North Beach Atlantic City has officially signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 War At The Shore, one of offshore powerboat racing’s most thrilling and anticipated competitions, which is relocating to Atlantic City’s iconic Boardwalk.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - May 20, 2025 - The Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA), a major force in offshore powerboat racing, returns to Atlantic City this summer for the War at the Shore power boat races – presented by North Beach Atlantic City, Visit Atlantic City, and the Atlantic City Sports Commission – on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 6, 7 and 8.
North Beach Atlantic City has officially signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 War At The Shore, one of offshore powerboat racing’s most thrilling and anticipated competitions. This exciting new partnership brings with it a bold move: relocating the heart of the event to Atlantic City’s iconic Boardwalk, promising unprecedented exposure and excitement for fans and competitors alike.
“The Atlantic City race has always been a favorite among the racers who prefer a challenge,” said Nick Smith, President of OPA Racing. “With North Beach’s help, now we can begin to fund the racers for their participation and add levels of importance to the already daunting task, which is to win the War At The Shore.”
Partnering with North Beach Atlantic City, Visit Atlantic City, the Atlantic City Sports Commission, and other businesses, the OPA will ignite excitement along the Atlantic Ocean.
The event moves from its long-standing home at The Golden Nugget to more prominent and spectator-friendly locations along the Boardwalk. Now in its second year back, the War at the Shore offers prize money to racer, raising the stakes and attracting top racers nationwide.
Top teams from around the world will compete in three separate races starting at noon. North Beach along the Boardwalk offers dozens of prominent places to get an amazing view of the action.
View the boats up close and meet the drivers on Friday, June 6 and Saturday June 7 starting at 10 a.m.. The boats will be on display at the Showboat Water Park located on Pacific Avenue.
Sunday, June 8 is Race Day! There will be four races, each taking place at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m..
Can't make it to a race? No problem! You can watch every event the OPA produces from the comfort of your own home. OPA's official announcers Brad Harrington and Brian Baldry will keep you in the loop with expert commentary all day long. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@OPA_Racing. A radio pre-race show will start at 10AM on 97.3 FM.
The 2025 War At The Shore is set to become a marquee spectacle on the summer calendar. With Beautiful oceanfront accommodations, sun kissed beaches, amazing indoor and outdoor dining options, and of course casino fun, spectators can make a weekend of this event by reserving a room now at one of the many North Beach Casino Hotels.
For more information about all there is to do and see in North Beach Atlantic City, visit https://atlanticcitynorthbeach.com/.
For more information about PAC and War at the Shore visit OPA Racing | Offshore Powerboat Racing.
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About North Beach Atlantic City
North Beach welcomes visitors with more than 1.5 million square feet of pristine beachfront resorts on the recently restored beaches. Additionally, guests can enjoy 75 unique food & beverage experiences featuring cuisine from around the world, as well as the local fare. North Beach offers the ultimate in fun and entertainment including an indoor water park, arcades and the iconic Steel Pier. Plus, there are more than 5,400 slot machines and 300 table games in our world class casinos. Legendary entertainment is featured at North Beach’s concert venues or dance the night away in more than 45,000 square feet of day party and nightlife venues. Refresh and relax with more than 90,000 square feet of spa and salon space throughout the area. North Beach has everything you’ll need to experience an Atlantic City shore getaway in one unforgettable destination. North Beach Atlantic City includes Absecon Lighthouse, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Ocean Casino Resort, Resorts Casino Hotel, Showboat Atlantic City, Steel Pier and Tennessee Avenue restaurants.
About Offshore Powerboat Association:
The Offshore Powerboat Association is a leading organization in offshore powerboat racing, dedicated to promoting and organizing high-performance racing events that push the boundaries of speed and excitement. For more information visit: http://www.oparacing.org/
About Visit Atlantic City
Visit Atlantic City is a 501(c)(6) organization formed and funded as a public-private partnership by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to create economic development through conventions, sporting events, film production and group tourism. Visit Atlantic City focuses on three primary goals: sales, marketing and services. For complete Atlantic City tourism and convention information, visit www.visitatlanticcity.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About the Atlantic City Sports Commission
The Atlantic City Sports Commission was officially formed on January 13, 2015, as a 501 (c)(3) organization with the support of Visit Atlantic City and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to attract sporting events, conventions and competitions to Atlantic City. For more information, visit www.atlanticcitysports.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.