Author: Jack Andros

Cheetah Oils knows a thing or two (or three) about the importance of bearing lubrication.  These cats make some pretty slick stuff for important things like  fishing reels, dental drills and, oh yeah, skateboard bearings!  These guys have their priorities straight in my book!  Never heard of them?  You’re not paying attention.  The best kept secret in skating!

We will be doing a limited run of posters for our sponsors, but we will have extra that will be available at the race for $10.  Posters get printed the week before the race.  If you’d like one reserved, email me.

Welcome Stoked Skateboards!  Stoked has been a supporter of our Hobby Park series races for the past 4 years and we are STOKED to have you back for Nationals!

Welcome Loaded Carving Systems and Orangatang wheels!  Loaded knows a thing or two about downhill skateboards and the Otang wheels grip the road like a formula 1 race wheel.  Thanks for your support!

Hi all!  We had a great session at Hobby yesterday and had the opportunity to introduce our parks & recreation supervisor to the sight and sounds of giant slalom.  He is super nice and was so blown away, he volunteered to blow off all the debris on the full length of the course to keep us safe.  Later, he returned to share the experience with his fine son.  Slalom brings out the best in people and we thank you, Bobby, for all you are doing for us!

We shot a few little videos and compiled them here.  The course was wicked fast, and after some tweaking, the boys ran strong!  The elevator shaft means business!

The host hotel, the Best Western Plus – Hanes Mall, has a block of 30 rooms set aside for our racers, good until September 1st.  They ask that when making reservations, to call the hotel directly and ask for the US Slalom rate.  Call (336) 893-7540 or Toll Free: 855-811-1691.  Booking online through Expedia or any of the other booking sites does not guarantee the rate of $75.99 for either 2 queen beds or a king, and does not count towards the group block.  This rate is good for 4 people per room.

Riptide has been supporting Cape Fear Slalom Racing for the past 4 years and we love to support them whenever we can!  They produce the finest bushings for street and longboard applications as well as awesome footstops to keep you locked in and charging!  They are skater-owned  producers of hand-crafted urethane compounds with all of their products being made in the U.S.A.

Slalom wouldn’t be the same without Sk8kings.   When you ride with Sk8kings, you ride with skate royalty!  Sk8kings decks and Turbo wheels cannot be beat!  More U.S. and world championships have been won by this team than any other on the planet!  Join the Axe Army…Oi!

Welcome Don’t Trip Skateboards!   These are top of the line trucks and a must have for any slalom or downhill skater!  Thank you Dan!