Dustin Pearson lived life in the fast lane. He never slowed down in life or boat racing. In his Facebook profile, Pearson said, “Once a driver seriously considers safety an issue, you know his fastest days are over.” Sadly, Pearson lost his life racing at Lake DePue.

Boat racer Dustin Pearson has died from injuries sustained during an accident at the Lake DePue Pro National Championship boat races on July 25.

Check out photos from Mike Vaughn of the 39th running of the APBA Pro National Boat Races on Saturday, July 26, 2025 in DePue.

After a third accident sent a driver to the hospital in an ambulance and darkness looming on Friday, the first day of the Lake DePue Pro National Championship Boat Races was called with four heats left to contest.

Check out photos from the US Title Series (USTS) Pro National Championship Boat Races on Friday, July 25, 2025, in DePue.

Race director Paul Bosnich Jr. said the field for the Lake DePue Pro National Championships “is one of our biggest in a while” with 180-185 boats.

Doug Hall finished off a strong weekend with a title in the 1100 Hydro on Sunday in the Lake DePue Pro National Championship Boat Races. He also won titles Friday and Saturday.

After winning titles Friday during the Lake DePue Pro National Championship Boat Races, Jonathan Nilsen, Doug Hall and Justin Gibson won titles Saturday as well.

Cousins Rayce Bosnich and Ethan Fox claimed their first titles Friday on the first day of the Lake DePue Pro National Championship Boat Races.

The US Title Series Pro National Championship Boat Races begain on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Lake DePue.

The racing community is rallying around the family of Brett Jedwabny, 15, who was severely injured by a freak accident involving a pressure washer on July 9. He received life-saving treatment locally and was transported to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee

The U.S. Title Series/APBA Pro National Championships return to Lake DePue this weekend.

Longtime racer Rich Krier of Indianola, Iowa passed away Wednesday morning, five days after a boat accident upon completing his last race in Jacksonville, Ill. on Friday.

Jason Sailer won the 1100 Rundabout on Sunday to walk away from the APBA Pro National Championships with three titles for the weekend.

On a long, hot day in which the heat index reached 110 degrees and racing lasted nearly eight hours due to multiple lengthy delays, seven champions were crowned at the APBA Pro National Championships on Lake DePue on Friday.

Ray Rodda, the long-time public address announcer for the DePue Boat Races, was celebrated throughout the weekend as this was his last season calling races.

Eight titles were claimed Friday in the Lake DePue Pro/Mod/Junior National Championships. Racing continues at 10 a.m. Saturday and concludes Sunday.

There’s one voice and one voice only when it comes to boat racing, whether it’s in Wisconsin, Florida, Michigan or tiny DePue - Ray Rodda.

The 2022 Nationals for the Pro, Modified, Junior Classes divisions will race at Lake DePue with from Tuesday, July 26 through Sunday, July 30.

As Steve Solorio contemplates his final year of 37 as the President of the DePue Men’s club and the last year at the helm of the APBA National Championship Boat Races for the Pro and Mod divisions, he becomes a bit nostalgic thinking through the club’s history.

After 37 years as President of the DePue Men’s Club, Steve Solorio has made the decision to step down as the only president the club has ever had. Steve has led this group to new heights year after year with volunteers and club members willing and able to put on a national event,

The DePue Men’s Club has received word that the American Power Boat Association has awarded the 2022 Nationals for the Pro, Modified, Junior Classes divisions to Lake DePue with racing from Tuesday, July 26 through Sunday, July 30.

After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lake DePue APBA PRO National Championship Boat Races return this week.