MARYHILL FESTIVAL OF SPEED - DAY 3 QUALIFYING
FIRST ROUND QUALIFYING MARYHILL FESTIVAL OF SPEED
A1 Qualifying Times:
NEW TRACK RECORD SET BY K-RIMES AT 3:07:XX BREAKING LAST YEARS RECORD BY JUST THOUSANDTHS OF A SECOND.
TOP 10 was filled with the expected riders pulling off extremely fast runs given the inconsistent wind conditions .
Worthy Mentions:
Patrick Switzer 3:08
Zac Maytum 3:07:xx
Scoot Smith 3.11 - Looks like he was sandbagging a little for tomorrow.
2 surprises: Mischo Urban and James Kelley were not among the Top 10.
It's my opinion that James is saving it for tomorrow . I expect James will dramatically improve his time in the 2nd qualifying heat.
Rounding out in the 10th position overall in stand up qualifying was Colorado Rider Team Tactis Racer Calvin Staub. Calvin Staub ran a blistering 3:12 just edging out Mischo Urban and James Kelley. Calving Staub's race set up included Otang In Heat Orange, Nitro Bearings Abec 7's, Tactis proto type Poonamis at 180mm on 42 degree front/50 degree base plates with Venom Bushings mounted to his Carbon Fiber Nemisis. Calvin seems ready to defend his position and is confident for tomorrows qualifying.
Tactis Racing rider Keith Henderson in Junion II Downhill significantly improved his times from last year. Coming in 61st place overall moving him well into the safety zone for final qualification with an excellent time of 3:20. Keith Henderson also turned in a top 10 4th position overall qualifying time on his classic luge with a 3:18.
Kyle Castaneda of Tactis Racing turned in a street luge time of 3:17 after a minor incursion on a hard right turn causing him to side drift and have to repush. Kyle was 2nd place securing a positon in the top 10 classic luge with a time of 3:15. Kyle will be switching back to sticky wheels (Pink Bigzigs) bringing him well up the pack times for qualifying tomorrow.
No Jr 2 Downhill overall qualifying positions yet, these will be posted after qualifying runs tomorrow.
Both of the Tactis Classic Luge Prototypes appear to have a significant advantage that we should be able to capitalize upon. For the Classic luge both Kyle and Ketih ran "Way Out Willie" Baltic Birch flat decks using Comp II 8mm with Khiro Bushings and 70mm Otang 4pres Orange and Nitro Ceramic Bearings.
Keiths' DH set up for the day, Orange In Heats, Nitro Ceramic Bearings, Poonami 190mm trucks with 50 degree Randal Base plates, Khiro Performance Barrels, and his 2008 Rayne Avenger limo and Rogers Bros footstop.
Team Tactis mentor Vegas Mike, turned in a great qualifying time of 3:17.
Big Daddy's predictions for the track tomorrow:
Hot and fast track. Huge afternoon tailwind and shift of the guard with possible big improvements from Patrick Switzer, James Kelley, and Scoot Smith. Wheel of choice,most likely will be: Orange Otang In Heats
So Stay Tuned for further updates tomorrow!
For official track qualifying times go to http://www.igsaworldcup.com/
Big Daddy
Carniege Corner:
Ambulance left with an injury we don't have the info yet. Stay tuned.
A1 Qualifying Times:
NEW TRACK RECORD SET BY K-RIMES AT 3:07:XX BREAKING LAST YEARS RECORD BY JUST THOUSANDTHS OF A SECOND.
TOP 10 was filled with the expected riders pulling off extremely fast runs given the inconsistent wind conditions .
Worthy Mentions:
Patrick Switzer 3:08
Zac Maytum 3:07:xx
Scoot Smith 3.11 - Looks like he was sandbagging a little for tomorrow.
2 surprises: Mischo Urban and James Kelley were not among the Top 10.
It's my opinion that James is saving it for tomorrow . I expect James will dramatically improve his time in the 2nd qualifying heat.
Rounding out in the 10th position overall in stand up qualifying was Colorado Rider Team Tactis Racer Calvin Staub. Calvin Staub ran a blistering 3:12 just edging out Mischo Urban and James Kelley. Calving Staub's race set up included Otang In Heat Orange, Nitro Bearings Abec 7's, Tactis proto type Poonamis at 180mm on 42 degree front/50 degree base plates with Venom Bushings mounted to his Carbon Fiber Nemisis. Calvin seems ready to defend his position and is confident for tomorrows qualifying.
Tactis Racing rider Keith Henderson in Junion II Downhill significantly improved his times from last year. Coming in 61st place overall moving him well into the safety zone for final qualification with an excellent time of 3:20. Keith Henderson also turned in a top 10 4th position overall qualifying time on his classic luge with a 3:18.
Kyle Castaneda of Tactis Racing turned in a street luge time of 3:17 after a minor incursion on a hard right turn causing him to side drift and have to repush. Kyle was 2nd place securing a positon in the top 10 classic luge with a time of 3:15. Kyle will be switching back to sticky wheels (Pink Bigzigs) bringing him well up the pack times for qualifying tomorrow.
No Jr 2 Downhill overall qualifying positions yet, these will be posted after qualifying runs tomorrow.
Both of the Tactis Classic Luge Prototypes appear to have a significant advantage that we should be able to capitalize upon. For the Classic luge both Kyle and Ketih ran "Way Out Willie" Baltic Birch flat decks using Comp II 8mm with Khiro Bushings and 70mm Otang 4pres Orange and Nitro Ceramic Bearings.
Keiths' DH set up for the day, Orange In Heats, Nitro Ceramic Bearings, Poonami 190mm trucks with 50 degree Randal Base plates, Khiro Performance Barrels, and his 2008 Rayne Avenger limo and Rogers Bros footstop.
Team Tactis mentor Vegas Mike, turned in a great qualifying time of 3:17.
Big Daddy's predictions for the track tomorrow:
Hot and fast track. Huge afternoon tailwind and shift of the guard with possible big improvements from Patrick Switzer, James Kelley, and Scoot Smith. Wheel of choice,most likely will be: Orange Otang In Heats
So Stay Tuned for further updates tomorrow!
For official track qualifying times go to http://www.igsaworldcup.com/
Big Daddy
Carniege Corner:
Ambulance left with an injury we don't have the info yet. Stay tuned.
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