| The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup |
| 47 Registered Contestants.
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| Event Date and Time: |
Saturday, November 05, 2005 00:00 |
| Event Duration: |
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| Location: |
Statesville and Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Entry: |
Open |
| Helmets: |
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| Organizer: |
The Downhillbillies
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| Map: |
Click here for online map
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| Entry Fee: |
$60.00 |
| Contest Info: |
FIELD IS FULL! PLEASE SEND EMAIL TO PROMOTIONS@DOWNHILLBILLIES.ORG TO BE PUT ON WAITING LIST!
The First Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup
North Carolina State Slalom Championships
November 5th and 6th, 2005
Statesville, North Carolina
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
UPDATED SPONSORS LIST (9/38/2005)
Longboards By Fatboy
Loaded Carving Systems
Bozi Boards
Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau
Century 21 Eddleman Realty
Subsonic Skateboards
Oakbrook Graphic Services of Summerville, South Carolina
Insect Skateboards
Bahne Skateboards
Concrete Wave Magazine
Juice Magazine
Pavel Skates
Bell Sports
Sk8kings.com
Radikal
Alan Sidlo
Delaney's Sports Bar and Grill
Purple Skunk Skate Shop
Khiro
Rayne Skateboards
Special Award Sponsor
Joe Iacovelli > "Case of PBR and a dozen Krispy Kremes to the fastest NC local on Saturday not named Marion Karr" Award
RACE DETAILS
***NEW EVENT ADDED 9/28/2005***
Friday, November 4th, 2005 Morland Frontage Road, Statesville, North Carolina (Road Beside Best Western where racers are staying)
DHB/FREAK BROTHERS RACING FRIDAY NIGHT OUTLAW BREAKOUT
Single Lane Hybrid/GS
Open Jam Format
8:00 pm To 9:00 pm Practice
9:00 pm until we get tired or everyone gets 3 runs.
Fastest time counts. Cone Penalty To be determined race day.
This is a fun warm up race with limited small prizes to be awarded on Saturday Night at the Awards Dinner/Party.
FREE TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO SKATE!
The Freak Brothers from Chicago will be hosting on behalf of the DHB Crew an Outlaw Race Friday night on the frontage road adjacent to the Best Western (hotel where racers will be staying). Riders will be able to walk or ride their boards less than 300 yards to the bottom of the course. (PLEASE LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CARS ON HILL).
The course will be a 57 cone mixed hybrid and GS with cones from 6 feet to 20 plus. Unlimited push start (similar to Athens GS). Hill is a winding S turn that should see speeds 25 to 30 mph max. Street lights provide for more than adequate visibility. Run out is rougher pavement but does not require foot breaking.
After settling into the hotel get your boards and your gear and ride down the street or walk and have some FUN!
(This is the course the DHB practice on referred to as Camping World).
Note: This event does NOT count in the Overall Championship.
Saturday, November 5th, 2005 Downtown Historic Statesville Pumpkin Fest
Statesville, North Carolina
PUMPCONE FEST
Dual Lane Hybrid/Tight Slalom
A,B,C,D Classes
(Practice times and race start to be determined)
Dual lane hybrid/tight with start ramps on a downtown city street that has a 90 degree turn at the bottom both left and right for the run out. Finish line will be well in advance of the turn to allow for either foot breaking (not required) or speed scrub off. Left lane will turn left, Right lane will turn right. The course will start with some fairly tight cones on a small false flat and will quickly accelerate through a series of offsets and stepovers as this street drops quickly. Pavement surface is excellent.
Helmets required.
(Stay tuned for pictures to be posted soon)
All riders will qualify on Saturday morning (fastest time of 2 runs) with brackets being determined in groups of 16 (A), next 16 (B), next 16 (C), and 8 (D). Due to time constraints and daylight reduction with the elimination of daylight saving times the field must be limited to a max of 56 riders. Qualifying times will also be used for bracket seeding.
