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

[Marty Schaub]

Hey Syd,

Are you flying or driving?

The reason I ask is that I don't know how big of a cooler you can check as baggage. And I have never tried to check a full one either. Boy if your flying you guys have a big problem.

And what of Pierre and Claude. No signy upy, no racy, no glory, no beer.....It's that simple.

[Robert Sydia]

Marty:

Touche

Rob

[Marty Schaub]

Bring it Syd........


And can I point out that the pic in your post shows you hitting cones?


Some things never change......

[Robert Sydia]

Marty:

In my mind, you have a target on your back - I am gunning for you

Ready race - Southern Style!!!

All the best,

Rob

[Marty Schaub]

It's up now...


Gamble beat me to #1 by 30 minutes. Kevin, good to see your coming.

C'mon everybody, bring it on!!!!

[Marion Karr]

SIGN UP WILL BE ON NCDSA BY TOMORROW AT 9:00 AM!!!!

The field will be limited to 56 riders like the Farm Race so please sign up early. Entry fee will $60 and that will cover both days of racing. We are still waiting on final approval for the Sunday race at Hobby Park but we are in the process of putting together a back up plan for another venue for GS if that falls through (this is worst case scenario).


We have a local hotel that is offering rooms for $49.95 per night. Details will be on the sign up sheet.

Thank you for your patience.

Call me on my mobile if you have questions: 704 657 9531


EDIT: The price of the race has been increased to $60 for the entire weekend. With this additional price all racers will receive a free Thai Food Buffet at the official restaurant of the Downhillbillies, Chopstix Thai Restaurant, on Saturday Night for the first day's awards presentation. Chopstix is closing the restaurant just for this event for the DHB's on their busiest night of the week. Your meal will include an all you can eat Thai buffet with a beverage. Alcohol will be available to purchase. Additional meal vouchers can be purchased the day of the race for your friends and family who will be attending.





Marion Karr

[Marion Karr]

ANNOUNCEMENT- Sign up on NCDSA will be up Thursday morning. Sign up will be up Thursday morning.

I talked with Winston Salem Parks and Rec Dept today and they are still working on approval but I am going to put the sign up sheet on NCDSA early Thursday morning.

Email me with questions.

Marion

[Marion Karr]

Hobby Park GS Race Approval Process Update
I just got off of the phone with the Park Manager and have sent him our finalized proposal for the use of the Soap Box Derby Hill for the Sunday GS race. The next step is for the Winston Salem Park and Rec's Risk Management Department to review the proposal and make their recommendations. I will keep you all updated as to our progress on this part of the race weekend as we move forward.

We will be posting this race on the NCDSA Contest Calendar by the end of this week with a note saying that the Hobby Park GS will be pending final approval. As I said in my earlier post, I will give you all a heads up first via this forum and through the Downhillbillies website. Because of the date of the race being after Daylights Savings Time we are somewhat limited on our daylight. We will be limiting the field to 56 competitors (just like The Farm) in order to manage all of the racing properly.

If you have any questions or comments starting today I will be checking this forum daily or you can send me an email or call me on my mobile.

The Downhillbillies organization is working very hard to put on a very good event for our first major undertaking so all of your advise is welcome and needed.

Thank you!

[Chris Favero]

i agree with kevin,since msss looks like its toast,could not this race be a sub?the freak bros are there.cf

[Marion Karr]

UPDATE ON Downhillbillies Fall Race:
Nov. 5th dual lane tight/hybrid is a definite GO and will be on the contest calendar for sign by the end of this week.......

Nov 6th GS at Hobby Park in Winston-Salem is still pending final approval from Winston-Parks and Rec.

I will post on here before I put it up on the calender/sign up so you guys that have been following can jump on it.

Chris Bara: Airport choices are Charlotte and Greensboro. We will have the hotel by the end of the week.

Talk to you all soon! Call me or send me an email if you have questions. My mobile number is 704 657 9531.

Marion

[Kevin M. Gamble]

Well Marty,
I'm definitely thinkin' about it.

I WAS planning on going to the MSSS '05, but I think that point is moot. There are only 2 "prime" level races in the USA East division, and the MSSS was one of them. I don't think that last year's event was up to the level one would expect for a prime event, but that wasn't Dave Gale's fault. We made the best of a bad situation, and had a blast.

Unfortunately, Fayetteville seems to be continuing along the path of their inhospitality towards slalom skateboarding. Seems a shame not to have another prime event to round out the season. I'm curious to hear what Corky thinks about substituting another race into the 2nd prime spot. I know it will be the first year for this event, but rules can be bent in unusual circumstances.

[Marty Schaub]

Good idea Kevin. Does that mean your coming?

[Wesley Tucker]

Chris,

The race on SATURDAY is officially a "go." Marion posted previously that he had received all clearances and approvals from the town for the dual hybrid race on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th in Statesville, NC.

He is still working on getting final approval for the race on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6th at Hobby Park in Winston Salem. So it's safe to say that no matter what there will be racing in Statesville, North Carolina on Saturday November 5th. The only question now is if you need to get an extra night at the motel for racing the next day in W-S.

