Masters nationals: Kaufman, Rocky men rule DH

By Published On: March 13th, 2007Comments Off on Masters nationals: Kaufman, Rocky men rule DH

Jennifer Kaufman (W3-RM) blistered the women’s downhill at the U.S. masters nationals at Big Sky, Montana, on Monday, holding off Central division’s Heidi Lindemer (W3). Far West’s Deb Lewis (W6) hung on to third overall with Vickie Valar (W5-RM) and Air Force Bombardier Jennifer Rollins (W2-IM) close behind.
BIG SKY, Montana — Jennifer Kaufman (W3-RM) blistered the women’s downhill at the U.S. masters nationals at Big Sky, Montana, on Monday, holding off Central division’s Heidi Lindemer (W3). Far West’s Deb Lewis (W6) hung on to third overall with Vickie Valar (W5-RM) and Air Force Bombardier Jennifer Rollins (W2-IM) close behind.
    Linda Crowell (W5-FW) displayed quick reactions at 60 mph — and the best recovery. With acrobatic moves, Crowell refused to have letters behind her name on the results sheet and made it to the finish. Far West racer Elizabeth Kennedy (W4), new to speed last year, said after her first speed event that she went out and bought all the right equipment and has been having a blast ever since. That’s usually what happens with speed!
     Rocky Mountain continued to dominate in the men’s downhill as Class 5 racers Erik Klemme and Franz Fuchsberger held off fellow Rocky division racer Richard Bradsby (M3). Fuchsberger’s run added excitement to the video review as his run had a “Klammer-esque” flair to it and earned slow-motion replay status at the awards party. Winner of the first two training runs, Willi Scroggins (M5-PN) “blew up” at the bump and failed to finish. Another exciting run came from Eastern division racer Steve Masur (M4), as he met his longtime goal of beating a certain Central division racer …
     Action continues on Tuesday with men’s GS and women and older men’s super G.

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