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by Marion Karr
Tue May 01, 2007 3:10 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Pavel Represented At Luna "07
Replies: 1
Views: 3937

Pavel Represented At Luna "07

Texas Eddy...Winner of the C Group...Pavel and GOG

Darren Holt (Dholt)...Winner of the B Group...Pavel and GOG

Marion Karr....6th Place in A Group....Pavel and GOG.


Thanks Donald for making such great equipment and for all of your support!
by Marion Karr
Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: flowing around
Replies: 31
Views: 35209

Donald! Been busy as all get out!!!!!!! Thanks for including in the Flow Team with these other great gentleman: Eddy and WAX Rock...Sam, I look forward to meeting you!

I'm practicing and working out so I can REPRESENT!!!!!!!!!!!
by Marion Karr
Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:10 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Georgia Outlaw Slalom at Suwanee
Replies: 15
Views: 17714

MC Hammerhead Shoutouts: RoN OLSEN: You're Awesome Brother! Thanks for putting together a great Outlaw event in Suwanee yesterday! Dude you were on fire yesterday and everyone that came out had a great time! STEVE "TOPSIDER" LAVIN: Thanks for making the trip down from ChiTown to join the southern sl...
by Marion Karr
Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:35 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: 2nd Annual Downhill Billies Dixie Cup, Nov 4, 2006 - RESULTS
Replies: 17
Views: 21331

Paul,
Everything is up but the B results from GS on Sunday at Hobby.

That has been my fault because they were kept on paper and not on computer and I just now got them in a form I can post.

They will be up later tonight.

This delay WILL NOT HAPPEN IN 2007!!!!!!

I apologize to the masses.

M
by Marion Karr
Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:13 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2007] Region West Atlantic: USA East
Replies: 19
Views: 26322

Dates: Downhillbillies-World Championships September 27-30, 2007 MAJOR Statesville, North Carolina Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 2-4, 2007 PRIME Statesville and Winston-Salem, North Carolina As we agreed regarding rotation we will NOT be requesting a MAIN status for the Dixie Cup. Candidates fo...
by Marion Karr
Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:47 pm
Forum: 2007 World Championships - Statesville, NC
Topic: 2007 Worlds Location
Replies: 8
Views: 12556

They have my vote....I will be there...oh wait, I am there!

But Yes! I support Juggy!
by Marion Karr
Thu Nov 30, 2006 3:25 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2007] Region West Atlantic (World Championships 2007)
Replies: 14
Views: 20907

The Downhillbillies intend on hosting the following two events in 2007: 2007 World Championships of Slalom Skateboard Racing Statesville, North Carolina September 27-30, 2007 (Requesting Major points Designation) 2007 Downhillbillies Dixie Cup Statesville, North Carolina November 2-4, 2007 (Requesti...
by Marion Karr
Mon Nov 27, 2006 10:54 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: FS: Rayne Avenger
Replies: 3
Views: 4333

I have ridden this board of Will's. Buy it complete.....This dude has it set up sweeeeeet!!!!!
by Marion Karr
Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:55 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: DHB DIXIE CUP 2005 DOCUMENTARY
Replies: 0
Views: 2167

DHB DIXIE CUP 2005 DOCUMENTARY

On 11/22/2006 Downhillbillies Promotions wrote in from United States (166.82.xxx.xxx) So you have wondered where the heck these Downhillbillies came from? Where did it all start and what was the big deal about the very first Dixie Cup? Well, here's your chance to answer those questions and more. On ...
by Marion Karr
Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:59 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: 2nd Annual Downhill Billies Dixie Cup, Nov 4, 2006 - RESULTS
Replies: 17
Views: 21331

Guys....this delay will not happen again...but I got all the stuff together and we will have it all online this weekend..

AnD it will be broken out PRO and AM!

Thanks for bearing with me.
by Marion Karr
Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:04 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: OFF THE SLALOM TOPIC: Hobby Park TOP SPEED?
Replies: 16
Views: 17617

Sorry for the delay on the results....we will have them up tomorrow..

I have been trying to get my real job back back on track and the DH results are in a notebook that I am picking up tonight.

Thanks for your patience.

Marion
by Marion Karr
Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:27 am
Forum: 2007 World Championships - Statesville, NC
Topic: 2007 World Championships
Replies: 38
Views: 49536

The Windsor hill is basically our template for the hill we are looking for.....I agree with WAX, that is probably the best GS hill in the country.

