Billingsley and Rees Win NW Cup #6
Photos By Greg Tubbs and Corbin Crimmins
When the cats are away, the mice will play! Pro Men's field was rather small as the door was left wide open for anyone to take the win at Stevens Pass Bike Park NW Cup #6. Weather was exceptional and the evening clouds moistened the upper mountain dirt perfectly. Dare I say "Brown Pow!" well it was. Sinsei of Stevens Joel Martinez and the Stevens Bike Park Crew did a wonderful job prepping Slingshot Wookie and opened the new 'Lichen It" for the Cat 3 racers. Out of typical race character- the cat 2 racers were assigned the Wookie, making them all 'man-up' after several complaints another track was 'just too easy'.
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
Pro men's class saw a new face on the top step. Two Wheeler Dealer/Maxxis racer Kent Billingsley earned a win against an army of Freehub Mag/Transition racers. NW Cup overall points leader Trevor Parson was fiercly charging the track and inspring his fellow team mates in a feverish fashion, Northern California's Even Geankoplis was seen hot on Trevor's heels all weekend as well as Victor Smith and TM Matt Orlando. Who is that wearing Jill Kintner's RedBull helmet!?! Oh look it that- Shaums March is running a NW Cup race plate. Thomas Ravina of Marin gave his best effort while GoHuckYourself rider Lucas Chalcraft earns his first Pro Podium for 5th, in his first pro race. Congrats Lucas!
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
In womens pro- the field is starting to grow. Current NW Cup overall points leader Michelle Benson pushed her bike hard for a solid third, Freehub Mag/Transition racer Britney White cat scratched her way into second and The Bike Hub's Jaime Rees grabs another win in the NW Cup legacy. GoHuckYourself's Adrian Hopkins earned 4th and the Lumberyards Shelby Reilly nabs 5th.
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
Junior Expert class also saw a new face on the top step. Inspired by Brook McDonald, SingleTrackMinds Corey Craig muscled his way onto the top step with aggressive bar breaking riding. So now we call him the 'Mini Bulldog'. This win propells the him into the overall lead of the NW Cup points race. Bjorn Mejleandel returns to a solid 2nd and SingleTrackMinds ''Manboy from Amboy' Jor Rager Jr muscles his way into 3rd! Watching the points unfold in this class has been exciting. Sadly the absence of Kole Wetherell has been noticed.
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
FULL RESULTS ARE HERE
OVERALL RESULTS ARE HERE
![These are from Saturday afternoon Pro and Cat 1 practice.]()
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
![photo by Greg Tubbs Grubworks Media. More NWCUP photos at http grubworks.smugmug.com]()
![People pictures from a lost memory card]()
![People pictures from a lost memory card]()
![People pictures from a lost memory card]()
![These are from Saturday afternoon Pro and Cat 1 practice.]()
Some crazy action from NW Cup #6 captured by Pininator
This youngman was coached by Kat Sweet of Sweetlines and raced the new 'Lichen It' track- check it out!
![Pictures from Sunday s race. I was racing Cat 2 so I didn t take a whole lot of pictures I was Stoked on my second place in 40 mens]()
NW Cup FINALS will be Sept 6-8 at Stevens Bike Park, No Camping Fee's- FIRST COME FIRST SPOTS CLAIMED! You can find lots of information HERE!
Please consider these great brands when deciding your next purchase!
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VIDEO RECAP HERE!
When the cats are away, the mice will play! Pro Men's field was rather small as the door was left wide open for anyone to take the win at Stevens Pass Bike Park NW Cup #6. Weather was exceptional and the evening clouds moistened the upper mountain dirt perfectly. Dare I say "Brown Pow!" well it was. Sinsei of Stevens Joel Martinez and the Stevens Bike Park Crew did a wonderful job prepping Slingshot Wookie and opened the new 'Lichen It" for the Cat 3 racers. Out of typical race character- the cat 2 racers were assigned the Wookie, making them all 'man-up' after several complaints another track was 'just too easy'.
The Freehub Mag/Transition Train, CHOO CHOO!
Kent Billinsgley Enroute To A Win!
Pro men's class saw a new face on the top step. Two Wheeler Dealer/Maxxis racer Kent Billingsley earned a win against an army of Freehub Mag/Transition racers. NW Cup overall points leader Trevor Parson was fiercly charging the track and inspring his fellow team mates in a feverish fashion, Northern California's Even Geankoplis was seen hot on Trevor's heels all weekend as well as Victor Smith and TM Matt Orlando. Who is that wearing Jill Kintner's RedBull helmet!?! Oh look it that- Shaums March is running a NW Cup race plate. Thomas Ravina of Marin gave his best effort while GoHuckYourself rider Lucas Chalcraft earns his first Pro Podium for 5th, in his first pro race. Congrats Lucas!
NW Cup #6 Pro Mens Podium
Kent celebrating his first NW Cup Pro victory with a shower from his admirers.
Not thinking about home remolding, Jaime Rees is pinned!
In womens pro- the field is starting to grow. Current NW Cup overall points leader Michelle Benson pushed her bike hard for a solid third, Freehub Mag/Transition racer Britney White cat scratched her way into second and The Bike Hub's Jaime Rees grabs another win in the NW Cup legacy. GoHuckYourself's Adrian Hopkins earned 4th and the Lumberyards Shelby Reilly nabs 5th.
NW Cup #6 Pro Womens Podium, thats Zoe Taylor from Cat 1 Womens Open, 3rd fastest on the day!
The Mini Bulldog Corey Craig emulating his hero Brook McDonald
Junior Expert class also saw a new face on the top step. Inspired by Brook McDonald, SingleTrackMinds Corey Craig muscled his way onto the top step with aggressive bar breaking riding. So now we call him the 'Mini Bulldog'. This win propells the him into the overall lead of the NW Cup points race. Bjorn Mejleandel returns to a solid 2nd and SingleTrackMinds ''Manboy from Amboy' Jor Rager Jr muscles his way into 3rd! Watching the points unfold in this class has been exciting. Sadly the absence of Kole Wetherell has been noticed.
NW Cup #6 Jr Expert Podium
Gravity Warehouse Mgr 'Tina' Scott Kemp boosting the line!
FULL RESULTS ARE HERE
OVERALL RESULTS ARE HERE
Some crazy action from NW Cup #6 captured by Pininator
This youngman was coached by Kat Sweet of Sweetlines and raced the new 'Lichen It' track- check it out!
NW Cup FINALS will be Sept 6-8 at Stevens Bike Park, No Camping Fee's- FIRST COME FIRST SPOTS CLAIMED! You can find lots of information HERE!
Please consider these great brands when deciding your next purchase!
VIDEO RECAP HERE!
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