ANDREW TATE WINS SECOND STRAIGHT INDIANA GOVERNOR’S CUP

Madison, Indiana – July 6, 2025 – The 75th edition of the Madison Regatta concluded with great moments on and off the water, capped by the official H1 Unlimited driver qualification of Brandon Kennedy and a thrilling final that saw Andrew Tate and the U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate claim their second consecutive Indiana Governor’s Cup title.

Kennedy, at the helm of the U-6 Miss Madison, earned his Unlimited status in front of his hometown crowd on Saturday — a significant career milestone that electrified fans and added emotional depth to the weekend.

High winds altered the schedule, forcing the cancellation of Heat 3. The four-boat Governor’s Cup final was held at 5:45 p.m., featuring U-8 Beacon Electric, U-9 Beacon Plumbing, U-11 FLAV-R-PAC, and U-91 Goodman Real Estate. U-27 Miss Apollo, although qualified, did not advance.

The final delivered a wild first turn in which Corey Peabody (U-9) hooked and was later disqualified for two one-minute penalties during the milling period.

The next stop on the H1 Unlimited circuit is the APBA Gold Cup in Tri-Cities, Washington, set for July 25–27. Seven teams are expected to compete:

U-8 Beacon Electric / J. Michael Kelly
U-9 Beacon Plumbing / Corey Peabody
U-11 Miss FLAV-R-PAC / Jamie Nilsen
U-12 Graham Trucking / Jeff Bernard
U-21 Go Fast Turn Left / Gunnar O’Farrell
U-27 Miss Apollo / Dave Villwock
U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate / Andrew Tate

National High Points Standings (Through Madison)
U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate / Andrew Tate – 1,225 pts
U-8 Beacon Electric / J. Michael Kelly – 1,130 pts
U-9 Beacon Plumbing / Corey Peabody – 960 pts
U-11 Miss FLAV-R-PAC / Jamie Nilsen – 925 pts
U-27 Miss Apollo / Dave Villwock– 655 pts
U-6 Miss Madison / Brandon Kennedy – 225 pts