The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:01 pm

To All Those Concerned:

This hill is very similar to where we raced this year in Mississippi. Surface is comparable, maybe Morland Drive is just a tad steeper. Just like the Friday Night Outlaw in Athens, the DHBs have set a course and painted it in already for November 4.

Oh, for another comparison, the hill is lit pretty much to the same degree as the P&R in Gaithersburg . . . when all the street lights at the P&R are operating!

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 6:11 pm

Just when you thought the Dixie Cup Weekend couldn't get any better we have gone and done it again!

***NEW EVENT ADDED 9/28/2005***
Friday, November 4th, 2005 Morland Frontage Road, Statesville, North Carolina (Road Beside Best Western where racers are staying)

DHB/FREAK BROTHERS RACING FRIDAY NIGHT OUTLAW BREAKOUT
Single Lane Hybrid/GS
Open Jam Format
8:00 pm To 9:00 pm Practice
9:00 pm until we get tired or everyone gets 3 runs.
Fastest time counts. Cone Penalty To be determined race day.

This is a fun warm up race with limited small prizes to be awarded on Saturday Night at the Awards Dinner/Party.

FREE TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO SKATE!

The Freak Brothers from Chicago will be hosting on behalf of the DHB Crew an Outlaw Race Friday night on the frontage road adjacent to the Best Western (hotel where racers will be staying). Riders will be able to walk or ride their boards less than 300 yards to the bottom of the course. (PLEASE LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CARS ON HILL).

The course will be a 57 cone mixed hybrid and GS with cones from 6 feet to 20 plus. Unlimited push start (similar to Athens GS). Hill is a winding S turn that should see speeds 25 to 30 mph max. Street lights provide for more than adequate visibility. Run out is rougher pavement but does not require foot breaking.
After settling into the hotel get your boards and your gear and ride down the street or walk and have some FUN!
(This is the course the DHB practice on referred to as Camping World).

Note: This event does NOT count in the Overall Championship.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:34 pm

Please Stay At The BEST WESTERN! We have an announcement coming out this afternoon that makes staying there even better!
Also, CFAV, talk to CNOVA! You guys are involved in this announcement!

Marion

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:57 am

Cfav,

Everybody BETTER be booking HERE:

Hotel Name: Best Western AAA property
Hotel Rate: $49.95 includes full breakfast
Hotel Location: I-77 Exit 49-A in Statesville
Hotel Phone Number: 704-881-0111

If you go to Priceline or another site, it'll tell you this hotel has no rooms available for that weekend. That's because they are blocked off in anticipation of US booking them! Also, the Stateville Visitors and Convention Bureau is a cash sponsor for the race and the Best Western is heavily involved, so let's return the favor and give 'em our money. Call, tell them you're with the DHBs and the rate is assured. It took me about three minutes to book my space last week. Also, a registration table will be manned at this motel Friday afternoon to take care of all the releases and other nonsense that goes along with participating in a race. So why not stay where you have to go anyway? (How's that for a sales motto?)

Oh, there's another EXCELLENT reason to get a room at this motel NOW, but I'll let the promotions staff with the DHBs announce the reasons.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:34 am

where is everyone booking their rooms?cf

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:11 pm

Here are some shots of the Hobby Park Hill:

Side View of Hill

View From Finish Line looking up

Soap Box Start Blocks....(Note: Downhillers will ride through these over the plates..slalom will start below these blocks)

Surface

View From Runout

Chris Barrett · Post by **Chris Barrett** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:14 am

whoops, my bad. Thanks Wes!

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 1:24 am

Chris,

Just go to the list of topics here in the DOWN SOUTH forum. Every title that has the words "Hobby Park" in it has pics. There's also a link to a video in one of them.

Chris Barrett · Post by **Chris Barrett** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:26 am

SOOLID, looks like fun! I'd like to see a link of the GS hill, I hear its a doozy.

