[FCR 2003] Bahne-Cadillac Slalomcross

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 6:21 am

Bahne-Cadillac Slalomcross

It's on!

April 12th - Paso Robles, California

More info tomorrow.

Be there!

Eric Groff · Post by **Eric Groff** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 10:32 am

Jack,
Is this part of the FCR series? If not, Why Not?

Regardless its gonna be asses and elbows, I'll be wearing my spike crotched panties and brass knuckles, Can I make a list of who I want to race?

Mad Max noooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
its
Angry Arab
this is gonna be fun!!!!!!!

[ This Message was edited by: Arab on 2003-02-22 17:56 ]

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 4:26 am

Bahne-Cadillac Slalomcross

April 12th – Rain Date April 13th
Paso Robles, California

Be a part of skateboarding history. This is the first race of it’s kind…a combination of dual slalom, dual giant slalom and two-man downhill. We’re calling it SLALOMCROSS.

The course will begin with each racer blasting out of his own start ramp into an eight cone stringer with seven foot spacing. As each racer exits their respective stinger it will be a hole shot to the first “pass through” gate, which will consist of one, circular 3.5’ tall x 18” diameter marker and a regulation slalom cone. Both racers must “pass through” these two markers. There will be adequate room for both racers to skate through the gate.

The course steepens and turns right after the first “PT” gate, a short straightaway follows. PT gates will take the racer from one side of the road to the other. The course then takes a ninety-degree turn to the left, followed by a short steep chute, there will be
3-4 PT gates in this section.

The steep chute exits into a slightly off-camber ninety-degree, right turn. Upon exiting this turn each racer will return to their color coded course. The cones in this slightly uphill section will be in the 7’ to 9’ feet apart, offset just a bit. As you crest the uphill section the course steeps once again and the cones are set in giant slalom fashion.

Midway through the GS section there will be a gap of 50’ to 60’ feet that will be void of cones. Each racer will need to decide whether to tuck this section or try and pump it with out the aid of cones. Then it’s back to 6 to 8 more cones set in GS fashion. The finish line will be 15’ to 20’ past the last cone.

Total length of the course will be almost 1100’. Approximately 60 cones. Practice times ranged from 44 to 55 seconds. The course surface is rated 6/7 on a scale of 10. Hay bales will be set in critical sections. You can view the hill on the experimental race forum here on SlalomSkateboarder.com.

Each racer will be given two qualifying runs. There will be very high importance placed on qualifying fast. Bracketing will be the typical 1-32, 2-31 set up. The higher qualifier in each heat will be given lane choice. In the head to head racing there will be no clock, first racer across the finish line wins. One heat per bracket, winner advances. No second run, no switching lanes.

Cone penalties:
Large markers on PT gates–If displaced from it’s circle or knocked over – DQ
Regular slalom cones, either type of gate –.2 second
Incidental contact in the PT section is allowable. Any contact used to create an advantage will result in a DQ. This isn’t roller derby.

Registration for the event will soon be available at http://www.bahneskateboards.com. You can also register via email: jack@bahneskateboards.com.

This is an open event. Prize money will be paid to 4th place. First place will be a minimum of $1,000. Entries are limited to the first 60 racers. Entry fee is $100.00.

Paypal entries accepted at oldskateguy@aol.com.
Mail entries to:
Bahne Skateboards
16366 Morro Road
Atascadero, California 93422

No entries will be accepted the day of the race.

For sponsor or vendor tent information please email jack@bahneskateboards.com or call 805-462-2712.

At this time it has yet to be decidecd if FCR Series points will be awarded fro this event.

Eric Groff · Post by **Eric Groff** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 7:49 am

Bravo Jack, look forward to it!!!!!!
SSS practiced a similer slalomcross today, we set two courses that crossed at the mid way point, the 2 courses shared 3 cones in that mid section, then seperated again for the final section, couple close calls!!!

