Robbo's News Stories – August 2009 Archive (7)

Patrick Switzer leads Mischo Erban in the Downhill Skateboard Final. Photo Dean McNeill

Eastbourne, England - Mischo Erban completed his sweep of the 2009 Eastbourne Speed Days IGSA World Cup race with a dominant performance. He laid back and dropped to fourth at the start and…

Mischo Erban continued his domination of Eastbourne today. Photo Dean McNeill

Eastbourne England- Mischo Erban retained his number one qualifying position under perfect weather conditions that enabled him to lower his time by a staggering 11 seconds. His run that produced a time of 1:27.917 was…

Mischo Erban on his way to posting Friday's fastest qualifying time. Photo Sven von Schlachta

Eastbourne, England - Mischo Erban paced the qualifying on a cool, windy day during the first day of Downhill Skateboard qualifiying for Sunday's Eastbourne Speed Days. The Canadian's time…

Padova GP podium- Martin Siegrist, Patrick Switzer and Stefan Ruefli. Photo Marcus Rietema

Padova, Italy- Martin Siegrist (SUI) survived a crash filled afternoon to win the Padova Grand Prix. Siegrist won by taking the lead early in each of his heats and riding out…

Ramsau, Austria- Canadian Patrick Switzer won yesterdays Fluderer LongboardJäm 09. He was followed by Australian Jackson Shapiera in second and Sebastian Hertler from Germany in third. Hertler had won rounds one and two of the series but faced some stiff competition from the international racers. Switzer and Shapiera are both staying in Europe waiting for next weeks European Championships in the Czech Republic and the next…

Martin Siegrist put in an incredible run to finish nearly a full second ahead of his nearest rival. Photo Bob Ozman…

James Kelly (USA) continues to impress. Photo Bob Ozman

Teolo, Italy- James Kelly and his…