Meeting with the mayor on Wednesday to discuss options.
by Marion Karr
Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:08 pm
Forum: 2007 World Championships - Statesville, NC
Topic: 2007 World Championships
Replies: 38
Views: 49536

The DHB will be discussing the Worlds over the next two weeks and will putting forth our ideas shortly. To answer Mike Ohm's question about Hobby Park: For the Worlds it is likely we will be seeking out a hill in Statesville rather than going there where we can run dual lane if possible. We are curr...
by Marion Karr
Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:55 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: rookie of the year 2006?
Replies: 19
Views: 26033

My vote for Rookie of the Year goes to Evan St. Clair. There are very few riders over the last several years that has come on the scene like Evan. From his 3rd place at Luna at his first big race to dominating all of the DHB regional events, to blowing minds in the GS at the US Nationals, Evan has p...
by Marion Karr
Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:04 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim, NH race results
Replies: 9
Views: 15165

John, Great review of the Antrim Race. I totally agree this IS THE MODEL we should be using for races. Ask anyone that was at the Dixie Cup last year and we incorporated a great deal of these same ideas and had massive support from several city organizations. This year's Dixie Cup has even more supp...
by Marion Karr
Sun Jul 30, 2006 3:12 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: 2007 World Championships - Candidate Cities
Replies: 16
Views: 23963

Though the Dixie Cup did benefit from the poll taken regarding Main, Prime, and Basic, statuses I agree with Cbark that we need to look at a more formal approach to determining the designation of races. For example, last year, when Dave Gale was unable to hold the West Virginia race the East Coast l...
by Marion Karr
Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:22 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: 2007 World Championships - Candidate Cities
Replies: 16
Views: 23963

Claude, I respect your interest in hosting the Worlds. Like you, we have been putting our plan together for hosting such an event for several months now and have already secured support of the City of Statesville, North Carolina in our efforts. The DHB organization is committed to putting on a truly...
by Marion Karr
Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:32 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: 2007 World Championships - Candidate Cities
Replies: 16
Views: 23963

Airports: Our closest big city is Charlotte, North Carolina..Charlotte Douglas International does have international flights and multiple shuttles from all the major airports in the US. It's 45 minutes drive max from Statesville. It is highly possible if we can get a few several participants arrivin...
by Marion Karr
Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:53 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: 2007 World Championships - Candidate Cities
Replies: 16
Views: 23963

2007 World Championships - Candidate Cities

After careful thought and consideration and conversations with several key people in our sport the DHB have decided to announce our desire of hosting the 2007 World Championships of Slalom Skateboard Racing here in North Carolina the first weekend of October, 2007. The 2006 2nd Annual DHB Dixie Cup...
by Marion Karr
Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:52 am
Forum: 2007 World Championships - Statesville, NC
Topic: 2007 World Championships
Replies: 38
Views: 49536

2007 World Championships

After careful thought and consideration and conversations with several key people in our sport the DHB have decided to announce our desire of hosting the 2007 World Championships of Slalom Skateboard Racing here in North Carolina the first weekend of October, 2007. The 2006 2nd Annual DHB Dixie Cup...
by Marion Karr
Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:06 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Pavel's In the Hammer Head House!
Replies: 6
Views: 8077

Busted! Actually, Dholt is coming by to pick up one of my PPS's that I am selling to him to help cover getting these....but yeah, they are right beside my desk!!!!!!!! I agree with you....I can't stand the thought of black tape on them....trying to figure out my options......Those boards are just pl...
by Marion Karr
Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:44 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Pavel's In the Hammer Head House!
Replies: 6
Views: 8077

At request of Joe I. here are some top view shots: Quiver Top View: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/DownHillBillies/PavelQuiverTopView.jpg T/S Top Views: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/DownHillBillies/PavelTSTop.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/DownHillBillies/PavelTSTop1.jp...
by Marion Karr
Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:36 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Pavel's In the Hammer Head House!
Replies: 6
Views: 8077

Marion, Does your wife know about this?? hmmmm...???? :-) NICE! Was great to see you and some of the DHB posse again... We'll see ya in ColoRadO, Tod Dude, she knows about them but well lets just say, fiberglass, foam, and carbon fiber is really really cheap in Europe right now....thats my story an...
by Marion Karr
Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:25 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Pavel's In the Hammer Head House!
Replies: 6
Views: 8077

Pavel's In the Hammer Head House!

After an awesome weekend at the Buckeye I returned to my office on Monday to a "surprize" from Donald Campbell at Pavel. He and I had decided on the shapes I wanted but I never expected the boards to turn out this awesome! Big thanks go to Civ and his girlfriend who were in Europe at the time Donald...
by Marion Karr
Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:20 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Limited entry races and World Ranking Points
Replies: 31
Views: 43716

Just a clarification: We do not limit the field based on geographical location. My point was that most races draw regional participation predominantly no matter how big they are. Look at the sign-up for the Worlds this year: with the exception of a small handful of riders coming from North America, ...
by Marion Karr
Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:49 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Limited entry races and World Ranking Points
Replies: 31
Views: 43716

First, I must say that this year's Dixie Cup is a Main and we have limited the field. Our Main status was 'awarded' in the same manner as was the Farm's. We also created the LEGACY status to reward those racers who took a chance on us last year and actually came to our first race. LEGACY status assu...
by Marion Karr
Thu Jun 15, 2006 12:06 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Downhillbillies July Jug Jam July 21, 22, 23, 2006
Replies: 4
Views: 6129

Downhillbillies July Jug Jam July 21, 22, 23, 2006

Not able to go the World Championships in Brixlegg, Austria but still are wanting 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 DHB...
by Marion Karr
Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:52 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC OUTLAW REUNION RACE, June 10, 2006
Replies: 79
Views: 108549

BP,
Dude, we need you down here! Come when you can!

