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Last year, we gringos knew all about the Slalom Worlds because those stoke-fueled Downhillbillies were hosting and promoting the races right here in North America. The tales of racing, local hospitality and the courses were epic. This year, we’re forced to admit the Worlds almost slipped by us at the ‘Fish, but they’re this weekend and promise a weekend of ripping speed and head-to-heads between the best skaters in the world… Skateboard Slalom World Championships Gothenburg, Sweden, August 1-3, 2008 This year, the racing will be in Slottsskogen park, part of the City of Gothenburg. Hosted by the Gothenburg Slalom Skaters, it’s three days of racing followed by parties with live music, fresh food and stoked Swedes. The racing will pit Euro skate stars like Henrik Wadsten, Ramón Königshausen, Dominik Kowalski, Martin Drayton, Maurus Strobel & Luca Giammarco against Steve Olson, Richy Carrasco, Zak Maytum, Claude Regnier, George Pappas, Kenny Mollica and more. The Euro women rip at slalom, and they’re going to meet the deadly duo: Lynn Kramer & Cat Young! Race On!
Gothenburg Stoke! We speak and read Swedish poorly. Luckily, the Swedes speak and read English betterer than like we do, you know? Here’s what we’ve come up with for details and some links you can use to get updated information over the weekend: HOW THE COMPETiTION IS RUN: Giant Slalom: Two training runs. Two runs each, best time counts. Prize Money for Pro Division: 1) 900 euro, 2) 600 euro, 3) 300 euro. (Serious Bucks!!)
This is where the GS Course will be. Hybrid Slalom: Two training runs. 2 qualification runs. 16 or more competitors, 16 riders to Head to Head. Less than 16 competitors, then 8 best to Head to Head etc.. . Less than 4 competitors, no Head to Head, best qualification time counts. Prize Money for Pro: 1) 900 euro, 2) 600 euro, 3) 300 euro.
This is a look at where the Hybrid Course will be. Tight Slalom: 16 best Am to final rounds head to head, 16 best pros to final, 8 best women to final, juniors 4 best to final rounds Hybrid, same procedure as tight. Prize Money for Pro: 1) 900 euro, 2) 600 euro, 3) 300 euro.
 Local fans.
Overall winner gets the honor and large trophy! Nice prizes for all amateur skaters as well. There are also going to be prize-money for the women’s category: 600 euro, split between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, overall-winners. The competition starts on Friday the 1st with Giant Slalom. Tight and hybrid on Saturday and Sunday. www.ettsexett.com/live/ (for complete and fast skate-results!)  Wadsten on course. |
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