Racing for prestige, bragging rights and a huge cash purse, pro standouts Chris Higgerson and national downhill champion Geritt Beytagh are leading the men’s pro category with a slew of consistent podium finishes. This heated battle will culminate on October 5th where the men’s pro champion will receive a healthy $1,500 cash bonus.
On the amateur front, Brian Smith, Diablo Freeride Park local, is atop the Men’s Senior point standings holding a marginal lead over Justin Beers. A top finish in the finals for either Smith or Beers could secure the championship title as well as a brand new Iron Horse Sunday frameset prize package.
The ParkLogic Trail Crew at Diablo has outlined a unique race course consisting of existing trails such as Tempest and Waterboy, in addition to some new trail sections and creative lines. As well as being rated as a “double-points” race, the Domination Series Finals will also utilize the popular, best-of-2-runs racing format, which was originally introduced earlier in the season at the Diablo Team Classic.
After the dust settles, and champions are crowned, the 2008 Diablo Domination Series will have awarded over $50,000 in cash and prizes further demonstrating Diablo Freeride Park’s huge commitment to gravity racing on the east coast.
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www.ridediablo.com.
Current Series Standings: PRO Men
1. Chris Higgerson 795
2. Geritt Beytagh 665
3. Sasha Merljak 605
PRO Women
1. Isabel Georgian 865
2. Bonnie Chapman 790
3. Alicia Hamilton 505
AMATEUR Men [Senior]
1. Brian Smith 790
2. Justin Beers 755
3. Nick Demidio 715
AMATEUR Men [Junior]
1. Phillip Kmetz 775
2. Richard Rude 900
3. Travis Westerkamp 695
AMATEUR Women
1. Kathleen Herde 925
2. Stephanie Fritz 875
3. Kristen Kastrino 400
