Get ready for horsepower on land and water.
The 5th Annual Horsepower by the Lake returns to Havasu Riviera Marina in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, on Saturday, February 6, 2027
Presented by John Yolla and the Mohave County Drag Racing Association, the event brings together drag cars, race cars, hot rods, classic cars, custom trucks, motorcycles, performance boats, and specialty vehicles for one unique Lake Havasu motorsports experience.
Whether you're a racer, builder, collector, boater, motorcycle enthusiast, gearhead, or simply love seeing impressive machines up close, Horsepower by the Lake has something for you.
Havasu Riviera Marina
Lake Havasu City, AZ

What started with a passion for bringing racers and automotive enthusiasts
together has grown into an annual Lake Havasu City tradition. 2027 marks the 5th Annual Horsepower by the Lake.
The event celebrates the many different forms that horsepower can take — and the people who build them, race them, restore them, customize them, and keep the motorsports lifestyle alive.
RACE CALENDAR / 2026
One day. Every kind of horsepower.
Make a day of it at the lake.
Horsepower by the Lake welcomes a wide variety of vehicles and machines.
Whether you're a racer, builder, collector, boater, motorcycle enthusiast, gearhead, or simply love impressive machines up close, Horsepower by the Lake has something for you.
Have something you'd like to show? Bring it to Horsepower by the Lake. Whether it's a race car, classic, hot rod, custom truck, motorcycle, performance boat, or another unique machine, your vehicle is part of what makes the event special.
Vehicle Entry: $20
Multiple vehicles may be registered by a participant. Race vehicle participants should contact John Yolla regarding reserved passes and event-specific instructions.
You can't have Horsepower by the Lake without horsepower on the water.
Performance boating is an important part of Lake Havasu City's culture, and the event brings performance and race boats together with the area's impressive land-based machines.
Based on current participant information, boats wishing to make passes may access the water from the south-end ramp. Boating participation is at the operator's own risk and remains subject to applicable marina, waterway, and safety requirements.
Horsepower by the Lake is designed to provide an enjoyable experience while maintaining a safe environment for participants and spectators.
Current event rules include:
No running your vehicle unless you are seated in the driver's seat.
No drinking and driving any vehicle.
No burnouts anywhere on the event premises.
Additional event, venue, marina, and safety requirements may apply. Participants are responsible for reviewing current rules and completing all required registration and waiver information.
Want to put your business in front of Lake Havasu City's automotive, boating, racing, and motorsports community?
Vendor opportunities are available for the 5th Annual Horsepower by the Lake. Participating businesses can meet attendees face-to-face, showcase products or services, and become part of a growing annual event.
Horsepower by the Lake gives businesses and organizations an opportunity to support the local and regional motorsports community while gaining exposure before, during, and after the event.
Sponsorship opportunities may include event recognition, digital promotion, website exposure, onsite signage, featured event areas, and more based on sponsorship level.
There is a place for every builder, business, racer, and volunteer in the Horsepower by the Lake community.
Everything you need to know before the big day.
Yes. Walk-in spectator admission for the 2027 Horsepower by the Lake event is free.
Yes. The current 2027 vehicle entry fee is $20.
The event welcomes drag and race cars, hot rods, classics, customs, trucks, motorcycles, performance boats, and other specialty vehicles.
The event is held at Havasu Riviera Marina, 2067 Havasu Riviera Parkway, Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Yes. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available. Businesses interested in participating can contact MCDRA or submit the appropriate interest form.
Horsepower by the Lake is presented by John Yolla and the Mohave County Drag Racing Association.

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