J Schwartz photography

08/30/2026

Good morning race fans
Day one of Thunder On The Vermilion is in the books, here’s a recap of some of yesterday’s racing in Danville, Illinois. Marine Racing Club of Illinois - MRC Badger State Outboard Assn Stock Outboard APBA Modified Outboard Racing APBA Junior Class Racing American Power Boat Association Gao Grotto Throttled: Stock Outboard Racing Podcast Race Day Live

08/29/2026

Drivers meeting is underway here at the Gao Grotto for the 2026 Thunder On The Vermilion!

08/27/2026

A few shots of Mackinac Island and and some flowers from around northern Michigan over the last few weeks.

08/26/2026

We will be hitting the road and heading to the Thunder On The Vermilion this weekend! If you haven’t already make sure you pre register and do your check in to help out your scorer!

RACE WEEKEND▪️Danville, IL

🔸 Marine Racing Club of Illinois - MRC is proud to present the Thunder On The Vermilion. Lake Vermilion in Danville, Illinois, sets the stage for an action-packed weekend of racing. Best of luck to all competitors and thank you to the volunteers working behind the scenes to make it happen.

Sanction info ⬇️
https://apba.org/Sanctions/print_sanction.php?EditID=14265

📸 - J Schwartz photography

08/19/2026

Good luck to all making the trip to Grass Lake this weekend! Sadly I won’t be on hand for this weekends race. See you all next in Danville!

RACE WEEKEND▪️Grass Lake, MI

🔸 Michigan Hydroplane Racing Association (MHRA) is proud to present the Wild Ones Regatta. Grass Lake in Grass Lake, Michigan, sets the stage for an action-packed weekend of racing. Best of luck to all competitors and thank you to the volunteers working behind the scenes to make it happen.

Sanction info ⬇️
https://apba.org/Sanctions/print_sanction.php?EditID=14342

📸 - J Schwartz photography

08/13/2026

Good morning race fans
The complete Sunday album from the2026 Top O’ Michigan Marathon Nationals is up and ready for your viewing pleasure! As always prints are available and we can deliver to our next race or ship to you.
Huge thanks goes out to Ashley Kark for her contributions to this years albums and covering the pits and starts.
Top O' Michigan Outboard Racing Club Stock Outboard American Power Boat Association Throttled: Stock Outboard Racing Podcast Race Day Live

The complete Sunday album from the 2026 Top O' Michigan Marathon Nationals in Indian River, Michigan. Hosted by the Top O' Michigan Outboard Racing Club.

08/11/2026

Good evening race fans
The complete Saturday album from the 2026 Top O’ Michigan Marathon Nationals is up and ready for your viewing pleasure!
As always prints are available and we can ship or hand deliver to our next race.
Top O' Michigan Outboard Racing Club Stock Outboard American Power Boat Association Throttled: Stock Outboard Racing Podcast Race Day Live

The complete Saturday album from the 2026 Top O' Michigan Marathon Nationals in Indian River, Michigan. Hosted by the Top O' Michigan Outboard Racing Club.

08/10/2026

Good afternoon race fans
A little something from Sunday at Top O’ to help hold you over until the full albums are ready later this week. Thank you the the entire Top O' Michigan Outboard Racing Club and all their dedicated volunteers for another great event!
Congratulations goes out to all of our newly crowned Marathon National Champions!
JR Marathon: Carson Fierek
ASR Marathon: Isabella Hearn
25ssR Marathon: Dustin Fierek
CSR Marathon: Chase Fairbairn
DSR Marathon: Josh Pearson
Top O' Michigan Outboard Racing Club Stock Outboard American Power Boat Association@ Throttled: Stock Outboard Racing Podcast Race Day Live

08/09/2026

Good morning race fans
Here’s some of Saturday’s race action from the 2026 Top O’ Michigan Marathon Nationals!
1 more action packed day of racing today starting at 12:00 today. Top O' Michigan Outboard Racing Club Stock Outboard Experience Indian River American Power Boat Association Throttled: Stock Outboard Racing Podcast Race Day Live

08/08/2026

Congratulations to all of today’s winners!
Green flag drops on day two at 12:00 sharp Sunday!