The Pacific Northwest is famed for many things, but not everyone knows that this area is home to some of the top jetski racing champions in the world.These waterborne athletes open their 2018 season at rounds 1 and 2 of the the IJSBA Water X Championships April 21-22 at Vance Creek Park on beautiful Bowers Lake in Elma Washington.“The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the top riders in the world, including three world champions and many other Top 10-ranked riders,” said Dan Lindgren, event organizer. “As this is the season opener, a lot of good riders will be here.” These guys are excited to get on the water for the first race of 2018. Race organizers anticipate as many as 60 entries in numerous classes for the two-day event. Organizers expect that up to 20 entrants will have placed in the top 10 worldwide in their individual classes in previous years – so the level of competition will be fierce. Racers earn points for the Water X Series Championships, along with earning their spots to compete in the world finals competition held in Lake Havasu, Arizona, on the Colorado River in October.This event is free to the public and is fun and family-friendly.  Races start at about 10 a.m. both days.  For more detailed information, visit the Water X Facebook event page.Water X Tour Series Proposal for Vance Creek Park location Tour Dates : Race #1 April 21 – 22nd Race #2 August 25th - 26thRace day schedule for each race Friday– set up / racer arrival day Saturday– Race day all day Sunday– Race day and awards ceremony followed by tear down and clean up. Location – Vance Creek Park, Elma Wa Potential attendees Expected participants is around 50 racers including some that are ranked the best in the world. hundreds of spectators / fans of the sport. Hundreds of local attendees Guaranteed international media coverage – Pro Rider Magazine Watercraft Journal Professional Photography Social Media – Facebook, twitter, Instagram, multiple websites Type of watercraft and how it will be used Stand up / sit down Jet Skis – buoy racing (90% of the event)Freestyle (minimal during race breaks)Possibly Flyboard or similar (exhibition show at end of each day)Like, Tag & Share!