People came out to watch jet boats on the Payette River at speeds well over 100 miles per hour. Idaho News 6 caught the action from the Trestle Bridge in Horseshoe Bend as spectators enjoyed the action.
“The boats are insane man. The guys that drive these boats definitely know what is up, and they can definitely handle themselves for sure,” said Steve Cassar, who watched on top of the bridge. “It’s pretty awesome to hang out with a group of people and see everyone have the same attitude that this is really cool.”
WATCH | Jet boats speed up and down the Payette River—
Jet boats fly up and down the Payette River in the world championship
Day one of racing on the Payette featured a crash near the bridge, and people gathered to watch. The driver and the passenger were able to escape the boat with minor injuries, but their jet boat sank to the bottom of the river…