| Event information | |
|---|---|
| Type | H1 Unlimited hydroplane boat race |
| Race area | Ohio River, Madison, Indiana |
| Dates | July 1–3 |
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| Distance | 2.5 mi (4 km) |
| Media coverage | ESPN3[1] WORX-FM |
| First race | 1950 |
| Website | www |
The Indiana Governor's Cup (more commonly known as the Madison Regatta) is an H1 Unlimited hydroplane boat race held annually on Independence Day weekend on the Ohio River in Madison, Indiana. Madison has hosted the Madison Regatta annually since 1951, although the race was also contested in the 1930s. The race inspired a Hollywood motion picture released in 2005, titled Madison which starred actor Jim Caviezel.The Regatta was part of the APBA Gold Cup in 1979, 1980. 2019, & will be contested in 2021.