[2011] Asheville Mountain Sports Festival, May 28, 29

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Wesley Tucker
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[2011] Asheville Mountain Sports Festival, May 28, 29

Post by Wesley Tucker » Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:53 am

I drove up to Asheville today to meet with Philip and take a look at the spots for the Asheville Mountain Sports Festival slalom races. Philip has scopred out a new development on the west side of town vacant of any occupants. Some model homes are at the entrance but the developer is very enthusiastic about bringing some recognition to the neighborhood. It will be pretty much deserted for nothing but slalom skaters and possible downhillers. Philip is working to secure another venue for DH but if that falls through this location already secured will also see the DH racing on the "SGS" hill shown below.

The dual slalom spot from top to bottom:
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Looking up the dual slalom venue:
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Looking up from the uphill runout:
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Looking down the dual slalom spot. The runout means turning left of right:
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Looking up the GS hill:
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Turning 180 and looking down the GS runout:
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Looking down a very serious Super GS/Downhilll grade:
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Looking up the SGS/Downhill slope around the sweeping right hander at bottom:
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Going around the right-hand sweeper:
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On down to the finish line and runout:
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The City Of Asheville turned an old NASCAR track into a vellodrome. Part of the Mountain Sports Festival involves a push and pump mile. From the start:
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Into the first turn:
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Around turns 3 and 4:
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To the finish line:
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Philip Aschliman
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thanks

Post by Philip Aschliman » Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:04 pm

Thanks Wesley. Things are coming together for Asheville's first slalom race. Email me if you have any questions.
philip.aschliman@gmail.com

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