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The IHRA Formula 1 Powerboat Championship Set to Make Thunderous Return to Shreveport-Bossier for 2026 Red River RumbleThe IHRA F1 Powerboat Series returns to Shreveport-Bossier for the Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown, roaring to life over Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24, 2026. Hosted along the Red River by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission of Visit Shreveport-Bossier, this IHRA stop marks a thrilling return to a community that loves powerboat racing. The weekend kicks off with a press conference hosted on the riverwalk along the Red River, behind the Shreveport Aquarium on Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m.
The 2026 Red River Rumble will feature more than 50 of the fastest outboard powerboats in the nation, with prime viewing opportunities at Riverview Park in Downtown Shreveport and at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City.
The event is part of the IHRA F1 8-race series spanning North America, showcasing drivers as they tackle tight, technical courses with deck-to-deck intensity and speeds reaching up to 120 mph.
The weekend kicks off with the IHRA F1 Block Party on Friday, May 22, from 6:00–8:30 PM on Commerce Street in conjunction with Mudbug Madness. This fan-favorite event offers a rare chance to meet the drivers, see the boats up close, get autographs, and even have a chance to sit inside a real Formula 1 powerboat.
Red River Racing Meets Southern Celebration
Held in conjunction with the legendary Mudbug Madness Festival, a Cajun celebration of crawfish and zydeco music—now in its 42nd year—the Red River Rumble promises a festival weekend that blends world-class motorsports with Louisiana culture, music, and cuisine.
Event Schedule Highlights:
Thursday, May 21 – Pit setup begins at 12:00 PM
Friday, May 22 (AM) – OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE BEHIND SHREVEPORT AQUARIUM 10:00 AM
Friday, May 22 (PM) – Pit area open for public viewing and afternoon test sessions
Friday Night, May 22 – F1PC Block Party on Commerce Street at, 6:00–8:30 PM
Saturday, May 23 – Official racing begins after driver registration and inspection
Sunday, May 24 – Championship races and awards ceremony
General admission to the event is free, with VIP viewing opportunities at the Shreveport Aquarium.
Prime viewing for the general public will be at Riverview Park in Downtown Shreveport and at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs as you don’t want to miss this event!
Fans unable to attend in person can catch all the action via Live Race Media’s streaming coverage on the IHRA F1 Powerboat Series Facebook and YouTube channels. Real-time timing and scoring will also be available throughout the weekend at Live Motorsports.
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Event Venue
The Shreveport Riverfront Park, 601 Clyde Fant Memorial Pkwy,Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
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