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Boat Race Fans, It's ON...we are moving forward with Wake the Lake 4..  The Champions Park team have been working diligently with the County Health Commission to ensure the best and safest environment for fans, competitors, and staff during these challenging times.  Listed below is our plan moving forward.  With that said the big items will be maintaining social distancing between tailgate spots and fans.  Tailgating and Camping are limited to 10 people per spot due to State of Ohio guidelines...more

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Jan 8, 2020) – The 2020 Wake the Lake 4 will be held Aug. 7 through 9, 2019 at the Champions Park Lake in Springfield, Ohio. The 2019 event saw about 6,000 fans attend the event from across the country. It also had about 30 percent growth in tailgate spots and the change to Raceview Camping was a huge hit, Promoter Dana Potts said. Officials will plan for continued growth in the tailgate and spectator areas. “It was just such a good vibe on Saturday and Sunday,” Potts said. “I...more

The biggest class in APBA makes its way to Springfield Ohio. Come see hundreds of Outboard racers from all over North America, as they looked to be crowned National Champion July 13th through July 18th, 2020

2019 Wake The Lake 3 FAN LOGISTICS UPDATE TAILGATERS: Spots include an 18’ wide by 30’ deep grass area along the south-side of the lake. Each site is numbered, starting from the race Starting Area and then heading west from there. Following for each spot: · Each tailgate area will be allowed 2 vehicles – only cars or trucks allowed; · NO overnight tailgating and NO RV parking is allowed in Tailgate area; · You can leave things overnight at your own risk; we are not...more

Champions Park Lake is all about making upgrades and creating a better fan experience. We've cut down more trees to give the spectators a better view and we've added a permanent PA system around the facility. General Admission fans can now sit all the way down through turns 2 & 3 or where the boats battle for the first turn after they start from the beach. It'll be an exciting new angle for fans along with new sound system. Thanks to the Springfield Foundation, the APBA Historical Society,...more

Wake the Lake 3 Event Schedule FRIDAY, August 9 FREE and open to public 1:00 Gates Open 2:00 Formula 1 Practice 3:00 Formula Lights Practice 4:00 J-Hydro Practice 4:30 Stock Outboard Practice 5:30 RC Boat Practice SATURDAY, August 10 - $15 General Admission - Kids 12 and Under Free 8:00 Gates Open 9:00 Stock Outboard Testing 9:30 Formula 1 Testing 10:30 J-Hydro Testing 11:00 Formula Lights Testing 11:30 RC Boats Testing 12:00 Opening Ceremonies/Formula Lights Parade 12:30 Formula 1 Qualifying...more

Check out the new Champion Park Lake maps with Camping and Tailgating for Wake the Lake 3 and the NGK F1 Powerboat Championship Aug 9-11. Tailgate spots are $100 per spot for the weekend, Camping Spots are $100 per spot for the weekend, and Raceview Camping Spots are $300 per spot for the weekend. In addition if you purchase a tailgating or camping spot you'll get access to our 10 tickets for $100 promotion, a savings of $50 off General Admission ticket prices (Deadline on ticket promotion...more

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Sept. 10, 2018) – The 2019 Wake the Lake 3/Springfield F1 Powerboat Grand Prix will be held Aug. 9 through 11, 2019 at the Champions Park Lake in Springfield, Ohio. The 2018 event saw about 5,000 fans attend the event from across the country. It also had about 20 percent growth in corporate tailgate spots, Promoter Dana Potts said. Officials will plan for continued growth in the tailgate area by increasing its availability for 2019. “It was just such a good vibe on Saturday...more

Dustin Terry is your 2018 Springfield F1 Grand Prix NGK F1 Winner

Fans we'll have Spotters guide at the races this year so you can follow the action better. It will also have a schedule of events. It's time to #WaketheLake.