01/25/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Super Cat Class Aligns With 2026 IHRA Offshore National Championship Series
11 teams expected to compete across a seven-race National Championship Series culminating in the World Championships, backed by a $2,000,000 purse plus tow money.
FAIRFIELD, OH — January 24, 2026 — The Super Cat class will align with the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), joining the IHRA Offshore National Championship Series in 2026 as part of a continued effort to elevate offshore powerboat racing through a stronger, more unified national platform.
The alignment brings one of offshore racing’s signature classes into IHRA’s inaugural offshore racing series, with Super Cat teams competing across the full 2026 schedule, a seven-race National Championship Series culminating in a World Championship finale.
The 2026 IHRA Offshore Series will feature a $2,000,000 total plus tow money, reinforcing IHRA’s investment in teams and the long-term growth of offshore powerboat racing.
https://ihra.com/super-cat-class-aligns-with-IHRA