I won't put my foot in my mouth and say it's a sure thing, but consider it 99% certain we'll race on Sunday. There is no scheduled conflicts with other events at the Park and the only remaining issue is getting approval from the parks department to have a lot of cars and people descend on the park. As I understand it, Marion has already got the insurance question squared away and is out there soliciting swag.

[Kevin M. Gamble]

Marion's busting his hump to get all of the details done and then posting it. He has even been in touch with Corky to make sure we all get points. Knowing Marion as I do, you can bet that his DHB group will be putting on one fine race.

Since the MSSS '05 is on hold, could this race be considered "prime"?

[Christopher Bara]

Hey MarioN ....is this race officially a "go"?......thinking i should start checking into airfares

[Eddy Martinez]

WT we are hoping to make it out there, my X-Terra is a gas hog. Between Marcos, Gumby, Brandon, Will J and myself we could pull it off, we split the gas 4 ways. Mike $ will be coming out of his cast and still healing, so I do not think he will be race ready. It can be done. Will keep you bros updated. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

[Wesley Tucker]

Eddy,

I was checking out my road atlas this morning in regards to a non-skate trip and while I was at it looked at the Harlingen-North Carolina route.

My best estimate is 1,450 miles ONE WAY. And you know the first 355 miles is just getting to Houston without an interstate. I have no idea what you're mileage is, but a guess of 20 mpg city+highway would mean @150 gallons of gas. (I'm positive the stop-and-go for the 700 miles to and from Houston would kill your mileage plus the driving around between Statesville and Winston Salem during the weekend.) At $2.75 a gallon or maybe more by November, you're looking to buy at least $400 worth of gas.

If you do it that, my man, I'll buy you a Fosters the size of Arkansas!

[Eddy Martinez]

Hey thanks WT. I have been talking to the Texas Outlaws. Way may fly or drive up there. It would be a long road trip. But it sounds to good to pass up. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

[Wesley Tucker]

Eddy,

The DHB's are jamming today at Hobby Park, so I'll answer for you. Marion lives in Statesville, the site of Saturday's dual hybrid race.

• Douglas International Airport is in Charlotte and it's 50 miles away from Statesville and 70 miles from Sunday's race at Hobby Park in Winston Salem.

• Smith Reynolds Airport is in Winston Salem 40 miles from Saturday's race in Statesville and of course in the same town as Sunday's.

• Raleigh Durham Airport is in Raleigh and 90 miles from Statesville and 50 miles from W-S.

I mention Charlotte and RDU specifically because they are both hubs for major airlines and probably you can get a cheap flight to either one of those. Anytime you can avoid changing planes and getting a connector flight it's worth investigating. I don't know about you, but I always weigh the costs of a rental plus gas compared to buying a ticket direct.

Also, Eddy, don't forget: two days of racing - hybrid duals in Statesville on Saturday and single-lane GS jam in Winston-Salem 40 miles away on Sunday.

[Eddy Martinez]

Marion what is the nearest airport close to your home. Eddy Texas Outlaws Just Curious.

[John Dillon]

I'm in the house, Marion, for a fun wknd in NC!

[Marion Karr]

UPDATE: We have OFFICIAL APPROVAL from the Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Statesville Convention and Tourism Board, and the Downtown Statesville Development Corp., to be a part of the 2005 Statesville Pumpkin Festival on Nov. 5th. We have access to the roads, the runout area, and all the space we need! Now the planning begins for the Tight/Hybrid dual lane event!

Final approval is still pending for the GS at Hobby Park Soap Box Derby Hill on Nov. 6th. Stay tuned for further details.

[Marion Karr]

APPROVAL UPDATE:
Today I met with the city downtown develoment manager for Statesville and we have preliminary approval for the use of Court Street for the hybrid/tight race on Saturday November 5th! This is HUGE!

By the way, check out www.silverfishlongboarding.com today regarding an article about the DHB's!

[Marion Karr]

The Downhillbillies will be putting on their first major weekend of slalom racing in Statesville and Winston-Salem, North Carolina the weekend of November 5th and 6th, 2005!
Format, schedule, and details are still under development along with obtaining the approval process for the use of both venues. Stay tuned to this forum as details develop!


Saturday, November 5th, Downtown Statesville as part of the annual Statesville Pumpkin Festival
Dual Lane Hybrid/Tight Slalom.

Sunday, November 6th, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Hobby Park Soap Box Derby Hill,
Giant Slalom with speeds in excess of 25 mph!

Downhill Bombing Competition-Bring your downhill boards! Fastest time through a set distance will be the winner. Fastest time run from top to start/finish line so far has been 9.97 seconds (543 feet)! (Start/finish line is on an uphill runout).

Experience riders such as Tway, Brian Parsons, Tom Thompson, Marty Schaub, Wesley Tucker, John Dillon, and Lenny Poage have all ridden the Hobby Park Hill and most of them have seen the purposed venue for the hybrid/tight on Saturday. Get their opinion!

Stay tuned for details as they develop! Video and still pics will be posted on this thread shortly.

The DownHill Billies are preparing to open a tanker truck load of stoke fuel on ya'll's asses! Can you handle it?