2023 Dates are set for June 24-25, 2023
June 25 – 26, 2022
Boat racing returned to Lake Guntersville in 2018, bringing back one of the oldest and most popular tourism events held on the 69,000 acre reservoir. Don’t miss this exciting event featuring the Unlimited Series.
The weekend features other exciting water sports. Static displays, concerts, food and fun will round out the festival. In 2022, Guntersville Lake Hydrofest will host race for the prestigious American Power Boat Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the Gold Cup. It is the oldest active trophy in all of motorsports.
For tickets, schedule and more information, visit: Guntersville Lake Hydrofest
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2022 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest APBA Gold Cup
- U-9 LYNX HEALTHCARE, Corey Peabody (147.829 m.p.h.)
- U-91 MISS GOODMAN REAL ESTATE, Jeff Bernard (130.667 m.p.h.)
- U-11 MISS COLLEEN, Jamil Nilson (125.363 m.p.h.)
2021 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest Southern Cup
- U-8 MISS TRI-CITIES, J. Michael Kelly (148.990 m.p.h.)
- U-9 PINNACLE PEAK CONSULTING, Corey Peabody (147.769 m.p.h.)
- U-40 BEACON PLUMBING, Dave Villwock (135.586 m.p.h.)
2019 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest Southern Cup
- U-6 MISS HOMESTREET, Jimmy Shane (149.476 m.p.h.)
- U-12 GRAHAM TRUCKING, J. Michael Kelly (148.110 m.p.h.)
- U-7 SPIRIT OF DETROIT, Bert Henderson (142.837 m.p.h.)
2018 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest Southern Cup
- U-9 DELTA/REALTRAC, Andrew Tate (152.004 m.p.h.)
- U-1 MISS HOMESTREET, Jimmy Shane (151.956 m.p.h.)
- U-11 RELIABLE DIAMOND TOOL/J&D’S, Tom Thompson (134.367 m.p.h.)
Lake Guntersville Course Records (2.5 Mile Course)
Qualifying: 2019, Jimmy Shane, U-6, Miss HomeStreet, 162.442 m.p.h.
Fastest Competition Lap: 2019, Jimmy Shane, U-1 Miss HomeStreet, 164.431 m.p.h.
Fastest Preliminary Heat Average (3 Laps): 2019, Jimmy Shane, U-6 Miss HomeStreet, 159.311 m.p.h., (Heat 2A)
Fastest Final (5 Laps) Average: 2018, Andrew Tate, U-9 Delta/Realtrac, 152.004 m.p.h.
Fastest Race Average (45 miles): 2018, Andrew Tate, U-9 Delta/Realtrac, 147.880 m.p.h.