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FatFrancesco Added a reply to 2023 Racing Talk
10/2/2023 6:45pm Butch makes a very good point about how Snowshoe shuts down their entire operation to accommodate all of us, the race teams, the TV crews etc… I agree that there are probably very few resorts in the US who are willing to commit to hosting a race for 3-4 years let alone one race. I’m so grateful to Snowshoe for...
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BGoldstone Liked a reply to forum topic What Did You Think of the New World Cup DH Race Format?
6/13/2023 7:03pm
this weekend will be interesting as well as confusing when the new protected rider rules have more of an effect. for the men in lenzerheide the top 20 from last year were protected for the semi and the top 10 for the final. Now it's top 10 plus the best rank riders from this season will make the 20 protected riders for the semi. For the final it's top 3 from last year and then the best from this year to make 10 protected riders. So looks like Minaar and Kerr are protected for the semi final as they were...
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FatFrancesco Added a reply to What Did You Think of the New World Cup DH Race Format?
6/13/2023 12:05pm First off, Wyn, I hope you heal up quickly. You looked broken when Ed interviewed you on Wyn TV on Saturday. He did a great job in your absence but we miss you. The behind the scenes access that Wyn TV provides after the race is wonderful. It's such a good way to wrap up the weekend. Back to the...
VandR Liked a reply to forum topic What Did You Think of the New World Cup DH Race Format?
6/12/2023 8:49am
Having only ten women race finals is pure nonsense.
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FatFrancesco Added a reply to What Did You Think of the New World Cup DH Race Format?
6/12/2023 8:46am I do not like the new format for the following reasons and here are my suggestions as if ESO will actually listen... 1) I don't think the semi-finals on the same day as finals creates a safe racing environment because of the mental and physical stress that racers have to endure before and during a race run. Suggestion: either move...