Zig Zags- Go with the 70's but I know Dong is running the 66's for tight.

Talk to you soon.
by Marion Karr
Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:02 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC OUTLAW REUNION RACE, June 10, 2006
Replies: 79
Views: 108549

Re: Tenative

Marion, thats why I use the word "tentative". We can look at another date. I really like that location WT posted pictures of. ohm Mike, thanks bro. We are working out the details for the weekend now. The schedule is looking more like this (tenative to use your word): Friday: Urban Assault Night Out...
by Marion Karr
Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:25 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC OUTLAW REUNION RACE, June 10, 2006
Replies: 79
Views: 108549

Quick update: Tentative Plan: Friday Night- Urban Assault Boarder Cross Outlaw (still working on details here) Saturday - Hobby Park Soap Box Derby Hill G/S (Dixie Cup style with A start block and B Start block lower down hill) Followed by Longboard jam and cookout a the park! Pick up the cones and ...
by Marion Karr
Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:42 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC OUTLAW REUNION RACE, June 10, 2006
Replies: 79
Views: 108549

Possible Date Conflict w/DHB Event

Mike, We have not announced it yet but the DHB have a jam and race being planned for the weekend of the 22 of July. Cbark is flying in earlier in the week to practice and get ready for Nationals and we were looking to incorporate an event while he is here. We have not selected a location yet but it ...
by Marion Karr
Sat May 27, 2006 7:36 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: Downhillbillies On Splitfires
Replies: 13
Views: 18884

Downhillbillies On Splitfires

Here are some pics of DHB riders who are riding Spiltfires: Evan St. Clair, DHB. Sponsored by Subsonic Skateboards. http://home.pacifier.com/~buzzer/curvecode/subsonic.html www.downhillbillies.org DHB's slalom newbie that, quote Jonathan Harms ,"has some serious horse power!" http://img.photobucket....
by Marion Karr
Fri May 26, 2006 4:27 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2006] Paris Slalom World Cup 2006, May 25-28, 2006
Replies: 233
Views: 281744

Way to go Claude, Keith, Adam, Civ, Chris, and Jack!!!!!!! Good luck the rest of the weekend!

(Thanks for putting up the results).
by Marion Karr
Thu May 25, 2006 10:08 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2006] Paris Slalom World Cup 2006, May 25-28, 2006
Replies: 233
Views: 281744

Yo! Is no one near a computer over there in Paris? It has to be about 10 pm.
by Marion Karr
Thu May 25, 2006 7:35 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2006] Paris Slalom World Cup 2006, May 25-28, 2006
Replies: 233
Views: 281744

Results from Giant Slalom? Someone post them up Please!
by Marion Karr
Thu May 25, 2006 6:16 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: The Farm Outlaw Series
Replies: 451
Views: 557539

oooooooooooooh, I DO want in on the Buffet Challenge, but I know I'm no match for Hammerhead :( Fatboy, Wentzel kicked everyone's butt last year.....I think he went back to the buffet 9 times.....9 full plates......enough food to feed a whole province in China for a month! Look forward to seeing yo...
by Marion Karr
Thu May 25, 2006 6:09 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: The Farm Outlaw Series
Replies: 451
Views: 557539

Plane tickets are booked!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donna, Hannah, (Emily has to report to college early so she will be her in NC) and I are flying into LaGuardia on Monday, August 7th, renting a car, driving over to western upstate NY for a couple of days, then up to Vermont for a couple of days, and then back d...
by Marion Karr
Tue May 23, 2006 10:38 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Slalom at the da School POSTPONED TO May 20th, 2006
Replies: 91
Views: 106309

Sounds like a good time was had by most!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to the Farm! JOe I...give me a call when you have time! Congrats Mike Duquette. Way to bring it bro! You were smoking fast at the Retreat on all of the tight courses and kicked my butt in Duals. Must be learning from Joe I. on how...
by Marion Karr
Fri May 19, 2006 10:47 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: 2nd Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup *NEW UPDATE 10/05/06*
Replies: 19
Views: 31014

********IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION*********

2nd Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 3, 4, 5, 2006 Skatesville and Winston-Slalom, North Carolina Friday, November 3rd-Camperworld Single Lane Hybrid/GS Freak Brothers/DHB Outlaw Saturday, November 4th-Pumpcone Fest at the Statesville Pumpkin Festival, Statesville, North Carolina Dual Lane...
by Marion Karr
Thu May 18, 2006 3:36 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Downhillbillies May Slalom Showdown May 19 and 20
Replies: 9
Views: 10263

Friday Night's Outlaw At Camperworld Update After several attempts due to weather and other conflicts we were finally able to set the Friday Night Outlaw course. We had planned to set a tightest hybrid/GS but the course has turned out to be more of a very, very fast Hybrid. No need to bring your BI...
by Marion Karr
Wed May 10, 2006 3:11 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Luna 2006
Replies: 26
Views: 28001

BIG SHOUT OUT to the DHB's now not so Secret Weapon and my training partner, Evan St. Clair, for killing it at his very first big race, LUNA! The man has been working hard all winter and is going to be BRINGING IT to a hill near you this year.

I am proud of you Brother!
by Marion Karr
Wed May 10, 2006 3:10 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Luna 2006
Replies: 26
Views: 28001

Big Thanks to all of you who have posted, sent emails, and made phone calls of sympathy for my wife and our family with the loss of her mother. I have cut and pasted all of your comments to a file and will be sending it to her, her sister, and the rest of the family so that they too can see the Love...
by Marion Karr
Thu May 04, 2006 4:25 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Luna 2006
Replies: 26
Views: 28001

Ricky and Slalom Gang, Last night my wife was given the news that her Mom's condition (who has been on life support for over a week after a stomach surgery went terribly bad) has worsened. The family is being called in to make a decision about continuing life support. Because of this situation, I wi...
by Marion Karr
Tue May 02, 2006 4:16 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Downhillbillies May Slalom Showdown May 19 and 20
Replies: 9
Views: 10263

Statesville, North Carolina is TRULY Skatesville, North Carolina! Went to the Statesville City Council Meeting last night to get approval for the Court Street closure for our race on May 20th. Chief of Police walks up to me and says "Hope you don't mind but I put your proposal on the Consent Agenda....
by Marion Karr
Tue May 02, 2006 5:08 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DHB May 19-20, 2006 Slalom Showdown
Replies: 2
Views: 4443

You will be missed here JD!

Any one else interested? City Council unamimously approved our blocking Court and Meeting Street in Downtown Statesville so we will be using the Dixie Cup courses on Saturday.
by Marion Karr
Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:01 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DHB May 19-20, 2006 Slalom Showdown
Replies: 2
Views: 4443

DHB May 19-20, 2006 Slalom Showdown

DC Dudes! We are having a little get together here in Statesville, May 19 and 20th... Single lane Hybrid/tightesh GS on the CamperWorld hill Friday Night and Dual Lane Elimination and Carolina Call Out Racing on Saturday on Court Street (Dixie Cup Course). We might do ladder bracket racing as well. ...
by Marion Karr
Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:49 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Downhillbillies May Slalom Showdown May 19 and 20
Replies: 9
Views: 10263

NOTE: After trying to find another weekend that would work for this race becaues of the issue with the NASCAR race and hotel cost and availability we were unsuccessful. We have decided to hold this race on the original weekend. Any racers wanting to come from out-of-town please contact me directly r...
by Marion Karr
Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:10 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Downhillbillies May Slalom Showdown May 19 and 20
Replies: 9
Views: 10263

WARNING: HOTEL CONFLICTS FOR THIS DATE>>>

The May Race posted below may have to be delayed. All approvals are in place, however, Hotel availability is going to be a major challenge because of the NASCAR NEXTAL Cup All Star Race (formerly know as "The Winston") that is scheduled to be held at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Caroli...
by Marion Karr
Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:10 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Downhillbillies May Slalom Showdown May 19 and 20
Replies: 9
Views: 10263

Downhillbillies May Slalom Showdown May 19 and 20

Downhillbillies May Slalom Showdown Sponsored By Woody's Half Pipe Skateboard Shop, Norcross, Ga. www.woodyshalfpipe.com Come to one of the Southeast's new hotspot for slalom racing and the home of the Dixie Cup for a great weekend of skating and hanging with the DHB! May 19, 20, 21, 2006 May 19- O...
by Marion Karr
Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:32 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA East
Replies: 157
Views: 258664

RACE ANNOUNCEMENT: Downhillbillies May Slalom Showdown May 19, 20, 21, 2006 May 19- Hybrid/GS CamperWorld (or possible new Course) Statesville, North Carolina May 20- Dual Lane Tight/Hybrid on the now Famous Court Street, Downtown Statesville (Here's your chance to ride the Dixie Cup Course before N...