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Kona Ironman 2008 highlights

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 9:41:50 -0600

Competition

Scott athletes had an amazing Ironman this year, including a top 5 finish and an overall fastest bike split aboard the new Plasma2. Thirty-two year old Estonian, Ain Alar Juhanson threw down the fastest bike spilt of the day, coming off the bike in 5th place having rallied from 16th. His time was 4:26:14, not quite record but given the strong winds, was the best ride of the day. “I looked at my computer and I wasn’t over doing it at all on the bike leg, so I kept pushing,” remarked Juhanson. Ain finished 13th on the day.

Ain Alar Juhanson photo courtesy of Timothy Carlson

Also in the men’s race was 2-time champion Normann Stadler who finished 12th overall. Normann is a tremendous competitor and he hammered on the bike with the 3rd fastest ride of the day and temporarily led the race on the run until cramping slowed him down midway through the run.

On the women’s side, the top American finisher and 5th overall was Linsey Corbin who pulled off her best Ironman WC yet aboard the new Contessa Plasma. “I am just so comfortable on the new bike, and being here in Kona for 3 weeks training did not hurt either,” said Corbin.

Normann Stadler photo courtesy of Herbert Krabel

The competition for most raced bike was also interesting for Scott Bicycles, climbing comfortably into the 3rd position. Every year the momentum grows with the Plasma and more competitors decide to go with the fastest growing brand in Kona.

T3 Lounge and party

The T3 Lounge was cranking on race day with plenty of spectators dropping by to chill out and watch the race on the big screen. Guests were welcomed with breakfast in the morning and pizza all afternoon. At 6pm the party really ramped up with the legendary Scott Tinley leading the band. Spectators had the best seat in the house as the lounge was situated only a couple blocks from the transition area and on Alii drive where the race ends. It was great to cheer on the finishers until midnight while the party was happening.

Scott Tinley

CLAIM hits Sun Valley, ID

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:01:28 -0600

CLAIM hits Sun Valley, ID
October 9, 2008

Sun Valley was buzzing last night with snow in the forecast and Matchstick
Productions new film Claim showing at the Sun Valley Opera House. SCOTT
athlete Hugo Harrisson was in town to sign some autographs and managed to
sneak in an afternoon mountain bike ride on the epic Ketchum trail system.
After slaying the local dirt, it was down to business for Hugo and Mark
Abma. Both signed countless autographs for fired up Ketchum locals. Two
showings later, the people of Ketchum are now pumped to go skiing. SCOTT
Athletes Hugo Harrisson, Ingrid Backstrom, and Simon Dumont put on great
segments in an action packed movie that offers a little bit of everything.
To check out when Claim is coming to your town head over to www.skimovie.com

Hugo Claiming First snow of the season in Sun Valley, ID

Tim Ferry to use SCOTT Genius boots in 2009

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 8:22:00 -0600

Sun Valley, ID - SCOTT Motorsports is proud to announce that Tim Ferry signed a two-year contract to use SCOTT Genius boots and SCOTT goggles.

Tallon Vohland, SCOTT pro racing manager, expressed his enthusiasm with the signing, “Tim is the perfect athlete to partner with as he is extremely selective about the products he uses. Tim selects products which give him a competitive advantage and minimize the risk of injury. It was only natural that Tim’s positive experiences over the years with SCOTT goggles would lead him to want to use other SCOTT products.” Adam Greene, Genius boot product manager, is also excited to have Ferry on the team. “The Genius boot is so cutting-edge and such a departure from standard leather boots that people have a hard time believing it works. They are doubtful that the Genius Boot can offer the protection it does and still offer performance. Tim will show, beyond a doubt, the Genius boot offers performance.”

Ferry will wear the Scott Genius boot in competition for the first time when he starts his campaign for the Monster Energy AMA SX Series Championship in Anaheim on January 3, 2009.

SCOTT riders pack podium at Des Nations

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:09:44 -0600

SCOTT athletes from the United States and France showed consistency and world class speed at the Red Bull Motocross Des Nations this past weekend. The race was held at Donington Park in England.

Ryan Villopoto of the United States squad displayed the same form as last year, when he smoked the field at Budds Creek, and crushed the competition in his MX2/MX3 race. Sebastian Pourcel of France let the American squad know that he was not going to back down and lead the way to the checkers in MX1/MX3 race. Those two wins coupled with high place finishes for Nicholas Aubin and Tim Ferry secured the top two podium spots for the United States and France.

Five of the six athletes on those teams are sponsored by SCOTT. SCOTT is proud to sponsor such accomplished athletes and would like to congratulate them on their competitive efforts and successes at the Motocross de Nations

Win with SCOTT and Landal GreenParks

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 2:45:49 -0600

"Die Wilden Kerle 5 - Hinter dem Horizont" on DVD

Now on DVD: "Die Wilden Kerle 5 - Hinter dem Horizont"

Since 2nd of October the movie "Die Wilden Kerle 5 - Hinter dem Horizont" is available on DVD in Germany.
Come along with the wild wretchs to their trip to a mysterious world and win one of 3 SCOTT Voltage YZ 25 or a family holiday for 6 persons in a park of Landal GreenParks in Germany or the Netherlands.

Landal GreenParks, more information on www.landal.de

Since 2nd of October the movie "Die Wilden Kerle 5 - Hinter dem Horizont" is available on DVD in Germany.
Come along with the wild wretchs to their trip to a mysterious world and win one of 3 SCOTT Voltage YZ 25 or a family holiday for 6 persons in a park of Landal GreenParks in Germany or the Netherlands.

