Grom's Invade Blue Mountain and the POC ESC Atlantic DH Cup

The POC ESC Atlantic DH cup visited Blue Mountain in the Pocono Mountains for the Pennsylvania DH State Championships this past weekend. This would mark the final Atlantic DH Cup race before the series' finale in a few week's time. The event would also be the first POC ESC Downhill race at Blue Mountain and the anticipation of a new track at a new race venue had the racers ready to rumble.

And a rumble it would be! David Kahn rumbles through the rocks at Blue Mountain. David has 5 Atlantic DH Cup victories this season and leads the points for the series.

Columbian Sebastian Villa and Michael Maldonado didn't let a little water stop them from turning endless laps all day in practice. They would take 2nd and 4th for their efforts.

Nicholson Titus won his class by a wide margin. In fact, his sub 3 minute time on the track would be one of the overall fastest on the day.

Danylo Crawford would end up a strong third on the day...

...while Dan's brother Dmytro Crawford would finish in fifth.

Sam Kahn, another fast rider and racing for Danny's Cycles, would maintain his second place standing in the series right behind Nicholson Titus.

Michael Maldonado giving it his all on his new Intense 951. Michael was the 2014 POC ESC Enduro Cup 12 and under Champion.

Our under 14 Champions on the day!

16-year-old, Sierra Gleim was not only able to keep pace with ladies twice her age, but she took the win in the Women's Open Cladd by 6 seconds!


We wanted to give the groms a bit of exposure and wanted to remind everyone what the Eastern States Cup is all about. Yes, we have a great pro fields and our experts are the best in the USA, but we are all about the ESC community and the kids is where it all starts. Thank you to the parents for being so supportive to their kids passions! There is a huge smile under that helmet and that puts a huge smile on our faces!


Practice on this rocky track was a must as rocks like this were scattered throughout the upper sections. It was cold and wet on Saturday but great weather would be on tap for race day. We would name this racer but apparently he forgot it's an ESC rule to have the number plate on the bike at all times!


After a wet and wild day on the track, racers were thrilled to see the sun come out and just in time to enjoy a few sodas. Line choice was key in the rock sections; inside left seemed to work in most places.

Racers were greeted with sunny skies and a mint track come Sunday morning.


Joshua Rogers had no trouble with the speed or the rocks and roots motoring to a strong win in the Cat1 <18 field. It was his third Atlantic DH Cup victory and puts him in a commanding lead going into the finals October 12th at Plattekill Mountain, NY.

Pro Men's Podium: 1st Nikolas Dudukovich - 2nd Johny Betancurth - 3rd George Ryan - 4th Mauricio Estrada - 5th Brian Scarfolo

A big "HELL YEAH!" goes out to all the ladies that raced this weekend. The girls did great on a really rough track. It's always great to see a full podium!


FULL RESULTS HERE

It was a seemingly long weekend, but Jason Fedo didn't care as he celebrated his first Cat 1 win!

REMAINING 2014 POC ESC DH EVENTS:

Sept 21 - Attitash NH
Oct 5 - Jiminy Peak MA - MA State Championship
Oct 12 - Plattekill NY - New England and Atlantic Regional DH Championship Series Finals

2014 POC ESC USAC Coastal DH Championship:
Oct 19 - Mountain Creek NJ - USAC East Coast DH Championships

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