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

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:24 am

I just TT Marion. He is suffering from post stoke OD withdrawls. He said that full results will show by the end of the week. Be kind, he was suffering the shakes from the DT's today....Give the man time to recover.

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:15 am

If you look up the word "Stoke" in the dictionary, you'll see a picture of Marion and his happy crew of DHB's.

Everything posted here about the race, I second! The camraderie at this event reminded me of the 2001 Worlds.

An absolutely amazing weekend.

All I can add is, you better sigh up early next year!

A big thank you to my employer, Mark McCree, for making it possible for me to race in these events.

Chris Barrett · Post by **Chris Barrett** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:51 am

so what were the results?

Ron Olsen · Post by **Ron Olsen** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:34 am

Here's all the video I got over the weekend. You'll notice large gaps, I got busy racing and didn't get to shoot any. Almost no GS runs recorded...but...I did get Marion's Downhill runs included:

http://65.6.149.248/dixiecup.htm

The link for the video is down at the bottom of the page.

If anyone want's to post this on a web host somewhere, you have my permission.

RonO

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:15 am

Chris,

The link worked perfectly, which says a lot about Civ's computer & skills.

I was looking for a pic of the brat though.

Leonardo Ojeda · Post by **Leonardo Ojeda** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:10 am

the pics were so really good until i reach pic 81, when i hit next a powerful virus got into my pc and shut it off.

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:08 pm

Hey Canadian Chris...your link works great....for all the talk of hobby hill....picture number 122 says it best....before you think it's "any old hill"...those 4 cones on the left hand side on the bottom (across from the guy with the red shirt, jeans and white hat) are on flat land.....that gives a great shot of the pitch of this hill....insane.

what a friggin riot

what a race

the DHB's pulled off a grand slam at the end of the season

thanks again guys

Chris Barrett · Post by **Chris Barrett** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:06 pm

here are all my pics from the weekend, the small ones are thumbnails for the movies I took, which I'll put up momentarily

enjoy!

http://lsv.stylesunknown.com/directive0 ... iecup.html

(civ's telling me it doesn't work for him...)

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:06 pm

Man it took three showers to get all of the stoke that exploded Friday, Saturday & Sunday. What an absolute ball. From the Freak Bros. running a great outlaw to that Saturday race thet NO ONE will ever forget being at (How can you forget .006?) to the Sunday GS at Hobby to watching our host THROW IT DOWN in the downhill.

I wish you could have all seen Marion's face when he saw that he was not in first after the first run of the downhill. The resolve it showed left me no doubt that he was going big. He did and no one could touch the time. MAN that was awesome!!!!!!!!

Quote of the weekend. "This hill is like an orgasm.....It feels so good but it's over so quick.." Compliments of our 1st place winner Noah. I about fell out of my chair on that one....

There is so much to talk about. Any body else got any favorite quote? And how about MC Mollica? I haven't stopped laughing about Marion Berry since Saturday!

The coolest thing is that I am a "Legacy"

It was great to see all of the old friends and make new ones too. Let's see what everyone else thought.

Chris Barrett · Post by **Chris Barrett** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 7:41 pm

Joe Iacovelli wrote:WOW

Marion had the best prepped race I've ever been to. I envy the community of skateboarders, the DHB's, that I met this weekend. Cool bunch of guys, a time capsul of a 1950's town, lots of spectators that stuck with us, fun courses, and a world class GS today.

I'll post something witty tomorrow, but tonight I just wanted to be serious and sincere. Congratulations to Marion Karr, the DHB's and their friends and families. Your race kicked serious ass.

Joe -DHB Wannabe

Yah, this race was all about class. From a letter from the mayor, to a helicopter flyby, a punk rock mosh pit, the pre-packaged pickle, all night skating at a completely occupied hotel, to the honorable sportsmanship of one Tod Oles. Class, class, class.

I can't explain how much stoke I feel from this race. Sludging through the long hard winter is gonna be that much more painfull after hobby park! Thanks a freakin busload Marion you can bet I (and most likely the rest of the canucks) will be back next year!

I'm uploading my pictures to my server, and I'll post em when done.

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:42 am

WOW

Marion had the best prepped race I've ever been to. I envy the community of skateboarders, the DHB's, that I met this weekend. Cool bunch of guys, a time capsul of a 1950's town, lots of spectators that stuck with us, fun courses, and a world class GS today.

I'll post something witty tomorrow, but tonight I just wanted to be serious and sincere. Congratulations to Marion Karr, the DHB's and their friends and families. Your race kicked serious ass.

Joe -DHB Wannabe

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:27 am

IT TOTALLY FREAKIN BLEW UP!

Pumkin Fest EXPLODED!

Hobby Park EXPLODED!

All Y'all FREAKIN ROCK!

The best quote of the weekend was from my daughters friend, "Mr. Karr you have some cool friends!"

Yeah, Dixie Cup proved it. All Y'all are those friends!

