Bonelli NorAm 2011
Mischo Wins the U.S. Nationals!!!
San Dimas, CA, USA - Mischo Erban won a hard fought victory in Sunday's U.S. Nationals Open Downhill Skateboarding Final. The final matched up the number one qualifier Erik Lundberg, Veteran racer John Rogers, Calvin Staub and Erban. Erban had qualified second and Rogers fourth. Staub had not posted a qualifying time after missing his flight from Colorado on Saturday morning. He had arrived at the track on Saturday afternoon about 15 minutes after qualifying had ended. Without a qualifying time he was placed at the back of the field. His apperance in the finals was accomplished the hard way against some very tough competition.
Lundberg Qualifies #1!!!
Ronnie Iverson gets into all sorts of trouble during Classic Luge qualifying. Photo Steve Conaway
San Dimas, CA USA - Erik Lundberg set a blistering time of 1:04.095 on his first qualifying run today and watched as skater after skater tried in vain to best him. Mischo Erban came the closest with a 1:04.722 on his second run to qualify in the number two position. Veteran racer John Rogers put in a solid run with a time of 1:04.883 to qualify third. Micah Green ran a 1:05.763 placing him fourth and Nick Ronzani rounds out the top five with a 1:06.321
Erik Lundberg on his way to qualifying #1 in 09. Photo Bob Ozman
San Dimas, California- The IGSA U.S. National Championships begin today at Frank g Bonelli Park in San Dimas. A strong international field of downhill skateboarders have assembled to battle it out on the .6 mile (1km) race course at speeds approaching 50 mph. 2009 IGSA World Cup Series Champion and new World Speed record holder Mischo Erban from Canada leads the list of entries. Other notable racers include 2007 IGSA World Cup Series Champion Erik Lundberg from Sweden, 2009 IGSA Junior World Champion Evren Ozan from Laguna Beach and last years U.S. Nationals runner up finisher and defending National Champion Micah Green from Salt Lake City.
Prize Purse Increased to $1500!!!
Late Registration Will Be Available at the Event!!!
Late Registration Will Be Available at the Event!!!
A number of last minute sponsors have come on board raising the U.S. Nationals Prize Purse to $1500 and also adding in thousands of dollars in prizes!
Seismic Skate Systems has stepped up to Sponsor Seismic Corner. Their contribution raises the cash purse from $1000 to $1500! The Open Downhill Skateboarding Winner will now receive $500 cash plus a Sector 9 deck. Special thanks to Seismic, Sector 9, Abec 11, Loaded, Orangatang, Freeline, GMR, Skatera and Ronan who have all contributed to the pool of cash and prizes that will be awarded.