American Power Boat Association

The American Power Boat Association (APBA) is an American membership-owned corporation. In 1903, New York's Columbia Yacht Club had formulated a constitution for what ultimately became the APBA.^[1] It is the United States sanctioning authority for the Union Internationale Motonautique, the world governing body for powerboat racing.^[1] Headquartered in Eastpointe Michigan, the APBA has over 3,500 active members and sanctions over 150 races nationwide. The APBA sanctions all types of power boat racing from 205+ mph Unlimited Hydroplanes to smaller Junior Class racing starting at age 9.^[2]

Hall of Champions

Each year, the association inducts powerboat drivers into its "Hall of Champions".

2009 induction^[3]
2010 induction^[4]

Footnotes

^ ^a ^b "Union internationale motonautique History". www.uim.sport. Archived from the original on 2019-04-10. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
^ "American Power Boat Association Launches New Digital and Social Media Initiatives". PRWeb. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
^ "Steve David To Be APBA Hall Of Champions Inductee". H1 Unlimited. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
^ "APBA Hall of Champions banquet". Hydroplane Quebec. January 29, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-07-12. Retrieved 2011-03-05.