November 2008 News Stories (8)

Premium Member Sydney City Bomb Squad's Cannonball Run

On Friday night, in the heart of the city of Sydney, the Sydney City Bomb Squad hosted the first annual Cannonball Run. This race is more of an 'urban assault', which consisted of pushing through busy streets and negotiation of the right line through packed traffic of not only pedestrians but also peak-hour traffic.

The race started on the corner of Oxford st and Centennial Park and saw about 25 keen skateboarders ready to unleash hell through… Click here for the full story

Added by Jacko on November 22, 2008 at 17:00 — 21 Comments

ASRA Admin PC crowned King of the Kones

Paul Carey, the King of Na Kosta, was krowned King of the Kones for the third year in a row at Allawah on Sunday. On one of the most difficult courses ever set at the home of Sydney slalom he cruised to a 0.4 second win over Colin Beck, before claiming second place in the gnarliest skate discipline ever invented - the long jump.

The King of the Kones is a slalom race that forms part of the annual Sydney Old… Click here for the full story

Added by Bugs on November 16, 2008 at 19:30 — 10 Comments

ASRA Admin ASRA Merchandise for Sale

ASRA 4 SALE

Step right up folks, we have ASRA t-shirts, ASRA bowling shirts, ASRA stubby holders and ASRA lawn mowers. All available thru the friendly folks at Hopkin Racing.

FAQ

1. Huh, are you selling stuff?

Yes!

2. What… Click here for the full story

Added by Bugs on November 14, 2008 at 14:45 — 6 Comments

IGSA World Cup Series 2008, Men's Top 100

Classic Luge (Buttboard)

Denotes Australian

World Cup Points - Tabulates 4 Best Races. January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008
CLASSIC LUGE (BUTTBOARD)
Rank…

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Added by Robbo on November 13, 2008 at 9:00 — No Comments

IGSA World Cup Series 2008, Men's Top 100

Street Luge

Denotes Australian

World Cup Points - Tabulates 4 Best Races. January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008
STREET LUGE
Rank	Points…

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Added by Robbo on November 13, 2008 at 8:30 — No Comments

IGSA World Cup Series 2008, Men's Top 100

Downhill Skateboard

Denotes Australian

World Cup Points - Tabulates 4 Best Races. January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008
DOWNHILL SKATEBOARD
Rank…

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Added by Robbo on November 13, 2008 at 8:00 — 4 Comments

Gatineau Outlaw.

WHAT A WEEKEND!

Dominion spiral on Saturday night. 8 riders. A left spiral, 10 levels, 5 complete turns. Steep. Fast. Old pavement. We got kicked out after 7 runs, which is not too bad considering the reputation of Ottawa police. We had the best kick around in a long time, there were probably 20 of us by then, we just created the Ottawa board meeting. Had the chance to go down the Parliament hill, a sweet "hiden" spot with a huge carpark at the bottom, the best run out ever. We went… Click here for the full story

Added by Quidjam on November 5, 2008 at 1:04 — No Comments

ASRA Admin Day of the Jacko

Jackson Shapiera took out his third Conehead Cup race of 2008 at the Pump Station on Saturday while arch-rival Steve Daddow took second. Haggy Strom returned from injury to take third place.

The result gave Jackson the points he needed to clinch the overall win in the 2008 Conehead Cup. Steve was just a few points behind in second place, while Paul Carey came in… Click here for the full story

Added by Bugs on November 3, 2008 at 18:00 — 9 Comments