2025 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by CheckmateScarab
IHRA owns P1 offshore which is governed by APBA
Incorrect.

IHRA and APBA do not have an agreement as of now.

The amount of races varies from person to person. Hope it works out for all involved.
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Old 11-25-2025 | 06:40 PM
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The first question is, have the podium-placing teams received their checks from this year's race purses yet?
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Old 11-25-2025 | 08:44 PM
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Checks were handed out in Key West on the spot...This guy is the real deal and is has other heavy hitters within his circle. This was the best Key West week that I have been to in the last 20 years.

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Old 11-26-2025 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by JPEROG
Checks were handed out in Key West on the spot...This guy is the real deal and is has other heavy hitters within his circle. This was the best Key West week that I have been to in the last 20 years.

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What made it so good ?? The amount of entries? The flat water ?? the fact they barely left the harbor? the winners all checked out??
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