I also just got in a batch of sick shirts from my new sponsor RescindX (please check out their site on my "links" sidebar), I had already left for the trip before the box of shirts arrived so I just went shirtless on the weekend.
Here's my summary of the event as posted on my training log and few shots.
July 23-24, North American Cup Warwick.
Event #1 Truck pull (Harness)
Truck was only 19,000lbs, we all were expecting it to be a speed race, but the surface was very rough, uneven and patched asphalt repairs all over. There was a very definitive sticking point where everyone was stopping. I ended up with 28' and small change, I believe it put me in 5th place. And my arch rival Gorilla Mike with his goddamn bandana was 2 spots ahead and started in with an early 2 point lead.
Event #2 Progressive Yoke for max (30' and then add more weight, one drop allowed per attempt)
Weight started at 700lbs, yoke height was also set to one height and not adjusted for anyone. Luckily I was just tall enough to get it off the ground. (It was set to 1 hole higher than I usually use on Hugo's Yokes)
700, 790, 880, 1000, 1100. I had no drops on 7,8,9,1000, I was 3rd to go on 1100, Ricky Larocca went right before me and I knew he's a Yoke beast, he went about 6-8'. My pick felt great, my goal was slow and steady, I got a good rythym going and moved to about the halfway mark and was folding forward a bit. I put it down before it completely collapsed me. I took about 10-15 seconds rest, got back under got my rythym going again, right on track, when I got close to the finish line I got a bit greedy/excited and lost my concentration, dropped with the foot of the yoke half way over the finish line, it scored out to 29 and change. 1st place. (First event win at this level of show for me)
Event #3 Power stairs (425, 475, 525)
Super awesome being the last guy to was pretty cool, I was chillin' in my chair while Caron and Savoie were taking their turns.
My main goal was to beat gorilla Mike, who had done 11 stairs, so I had 12 in my mind and got to work. The first bell was cake, second bell went well but I had to work for every stair, 3rd bell is a big heavy bitch and I couldn't get it high enough. 10 Stairs, 5th place (one spot behind mike)
Event #3 Pierres de atlas (265, 3??, 330, 360, 380) to (56, 56, 56, 56, 60)
I've been using Elite regular formula tacky in the heat and its been amazing. It was super hot this day so I waited to put it on until it was almost my turn. At the last show I got all 4 in 30sec so my goal this day was to pace myself and hit all 5. I ended up drilling the first 4 in 36 seconds, took a long rest and was still unable to get #5 in my lap. I didn't got out and dust off the 5th which may have helped some. My hands were covered in gravel like dirt after attempting the 5th. I think this got me either 3rd or 4th place.
I was in 3rd postion after day 1 with a 4 point lead on bandana head.
Day #2
Event #1 Tire flip (we were supposed to do Herc hold, but they couldnt find the keys for the cars so Tire flip was subbed in last second, then they did find the keys but tires were already set up, so we were told that we were doing 5 events today instead of 4)
My tire needs some work. I was fast and efficient, but the 100' distance always kills me about 2 flips shy of the finish line. I finished 5th on this event and mike cut my lead to 2 points.
Event #2 Herc Hold (I really like this event)
I was hoping for a big points finish in this as I have killed it in the past. My left hand had a big blood blister from powerstairs the day before, I felt it tear off around 20 sec, I just thought "fuck it, its torn now, keep going" but the blood and fluid caused it to really start to slip. 26.01 seconds, I was pretty disappointed.
Mike closed to gap and we were tied with 3 events to go.
Event #3 Max log
I have been struggling with my max log all season and cant seem to get the 340 monkey off my back. Today things were feeling great but still couldnt finish that pig. I actually did get it locked out, but lost it as I was standing up out of my split. Still got some solid points 320lbs got me 4th place. Put my lead back up to 3 points over mike in 4th place. Meanwhile Caron and Savoie were running away from the pack as they had their own battle going on.
Event #4 Farmers- 320 per hand 200' with a turn at 100'
Now I was also in a points battle with Jessen, trying to protect my 3 place. He was .5 points behind me going into farmers and we were going head to head. I took off fast and felt great, turned, dropped, repick got about half way back and my left tore open again. I looked back and Jessen was still at the turn taking a rest, so I rested and watched him from a ready position, as soon as he moved to start again I pickedd and took off, got another 10-15' and my left let go, Jessen was coming steady so I picked fast got only another 10-15 as he went steadily to the finish. 4th place on farmers and now in 4th overall by .5 of a point.
Event #5 Carry and Drag (425 bell, 600lb chain, 100' each)
It was do or die for 3rd place, again going head to head with Jason. I was ready to die trying to beat this gorilla. I ran hard and steady with the bell, as I started the chain I watched Jessen cross the line with his bell, the benefit of the backwards drag was I could watch him and keep going, he took a long rest and I knew I had him. I stayed on the gas until I knew I was past Mikes finish and then I just stood up and celebrated the 3rd place overall. (Yeah I know its only 3rd, but its a big 3rd place for me so fuck off)
Jessen was telling everyone that I was his protege, and that the student had finally become better than the teacher, that was a pretty good compliment but I'm sure it's not going to ever be easy to place ahead of that guy again. The race with Mike was also a good motivator all weekend, especially after I shit the bed in Lac Simon.
Very happy with my placing, but I still feel like I have some holes to tune up before CSM. I still don't feel like I've had a show where I was killing it as best I could on everything. Hopefully it all comes together when it matters most.
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