2012 POC Eastern States Cup Killington and Mount Snow
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 4:26PM 
The POC Eastern States Cup Mountain Bike Downhill Championship Race Series completed Series race #7 this past weekend at Killington Resort, VT. The racers managed to miss the forecasted rainstorms all weekend, however it did rain hard Saturday night. Changing track conditions had racers trying to figure out tire combinations that would get them a win. A new steep off camber section of the track proved very challenging, especially with the conditions changing from dusty to muddy.
Racers that achieved a podium this weekend really earned it. Adam Morse took his second pro win of his career, Phil Kmetz finished second in his first race back from an injury, Killington favorite, Jordon Newth finished third in his first ever pro podium and Alex McAndrew secured his first pro podium with a solid fourth place finish. A special shout out goes to Cat 2 19-29 first time racer Zach Cayton that won the POC Speed Challenge and set the fastest speed all day at 42 MPH. Additionally Andrew Wegiel won his first USAC DH race in a strong under 14 class.
The POC ESC visits Mount Snow for the third VT State Championship event, this coming weekend August 4-5, 2012. Mount Snow features the best and longest beginner trail in the east.. Mount Snow is methodically transforming the mountain bike park into one of the best in the country. Their next project was just started; it’s a top to bottom “slope style” trail that will please all the jumpers out there. Those trails are being added to the existing network of natural terrain trails.
Mount Snow put together for a great track a few weeks ago and more of the same, including the infamous “YARDSALE” section. Mount Snow cut a new trail from the bottom of the YARDSALE to the finish, filled the mud pit with boulders for a great new rock garden and added jumps and berms for the racers!
Mount Snow has a “Music on the Mountain” event going on Saturday evening, $35 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under, but The POC ESC will be offering all racers $10 off, if purchased at registration. The mountain is going to have lift service bringing people to the summit where a BBQ (included), cash bar, and “The Edd” a local blues/rock band will be playing.
Twenty-three women racers are in the running for the Loeka Women’s Challenge. The top 4 women will split $1000 at the finals in October. There are still a lot of races left to score points. Please check out al the details and standings at
Race Entry
Pro Men & Women $ 75.00
Categories 1,2 & 3 $ 65.00
Includes Lift Tickets for Both Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday July 16, 2011
On-Site Registration 9am - 1pm
Course Practice 10am - 5:00pm
Sunday July 17, 2011
On-Site Registration 8am - 9:30am
Course Practice 9am – 10:45am
Race 11:00
No Camping No Dogs No Alcohol
Please visit The Eastern States Cup Series at www.easternstatescup.com
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