As we approach the beginning of the 2024 season with the upcoming Marathon, FL opener, it’s critical to confirm that you and your crew are registered and prepared to kick off the season.
We are so excited for those of you who have registered with us already and we are looking forward to an exciting weekend in the Florida Keys!! As you have already seen, there are new rules in place for the 2024 racing season. As a reminder, we have created a list of items to ensure your team is all set regarding any RWO & APBA requirements. CLICK HERE for registration forms and payments if needed.
APBA Rulebook & Requirements
All personnel who will be present in the hot pit area (where the cranes are located) are required by the 2024 APBA Rulebook to have an active APBA membership along with a Race World Offshore/P1 Offshore membership. The restrictions are in place due to insurance purposes and will be checked at the registration tent.
Please note: Wristbands will only be given to anyone that is both an RWO member as well as an APBA member. If you will need to access the crane area for any reason including launching the boat, driving the tow vehicle, photography of your boat/team, etc, you will need this access level.
Click here to become an APBA member | Click here to renew your membership for 2024
Click to view 2024 APBA Rulebook
Medical Forms, Physicals, & Dunker Testing
All drivers and throttlemen, please verify your physicals and dunker tests are up to date. Please be sure to complete and and submit your physicals and medical forms by clicking here. Please be aware of the new physical form requirements set forth for this season.
- If your current physical expires in 2024, you may replace it with either a DOT (available at any clinic), FAA, or the new APBA Physical (found at the back of the Rule Book). The 6 month “Letter from the Doctor” is no longer acceptable.
- If your current Physical expires in 2025, You MUST have your doctor or clinic use the APBA Physical form ONLY (FAA and DOT physicals will no longer be acceptable from 2025 on). Please check your physical expiration date ASAP (if uncertain, call APBA HQ at 586-773-9700), and take any actions needed to be current and compliant BEFORE you arrive at your first race. Physicals will no longer be performed by our medical staff.
If you have any questions, please contact APBA HEADQUARTERS: [email protected] or 586-773-9700.
Please note the implementation of a new regulation mandating head and neck restraint devices for all constrained competitors, as outlined in Section XIII, rule 3.9. During your dunker test, ensure compliance by wearing both your head and neck restraint and capsule suit, noting that inflatable vests are not permissible.
RWO 2024 Schedule
- Marathon, FL | 7-Mile Offshore Grand Prix | April 26th – 28th
- Ocean City, MD | Ocean City Grand Prix | June 7th – 9th
- Clearwater, FL | Clearwater Nationals | September 27th – 29th
- Key West, FL | World Championship | November 3rd – 10th
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Contact
For APBA related questions, current stats or needed requirements, please contact APBA HEADQUARTERS: [email protected] or 586-773-9700.
If you or your crew have any questions regarding the Race World Offshore events for 2024, please contact us at [email protected].