While I know this article is quite latent to speak of the Racine event, having won I really didn’t have much to say. It was great to win in the Chicago / Wisconsin area where I have spent the last 8 + years and it was especially sweet it being a televised National event. The win pushed me up into 2nd overall in points on tour, but it is still very open with Parr, Leftly & Brock all riding very strong every event.
Aside from my usual Pro Freestyle appearance, I entered Open 650 Ski (one of my local favorites) & Pro-Am Ski Stock on a Sponsored Kawasaki 800. While I had a great ride on Saturday and a pretty good ride on Sunday for the 1 + 1 combined pro freestyle win, my racing was not on course. I did however capture some great helmet cam footage in all of my races.
Top 5 Pro Freestyle Racine
1: Gary Burtka
2: Joe Eckert
3: Jeremy Parr
4: Greg Brock
5: Johnny Leftly
Rochester, New York was a whole different story. Maybe it was the long drive, maybe it was the side trip to Niagara Falls. Water conditions and depths were similar to Racine, and the weather was likewise great. After some early morning ski issues (both my competition and backup skis) I was still barely able to make the contest (and delaying Brock in the meantime). Not having had a chance to check water depth or get familiar with water conditions, I attempted a roll in a place where I problably shouldn’t have, stabbing he bottom in about 18 inches of water and even after 5 days of recovery, I am still feeling it. Here’s to looking forward to a 1-show weekend in deep water… Close to home.
Top 5 Pro Freestyle Rochester
1: Jeremy Parr
2:Gary Burtka
3: Johnny Leftly
4: Greg Brock
5: Jeff Bolte
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