Sunday, November 6th, 2005 Hobby Park Soap Box Derby Hill*
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
HOBBY PARK HOEDOWN
Single Lane GS
Open Jam Format
Self Bracket Selection
Advanced and Beginner/Intermediate
Advanced Bracket
Single lane GS on a screaming fast soap box derby hill that will have approximately 30 cones spaced over 600 feet of tarmac. A special low start ramp with pull handles will be placed over the existing soap box start blocks. Open jam format will allow each participant a minimum of 4 runs. Placement based on single fastest time.
Beginner/Intermediate Bracket
Same course as Advanced GS with the elimination of top section of hill (approximately 5 to 7 cones). Limited push start marked on hill. Open jam format will allow each participant a minimum of 3 runs (4 if time allows). Placement based on single fastest time.
This hill is exceptionally fast but short and the surface is good.
Full safety equipment including helmet, kneepads, elbow pads, wrist guards or slide gloves will be REQUIRED. NO EXCEPTIONS. (This is a condition required by the Winston-Salem Parks and Rec Department). Any rider being observed by the race organizers not wearing proper gear or appearing to not have the needed skills to skate this hill safely will be disqualified from the race. This soap box derby hill requires that the rider be experienced at riding at high speeds.
Open Practice Time 9:00 am to 10:00 am
(Advanced top of course indicated by red cones with Beginner/Intermediate course marked with white cones)
Racing To Start at 10:00 am With Advanced Bracket
Beginner/Intermediate Bracket Following Completion of Advanced Bracket Competition
Downhillbilles Hobby Park Hoedown Downhill Race
Single Lane Unlimited Push Start
Fastest Total Time (Same Time Distance As GS)
(Following Completion of GS Event)
Bring your downhill rigs and roll this soap box derby hill from the top above the soap box start blocks. Possible speeds in excess of 45 mph can be achieved on this short but fast hill. Each rider will get two opportunities (as daylight and time permits). Fastest single time will be the winner. Safety Equipment requirements the same as GS.
$10 entry fee the day of the race will be accepted for anyone not competing in the slalom races. All paid slalom race participants can enter the downhill for free.
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
Saturday’s Pumpcone Fest
1st, 2nd, 3rd Places For Each Bracket (A.B,C,D) DHB “special trophy” moonshine jug
Swag to be distributed to as many places as possible in each bracket based on sponsorship support.
Top Womens Division Sponsor Prize
Top Junior Division Rider Sponsor Prize
Sunday’s Hobby Park Hoedown
1st, 2nd, 3rd Places Advanced Bracket
DHB “special trophy” moonshine jug
1st, 2nd, 3rd Places Beginner/Intermediate Bracket
DHB “special trophy” moonshine jug
Swag to be distributed to as many places as possible in each bracket based on sponsorship support.
Top Womens Division Sponsor Prize
Top Junior Division Rider Sponsor Prize
Downhillbillies Dixie Cup Overall Championship
The rider with the overall highest final place
for both days of racing will win the DHB Dixie Cup Overall Championship Award($250 Cash).
(In case of a tie, the combination of the qualifying time for the first day and fastest time the second day will be used to determine the winner…rider must compete in the Advanced GS and the A Group bracket to be eligible for overall championship)
Sunday’s Downhill Race
Sponsorship donated swag awarded to top 3 fastest riders.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Cone penalties and DQ point to be determined prior to race day and published here.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the streets of Statesville and at Hobby Park. There are four bars within walking distance of Saturday’s race site that will be open.
• Food vendors will be available on Saturday as part of the Fall Pumpkin Festival activities and there are several eating establishments within a very short walk from race site with one actually right at course.
• Bathroom facilities will be available via Port a Jon on Saturday and as part of the Hobby Park’s permanent facilities on Sunday.
• The DHB’s will have hotdog and hamburgers with all the fixins available for purchase at Hobby Park on Sunday. There are multiple eating establishments (chains) within 5 miles of the park. A picnic shelter is reserved.
