The Kankakee River Valley Regatta returns Sept. 4–6 at River Road Sports Complex, organizers announced on the broadcast. The three-day OPC/APBA national championships will include testing on Friday and racing beginning Saturday at noon, with championship events continuing Sunday at noon.
Organizers emphasized accessibility: admission to the regatta is free and presale parking passes for Saturday and Sunday are $10, while parking on Friday will be free. A promotional voice urged spectators to "grab your lawn chairs" and bring family to experience top-level outboard competition on the Kankakee River.
The regatta is presented in partnership with the city of Kankakee, the Kankakee Valley Park District, Kankakee County and the Kankakee River Valley Boat Club; organizers directed fans to kankakeeriverregatta.com for schedules and parking information. The broadcast also noted on-site vendors and a public meet-and-greet with drivers.