June brings us to the first race of the NW Cup back-to-back races out in Idaho and Montana. This past weekend the amazing resort of Tamarack host the NW Cup family with gorgeous blue skies, warm weather, and fast, rocky trails. With the entire park to ourselves, the weekend ran nice and smoothly. The Tamarack Parks crew also did a bunch of work on the trails, opening up some lines and making sure that we were dialed for some fast racing!
A big shout-out to the Idaho and Utah crews coming out in force with team Racekraft and Kore North being everywhere on the hill!
The NW Cup has become synonymous with fast up-and-coming juniors. The likes of Jackson Goldstone, Mark Wallace, Asa Vermette, Stevie Smith and more cutting their teeth the series and always challenging Pro times. This race was no exception with the Mallen Brothers and Kelly Swarens coming on strong in the Junior categories. At the end of the day, Julia Lofqvist Traum and Jack Pederson took the pro wins working hard to hold the youngsters at bay.
Next weekend (June 28-30th) we will be up the road in Whitefish, MT and can't wait to race with you all again!
Jagger Bucy pumping hard straight out of the start gate. Patrik ZuestEmilie Simeur popping through the pockets of light. Patrik ZuestJameson Segundo going high on the wallride to 3rd in Cat 2 12U.Patrik Zuest
Teren Gerber dropping in the first steep chute of the Pro track. Patrik ZuestKell Swarens taking the win in Cat 1 18U. Patrik ZuestAllison Ward taking the win in Cat 2 15-18. Patrik ZuestJack Pederson taking the win in Pro Men! Patrik ZuestSully Notaro know the proper way off the rock jump.Patrik ZuestBuck Riggs with the tuck.Patrik ZuestQuinn Jones skying the roots in Cat 3.Patrik ZuestConor Body floting the upper rocks.Patrik ZuestSummit Green sending the first rocks straight to flat out of the gate. Patrik ZuestKiger Holmer speed past the crowndPatrik Zuest
Its a downhill race... wheels need love. Patrik Zuest
#toolboxwars doesn't just apply to World Cups Patrik Zuest
Rachel Pageau eyes on the prize on her way to 2nd in Pro Women.Patrik ZuestThe Holmer's dog wondering where Kiger took off to so fast. Patrik ZuestWilliam Carroll sending it off the wall ride. Patrik Zuest
Shimano has been a long time supporter of the NW Cup, and we really can't be more honored to have them as one of our strongest supporters. Whether Aaron has fixed your bike at a race to keep you moving, or just coming through the amazing finish line they have supported us with, they are an amazing supporter of all of the NW Cup and we couldn't be happier for their support!
The tent and sprinter that saves races. Patrik Zuest
Always great when you can catch a breath after sprinting under the finish! Patrik Zuest
Those guys are fast too! Joe Lawill with 5th in Cat 1 50+ Patrik Zuest
Luke Mallen 3rd in seeding in cat 1 16U. Part of the insanely fast Mallen Brothers.Patrik ZuestCruz Flores getting the full cheer support. Patrik ZuestJulia Lofqvist Traum putting down the hammer to take the Pro Women win. Patrik ZuestOwen Gregory fully commited to the turn. Patrik Zuest
EVERYONE wants raffle prizes from our amazing sponsors! Patrik Zuest
Tana Blair taking home some schwag! Patrik Zuest
Its never a bad day when you can barely carry your winnings. Patrik Zuest
Ella Erickson with one of the best speed tucks out there. 4th Pro Women Patrik ZuestThe views arent so bad out here.Thanks Tamarack! Patrik Zuestasdf Patrik ZuestCat 3 throwing down 1 footers.... Patrik Zuest
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