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 7:06 pm

From where Marion wants to put the Start Ramps to the Finish line is 330 feet. I measured it out with my rolling scale Sunday afternoon.

Gary Saenz · Post by **Gary Saenz** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:40 pm

Met Marion in Statesville on Saturday at the race site and took some pictures. Here ya go.

First pic is looking down the street from about where the starting line will be:

Next up is looking up from the interesection just beyond the finish line:

Next is looking up at the starting line about 1/2 down:

Next is the intersection at the bottom after the finish line:

And lastly is a closeup of the road surface itself:

I stepped it off and it's about 150 paces from the startline to the intersection at the bottom. It's right in the downtown area of Statesville off the main street.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:23 am

SPONSOR UPDATE>

We have received commitments of sponsorship for the DHB Dixie Cup from:

www.sk8kings.com

Thanks Maria and Richie! You guys support the DHB Crew a great deal! Thank you!
Marty Schaub, Ron Olson, Jay Mishoe, Darren Holt, and myself, thank you!

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:19 am

SPONSOR UPDATE>

We have received commitments of sponsorship for the DHB Dixie Cup from:

http://www.radikaltrucks.com/

Thanks Mark, Keith, and Miss Kitty!

We are looking forward to have the Radikal Team here at the race!

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:54 pm

Mike,

One other thing. Don't forget that on Sunday the trip home will be SHORTER. We move 40 miles closer to Washington when we race at Hobby Park in Winston Salem.

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:43 pm

Ohmster,

If you're leaving from Alexanderia (that's where you live, right?) then I-95 to Richmond is quickest by just a few miles. I did the math back in June when Parsons came down and for him the I-81 route was quickest, but for you it's I-95. It's 357 miles by way of Richmond and 370 by way of Falls Church and Front Royal. So I guess it's a question of about 10 minutes and whether or not you want to look at pine trees on flat land on I-95 or pine trees in the mountains on I-81?

Mike Ohm · Post by **Mike Ohm** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 3:36 pm

What would be the fastest route to Statesville from Washington DC?

95 South to 85 to 40 or 66 to 81 to 77

My guess is 95 south to 85 to 40

WesT? Marion?

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:58 am

Marion I spoke to Gumby today we are taking his Honda Civic. We will be doing a road trip. A long one, but it is worth it. Plus I want that Fosters that WT promised me to be nice and cold. As for you Mariion you get a bottle of Coralejo Reposado Tequila. We will get a money order or check out to you on Monday. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:56 pm

Due to the OVERWHELMING interest in participation in the 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup, slated for November 5th and 6th, in Statesville and Winston-Salem, NC it has been decided by the DHB leadership that we MUST establish a deadline for payment of entry fees for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2005.
Any registered racers who have not submitted their registration fees through Paypal or mail by midnight of that day will forfeit their entry to individuals on the Official Waiting List. We selected this date to allow for those people to have time to make appropriate travel arrangements.
NOTE: If you need to make special arrangements please contact Marion Karr via karr@downhillbillies.org.

Paypal:
promotions@downhillbillies.org

Or Mail Check/Money Order to:

Downhillbillies
PO Box 1435
Statesville, NC 28687
Attn: Dixie Cup Entry

To be put on the official Waiting List for open slots send an email to promotions@downhillbillies.org requesting that your name is added.

Thank you all for your cooperation and support as the Downhillbillies go about putting on their very first major event!

John Dillon · Post by **John Dillon** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 4:26 pm

Sounds like you all are having fun putting this together.....well, you are all members of TEAM FUN too!

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:30 pm

Eddy Martinez wrote:The same can be said about you C-Fav and the rest of FreakBrothers.

I could not have said it any better myself. CFav...you give me way too much credit but I appreciate it. The local DHB boys are busting their collective asses to pull this thing off and I am proud to be part of their group.

I can't wait to have all of you here in my town! Stoked to the Max I am, stoked to the freakin max!

