All I have to say, Awesome.
Although I was just outside of the money, finishing 4th, the experience was great. Racing under massive flood lights in front of a sold out crowd on a Friday night made me feel like I was playing in the show (NHL), or was Smash (from the hit TV Drama, Friday Night Lights) playing for the Panthers in the small town of Dillion, Texas. Needless to say, it was incredibly exciting and will be on Slovenian TV in the near future.
Our journey to Solkan began on Wednesday of last week. The 5.5 hour travel through the Austrian and Slovenian alps was long, but again very beautiful. When we arrived in Solkan we were treated to +30C temperatures, sunny skies and cool, refreshing turquoise water. With some Slovakians and the 2004 Olympic Champion, Benoit Peschier camping at the course, we decided to follow suit. We pulled out or boat bags, made some pillows out of clothing and just rocked out. Although we had intentions of going to a hotel the following night, we decided to save the 26Euros; also, we didn't want to ditch our fellow campers...it would be like we were breaking up the band.
The race was a double header, we got to race Thursday and Friday; where the results of both races were added together to determine the winner. At the first race, I finished 3rd and on the second day I finished 4th. Unfortunately, this was not good enough for a podium finish and the money. Oh well, next time.
Anyways, we are in Prague now as the World Cup circuit will be starting next weekend. I can't wait to race.
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