THANK YOU!
PTBDHB

Martin Drayton · Post by **Martin Drayton** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:18 pm

So excited for you guys, sounds like an instant classic...just all getting to hang out together will be a blast!
Good luck Marion, I'm sure everything will go smoothly...wish I could be there to add some extra "colour" to the event

SK8 safe everyone, make some turns for those of us who would love to have been there!

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:26 pm

7:30 am

Time to go pick up Greg and Steve

700 miles to the last big race of 2005

See y'all tonight

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:02 am

EXACTLY 24 HOURS UNTIL THE START OF THE FREAK BROS/DHB FRIDAY NIGHT OUTLAW kicking off the 1st Annual Dixie Cup Weekend!

Who's DOWN?

And the crowd screams, "WE ARE FREAKIN DOWN!!!!"

There will be no updates tomorrow! Its ON! Call me and leave a message on my mobile, 704-657-9531. I will do my best to get back to you as soon as possible.

See you at the Outlaw or at Registration!

Miguel Marco · Post by **Miguel Marco** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:36 pm

No, nooo... none taken Marion! It's just that I would like so much to be there with you guys, it's pissing me off!

I almost put up my Sims Lonnie Toft 8 wheeler for sale to finance part of the trip but couldn't get myself to do it...

I know you begged but It wasn't possible for me this year. I will do everything I can to be there for the next one.

Chris Barrett · Post by **Chris Barrett** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:35 pm

Yah its a real shame I can't learn more tricks from kebbekwas in NC. But I guess it would be kinda selfish to expect 3 sessions with them in your first season!

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:06 pm

Mig,
Dude, I meant to type English Canadien slalom skaters...no disrepect intended...and dude, I wish you boys where here! Remember I begged!

Miguel Marco · Post by **Miguel Marco** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:04 pm

Marion Karr wrote:basically every Canadien slalom skater

Mmmmmh... You're underestimating our numbers, dude

. You may have the best ones showing (except for Pierre who can't go) but certainly not all of them. I know at least 20 frenchies from Quebec and Montreal that won't be there but would kill to be. We'll try to change that for next year...

Chris Barrett · Post by **Chris Barrett** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:59 pm

Marion Karr wrote:Dudes,
Dudes, I am just waiting on the guy with the backpack from the Twilight Zone to come around the corner any time........

haha, loved that image.

Mike Cividino · Post by **Mike Cividino** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:52 pm

YYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS, my birth certificate finally came in the mail today..no more owrries about not being allowed to cross the border. My passport in no good and I lost my old birth cert ages ago. So I join Marion in being STOKED TO THE FREAKING MAX!!

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:27 pm

Hey soldier, do you know whose in command here?

Ain't you?

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:19 pm

Dudes,
I am not stressing over the points thing...just find the whole thing surreal. This is our first race, in a town that has never seen a race, with a bunch of guys putting it together who have never seen a race, and we have riders coming in from 18 states, over 30 sponsors, city government support, city park and rec support (in two cities), 50 competitors, basically every Canadien slalom skater, moonshine jugs for trophies, a bunch of other crazy shit, and a freakin international discussion over the points status of the race.....Dudes, I am just waiting on the guy with the backpack from the Twilight Zone to come around the corner any time........

Stoke to the max I am....stoked to the freakin MAX!

Scott Snow · Post by **Scott Snow** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:07 pm

Good luck to all this weekend. The more I read the sicker I get. Wish I could have joined y'all. It's sounds like too much fun will be had. I'll try to find that bottle of Everclear and hoist a toast to everyone. Have a great time and don't be careful.
Scooter

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:26 pm

And finally, the ultimate quote from the ultimate bad war movie:

"It was a GODDAMNED TIGER! A GODDAMNED TIGER!

Never get out of the boat! Never get out of the boat! Never get out of the boat! "

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:24 pm

A quick SERIOUS note:

I spoke with NCL this morning and everything is done with the start ramps. According to Marion, they are sweet and fluid. These are "S" ramps following Ricky Byrd's plans. One hitch, though, developed as time got tight and it was felt by the management they really needed to be painted.

So MRS. MARION KARR (Donna) took it upon herself to grab a paint brush and bucket and do the job yesterday. So everyone please be so kind this weekend to let Donna know how much appreciation there is for her last-minute nose-to-the-grindstone effort to make sure everything for this weekend is JJJUUUSSSSTTTT PERFECT!

Thanks, Donna.

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:24 pm

Joe,

Last time I got into a "grudge match," I beat Brewington at Morro Bay . . . and ended up not skating for almost six months with a banged up shoulder!

Sure, I guess anything is possible.

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:22 pm

Wesley,

At the Farm race, you beat my Padewan learner, Mike "The Duke" Duquette for your D group victory.

Mike has asked if it's possible to request a "High Noon" re/grudge match on Saturday in Statesville.

Is that possible?

Joe

PS You're a errand boy from grocery clerks.

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:17 pm

"Terminate Joe Iacovelli."

"Terminate?"

" . . . with extreme prejudice."

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 7:09 pm

You guys are sick

on the other hand. I will be walking around putting Fatboy stickers on the foreheads of all the casualties.

On the other other hand, I'll be handing out PRIME POINTS behind the train depot on Saturday Night, if that's what the kids are calling it these days....

