Five Classes. One Tour.

Hydro Tour brings five distinct classes of inboard powerboat racing together on one professional stage. Each class has its own personality, history and challenges, giving fans a complete show while creating a clear path for racers to advance through the sport.

Hydro Lites

Hydro Lites introduce fans to lightweight hydroplane racing, where momentum, boat setup and driver precision are more important than raw horsepower. Their smaller size produces tight fields and competitive racing, making the class an ideal starting point for developing drivers and teams.

Hydro Flats

Hydro Flats are full-size flat-bottom race boats built for close, aggressive competition. With a 105 mph speed limit monitored through onboard GPS, the focus stays on driver skill and deck-to-deck racing. These boats can turn on a dime, change direction quickly and produce some of the closest battles on the course.

Jersey Speed Skiffs

Few race boats put on a show quite like a Jersey Speed Skiff. These two-person boats slide through the turns, bounce across rough water and regularly race side by side. With a driver controlling the boat and a riding mechanic helping balance it, teamwork is essential. Their unmistakable style and deep racing heritage make them a fan favorite wherever they compete.

Hydro 350

Hydro 350 combines traditional hydroplane design with powerful automotive-based engines and highly competitive racing. These boats are fast, responsive and demanding to drive. Close competition, strong fields and multiple engine combinations make Hydro 350 an important step between the smaller hydroplanes and the premier Grand Prix class.

Grand Prix Hydroplanes

Grand Prix Hydroplanes are the headline class of Hydro Tour. Powered by supercharged big-block engines, these boats produce massive horsepower, incredible acceleration and speeds approaching 160 mph. The sound, speed and physical presence of a Grand Prix hydroplane make it one of the most exciting machines in motorsports.

Together, these five classes give Hydro Tour a racing lineup with variety, personality and a natural progression for competitors. From the precision of Hydro Lites to the raw power of Grand Prix Hydroplanes, every class has a meaningful place in the show and a story worth following.