Scoot Wins Again!
L-R: 3rd Christopher Sanne (NOR), 1st Scoot Smith (CAN), 2nd Pete Connolly (GBR). Photo Marcus Rietema
Eastbourne, England - Scott "Scoot" Smith from Pendor Harbor, Canada earned his third IGSA World Cup Series win of the year by dominating the Go Fast! Speed Days Downhill Skateboard race in Eastbourne. He now has a virtual lock on the Series title with two races remaining.
Finishing in second was local hero Pete Connolly from London who earned his best ever finish on home soil. Christopher Sanne from Norway earned the final podium position. Olivier Bareaud from France was fourth. Winning the Consolation Final and finishing in fifth was Canadian Mischo Erban.
In Street Luge it was a battle of former World Cup Series Champions and World Champions. 2005 World Champion David Dean from Columbus, Ohio, USA earned a close victory over 2006 World Champion Loic Zaccaro from France. 2002 World Champion Olivier Wagner from Switzerland finished in third. In fourth was 2002 World Cup Series Champion and local favorite Pete Eliot from London, England. Although it wasn't the largest field seen this year, it was very heavily loaded with talent and provided the lare crowd with lot's of excitement.