North Beach Atlantic City has officially signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 War At The Shore, one of offshore powerboat racing’s most thrilling and anticipated competitions, which is relocating to Atlantic City’s iconic Boardwalk.
The Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA), a major force in offshore powerboat racing, returns to Atlantic City this summer for the War at the Shore power boat races — presented by North Beach Atlantic City, Visit Atlantic City, and the Atlantic City Sports Commission — on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 6, 7 and 8.
North Beach Atlantic City has officially signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 War At The Shore, one of offshore powerboat racing’s most thrilling and anticipated competitions. This exciting new partnership brings with it a bold move: relocating the heart of the event to Atlantic City’s iconic Boardwalk, promising unprecedented exposure and excitement for fans and competitors alike.
“The Atlantic City race has always been a favorite among the racers who prefer a challenge,” said Nick Smith, president of OPA Racing. “With North Beach’s help, now we can begin to fund the racers for their participation and add levels of importance to the already daunting task, which is to win the War At The Shore.”
Partnering with North Beach Atlantic City, Visit Atlantic City, the Atlantic City Sports Commission and other businesses, the OPA will ignite excitement along the Atlantic Ocean.
The event moves from its long-standing home at The Golden Nugget to more prominent and spectator-friendly locations along the Boardwalk. Now in its second year back, the War at the Shore offers prize money to racers, raising the stakes and attracting top racers nationwide.
Top teams from around the world will compete in three separate races starting at noon. North Beach along the Boardwalk offers dozens of prominent places to get an amazing view of the action.
View the boats up close and meet the drivers on Friday, June 6 and Saturday June 7 starting at 10 a.m. The boats will be on display at the Showboat Water Park located on Pacific Avenue.
Sunday, June 8 is Race Day! There will be four races, each taking place at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Can’t make it to a race? No problem! You can watch every event the OPA produces from the comfort of your own home. OPA’s official announcers Brad Harrington and Brian Baldry will keep you in the loop with expert commentary all day long. Visit youtube.com/@OPA_Racing. A radio pre-race show will start at 10 a.m. on 97.3 FM.
The 2025 War At The Shore is set to become a marquee spectacle on the summer calendar. With beautiful oceanfront accommodations, sun-kissed beaches, amazing indoor and outdoor dining options, and of course casino fun, spectators can make a weekend of this event by reserving a room now at one of the many North Beach Casino Hotels.
For more information about all there is to do and see in North Beach Atlantic City, visit atlanticcitynorthbeach.com.
For more information about PAC and War at the Shore visit oparacing.org.
