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Don't miss the DHB Jug Jam: July 21-23 |
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Tuesday, 11 July 2006 |
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Not able to go the World Championships in Brixlegg, Austria, but still wanting to race that weekend? Do you want to experience racing on the now famous Hobby Park, "Soap Box Derby Hill" before the Dixie Cup? Do you want to test your skills against the National Champ? Do you want to participate in a Downhillbillies Longboard Jam? Ever been to North Carolina?  Here is your opportunity! Test your skills against one of the best in the world, current National Tight Slalom Champion Chris Barker (CBark), fresh off his victories at Hood River! Come try your luck on the high speed GS hill or get experience racing dual lane tight slalom. Or just break out the longboard and bomb and cruise with the DHB crew! When: JULY 21, 22, 23, 2006
Where: Statesville, North Carolina and Hobby Park "Soap Box Derby Hill", Winston-Salem, North Carolina What: Slalom Racing and DHB Longboard Jam  Details: Friday Night July 21 (time TBA) Outlaw Urban Assault Boardercross, Statesville, North Carolina (more information to follow...stay tuned for further updates) Saturday July 22 Hobby Park Soap Box Derby Hill Dual Lane Tight/Hybrid Slalom Racing (A, B, C Brackets) Elimination and Carolina Call Out Racing 10:00 am until 11:00 am> Practice 11:00 am> Qualifing with Elimination brackets to follow. Conclusion of Racing: Longboard Jam Bombing the hill, chilling out, and cooking out!!!!! Sunday July 23 Single Lane Giant Slalom (A and B Start spots) Hobby Park Soap Box Derby Hill Winston-Salem, North Carolina 1O:00 am until 11:00am> Practice 11:00 am until> Single lane jam format racing with two start locations (A-Advanced and B-lower down the hill) Racers please register on the Contest Calendar (Longboarders need not sign-up..just show up and ride) Entry Fee: Racing $20 (to offset cost of Shelter and Insurance) Paypal to: promotions@downhillbillies.org or pay on race day at registration. Longboarders who are not racing will not be charged but a small donation to offset our costs would be appreciated.  HELMETS REQUIRED ALL WEEKEND FOR ALL RIDERS ON HILL! (Winston-Salem Park and Recreation and Insurance Requirements....NO exceptions! Any one failing to follow these guidelines will be ask to leave by Park And Rec officials.) FULL PADS REQUIRED FOR GS RACING ON SUNDAY and highly recommended all weekend...This hill is no joke...Ask Bloody Bill, Ground Beef Greg, Gnarly John, and Mangled Margaret! The scars don't lie! Ride within your limits! Prizes will be very limited but the STOKE will be full ON!! A DHB Raffle will also be held for some cool stuff! Contact Marion Karr at karr@downhillbillies.org for more information, or head into the Slalom Forum here on the 'fish. Look for the "Jug Jam" thread!  |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 24 July 2006 )
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