2006 Worlds Qualifying

The qualifying results for Downhill are in. The course in Rotorua, New Zealand is extremely fast, most riders are sporting skinsuits in an effort to shave time. Nathan Rennie posted the fastest time of the day with 3:12:00, fellow Syndicate rider Steve Peat was on his heels at 3:12:35. Greg Minnaar, Marc Beaumont, Mick Hannah and Sam Hill all trail behind but it is anyones race. Mud tires are on just about every rig and the course conditions don't appear to be drying up. In the Juniors the top American time came from Andrew Pierce of Go-Ride, qualifying in the number ten spot he will still need to make up about 15 seconds if he wants to podium. Tracey Moseley was able to edge out Sabrina Jonnier for the number 1 spot and KHS must be tickled pink to have Melissa Buhl in the third spot for today. The racing is going to be very tight and everyone not present at the race will be patiently awaiting any video footage we can get our hands on. Stay tuned.