Houwteq Downhill Nationals RESULTS!
dasha posted,
Houwteq Downhill Nationals: Dec. 5-6, 2009
The pre-cursor to this weekend's world cup event was held today and yesterday in Cape Town, on Houwteq hill. The small amount of riders gave it a grassroots feeling, and meant that there were tons of runs. Oliver Neilsen's many hours on his board paid off, when he qualified 1st.
Day 1
Qualifying Results
Stand-up Open:
1.Oliver Nielsen (DK/RSA/Infamous Bomb Squad)
2.Mike Zietsman (RSA)
3.Mischo Erban (CAD)
4.Richard Dweza (RSA)
5.Olivier Bareaud (FR)
Stand-up Women:
1.Thrasha (CAN/UKR)
Classic Luge:
1.Andreas Johnsen (SWE)
Street Luge:
1.Russel (RSA)
2.Glen Philips (RSA)
3.Brian (RSA)
Day 2
An action-packed day with changing winds, hay bails being eaten, and a lot of carnage. The final heat was no exception, when Mischo, Mike, and Oliver came into the corner hot, rubbing urethane and close riding that ended with the three of them in the bails. Olivier, who could not push very well at the start because of a bum knee from a crash in the semi, cruised past the chaos, to finish in 1st! Oliver was the first back on his board and finished 2nd. Mischo unfortunately injured both his ankles, and had to be transported to hospital for x-rays. Mikey was lucky and walked away with a few bruises and a dinged ego. As some could have foreseen, they couldn't hold back, despite the fact that the big race is just 4 days away. We have yet to confirm if Mischo will be racing this weekend.
Final Results:
Standup:
1.Olivier Baread (FR)
2.Oliver Nielsen (DK/RSA)
based on time trials:
3.Mike Zietsman (RSA)
4.Mischo Erban (CAN)
5.Alex Duss (RSA)
6.Dave Hort (Redbull)
Standup Women:
1.Dasha Kornienko (CAN/UKR)
Streetluge:
1.Glen Philips (RSA)
2.Russel (RSA)
3.Brian (RSA)
Classic Luge:
1.Russel (RSA)
2.Glen Phillips (RSA)
3.Andreas Johnsen (SWE)
2009 December 6 10:41 AM
griZZ replied,
Dang thats rough!! Sorry to hear Mischo!!
Hope you have a quick recovery!!