Slalom St. Louis 2007--Come on down/up/over!

[JBH]

THE COURSES: As in previous years, they're gonna be "slalom," with courses varying from 40 to 100 cones. Push start only.

FRIDAY, MAY 25, we plan an afternoon/evening outlaw session at "Spot 2," a slightly steeper hill at the other end of the park. Single lane, no timer, just for fun.

SATURDAY, MAY 26, we plan a single-lane jam at "Spot 1," the same hill as previous years. Course will be a hybrid, with spacing anywhere from 6 feet to 20 feet, emphasizing speed and fun--makeable for newbies, challenging for experts to go fast on. Take as many runs as you want; fastest time wins.

SUNDAY, MAY 27, we plan a dual-lane 100-cone race at "Spot 3," a hill at the opposite end of the park. Cones will be set straight (no offsets) but will follow the natural curves of the road, which bends right, then left, then back right again. Cone spacing will vary from about 6 feet at the start to about 7 feet at the end. You WILL wiggle!!!

RACE LOCATION: Tower Grove Park in south St. Louis. Friday's fun session will be on a slightly steeper hill with a mild left-hand bend at the top. Saturday's single-lane hybrid will be on the same hill as in past years, an S-shaped street with a mellow slope but plenty of speed.

SURFACE: EXCELLENT asphalt, good runout at the bottom--little or no footbraking required. The streets are very slightly crowned and not particularly steep, but you won't be hurtin' for speed.

Map of area: http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q...aint+Louis,+MO

Detailed map of race locations:



Prizes/Money:

$200.00 for 1st place
$100.00 for 2nd
$50.00 for 3rd

Trophies to top 3 finishers.

Swag from ABEC11, Bennett, Pocket Pistols, and more to be announced soon!

[shapeshifter]

sorry i can't join you guys this year... i'm heading over to the islands for a bit. have fun!

[donald20]

jonathan
i promised to sponsor this race.
maria sent some stuff over to eddy and he's gonna bring it to the race then.
so sign up uncle donny as a sponsor,ok?

[sniffleless]

I'm so there. I've got it all worked out. I can't wait!

[bean-a-reano]

OMG OMG Another race with sniffy!!!! Gonna be a blast, like every year.

[JBH]

jonathan
i promised to sponsor this race.
maria sent some stuff over to eddy and he's gonna bring it to the race then.
so sign up uncle donny as a sponsor,ok?

#### yeah! Thanks, Donald. You are a man of your word.

PAVEL in the house! (er, I mean park)

[Mister Surly]

Wish I were going, but that weekend holiday we are alwqys at the beach ... life is tough.
I hope to send you a stack of Criddles for the race.

[JBH]

Send Marion and Evan! And Dholt!

[frank]

I think i'm riding up with raddoggy. anyone got some floor space?

[brainfartalerts]

Marion is currently grounded for grades.
I'm negotiating with my sister for a periodic skate/release program over the summer so she can get up to speed.
Thanks to everyone who helped get her set up - she has incentive to get it together and is already making progress towards doing so.
I suspect over the next few years once she harnesses that potential, she is going rip a few doors right off.
Still working on the notion of a 'fish slalom bordercross party disguised as a race.
Plan for later in the summer when the dog days set in and the wild rivers are sweet relief.
Meanwhile, hoping St. Louis goes off well.
All the best,
Brian

Ooops, woke up laughing when I realized you meant MC not MM. I are slow some timez

[revzack]

Eddy and I will be there.

[Eddy Martinez]

yEA wIlL bE tHEre

[foil shaper]

The beer factory tour is when? I might just put on a couple of more pounds and let gravity do the work for me! Is there a suggested hotel for this race?

[JBH]

You can tour the Anheuser-Busch brewery from 9-4, Monday thru Saturday. And yes, you do get free beer at the end of it.

http://www.budweisertours.com/docs/STLDetails.htm

Park somewhere around here:
http://www.google.com/maps?q=Lynch+S...i=map&ct=title

[JBH]

FREE PLACE TO STAY!!!

I talked to Jeff "Chainsaw" McCullar this weekend, and he asked me to tell everyone that he has room for several more people at his house. He lives with a friend and has at least four couches and plenty of floor space.

So if money's tight, skip the chain hotels and consider a night or two at a "Hotel Chain(saw)." PM me for details, or call me at (314) 497-4366.

[sniffleless]

OMG OMG Another race with sniffy!!!! Gonna be a blast, like every year.

woohoo....wonder beard twins powers activate....form of a paddle! cause I'm spank your ass this time.

haha. talking smack is fun.

[Keith Hollien]

I am looking forward to coming back to St Louis. I will bring some trucks, but I am flying so I you want me to bring trucks for you let me know and I will have parts. Anybody can contact me at 352-494-2503 or toll free in the US at 1-877-RAD-SK8R(1-877-723-7587) or you can e-mail me at Keith@KeithHollien.com.

Keith, Teams Radikal, CHIxILL & Oust.

[bean-a-reano]

woohoo....wonder beard twins powers activate....form of a paddle! cause I'm spank your ass this time.

haha. talking smack is fun.

Do I have to pay for it? Cause that gets expensive.

[sniffleless]

Do I have to pay for it? Cause that gets expensive.

I'll comp you this time.

Are they still doing the BarB-Q thing in St Louis that weekend?
YES THEY ARE! I goggled it.
http://www.ribamerica.com/stlouis.html

Blue Oyster Cult. Buddy Guy. Dennis DeYoung and more. Morris Day! Knight Ranger.
and let us not forget......RIBS!!! Barbque ribs. yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[frank]

I think I need some floor, backyard, driveway whatever space for me and gabe but clifton should have a couch if possible. hes gettin old.

getting most of the details worked out.

rib america is crap, dont go. I'll bring you ribs from a gas station that are better.