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Downhill South East was started four years ago by Neko Mulally to serve as a training ground for world cup races. Sparing you the details - in those four years, it has become quite the series and is no longer your local-yocal race scene. The talent that shows up ranges anywhere from your average rider, to first-time racers at the age of 7, to your top 10 World Cup pros, to the people you hope to be when you're their age. This past Memorial Day Weekend, opening weekend at
Beech Mountain was no exception with a course that featured lots tight turns, line choices, fun features with combinations of technical sprinkled in to keep you on your toes. That goes without saying - line choice was very important.
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That rock garden entrance from the top of the track...At speed with Gnarly Mulally himself.
Gotta love that the DHSE events not only cater to pros but keep in mind the youth and building the sport around the good time that it is, no matter your agePick your poison through the rocksSeems like he got the hang of it pretty quick...(check the results)Out of the darkness straight out on the high speed ski slope section(s)Neko's youngest brother, Colin(left), coming back after an early-season injury to take the win Pro Men's & Women's podiumFor full results click hereMentions:
Downhill SoutheastBeech MountainBurke Lawrence PhotographyAs always - Huge thanks to Neko, the Mulally family, Mickey, and everyone involved in making these awesome events happen! Good luck at Fort Bill and 'till next time!