1999 U.S. Speed Skiing Nationals, Aspen, Snowmass, Colorado Speed Ski Track

Televised on ESPN

Race Results	go here
Race Details	go here
When	February 22-26, 1999
Where	Snowmass, Colorado - Sam's Knob
How	High Speed Productions
TV	30 minute broadcast in March (network to be determined)
Prize	$20,000
Main Event	Speed Skiing
Moutain Cams	Real-time mountain cams
Exhibitions	Bikespeed and Speed Snowboarding
Track Speed	Top speeds hopefully 130 mph on the 20 second long, 3/4 mile pitch. 10,600 feet - start of race. Finish or run off ends at 9,400 feet.
Track Slope & Access	Not as long as Les Arc, France & not steep as Vars, France, but very smooth with a long safe run out. Easy access from a detachable high speed quad chair next to track, providing easy access to competitors and spectators. Lodge ontop for changing clothes.
High Speed Productions	In association with a TV production firm (TBD) will provide producers, directors, camera operators and top-notch commentators to catch all the excitement of speed skiing.
Contact	Jeff Hamilton (970) 927-8104 phn ... (970) 925-1213 fax

The best skiers in the World flock to Snowmass, Colorado to compete for $20,000 in prize money and attempt to break the North American speed record of 129 m.p.h. (set by Franz Weber in Silverton, CA in 1983/84).

The competition will feature the purest and most extreme form of racing as about 100 racers from over 14 countries with their Darth Vader style bullet shaped helmets, rubberized suits and 240cm skis will compete for the title of the U.S. National Champion and earn points toward the title of World Champion.

The event will include Aspen's Jeff Hamilton (top speed: 151 mph), the current World Champion, as he seeks his 4th World Title in 5 years. He will be up against France's Phillipe Billy, the World Record holder (151.53 mph), Austria's Harry Egger, and Japan's "Naga" Kusumi, all members of the "150 mph Club."