APBA PRO Racing

The final checkered flag has flown at the 2026 APBA/USTS Pro Nationals, and our remaining National Champions have been crowned.

Congratulations to our Day 2 and 3 National Champions:

• 250cc Hydro – Kurtis Nydahl
• K Pro Runabout – Rayce Bosnich
• 350cc Runabout – Jackson Hall
• 700cc Runabout – Luke Bosker
• 125cc Hydro – Brian Palmquist
• 1100cc Runabout – Austin P. VanOver & Antonio Williams
• 700cc Hydro – Ray Bradford
• K Pro Hydro – Carson Fierek
• C Service Hydro – Doug Martin
• 250cc Runabout – Brandon Payn
• C Racing Runabout – Doug Martin
• 350cc Hydro – Amy Nydahl Gesler
• 1100cc Hydro - Doug Hall

Congratulations to all of our 2026 APBA/USTS Pro National Champions. Your dedication, preparation, and determination were on full display throughout the weekend.

Thank you to the racers, officials, volunteers, families, sponsors, and fans who made another outstanding Pro Nationals possible. Safe travels home, and we’ll see you at the next race.

📸 -Tracy Johnston Trolian
US Title Series - PRO Racing Series

Day 1 of the 2026 APBA/USTS Pro Nationals is officially in the books, and the first National Championship hats have been earned.

Congratulations to yesterday’s National Champions:

• 175cc Hydro – Tyler Keller
• C Racing Hydro – Austin P. VanOver
• 500cc Runabout – Luke Bosker
• OSY-400 Hydro – Nicole Dunlap-Truly
• 125cc Runabout – Joseph Perez
• C Service Runabout – Doug Martin
• 500cc Hydro – Ray Bradford

Congratulations to all of our Day 1 champions on capturing a National Title.

The action continues today as drivers return to the course with more National Championships on the line. Good luck to everyone competing on Day 2!

📸- Tracy Johnston Trolian
US Title Series - PRO Racing Series

Tracy Johnston Trolian is checking in from DePue, IL for the 2026 APBA/USTS Nationals! Currently at the drivers meeting. It’s looking a bit wet out there, but the hype is real. Let’s do this!

Kristi Hellsten Ellison has checked in and is ready to kick off the 2026 APBA/USTS Pro Nationals in DePue, Illinois!!

Today is all about open testing as teams fine-tune their equipment, dial in their setups, and get ready for an exciting week of racing. The pits are filling up, the boats are hitting the water, and the countdown to competition is officially on.

Good luck to all of the drivers, crews, and families this week. Stay tuned for updates, photos, and results throughout the Nationals!

US Title Series - PRO Racing Series

NATIONALS WEEKEND▪️DePue,IL

🔸 US Title Series is proud to present the 2026 APBA/USTS PRO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Lake DePue in DePue, Illinois, sets the stage for an action-packed week of racing. Best of luck to all competitors and thank you to the volunteers working behind the scenes to make it happen.

Sanction info ⬇️
https://apba.org/Sanctions/print_sanction.php?EditID=14359

📸 - J Schwartz photography

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