APBA Hall of Champions Class of 2025

By: Callie Shensky | Social Media Manager | Feb 16, 2026

Photo: Gleason Racing Photography

Back Row Left to Right: Sean Byrne, Mike McColgan, Andrew Tate, Robert Bryant, Brody Wyant, JT Brinton Middle Row Left to Right: Douglas Stowers, Jenny Grandjean-Stowers, Dan Koschka, James Klein, Braxton MIller, Kip Brown Front Row Left to Right: Shelby Love, Jimmy Kerr, Kolbe Wyant, Carson Kelly, Austin VanOver, Haley Rae

The Best on the Water: APBA Unveils Hall of Champions Class of 2025

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The American Power Boat Association has officially announced its Hall of Champions Class of 2025, honoring the elite racers who dominated the water during the 2025 season. Induction into the Hall remains the highest individual achievement in powerboat racing, reserved for those who demonstrate not only raw speed but unparalleled consistency and sportsmanship.

This year’s class was formally celebrated at the APBA National Meeting and Awards Banquet in New Orleans, a city that served as the perfect backdrop for a sport defined by high energy and technical precision.

The 2025 Hall of Champions Inductees

Junior:

Kolbe Wyant

Stock Outboard:

Carson Kelly

Sean Byrne

James Klein

Modified Outboard:

Austin VanOver

Braxton Miller

Daniel Koschka

PRO:

Carson Kelly

Brody Wyant

OPC:

Shelby Love

Jimmy Kerr

Inboard:

Kip Brown

JT Brinton

Haley Rae

Unlimited:

Andrew Tate

Offshore:

Mike McColgan & Robert Bryant (Tunnel Vision),

Cole Leibel & Gary Ballough (Raymarine/Big East)

Jet River:

Douglas Stowers & Jenny Grandjean-Stowers

As the APBA moves through the 2026 season, these champions stand as the benchmark for excellence, proving that through dedication and skill, one can indeed become a legend on the water.

APBA Hall of Champions Class of 2025

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