Vans Clash of the Crews 2019 Death Race
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on Thursday, January 24, 2019
by Chris
Once again, shops from all over the country come to SPoT to battle it out for $2,000 and street cred at Vans Clash of the Crews. The night before, we welcome everyone to town with an epic Death Race around the Pro Course. This year we added a kids' race and an actual "Athletic Race" where people just run it...because, why not? Big thanks to Salt Life for hooking us up with some free beer for 21+.
Video: Tristan Mershon Photos and words: Josh Bowser
Video: Tristan Mershon
Jordi Zapata
The Crews have arrived to get registered and cruise the Pro Course before the Death Race. Sup bros?!
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Vans
The Vans Crew was here of course. Thanks to Pat and Morgan for everything they do to bring out events to the next level!
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Bluetile Skateshop
South Carolina represent!
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tyler Kirshenbaum
The guys at Salt Life Lager were kind enough to provide FREE BEER for all the skaters that were of age. Thanks guys! The beer is perfect for a night at the skatepark.
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Much love to all the Skate Dads and family members that came out.
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Dillon Brown
The Teams were taking the opportunity to get used to the Pro Course before the Death Race kicked off. Dillon Brown : FS Noseblunt
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Kevin Timmons
Kevin Timmons : Nollie Crook
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Steven Pineiro
Steven Pineiro was throwing all kinds of airs into the Roll-in during Friday Night Practice. Don’t know if he ever landed that 720 but it was looking sick!
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Drew Hoffman
Drew Hoffman : Scary Frontside Ollie
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Drew Hoffman
Drew Hoffman can blast! Stalefish
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tim Gasiorski
Tim waves the Boards for Bros flag to signal the beginning of a Race…
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Keenan Lewis
And they’re off!
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Yanko
The first corner was definitely the sketchiest. Jake Yanko leads the pack here on one of the rare occasions that none of the guys went down.
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jordi Zapata
That last turn was kind of a bitch too…As you can see...
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Steven Pineiro
After the Junior Division, we held a new race…Let’s call it the Athletes Division, where you have to run the Course rather than skate it.
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Keenan Lewis
Keenan throws a Bigspin over that Salt Life Finish Line during his first race. Must be nice…
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Zion Effs
Zion Effs won the Junior Division and took home $50. Yea Zion!
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Yanko
The Final Race between Keenan and Jake was super close throughout the entire race. Keenan got a strong start and had a small lead halfway through…
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Keenan Lewis
…that he maintained his lead right to the end!
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Keenan Lewis
The Champ Keenan Lewis holding up that Prize Loot…$250 baby!
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tim Gasiorski
Is there really a better way to sign off than a photo of a dog? Maybe a photo of a dog hanging with Big Tim G!
Date:
January 21, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser