Slalom Skateboarding in the Southeastern U.S.A
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Marcos Soulsby-Monroy
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by Marcos Soulsby-Monroy » Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:34 pm
Joe Iacovelli wrote:Yes Rick, and Kenny's Buckeye Hill too. I don't want to hijack this thread, but we all struggle with places to have races. Derby hills provide a road with usually a very good surface and no hassle of police, road blocks, etc. It also usually in a park with some infrastructure (like porta potties).
I'd encourage everyone to do a little googling to see where the soap box derby hills are in your area. Kudo's to the Texas Outlaws for finding another good one.
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Joe is right though the hill on a 1-10 scale is at least a nine. The asphalt is so smooth that it seems like any wheel will grip and the grade while not steep never stops, we have hit speeds of 35 on this hill due to the consistent tail wind. We also had a parks and rec department that is eager for us to use their hill, how perfect is that!
Also just so you all know the Sizzler is on face book too.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188428381185961As Luck would have it . . .
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Joe Iacovelli
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by Joe Iacovelli » Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:19 pm
Yes Rick, and Kenny's Buckeye Hill too. I don't want to hijack this thread, but we all struggle with places to have races. Derby hills provide a road with usually a very good surface and no hassle of police, road blocks, etc. It also usually in a park with some infrastructure (like porta potties).
I'd encourage everyone to do a little googling to see where the soap box derby hills are in your area. Kudo's to the Texas Outlaws for finding another good one.
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Rick Floyd
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by Rick Floyd » Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:08 pm
Joe Iacovelli wrote:The sizzler is a great way to kick off the season and if you have not had the pleasure of racing a derby hill, it's a unque, low pressure way to go.
You mean like the "elevator shaft", right?
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Joe Iacovelli
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by Joe Iacovelli » Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:41 pm
The sizzler is a great way to kick off the season and if you have not had the pleasure of racing a derby hill, it's a unque, low pressure way to go.
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Stephen Lavin
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by Stephen Lavin » Thu Jan 20, 2011 2:01 pm
The sizzler kicks ass.
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Eddy Martinez
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by Eddy Martinez » Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:37 pm
As you know we have been offered the Derby Hill in Hockley near Houston.
One has to look at the positive aspect of having the race in Houston.
1. The location of the race is secure. If anyone has question such as " is the location secure". Answer " Yes it is".
2. Is there bathrooms available. Yes there is.
3. Will we have 2 timing system ready to go. Yes we will.
4. Will there be food for the racers. Yes there will be. There is a concession stand that the BoyScouts will be running and the food would included in the entry fee.
5. Maps will be provided with directions to the race site.
6. All prize money will be paid out in cash on the spot.
6 sucessfull Texas Sizzlers. This year there was a bit of confusion.
7. We have the Derby hill all day long. So starting at 9:00 ! NO 10:00 NO ! 11:00 more than likely.
Oasis Bluff and Racing Downtown Austin the request keep coming in. The thought is still in the back of our minds. Believe me. I know our sport needs exposure. That is still a possibility.
Keep this in mind. And I repeat keep this in mind. 6 SUCCESSFULL TEXAS SIZZLER and one with issues does not deter us. We will continue to strive to throw the BEST DownHill Slalom Contest.
People will allways complain, and constructive criticism and opinions are good.
Constructive is the key word.
We will bid for MAIN Status again next year. Yes we will. Whether or not we get it, that is up to the ISSA. . The ISSA needs to spread its status equally. If you judge us on what went wrong with this years race. I say go for it.
I say this to the board of the ISSA. Why should racers have to travel half way across the country to attend a Main Status Race when we are a state that is centrally located.
This year I really was not able to answer questions about the event. I was not the organizer. Stepped in at the last minute. I did my best to pick up the pieces.
I know that alot of suggestions have come in two have the Slalom Event downtown in conjunction with a festival. Not happening soon. This is the State Capitol of Texas. My sincerest appologies to everyone involved. And we stand by what ever decisions the ISSA makes. I may not agree with them, but this is our governing board.
Till next year. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.
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