Landal GreenParks

The raffle takes place at 159 SCOTT dealers in Germany. If you know the right answer you have the chance to win.

Participation card

Burandt’s extreme boondocking in Slednecks 11 and CBBA

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:42:52 -0600

To say Chris Burandt had a busy winter this past year is an understatement. After spending three long weeks in Sweden, playing action-film star Vin Diesel’s double in a snowmobile segment for the feature film Babylon A.D.,Chris returned to the states and spent the rest of the winter splitting time between filming with the Slednecks production crew and running his newly launched Chris Burandt Backcountry Adventures.

The film work he did last winter is paying dividends now, as he is in two Slednecks movies. Burandt will once again be a featured rider in the latest iteration of the Slednecks series, Slednecks 11. And because so much of Burandt’s insane technical riding footage ended up on the cutting room floor when putting together Slednecks 11, the production team decided to create a new series called Chris Burandt’s Backcountry Adventures.

Ironically, the film shares the same name as Burandt’s snowmobile mountain tour company. Last year Burandt created a new company that offered guided backcountry tours through technical mountainous terrain on the Eastern slope of the Rockies. For more information about Chris Burandt’s Backcountry Adventures click here and to see trailers for both films, Slednecks 11 and Chris Burandt’s Backcountry Adventures click here.

SCOTT Athletes Represent at TGR World Premiere

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:07:46 -0600

The wintersports world came together in Jackson Hole, WY this weekend to watch the most anticipated TGR premier in years. With an epic snow year and an astounding number of blue bird days in Alaska, there was no doubt that Under the Influence would be one to remember.

Ahhh Welcome to Jackson

In addition to the movie, TGR puts on some other cool events including a semi-competitive and unbelievably fun golf tournament to kick off the weekend on Friday afternoon. Scott athletes Erik Roner, Chris Collins, and Dash Longe all showed up to the Teton Pines Golf Course ready to get their names engraved on the TGR trophy. After the nine-hole scramble the title went to the team of Todd Jones, Jeremy Nobis, Seth Morrison and Todd Ligare. It marked an emotional victory for Todd who has been trying to get his name on the trophy since helping found TGR in 1996. Not to take anything away from Todd and the rest of the team but rumor has it Nobis was on fire and should think about getting his PGA card after a crushing display of golf.

Tiger Who says Roner

Saturday Night brought the Big Premiere and after party at the Mangy Moose. Tickets were hard to come by and both the 5:30pm and 8pm shows were sold out. After some unbelievably busy autograph signings and tons of giveaways, the lights dropped and the crowd went wild. Jeremy Jones segment starts off with some amazing night shots that transition into some jaw dropping AK footage and high speed runs in Turkey. Dash Longe gets it done in the backcountry on some big booters with smooth style, while Roner slays big mountain lines in Alaska and gets his huck on all over the continent. Make sure to head over to www.tetongravity.com to order your copy today, and check out SCOTT athletes Jeremy Jones, Erik Roner, Dash Longe and Chris Collins in Under the Influence.

Even a Rain Soaked Collins made it with Roner

Packed House for the 8 Oclock Showing

Henrik Harlaut takes home Best Amateur Skier award at IF3

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:53:54 -0600

SCOTT Team Rider Henrik Harlaut took home the Best Amateur Rider award at this year's Newschoolers Awards at the second annual International Freeskiing Film Festival in Montreal last weekend. Henrik has a segment in 4bi9's 2008 release Slamina - make sure to check out the teaser here.

photo courtesy of newschoolers.com

Henrik is still down in New Zealand training at the moment so his good friend Mr. Tanner Hall was not only the presenter but also accepted the award on Henrik's behalf. Congrats go out to Henrik from all of us here at SCOTT.

Rob Hoff Kills it in DZ3

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:52:22 -0600

Rob Hoff showcases an amazing array of technical and big mountain skills in the newest release from Extreme Team Films, Danger Zone 3. Hoff, a Jackson Hole transplant, has been riding snowmobiles since his childhood in Wisconsin. At the age of ten, Hoff’s parents bought him his first snowmobile.

Just last year, friend and riding buddy Dan Adams talked Hoff into riding for the camera. Rob Hoff is an extremely adept technical rider who excels at riding in heavily wooded, off-camber terrain. Almost all of Hoff’s Danger Zone segment was filmed in the rugged expanses of the Salt River, Wyoming and Snake River mountain ranges.

To see trailers from the Danger Zone 3 click here

Nagl dominates final GP

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 9:54:26 -0600

Faenza was the final round of the World Motocross Championship and both MX1 and MX2 world titles were secured during the weekend.
In the MX1 class, German rider, Max Nagl had a great day and won both motos. Nagl was happy to finish the season with this dominating event victory and with the win finishes the series sixth overall. Nagl’s teammate, Jonathan Barragan, finished third for the weekend and fourth overall in the series.

David Philippaerts is now the 2008 MX1 World Champion. Scott sponsored riders did well in the series with Jonathan Barragan , Joshua Coppins , Max Nagl, and Seb Pourcel all finishing top-ten in overall points.

In the MX2 class, KTM riders Rattray and Searle fought hard for the event win. Searle won for the weekend, but Rattray make sure to place high enough to win the championship. Nicolas Aubin had a tough weekend but had enough solid performances throughout the year to manage a third overall for the championship.

Next for the GP riders is MX des Nations. This event features the three best riders of each country competing as a team. Current MX/SX starts such as Ryan Villopoto and Tim Ferry will be riding in the event as well as such notably GP stars as Seb Pourcel, Nicolas Aubin and Anthony Boissière.