Joe
Team Fatboy

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:49 pm

You smell that? Do you smell that?... Napalm, son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for twelve hours. When it was all over I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' dink body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory. Someday this war's gonna end...

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:36 pm

Christopher Bara wrote:It's going to be a great weekend even if there were NO points involved

It's skateboard slalom racing. Of course there's no point!

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:30 pm

Dont lose too much sleep over it Marion.....a good race isnt dependent on the "status" anyway...good people...a good venue...keeping the action moving....a good party...that's all the stuff that makes up a good race...all you can do is state your case on the status level and if it doesnt work out, no problem......
Seriously...
With all that you've put into this weekend....and with the weather cooperating....i really dont think anybody's going to walk away and say "Man, that would have been a great weekend if only it made a prime status".......

It's going to be a great weekend even if there were NO points involved

non-political imagery provided for the sake of non-political readers

Robert Sydia · Post by **Robert Sydia** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:57 pm

Marion:

I know you are stressing over this, brother - maybe we have a simple solution:

Have each competitor send Corky (or whoever makes the final decision) an e-mail stating the fact that WV was cancelled, that you had be planning the event all summer long and all skaters from the United States and Canada were aware of it well before the "time cut off".

E-mails should only be sent once. If others want to send their support it should be welcomed. At the end-of-the-day, Corky may receive 100 e-mails requesting consideration for the event - in this small community - it should be enough to get the race classified for World points.

Let the masses speak and be heard.

Just my 2 cents

Rob

P.S. Stoked to the max and the plane leaves tomorrow

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:34 am

Man, the pressure to upgrade our points status is heating up. Now it has spilled over to the European 2006 thread....Donald Campbell, Pavel Skates. is throwing his support behind our need to be Prime and is also one of our first committed sponsors to the Dixie Cup! Donald and Pavel Skates were very early in support of our race.
We support the work he is doing in Europe and his Worlds proposal.

Robert Sydia · Post by **Robert Sydia** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:01 pm

I am so psyched about the race and now the weather forecast.

Just completed running a session at the freezing mark, cheap cones shattering due to temperature, fingers and toes freezing.

The weather in NC is going to be like a trip to Hawaii, but with a larger hang-over.

See everyone in 2 days.

All the best,

Rob

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:25 pm

NOW, it's time to start paying attention:

Statesville:
Friday (24 hours): More sun than clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the high 40s.
Saturday (24 hours): Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Winston-Salem
Sunday (24 hours): Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Can you dig it? It's not even gonna be cold Friday night for the not-so-outlaw Outlaw.

Completely groovy, man!

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:56 am

Hey, Ohm,

You told me you didn't read my posts.

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:31 pm

no prob Mike....i've got plenty of others

Chris Barrett · Post by **Chris Barrett** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:24 pm

just a few days left to chalks up and props away, I'm freaking out. Haven't got any of my boards out of press cept my DH which is experimental (for me) at best, still need to get my drivers license (passport went through the wash, so I want a backup), and GRIPTAPE... damn forgot griptape! Anyways, can't wait guys! Getting that gnawing of anticipation. This is gonna be gooooood

Mike Ohm · Post by **Mike Ohm** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:12 pm

Bara, just thought i would ask. Never mind me.

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:43 pm

Chris,

Where did you find the picture of the guy that fell at Hobby Hill without the helmet?

VERRRRRYYYY scary......

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:47 pm

I'm sorry Mike

But i cant

It's kinda like "modified tourettes syndrome"

cheer up...

pe'pe' loves you

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:40 pm

Ohm,

I gonna kick your ass in front of a bunch of inbred gomer pyles this weekend.

How's that for satire?

Please bring suasage.

Joe

Mike Ohm · Post by **Mike Ohm** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:30 pm

Hey Tucker and Bara, can you both take your Political Satire to it's OWN thread. I don't know about you guys but skateboarding takes me away from all the BS going on in the world. I will be happy to give you Slappy's phone number and you all can have a wonderful 3 way.

You know I love you Slappy but I had to add that.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 5:54 pm

DIXIE CUP PARTICIPANTS: Please check your email daily this week as we will be sending info/updates about the Dixie Cup! If you did not receive an update today please email promotions@downhillbillies.org with a correct email address.

On Friday, if you have questions, look for a CORE DHB member who has been involved in the planning of the event. They will be either wearing gold DHB hoodies or red DHB shirts.

Downhillbillies Promotions Team
www.downhillbillies.org

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 4:35 pm

hard to say...it's about an 11 hour drive from my place...depending on traffic, rest stops and speed traps....7:00ish?

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 4:33 pm

Cbara,

What time youse guys planning on getting into town?

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:54 pm

Intellicast forecast for this upcoming weekend....low to mid 70's.....sunshine...hell, is the hotel pool still open?...that's like a heatwave for us!

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 12:35 pm

Yeah bring the stickers but you all have to bring along your Fatboy decks too. Tucker, just imagine the photo op with that one. Who knows there might be some hottie "Fatgirls" there that have a thing for boys with "Fatboys"........

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