Madison Regatta Race

"The Regatta Committees are hard at work preparing for this year’s event, and we are excited to welcome race fans to Indiana’s largest lawn party," commented 2008 Madison Regatta president Crystal McHargue.

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 4, 2008
6:00am - River Closes / Race Course Setup

8:00am - Finalize Pit and Course Setup

8:00am - Drivers / Safety Meeting

8:30am - 8:40am - Opening Ceremonies

8:30am - Comfort Inn Pit Tours

9:30am - 12:00pm - Unlimited Hydroplane Testing

12:00pm - 1:00pm - River Open

1:00pm - 2:00pm - Unlimited Hydroplane Testing

2:00pm - 3:00pm - Unlimited Hydroplane Time Trials (Round 1)

3:00pm - 3:30pm - Dixie Chopper Unlimited Hydroplane Dash For Cash (4 boats max)

3:30pm - 5:00pm - Unlimited Hydroplane Time Trials (Round 2)

5:00pm - River Opens

6:00pm - Madison Regatta Parade on Main Street.

Saturday, July 5, 2008
6:00am - River Closes / Race Course Setup

8:00am - Finalize Course Setup

8:00am - Drivers / Safety Meeting

9:00am - Comfort Inn Pit Tours

9:00am - 9:15am - Opening Ceremonies

9:15am - 9:30am - Grote Industries Air Show

9:30am - 11:00am - Unlimited Hydroplane Testing

11:00am - 12:00pm - Unlimited Hydroplane Time Trials (Round 3)

12:00pm - 1:00pm - River Open

12:15pm - 12:45pm - VFW Post 1969 and their Men’s & Ladies Auxillary Unlimited Driver’s Autograph Session

1:00pm - 2:00pm - Unlimited Hydroplane Time Trials (Round 4)

2:00pm - 3:00pm - Unlimited Hydroplane Time Trials (Round 5)

3:00pm - 5:00pm - Unlimited Hydroplane Time Trials (Round 6)

5:00pm - River Open

9:20pm - River Closes for Air Show & Fireworks

9:30pm - Grote Industries Twilight Air Show

Approx. 10:00pm - American Legion Post #9 Fireworks Spectacular.

Sunday, July 6, 2008
6:00am - River Closes / Race Course Setup

8:00am - Finalize Course Setup

8:00am - Drivers / Safety Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am - Unlimited Hydroplane Testing

9:30am - 10:00am - Chapel Services

10:00am - 10:30am - Opening Ceremonies

10:30am - 10:50am - Grote Industries Air Show

10:50am - Clifty Engineering & Tool Company Unlimited Heat 1A

11:20am - Morgan Foods Unlimited Heat 1B

11:50am - Unlimited Heat 1C (if needed)

12:20pm - 1:00pm - VFW Post 1969 and their Men’s & Ladies Auxillary Unlimited Driver’s Autograph Session

12:00pm - 1:00pm - River Open

1:15pm - Gaylor Unlimited Heat 2A

1:45pm - American Legion Post #9 Unlimited Heat 2B

2:15pm - Unlimited Heat 2C (if needed)

2:45pm - Midwest Tube Mills Unlimited Heat 3A

3:15pm - Unlimited Heat 3B

3:25pm - 3:45pm - Grote Industries Air Show

4:00pm - Madison Regatta Unlimited Final Heat Race for the Indiana Governor’s Cup

4:15pm - Awards Presentation at the Judge’s Stand.

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Friday, July 4th - Sunday, July 6th, 2008
Location: Banks of the Ohio River in Historic Madison Indiana.