The first Wide Open Wingsuit Series Championship event wrapped up yesterday at Skydive Perris, CA. Both speed and Distance Podiums were all Squirrel. This was the final event of the first season, which featured three Regional races at Chicagoland Skydiving Center, Skydive Perris, and Skydive Kapowsin. All WOWS races are 4-Cross format, where pilots race head-to-head through elimination brackets. A $3,000 championship prize purse was supported by sponsors (Squirrel) and competitor entry fees.

If you’d like to compete in a 2017 Season event, head to www.wingsuitrace.org and register. The comp format is friendly with an emphasis on sportsmanship and camaraderie.

It is inspiring and encouraging to see so many pilots invest in their skillset by attending these events. The 4-Cross format is exciting and relevant and it is a lot of fun to train for, together with your friends! Big thanks to Joe Ridler for organizing the heck out of this event, and the entire series. Curt Vogelsang, Mike Cook, Natalie Stella, and Andy Clement were indispensable.

Congrats to the winners! Full results can be seen here.