AK racers at Jackson Hole Championship

Prayn4snow · Mar 23, 2008

Right now some of Alaska’s finest riders are on their way to race in the “Jackson Hole World Championship Hill climb” in Wyoming. Alaska has a lot of excellent riders, snow crossers and Hill climbers and this is one way to show case a little of the talent up here. Some of these guys are also on Alaska’s Snowest forum like “the_dougdangerak”. If your wondering where Doug got the “Danger” name comes watch him ride when they get back, most of them will be racing at the Valdez & Alyeska hill climbs. Doug Machado and Johnny (The King) Wichman, Stanley Hendrickson, Phillip Kromm and at least one other (not sure on the name) will be representing Alaska at Jackson.
Let’s wish them luck & cheer these guys on!

Prayn4snow · Mar 23, 2008

http://www.snowdevils.org/HillClimbSchedule.htm
Go to this site for more info on the hill climb.

http://www.snowdevils.org/HillClimbResults.htm
Check this site from Mar 27-30th for everyones standings.

the_dougdangerak · Mar 23, 2008

We made it! Took our time, 56 hours.

AKSNOWRIDER · Mar 23, 2008

good luck guys..we are pulling for ya..........:beer;:beer;:beer;:beer;:beer;:beer;:beer;:beer;:beer;

bgreen776 · Mar 23, 2008

Good luck guys, bring them home in once piece!

Prayn4snow · Mar 23, 2008

the_dougdangerak said:
We made it! Took our time, 56 hours.

Doug, I'm glad you guys made it there already.....looks like you should be sponsored by "Nodoz"

Now you should have time to dial them in down there. Keep us posted!

Tear em up down there!

rmanzek · Mar 23, 2008

good luck doug! when you get back up we'll have to go ride Lost, went to turny snow is still good! hopefully you give the guys down south a beating! no one rides like an Alaskan!

theultrarider · Mar 24, 2008

Good Luck John and Doug....Show 'um how to do it!

Prayn4snow · Mar 24, 2008

Dont worry about us or what you are missing here...there is no new snow anywhere in AK, it all melted and all the snow at LL & Turny melted...:face-icon-small-win. In fact I put my sled away and pulled out the lawn mower. Just worry about getting it done down there and get back safe!

dragonladyak · Mar 24, 2008

Good Luck Guys!!!!

1bad600 · Mar 25, 2008

Good luck to all of you guys! Bring back some wins for the AK!

AkLogan · Mar 25, 2008

no riding the night before doug u gotta be able to get some sleep the night before insted of having to work on the sled all night like alyeska

Prayn4snow · Mar 29, 2008

Doug Qualifies!

I just received a phone message from Doug “the_dougdangerak”. Today was qualifying runs and he made it and will get to race tomorrow in the 700 Mod class on his Polaris Dragon. I called him back, but no answer (I suspect he is celebrating....hopefully not too much). If he calls back tonight I will give you another update.

theultrarider · Mar 29, 2008

Cool!!! Way to go Doug...Any word on Wickman?

Prayn4snow · Mar 29, 2008

theultrarider said:
Cool!!! Way to go Doug...Any word on Wickman?

Nothing on John yet.

Prayn4snow · Mar 30, 2008

The latest

Here is the latest news on Alaskans quest for the World Championship:

Doug Machado “the_dougdangerak” not only qualified against the some of the world’s best racers but he also came in a very respectable 9th in the finals out of about 40 in the highly competitive 700 Mod class.
Other Alaskan favorites Johnny (The King) Wichman, Stanley Hendrickson, Phillip Kromm and Mason (Jr class?) also did well but unfortunately did not place this year.
They all had a great time down there and should be heading back North tomorrow.
I know there are allot of great hill climbers here in Alaska and I have enjoyed riding with many, but in case you have never heard of or seen a video of the Jackson hill climb....it is one mean hill. It is far from a point and shoot climb, it is ripping up a stump infested bump fest that is a serious struggle just to stay on. Only a few racers even make it all the way to the top each year. They say it is a wicked hill to even go down on skis. Ok, now I know why I think Doug and John are nuts when I ride (try to keep up) with them.

Again most of them will be racing here in Alaska at the Valdez & Alyeska hill climbs coming up.
Congratulations guys! Get back safe!

AKSNOWRIDER · Mar 30, 2008

Congrats Guys,......awesome Job......great Riding...

theultrarider · Mar 30, 2008

Congradts Doug!!! I guess all or nothing went well this time for you! That means it should be a ball to watch you at Alyeska!!!

BLONDZ · Mar 30, 2008

Awesome!!! Way to represent the AK

...looking forward to Alyeska too ~ keep it up!

bgreen776 · Mar 30, 2008

Oh nooooooo!!!!! John, and the rest of us, are never going to hear the end of this! Doug beating John on Johns old sled at that. lol.

Congrats Doug, happy to hear the new mods paid off! Hope you guys have a safe and quick trip home.

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