Well, the hits keep on comin’ folks. If you thought that 2016’s tour schedules were already action-packed, we’ve got one more big announcement to end your week: This year’s Pro Watercross Tour will be adding yet another stop on its calendar – to famous Atlantic City, New Jersey!
That’s right, Pro and Amateur racers will be racing in the rolling surf of the famous boardwalk town this July 23rd and 24th. If you’ve never been, this is a great to go. Here’s the entire press release from the Pro Watercross Media Team:
Atlantic City, NJ (April 21, 2016) The Atlantic City Sports Commission is partnering with Pro Watercross to host a National Tour Stop, which will take place July 23-24 on the Atlantic City beach in front of Resorts Casino Hotel.
Pro & Amateur Athletes will be competing on Personal Watercrafts in closed course racing and freestyle competitions. Pro Watercross racing will showcase up to 18 Pro athletes at one time, reach speeds of 85 miles per hour in the surf. Pro Watercross Freestyle will display an array of consecutive aerial maneuvers, only to be heightened by ocean conditions. Spectators can expect aerial maneuvers such as back-flips, barrel rolls, and much more. The sport of watercross is equivalent to motocross on the water. Providing plenty of thrills, spills, and excitement.
“We are excited to host the Pro Watercross 2016 National Tour Stop in Atlantic City this Summer. This intensifying event is the perfect fit for our seaside destination and will attract spectators from the surrounding islands,” said Jim Wood, president and CEO of Meet AC and the Atlantic City Sports Commission.
Pro Watercross USA based company is the world leader in professional watercross events for both professional and amateur athletes. Pro Watercross events are the proving grounds for the world’s greatest watercross competitors; United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand and South Africa just to name a few. These titles are the most coveted American and World titles in Personal Watercraft Racing.
“Pro Watercross is thrilled to add Atlantic City, New Jersey to our 2016 National Tour with its beautiful beaches and family attractions. The Tour has been looking for a great Mid-Atlantic location and Atlantic City has turned out to be the perfect fit, the Atlantic City Sports Commission has been a huge part of making this happen,” said Pro Watercross CEO, AJ Handler.
For more event information, please visit: www.prowatercross.com.