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:43 am

The same can be said about you C-Fav and the rest of FreakBrothers. Marion thank you for keeping the slalom stoke alive. Looking forward to seeing everyone. It will be so cool to hang with my slalom family. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:15 am

marion,awesome job so far.everywhere we went with you in chicago ,people gave you mad respect.even those punks,in retrospect knew there was something special about you.thanks,cf

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 11:53 pm

SPONSOR UPDATE>

We have received commitments of sponsorship for the DHB Dixie Cup from:

Bell Sports

Thanks Judi!

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 11:51 pm

SPONSOR UPDATE>

We have receieved commitments for sponsorship for the DHB Dixie Cup from

Pavel Skates
http://www.pavel-skates.com/

Thanks Donald!

Ben Buckles · Post by **Ben Buckles** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:02 pm

Marion I am really looking forward to coming to your race. Your stoke is evident even through your posts. I've been having a bad night at work, and that post made my night.

Mike Cividino · Post by **Mike Cividino** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:42 am

yeah, im coming...no missing this...I havent been practicing so much GS for nothing.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:27 am

Civ, you got to find that way! This town is freakin blowing my mind. I made a presentation this morning at a Downtown board meeting about the race where the mayor of the town was attending. Dude, he got so stoked he told me to call the Parks and Rec Dept's director and tell him that the Mayor wanted him to put some bleachers along the race course for the Festival attendees to sit! Before I left the building the downtown manager offered the Depot, which happens to house our other sponsor, Statesville Convention and Tourism Board (who purchased the material for our start ramps..we just have to put www.visitstatesville.org on the sides!), for the Party!

Then, one of our own, to go nameless at this time, had his own company make a cash contribution that is going to offset a good portion of the cost of putting on a full fledge BBQ supper and party!

Here is the compelling info that blew the mayor and the board members minds:

So far the DHB has been able to assemble=

Riders representing from 18 States as far west as Oregon, as far north as Michigan, as far South as Florida, as far Southwest deep TEXAS, Major cities like Chicago, St. Louis, NY, and Fatboy, NY!
Six Riders coming from Canada
One Rider from Costa Rica
2 time and defending World Champion
2005 National Champ
Multiple world ranked pros/ams

8 skateboard companies offering some swag, raffle, and awards
2 skateboard magazines offering some swag, raffle, and awards

Local real estate company cash sponsor

18 local volunteers committed so far and expecting that number to grow significantly

Two local newspapers prepared to cover it with at least one to do a pre race article

A developing relationship with an adjacent larger municipality's parks and recs department for the second day's race.

A growing number of potential sponsors!

We have been so blessed! We are working hard to pull this thing off! The meeting tonight was highly productive and there are some stuff you will learn only when you get here!
I can't wait for the most of you to meet my local DHB crew! They are all awesome and are as full of the stoke as I am! They are the ones doing the work!

Marion Karr

Mike Cividino · Post by **Mike Cividino** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:06 am

man, your gonna go and throw the best race of the year on your first try!!!!!!!! I cant wait...I need to find a way!.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 5:49 am

9/21/2005 UPDATE AND CHANGE OF PLANS FOR SATURDAY NIGHT'S AWARDS PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAHHHHHIIIIIIIIII!!

Due to the overwhelming response of participants and SPONSORS we have changed our plans for the Saturday Night Awards Dinner! It is now going to be a full fledge PARTY with Catered Barbeque Chicken and local speciality BBQ Pork with all the trimmings and will be held only two blocks from the Saturday's race site and 2 miles from the Best Western! Racers and their traveling guests will be treated by the DHB at no further cost!

Live Music featuring The Hillbilly Liberation Front, a blues/rock local trio, with opening local Punk Acts SAPCO and Stinky Britches

The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation, a non-profit group that supports the business district of downtown where the race is being held has graciously offered the use of a restored circa 1911 train depot for the party! After Saturday's racing is complete, riders will have time to go back to their hotels, get cleaned up, fired up, and ready for a STOKED FILLED TIME At The Depot!