Consider me signed up!
Arab

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 6:56 pm

Bahne-Cadillac Slalomcross

During the testing of the hill/course the following equipment was used:

Turner Fatboy - Indy Trucks - Turner Avila Wheels

Bahne Rocker with stretched wheelbase - Seismic 157mm front truck - Tracker Dart rear truck - Turner Avalon Wheels

The winner of the race will also receive the Barry Lowe Memorial Cup. Barry was the National Sales Manager at Kryptonics between 1987 and 1993, also known as slalom's "dark years". During this time Barry was able to convince Kryptonics to fund the few US slalom events that occured, such as the NSA race at Mt. Trashmore and Race Day on Kennedy Way in Morro Bay. He also was instrumental in running a couple of Kryptonics slalom ads in TWS during the same period.

Barry passed away a couple of years ago after receiving a bone marrow transplant. The operation was successful, however eight months later his weakened immune system was unable to fight off a severe case of pnuemonia.

Paul Dunn and I were friends and business associates of Barry. Paul is supplying the Barry Lowe Memorial Cup.

Andy Bittner · Post by **Andy Bittner** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 8:16 pm

Jack, thank you for remembering Barry in this way. My experience of him, although much shorter and quite different, was no less positive. I first met Barry on a phone call to Kryptonics I made at someone else's suggestion. The upshot of the experience was that, if you called Barry and made it clear that you were into slalom racing, you'd get wheels out of it. We ended up talking quite a few times during the late-80s and early-90s, and I'll always remember him as super friendly and a stoked supported of slalom skateboarding. I still occasionally use the wheels he sent me way back then. In fact, that's some of them in my picture over there <<--- . It is unfortunate that Barry is not around to see this latest eposide in slalom's history, but rad that he's being remembered this way. Who knows? Maybe Barry knows what's going on anyway.

[ This Message was edited by: Andy Bittner on 2003-02-23 14:18 ]

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 6:44 pm

First official entry in the Bahne-Cadillac Slalomcross is Bill Evans.

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:46 pm

Second official entry in the Bahne-Cadillac Slalomcross is Mike Maysey.

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 8:00 pm

Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross registration
now available on the NCDSA Contest
Calendar page.

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 6:13 pm

Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross

I forgot to mention in the course description that there is a very nice, long runout. No need to foot drag.

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 4:38 pm

Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross

The Gordon clan, Eric Cole, Tom, Dave Baker and myself gathered at the Paso race site this afternoon. Eric and Tom helped me re-set the course and then we each took a few runs. It was the most fun I've had on a skateboard in years. This race is going to be epic. Walking back up the hill today I kept picturing Hackett just charging the hill.

Ick and Ninja Bearings have signed on as sponsors.

[ This Message was edited by: Jack Smith on 2003-03-08 01:20 ]

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Fri Mar 07, 2003 11:50 pm

<img src="http://edit.store.yahoo.com/lib/justpus ... acket2.jpg"

1975 Bahne Cadillac Nationals

Adam Trahan · Post by **Adam Trahan** » Fri Mar 07, 2003 11:56 pm

Tom Sims
Chris Yandall
Bob Mohr
Tommy Ryan
Skitch Hitchcock
Woody Woodward
Russ Howell

Man there are more...

Where are they now?

Glenn S · Post by **Glenn S** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 4:33 am

This topic "I beleive" has three threads going:

With pictures of the course for the SlalomCross: viewtopic.php?topic=523&forum=43&12

Early thread: viewtopic.php?topic=351&forum=43&7

[ This Message was edited by: Glenn on 2003-03-09 22:26 ]

Dan Hughes · Post by **Dan Hughes** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 6:21 pm

Russ Howell is still boarding and in his fifties. He's in Idaho.
Web site: http://www.geocities.com/russhowellsite ... rding.html

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:24 am

<a href="http://edit.store.yahoo.com/lib/justpus ... ">Video Clip of Bahne-Cadillac Race Site</a>

Brian Morris · Post by **Brian Morris** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 6:32 am

hey Jack how do I open that page? when I click the link it just brings up a bunch of Japanese and stuff.

Brian

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 1:04 am

We are pleased to announce that "3DM Sport/Turner Wheels"
is now a sponsor of the Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross.

The video clip requires Windows Media Player. It is a .wmv file

Michael Dong · Post by **Michael Dong** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 3:17 am

Jack,

Will pushing be allowed on the course or will a foot down mean a dq?

thanks,

Michael

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 8:03 am

Michael,

I don't think you'll need to push. I'll let you know the ruling in a few days. I hope you're coming!

