After the enormous success of the 07' Maryhill Festival of Speed, the decision was made to grant the event Mary Hill Festival Of Speed; World Championship status in 2008. The race is held on the world famous "Maryhill Historic Loops Road" in Goldendale, Washington. It's a 2.5 mile technical descent on one of the worlds greatest downhill courses. For Current race covereage, keep your eye on the Forums and Front Page!
Where was that dream that Original was building anyway? The fluid carving flow of one moment into the next, the gratifying sound of urethane wheels wearing down ever so slightly, and a touch of wind in the hair. Ditch the hassles of work. Past escapes had led to a chance encounter with Acadia National Park in Maine. Investigation yielded Cadillac Mountain a sweet dream of 1,532 vertical feet of pregnant pavement. The time was right.
In the mid seventies, I remember reading about Lonnie Toft. One of the first skaters to be seen riding a wider board and also the creator of the 8- wheeler. One of my all-time favorite skate photos was from that same era. The one of Lonnie cruising outside City Hall in Toronto, Ontario on his 8-wheeler, wearing a tuxedo, top-hat, and red Vans deck shoes while holding a cane on the deck. To this day, that photo is timeless and a classic. I was honored and lucky enough to be able to catch up with Lonnie.
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