• Airports servicing the area are Charlotte Douglas International and Greensboro/High Point Triad airport
• Statesville is located at the intersection of I-40 and I-77 40 miles north of Charlotte.
• Winston-Salem and Hobby Park is approximately 40 miles east of Statesville.
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9/21/2005 UPDATE AND CHANGE OF PLANS FOR SATURDAY NIGHT'S AWARDS PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAHHHHHIIIIIIIIII!
Due to the overwhelming response of participants and SPONSORS we have changed our plans for the Saturday Night Awards Dinner! It is now going to be a full fledge PARTY with Catered Barbeque Chicken and local speciality BBQ Pork with all the trimmings and will be held only two blocks from the Saturday's race site and 2 miles from the Best Western! Racers and their traveling guests will be treated by the DHB at no further cost!
Live Music from Local Punk Bands, Stinky Britches and SAPCO, along with the local Blues/Rock trio known as the Hillbilly Liberation Front will be playing outside on the deck!
The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation, a non-profit group that supports the business district of downtown where the race has been held has graciously offered the use of a restored circa 1911 train depot for the party! After Saturday's racing is complete, riders will have time to go back to their hotels, get cleaned up, fired up, and ready for a STOKED FILLED TIME At The Depot!
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• Sunday’s race awards will be distributed at the completion of racing at Hobby Park.
• Custom one of a kind longboards and other items will be offered in a raffle that will be ongoing throughout the weekend. The drawing will be held at the end of racing on Sunday. You need not be present to win. The DHB will ship you your prize if you have to leave before the raffle is completed.
• Riders will be required to sign a waiver that holds harmless the DHB organization, the city of Statesville, the organizers of the Pumpkin Festival, and Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation. Waivers will be available at registration or via email request to promotions@downhillbillies.org.
• Weather in North Carolina is often at it’s best the first part of November with cool nights and nice days. As the race date approaches please consult with your choice of weather forcasting agencies for details.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel Name: Best Western AAA property
Hotel Rate: $49.95 includes full breakfast
Hotel Location: I-77 Exit 49-A in Statesville
Hotel Phone Number: 704-881-0111
Notes: When making you reservation say you are with the Downhillbillies in order to receive the discounted group rate.
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********NOTE CHANGES****************9/23/2005
REGISTRATION/ENTRY FEES
• Pre-race registration entry fee for the weekend is $60. This includes your registration for both days of racing and your meal at the Saturday’s award banquet. Registration will be limited to the first 56 racers paying their entry fees.
• Payment options: Paypal to promotions@downhillbillies.org
Or mail a check or money order to:
Downhillbillies
PO Box 1435
Statesville, NC 28687
DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT:
Payment via Paypal or Mail MUST be received by midnight of OCTOBER 13, 2005. The overwhelming interest in this race has require us to set this deadline to insure that those on the waiting list will have adequate amount of time to make appropriate travel arrangement!
Contact Marion Karr at karr@downhillbillies.org if you need to make special arrangements!
Registered racers not having paid prior to midnight of October 13, 2005 will forfeit their slot to those riders on the Official waiting list.
Please watch this posting for updates periodically as the race date approaches. For more information send your questions via email to promotions@downhillbillies.org subject “Dixie Cup Info Needed”.
****************UPDATE 9/28/2005**************
Winston Salem Parks and Rec has given final approval! IT's ON at HOBBY Park!
Downhillbillies Promotions
www.downhillbillies.org
“Fueling The Stoke One Hillbilly At A Time!”
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| 1st Place Finisher: |
O.L.-Mollica, Hybrid-Cbark, G/S-Noah, DH-Karr |
| 2nd Place Finisher: |
OL-Mitchell, Hybrid-Mitchell, G/S-Mollica, DH-Noah |
| 3rd Place Finisher: |
OL-Cbark, Hybrid-Hollien, G/S Smart, DH- Civ |
| Overall Results: |
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