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 7:59 pm

Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross

Just wanted to thanks those of you have registered for the event. You are not officially entered until your entry fee has been received. Please see the Contest Calendar for payment options. There will be no race day registration.

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 11:49 pm

Hello All,

I'm off to Panama to compete in the First Annual Bocas Del Toro Slalom Skateboarding Championships. It's an event I'm sure to win...being the only entrant. The course will be set in an open-air basketball gym.

Keep those entries coming for the Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross. You can always reach me by email at he address above. I'll be back in the office March 31st.

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Thu Apr 03, 2003 8:50 pm

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 10:11 pm

This just in...

The Boys and Girls Club of Paso Robles will be offering pancakes and hot chocolate the morning of the race. Later in the day they will be selling burgers and soft drinks.

Cupid Hot Dogs will also be on site serving up grub for
the masses.

Gary Fluitt · Post by **Gary Fluitt** » Tue Apr 08, 2003 9:31 pm

<a href=http://www.asphaltplayground.com/deck.html> Asphalt Playground </a> is donating a sweet 47" Gravity HyperCarve to "the biggest slam" of the Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross. No fallen rider should go away empty handed.
If there are no big beefs, and let's hope there are not, the award will become the "rookie" award for the most promising rookie of the race.
<img src="http://www.asphaltplayground.com/images ... rcarve.jpg">

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Sun Apr 13, 2003 5:22 pm

Thanks everyone for coming to the event. A super big thank you to Heide Gordon and Michelle Dunn for and incredible job of score keeping. I owe you two big time.I'll be back later today with results and more thank yous.

Jack

Gary Holl · Post by **Gary Holl** » Mon Apr 14, 2003 6:54 pm

Jack, thank you.

Bruce Brewington · Post by **Bruce Brewington** » Mon Apr 14, 2003 8:10 pm

Also,

Jack, thank you...the venue was superb, great hill, and the couse suited the hill very well, in my opinion. In fact, I thought the slalomcross concept worked exceptionally well at this venue which made for exciting racing. Plus it was so much fun just to run this course. Also, thank you Paso Robles Spa & Resort for hosting the venue, thanks to all of the support teams (Heidi, Michelle, Ed, and other that I have missed) and thanks to all the racers...boy did you guys make it exciting. Also, congrats to the final four: Chicken, Richy, Hackett and Hut

Maria Carrasco · Post by **Maria Carrasco** » Tue Apr 15, 2003 10:32 am

What a great event this past weekend. Thanks Jack and Stan – your attention to detail is amazing – trophies, product prizes, t-shirts, goodie bags, food vendors, great scenery . . . Wow! Thanks to all the racers, families and helpers who all did their part to make the event memorable –it was great to be a part of it.

Sooooo stoked the weather cooperated – a couple of times in the day we thought the rain was upon us – I held my breath and wiped the drops off my lens – and the show continued! Just watched the last reel I shot – got to relive all the final head to head action – in the comfort of my edit bay. Didn’t miss the wind – that’s for sure! Getting right to work on the video/dvd . . . Only wish I could have been in several places at once. This course was the most challenging ever from my perspective – had to opt for the 90% viewpoint thus sacrificing the finish line footage. If anyone has stills or video of the finish line view – would love to see!

Congrats to everyone -- especially Richy & Chicken -- making SSS proud!!

Ed Economasher -- you are too funny . . . Karen & Lisa – we don’t need no stinkin taxi . . . Charlie & “Mrs Ransom” – watch out for the snow! . . . Ick Stick Badlanders -- great hanging with you at the "Breakfast Club" . . . Mike & Sandy - Thanks for the ride – now on to the hot tub!

Cheers All – see you in San Fran?

By the way -- where is MDP? We miss him! Can't forget to mention those on the "injured" list - Cliff C., Dave H, John O, Bill W and Steve E -- your presence was missed -- hope you all heal up and come back soon.

And Happy (belated) BD to Chris Chaput and Zannah Hackett!!

I'll try to post some video grabs ASAP . . .

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Tue Apr 15, 2003 5:50 pm

Bahne Cadillac SlalomCross Pro Men Qualifying Results

All times are cone count corrected (including Open times that were posted earlier).

Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Best Q Pos.

