Outboard Class

Outboard boats will race in a variety of categories and classes. In the Stock Outboard class, outboard engines are not modified, and motors range from 13.2 cu in to 44 cu in. The skill level of the driver is the most important factor.

In the Modified Outboard class, the outboard engines are modified, testing both the skill level of the engine builder and the abilities of the drivers. The goal is to utilize all the horsepower in the engines, and engines range from 12.5 cu in to 62 cu in.

J Class

The J-Class is for racers ages 9-15, using the 13.2 cu in 15 hp OMC engines with restricted carburetors (making the engine roughly 8 hp) and standard propellers.

There will be numerous vendors on site for a variety of food like hamburgers, hotdogs, BBQ, snowcones, and much more! For your comfort, portable toilets will be onsite in addition to the park restrooms.

 

Advisory from the Police Department

 

• Camping-type chairs and coolers are permitted; however, coolers will be checked, as this is an alcohol-free event.
Spectators are reminded to stay hydrated during the event due to the potential heat and humidity.
• Parking will be available FIRST at Belmont Elementary School. When that parking lot is full, we ask spectators to turn down Oakwood Ave where additional parking will be available - ONLY after Belmont is full.
• As always, safety is our priority. Please be mindful of your surroundings and that you leave with what you brought in.
• No pets of any type allowed.
• No weapons concealed or other wise.
• Note: If you have any questions please feel free to contact Deputy Police Chief Adam Bondarek at 252- 533-2810.

Helpful Advisory from NC Wildlife

Regarding the 5th Street Wildlife Access Area

• The 5th Street Access Area and ramp will be open and will be used for the launching and recovery of boats only. ( you cannot watch the race from the Wildlife Boat Ramp property) and ( you cannot park at the access area and walk to another area to watch the race)
• If you are putting your boat in Roanoke Rapids Lake or riding on a boat in Roanoke Rapids Lake you can park your vehicle and trailer at the ramp.
• Parking space is limited to designated parking areas and designated parking spaces and parking will be first come first serve.
• Any vehicle or trailer that is blocking access to parking or use of the road into or out of the ramp, or blocking the access area, or impedes the use of any area at the Wildlife Ramp will be towed and the operator will be prosecuted

Regarding the Lake and Race Event

• Wildlife Officers will be patrolling the lake during the event.
• Wildlife Officers will be enforcing all North Carolina Boating Laws during the event.
• In the area of the race event all boat traffic will be slowed to “no wake” during race heats.
• All spectator boats will be required to remain at least 300 feet away from the race course as designated by marker boats, marker buoys or race event staff.
• The area designated for the fleet of spectator boats is the west end and north side of the race course.
• No spectator boats will be allowed to view the race event from the south side of the race course, or enter the waters between the South side of the race course and the Roanoke Rapids Day Use Park or swimming area, or Roanoke Rapids Dam.
• No spectator boats will be allowed to approach within 200 yards of the Roanoke Rapids Dam on the North or East Side of the Race Course.
• No spectators will be allowed in the “hot pit” area where the race boats are being launched and recovered.