Stan Sayres Hydroplane Pits

FRI-SUN, AUGUST 1ST-3RD, 2025 FROM 8:30AM TO 5:30PM

Go behind-the-scenes as drivers prepare to chase victory, crews fine-tune their hydroplanes, and boats take to the water for the ultimate showdown.

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About The Experience

IMPORTANT: This a premium experience that requires ticket purchase for entry.

To get an up-close view of the hydroplanes and all the action on the water, visitors can purchase pit passes.

Pit passes give visitors access to the pit areas where the hydroplanes are kept and worked on, as well as to the driver and team areas where they can interact with the drivers and crew members.

Watch as the drivers prepare for their races, teams work on the hydroplanes, see the boats up close, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the action.

More Details

pit pass experience Includes:

  • Visitors can watch as the teams work on the hydroplanes
  • See the boats up close
  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at the action
  • Watch the drivers prepare for their races
  • Some pit passes even include the opportunity to meet the drivers and take photos with them

Food & Drinks

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Festival Info

Parking & Transportation

Fans are invited to get to the park using public transportation, including Metro and Link Light Rail, as well as ride-share and bicycle options.

Guests arriving via Link Light Rail can get off at the Columbia City station and take advantage of our free round-trip shuttle service from the station to the park Friday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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Accessibility & ADA

Our complimentary shuttle stops at the ADA parking lot on 43rd and Genesee, Main Gate, 43rd & Lake Washington Boulevard, and then Captains Club.

This is first-come-first-serve. The lot fills up quickly, please come early for a spot.

Exit the shuttle at 43rd and Lake Washington Boulevard and continue south to the pits.

Event FAQ’s

No. Pit passes are upgraded after you’ve purchased admission to the park. Note that general admission is Free on Friday, August 1st powered by Xfinity.

The Hydroplane Pits is a ticketed area where visitors can get up-close with hydroplanes, racers, and their crews.

Yes, you must check into the Deck to receive your wristband that will allow you access to the hydroplane pits throughout the day.

Yes, there will be dedicated restrooms available for The Deck attendees only.

There is an ADA shuttle that picks up riders at the ADA parking lot and the Captain’s Club and bring them to the intersection of 43rd Ave S. and Lake Washington Blvd S. It is a short walk to the hydroplane pits from there.

Purchase your wristband across from the Pit Entrance at the Pit Pass Sales booth or purchase ahead of time online.

No, you will need to purchase daily tickets into The Deck.

Ticket Info

Pit passes give visitors access to the pit areas where the hydroplanes are kept and worked on, as well as to the driver and team areas where they can interact with the drivers and crew members.

With a pit pass, visitors can watch as the teams work on the hydroplanes, see the boats up close, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the action.

Visitors can also watch the drivers prepare for their races, and some pit passes even include the opportunity to meet the drivers and take photos with them.

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