Back To Bagnell Dam! XINSURANCE Offshore — Former Lake Race — Bringing Speed To The Dam In June | Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout - What To Know

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Race organizers have announced the newly-named XINSURANCE Offshore races (formerly "Lake Race") are heading back to Bagnell Dam this summer!

The APBA-sanctioned event will take over a multi-mile stretch of Lake of the Ozarks' main channel from June 21-22, bringing two days of high-speed competition to the historic site.

The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Board of Directors unanimously approved the move, making it the latest evolution of the Offshore race, which came under the Shootout's organizational umbrella for the first time in 2024.

Race organizers say the move to Bagnell Dam allows for a better experience for both racers and spectators.

“We are really looking forward to this race, and I have worked closely with the class representatives and teams to ensure that it is an optimal experience,” said XINSURANCE Offshore and Shootout Executive Director Leah Martin. “There are a lot of changes to this year’s event schedule—even compared to when it was previously hosted at the Bagnell Dam—and there will be additional viewing areas.”

George Tucker, a local entrepreneur and owner of several Lake area restaurants, is also making preparations to accommodate spectators. He is developing a 50,000-square-foot entertainment complex near Neon Taco, which will feature restaurants, gaming areas, and a Tulum-style pool. The project is expected to be completed in 2026, but a new dock and boardwalk will be in place before the race.

“We are so happy to have this race back at the Dam and to be a part of it once again,” Tucker enthused.

“As the event’s title sponsor, we are thrilled to be recognized in the name change to XINSURANCE Offshore,” stated XINSURANCE CEO Rick J. Lindsey. “We are looking forward to a great season of competition and excitement for racing teams, spectators, and all boating enthusiasts.”

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“We are excited to continue to be a part of XINSURANCE Offshore in 2025,” said JG Gorham, co-owner of both Shady and Lazy Gators. “While we loved having the races right outside of our front door in 2024, we cannot wait to play host to the many boaters and racer parties at Shady and Lazy Gators this June."

The 37th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, the world’s largest unsanctioned boat race, will still take place in August. Both races benefit the same charitable organizations but are separate events.

XINSURANCE Offshore Event Timeline:

Thursday, June 19: Pre-party at Lazy Gators.
Friday, June 20: Racer testing in the morning, followed by a fun run ending at Lazy Gators and a racer party with a concert.
Saturday, June 21: The first day of APBA-sanctioned races, including time trials. A street party and concert will follow.
Sunday, June 22: Final race day, with an awards ceremony afterward.

The race has moved locations multiple times since its debut in 1993, when it was known as Superboat ‘93 and took place near the Lodge of the Four Seasons. The return to Bagnell Dam is a familiar setting for longtime fans.

“The only constant is change,” quoted XINSURANCE Offshore Committee Chairman Tom Abbett. "Having been actively involved in the most recent offshore race offerings here since 2016 and seeing the exponential growth of the event, along with the combined ability to better support the racecourse itself at the Bagnell Dam while hosting two full days of racing and testing, makes this move not only necessary, but essential to its continued growth."

The 2025 XINSURANCE Offshore promises two full days of high-speed action, with teams from across the country competing on a restructured racecourse designed for both safety and spectacle — and the Shootout team says they're not only up for the challenge, but can't wait to see fans there this summer.