Mike Maysey 45.575 47.463 45.575 1

David Hackett 46.178 48.283 46.178 2

Richie Carrasco 46.902 46.458 46.458 3

Arab 46.691 49.304 46.691 4

Chicken 46.935 47.705 46.935 5

Chris Chaput 47.349 49.082 47.349 6

Charlie Ransom 47.736 49.259 47.736 7

John Hutson 48.033 DQ 48.033 8

Gary Holl 48.059 48.437 48.059 9

Paul Dunn 48.621 48.59 48.59 10

Michael Dong DQ 49.159 49.159 11

Gary Fluitt DQ 49.386 49.386 12

Steve Sherman 49.732 50.615 49.732 13

Siale Saili 49.832 51.43 49.832 14

Jesse Parker 52.672 50.281 50.281 15

Brad Edwards 50.755 52.203 50.755 16

Brent Kosick DQ 53.572 53.572 17

Clayton Scott DQ 54.123 54.123 18

Pro Women Qualifying Results

Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Best Q Pos.

Judi Oyama 57.832 59.034 57.832 1
Isabelle Caudle DQ 67.22 67.22 2
Lynn Kramer DQ 68.9 68.9 3
T.Benko-Brown DQ DQ DQ 4

Open Men Qualifying Results

Racer 1st 2nd Best Qual. Pos.

Tim Oates 47.995 50.293 47.995 1

Eli Smouse DQ 49.755 49.755 2

C.Sullivan 50.172 50.243 50.172 3

Scott Johnston 50.342 51.006 50.342 4

Miko Biffle 50.616 52.131 50.616 5

R. DeLosada 50.687 DQ 50.687 6

Mike Gorman 50.735 55.998 50.735 7

John Ravitch 50.917 52.308 50.917 8

Jaime Hart 51.719 52.752 51.719 9

John Kim 52.488 58.319 52.488 10

Bill Evans 52.883 57.144 52.883 11

Gareth Roe 53.055 53.822 53.055 12

Howard Gordon 53.563 60.56 53.563 13

Brent Dekeyser DQ 53.714 53.714 14

M. Schreiber 53.853 DQ 53.853 15

Dave Hamm 54.4 DQ 54.4 16

Tom Hammond 55.149 60.064 55.149 17

Tyler Rawlings 55.649 65.746 55.649 18

Eric Cole 56.28 DQ 56.28 19

Mitchell Caudle DQ 56.461 56.461 20

Eric Moore 58.036 58.521 58.036 21

B.Brewington 64.584 67.477 64.584 22

Jonathan Reese DQ DQ DQ 23

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Thu Apr 17, 2003 8:08 pm

Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross Pro Results

1st - Chicken
2nd - Carrasco
3rd - Hackett
4th - Hutson
5th - Maysey
5th - Arab
5th - Ransom
5th - Chaput
9th - Edwards
9th - Holl
9th - Sherman
9th - Fluitt
9th - Scott
9th - Dunn
9th - Siale
9th - Dong
17th - Kosick
17th - Parker

Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross Open Results

1st - Smouse
2nd - Ravitch
3rd - Sullivan
4th - Roe
5th - Oates
5th - Johnston
5th - Reese
5th - deLosada
9th - Hamm
9th - Hart
9th - Gordon
9th - Biffle
9th - Rawlings
9th - Gorman
9th - Dekeyser
9th - Evans
17th - Hammond
17th - Caudle
17th - Moore
17th - Schreiber
17th - Kim
17th - Cole
17th - Brewington

Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross Pro Women Results

1st - Oyama
2nd - Caudel
3rd - Benko-Brown
4th - Kramer

Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross Juniors 14 and Under Results 
1st - Dylan Gordon 15.08
2nd - Lauren Gordon 15.78
3rd - Keli Benko 16.43
4th - Nathan Groff 16.82
5th - Nik Benko 20.70
6th - Alex Tackett NT

Bahne-Cadillac SlalomCross Amatuer Women Results

1st - Lauren Gordon 15.78
2nd - Aria Thompson 15.86
3rd - Amy Thompson 16.27
4th - Keli Benko 16.43
5th - Michelle Dunn 18.82
6th - Chelsea Johnston NT
7th - Alex Tackett NT

Jani Soderhall · Post by **Jani Soderhall** » Mon May 05, 2003 8:27 pm

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