LAKE OF THE OZARKS SHOOTOUT

AUGUST 24th - 25th 2019

31ST ANNUAL SHOOTOUT

The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the US, named one of the nation’s eight “must-see” boating events according to Powerboat Magazine, the Shootout will take place for the ninth year at Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill in Sunrise Beach (Lake Road 5-50, mile marker 34.5). The event raises funds for eight Lake-area rescue teams and numerous other charitable organizations; last year, $300,000.00 to 32 different Charities and 8 Fire Departments. The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is alive and well and looking forward to the 31st year in August of 2019.

Keeping the shootout safe

To all spectators coming to the shootout by water: please note that our normal no-wake zone runs from the 31-mile marker to the 36-mile marker from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 24^th, and 25^th. This year on Saturday, August 24^th, the no-wake zone will be extended to the 21-mile marker from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please observe the established no-wake zone, but on Saturday, also the extended no-wake zone. The Lake of the Ozark Shootout’s goal has always been to continue to have one of the safest events on the water and to protect not only the participants and spectators but also the local residents. Please help us in accomplishing this goal.

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TOP GUN 2017

“American Ethanol makes it a 3-peat with a stunning 204 mph on the new ¾ mile Captain Ron’s course”

Shootout 2018 Top Gun Winners

Lake Expo News

Shootout Whisky & Wine Cruise - March 27!
on March 20, 2019 at 8:40 pm
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — What's better than a Shootout social fundraiser on a cruise boat in beautiful weather? A cruise with whisky and wine tastings and a 68 degree temp at boarding! […]
Shootout Announces First ‘Diamond Sponsor’: Dave Leathers, Showcase Publishing
on February 4, 2019 at 12:00 pm
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, now in its 31st year, has announced its first-ever Diamond Sponsor: Dave Leathers with Showcase Publishing. […]
Performance Boat Center/Jimmy John's Powerboat Bought By Shootout Racer Ron Szolack
on February 1, 2019 at 11:00 am
A longtime fan of and participant in the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Central Missouri, noted performance-boat enthusiast Ron Szolack has purchased Performance Boat Center’s world championship-winning Skater Powerboats 388 catamaran. Szolack plans to share the cockpit in t […]
Shootout 2019! Performance Boat Center Champions World’s Fastest Boat Race For Charity
on January 4, 2019 at 11:06 pm
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Lake of the Ozarks’ premier boat race, now in its 31st year, will again be sponsored by Performance Boat Center. […]
Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Announces Benne Media To Produce Radio, TV Broadcast
on December 17, 2018 at 4:51 pm
LAKE OF THE OZARKS — The Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Board announced today, Benne Media will be producing the network TV and radio broadcast for the 2019 Shootout. […]