Stateville's Historic Depot

We are looking forward to seeing all of you here in Sk8sville!!!

Marion Karr

Chris Barrett · Post by **Chris Barrett** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:32 pm

hahahah, ooooh I hit a nerve... a sore spot even. Youchie

C'mon rob, you know I was just expressing my respect and admiration the only way I know how; with random outbursts of passive-agressivism.

No need to torch the newb...

Mike Cividino wrote:Man I hope everything works out for this race (as far as me getting there).

Are things looking grim mike? If I have a substantial cash flow going I might be able to float you a small amount of cash for food and lesser expenditures...if need be.

Robert Sydia · Post by **Robert Sydia** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:49 pm

I need to defend Civ and myself.

What we have is this piss ass newbie, who comes to us for equipment, advice and coaching, then he insults us.

I think Chris will be travelling solo for this one - with the kinda talk he is shooting off - I don't think we will call him a Canadian anymore.

Speaking of wierd habits and interests, here is a secret photo of what Chris likes to do with his skateboard:

I think he has to pay other guys to enjoy his real skateboard passion.

Looking forward to racing and partying with everyone.

All the best,

Rob

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:26 am

Our deal through the Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau is at Best Western here in Statesville...it is located close to the first days race and easy access to I-40 for the trip to Hobby Park in Winston Salem for the second day of racing.

Here is the contact info:

HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel Name: Best Western AAA property

Hotel Rate: $49.95 includes full breakfast

Hotel Location: I-77 Exit 49-A in Statesville

Hotel Phone Number: 704-881-0111

Marty has pointed out that there are several options in Statesville. We are a small town but at the intersection of two major interestates so we have alot of hotel/motel options. I want as many people to support the Best Western deal because they were directed to us by one of our sponsors, Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau www.visitstatesville.org, who gave us the money to pay for our start ramps!

Call me or email me with questions. Thank you ALL so much for your interest in our very first race!

And dammit Civ! YOur ASS better be there!

Marion

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:16 am

i saw eddy martinez signed up.i hear he's drivin a truck full of lonestar and marcos is runnin lead car in a black 79 trans am.

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:32 pm

Chris,

I like the way you think. One hotel equals less of a walk for all of the groupies the Canadians attract. If I were you I'd find out where Syd & Civ are staying, as the party starts right there......

Miguel Marco · Post by **Miguel Marco** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:57 pm

Marion,

I really wish I could make it but money and taking time off at work is a problem for me in november this year. But I will try to make it happen next year!

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:52 pm

You've got to be friggin kidding me....

the 56th and final slot was filled in ......

By a Costa Rican?.........Congrats Marion on having a contest with riders from 3 countries...

Costa Rica.........

Hey, just a little question....where are most people saying they'll be staying at.....having most people in one hotel makes for a good party.....

costa rica??

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:55 pm

Marty,
Good suggestion. I will try to get the details up by end of the week. The Statesville Conventions and Visitors Bureau is funded by the hotels and that is why we are offering the Best Western as their recommendation. (The SCVB is paying for the materials for our start ramps as their sponsorship....they ponied up $500!) The Best Western rate is $49.95 that includes a full breakfast. I will get the other options checked out as well.

The Masters Inn is a good location on I-40 near town but is not real savory.

By the way we are at 55! UR13 is the latest to sign up. I see a waiting list in the near future. This is freakin blowing my mind!

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:07 pm

Hey Marion,

Here's a suggestion. When I run Statesville hotels in Travelocity I get quite a few choices. They run in pricing gamut from the Masters Inn around 35 per to choices up to 100 per. Could you post for all of the out of towners a list of choices that are at the exit, I forget the name, and any that head toward town? This way they can name match with locations you might recommend. Then we don't get anybody staying at a less than desirable property by accident. Masters Inn's have always looked pretty dumpy to me & I could be wrong. (I hope no one works for Masters corporate.)

