2003 Georgia Grass Roots Racing

North American Slalom Races & Results

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Wes Eastridge
WesE
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Post by Wes Eastridge » Wed Sep 03, 2003 2:58 am

I had a blast in the land of peaches, and just got back home on Monday evening. Rick did a superb job on the Georgia State 2003 Slalom Championship. Actually, it was more than just “superb”. It was nothing less than OUTSTANDING. I give special thanks to both <a target=_blank href="http://www.redbull.com">Red Bull</a> and <b>The Mean Bean</b>. <a target=_blank href="http://www.redbull.com">Red Bull</a> is of course the energy drink of choice - Always drink a <a target=_blank href="http://www.redbull.com">Red Bull</a> in preparation for an intense session. The <b>Mean Bean</b>, of Athens Georgia, offers delicious Mexican food and is just the thing for after-skating replentishment, as well as anytime one wants give their taste buds and appetite a party. Thanks also to 3DM, Radikal, Comet, Webb, Indy, and Marcos Soulsby Monroy (Lord of the Ring DVDs). <sub>(Let me know if I made any mistakes here)</sub>. Also, thanks to Low J’s Boardshop. If you want skateboarding equipment and don’t like having to navigate through racks and racks of BS, check out Low J’s - 1029 Baxter St, Athens Georgia 706-353-3883

The Byrd team was on fire - Good skateboarding, Josh and Ricky. Not surprisingly, in this early stage of slalom’s resurgence, the veteran team known as Radikal ruled the course - But Washington DC Slalomer Brian Parsons almost kicked asphalt in the face of one of them. Tom Thompson is a nice guy if he happens to be going slow enough to talk to (he’s too fast on the board). Patio, Keep those biker glasses shiney. Clifton, I need to clip my nails - got a hacksaw I can borrow? Jonathan Harms, Sean Dawkins, Eric Moore, Eddy, Katii, Lisa - Always good to see each of you. Jonny-D - As usual, great job on the mic - great job on the board. PaDan - bad luck hits one of us in the form of poor starts, but you are the ultimate winner, being a newlywed and all. I hope to see you all, and everyone else at the WV Championship. Don’t know if I’ll be at the CA Championship or not.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: WesE to properly give credit to people that supplied prizes. Thanks, Eddy ]</font>

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: WesE on 2003-09-03 13:23 ]</font>

Eddy Martinez
Texas Outlaw
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Post by Eddy Martinez » Wed Sep 03, 2003 5:34 pm

Wes-E THE lord Of The Rings stuff was sent by Marcos Soulsby Monroy from Galveston,Texas. The other Texas Outlaw. Wes-E it was great to see you to bro. I swear know one can tweak/assemble a slalom board on site and go faster in the next round than you. It is mind blowing. Eddy Texas Outlaw.

John Dillon
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Post by John Dillon » Wed Sep 03, 2003 8:48 pm

Indeed a fun time down in GA...it was great fun seeing you all...and YES, that WesE can build a board overnight, grip it, and assemble it on the race site, then actually race it faster than me! Thanks also to the coffee-maker(BP- just right!, Johnny B for co-piloting activities, Patio and 66 for the accomodations, and all the fun fri eve celebrating w/the newlyweds w/ Eric Moore, Dave Gale, BP, WesE.....DaveG did an excellent job as conehead despite the ugly, swollen elbow....Mandarino almost knocked over the start ramp when he pushed off, Johnny B raced his own camo-gripped self-made slalom deck to a zero-cone penalty run as did Mr. Mendino. Props to Mrs. Mendino for making all dem dare dar Bulldogs all over town in Athens.

Wesley Tucker
1961-2013 (RIP)
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Post by Wesley Tucker » Fri Sep 05, 2003 5:58 pm

Rick,

This isn't important, just a follow up question to last Saturday's festivities.

Can we expect something in the mail from United States Roller Sports? (Or whatever that outfit is called.) I was just wondering if those mug shots are being transferred to some kind of ID card?

Again, it's not a priority, I was just curious as to what happens next? If I remember, didn't you pay $15 a piece out of our registration to cover the costs of membership?

Thanks in advance.

P.S. Sorry if this post sounds defensive. It's just a reflex response. On the "other" website, asking a question is lambasted as being "bitchy." So I try to inquire as inconscpicuously as possible! :smile:

Dan Mitchell
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Location: York, PA
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Post by Dan Mitchell » Sun Sep 07, 2003 1:26 pm

Some pics from the race are posted at

http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/slalomdc/lst

I should get the rest up this week. Anyone else want to add to the album, feel free.

PS, I think you need to join the group to see the photos.
Dan Mitchell, aka PA Dan

Rick Stanziale
Red Clay Racing
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Location: Athens, GA
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Post by Rick Stanziale » Tue Sep 09, 2003 2:47 am

Wes - no, you signed a "one time event" waiver

Dan - I hope you don't mind, I grabbed some of your pics

MORE PICS NOW ONLINE!!!
<a href="http://www.chasestreet.com/rcr/georgia.htm"><img src="http://www.chasestreet.com/rcr/images/g ... o.jpg"></a>

Click on Maps To The Skaters Homes to see more pics!!!!

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR COMING TO GEORGIA AND RACING - YOU MAKE GRASS ROOTS SLALOM WHAT IT IS!!!!!

John Gilmour
Team Roe Racing
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Post by John Gilmour » Wed Oct 08, 2003 8:52 pm

I'm still bummed I missed this one. One a race is over.......it's gone. Probably one of the best East coast races this year.

Eddy Martinez
Texas Outlaw
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Location: Harlingen, Texas

Post by Eddy Martinez » Thu Oct 09, 2003 4:34 am

John there is allways next year. But trully you missed out bro. The slalom STOKE was very heavy. It was a cool grove,from the moment I arrived at the airport and gave my friend 66 a handshake and a big hug till Sunday morning when I said good bye to my friend GA Tom. So many class acts participated at this one. Everyone sharing slalom knowledge and pulling for each other. And the Mexican food and the Red Hook beer was bery,bery gooood! See you there next year Bro. Eddy Texas Outlaw.

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