Just a thought.....

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:53 pm

I am completed stoked up to see all of you guys coming to our race in November! We are working hard to make it a great experience for everyone attending! Please let me know if you need any information. I will start posting updates on here often as we move forward!

You guys ROCK!

Chris Barrett · Post by **Chris Barrett** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:54 pm

Eddy Martinez wrote:W T keep that Fosters on ICE Bro. Gumby and I are doing the road trip. Got to check with Marcos, Will J and Brandon and hope that they are up for the challenge. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

SWEET! Hope I see you cats there!

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:46 am

W T keep that Fosters on ICE Bro. Gumby and I are doing the road trip. Got to check with Marcos, Will J and Brandon and hope that they are up for the challenge. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:51 pm

did ya really think it'd be tough to make me change my mind?

Still cant afford a 500 weekend, but we're driving in.....
Getting in Friday night and leaving after Sundays race...

the let-down of NOT being there and carrying that thru the winter would make me a real prick to live with.....and Nancy knows it....

"dixie cup"....heh heh............hey, i just got that........

besides....i want to check out that big ole Turner first hand
see ya soon WT

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 6:38 pm

Christopher Bara wrote:Hey Sheriff....Looks like you've got a great line up for your race...and it really is a blast riding in town....especially a small town....but finances are going to be tight for me. the weifee's 40th is about a month after your race and i have to rub some penny's together for this one (may even have to buy a card) So unless the guys decide to do the 11 hour drive, we're a nada.....cant cut a 500.00 weekend....

And after all that he goes and signs up this morning.

Go figure.

I know what it is: he promised the missus a fabulous birthday present of a whole weekend antique browsing in BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN STATESVILLE!

What woman could possibly pass up an offer like that?

See 'ya in a few weeks, Chris.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:14 pm

The Downhillbillies Welcome SUBSONIC SKATEBOARDS to our every growing list of Sponsors for The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup.

Thank you Subsonic!

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:57 pm

I emailed Corky and we can not get the Prime status that some had suggested we ask for. Frankly, being that this is our very first race promotion I think staying Basic is the right way to go...and out of friendship and respect for Dave Gale who is core DHB and has been so helpful, we should do everything we can to help him put on a race if possible so that Prime race would be available on the East Coast.

There is good news, however, (no, I didn't just save a butt load of money by switching to Geico) if we can get 3 more pros to our race I think the Basic points are increased somewhat. We have 5 as I can tell signed up for our race already and I suspect Harms will come since the Daggers crew are coming...JBH just finished 3rd in Super GS Pro at the Worlds! Congrats Bro!

Mr Surly · Post by **Mr Surly** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 4:17 am

If anyone needs to fly into Raleigh/Durham RDU Airport [for some strange reason], I can help with a ride.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:13 pm

Canadien Contingency: We have an airport in Statesville! If you guys bring the plane we will make sure some one can pick you up! Also, Enterprise Rental Cars has a local office so we can get you to transportation! The Statesville Airport is wher the the majority of thte Nextal Cup/Nascar teams fly out of so it is pretty cool! The DHB's will come get ya!

UPDATE: Hotel information is now on the Contest Calendar entry.

Robert Sydia · Post by **Robert Sydia** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 8:27 pm

Chris:

No pressure, but if you can pull this off - it would be HUGE.

Compliment your Dad on his plane.

See you tomorrow

All the best,

Rob

Chris Barrett · Post by **Chris Barrett** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 8:06 pm

If everything works out, the canadians (atleast the ontarians) might be flying Air-Slalom.

I call shotgun

Robert Sydia · Post by **Robert Sydia** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 4:54 pm

Marty:

Flying - so I don't think the cooler will be considered "carry-on' luggage.

So I guess we will have to buy the cooler, beer and ice once we get there.

Can't speak for the other Canadian's - they are big boys

All the best,

Rob

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