SK8KINGS News Archive -- 2003

December 22, 2003
360 King on Fuel Network/Surge TV
Richy Carrasco is the subject of a sports profile segment scheduled to air on Fox’s Fuel Network. The show -- Surge TV -- airs nationwide on Direct TV, Channel 612 – dates and times to be announced. The segment highlights Richy’s latest Guinness World Record for 360’s on a skateboard, his slalom racing and a little history thrown in for good measure. Produced by Off The Rails TV this is the latest in a series of segments airing on Surge TV this year. Way to go Richy!!

December 14, 2003
Carrasco Brothers on Telemundo
Carrasco Brothers – Richy, Rene and David were featured on Ritmo Deportido (Sports Rhythm) – a Spanish language action-sports show airing on Telemundo. The coverage was taped at the Nov. 2 IGSA Series Slalom event at West LA College and included interviews and racing action – highlighted by the Brown Bomber challenging all the young guns to “come out and race”. Stay tuned for news on possible re-airing.

December 13, 2003
John “Pope Flip” Pope at Etnies Skatepark Opening
SK8KINGS Team Rider John Pope turned out to skate the new terrain at the Grand Opening Celebration at the Etnies Lake Forrest free park and caught the eye of some of the local news cameras there to cover the event. Pope was spotted in action on some of the evening news coverage later that day. Pope says the park is cool – check it out.

December 1, 2003
360 King in Guinness World Records 2004 Edition
The record for “Most Continuous Skateboard Revolutions” set by Richy Carrasco is listed in the latest hard cover book edition of the Guinness World Records for 2004. The record of 142 continuous 360’s was set on August 11, 2000 -- smashing his previous Guinness Record of 35 ½ set in 1978. It’s Official - Props to The King!

November 23, 2003
Richy Carrasco Wins IGSA California Regional Slalom Championship
Richy was named the Overall Champion of the California Regional Slalom Series at West LA College in both the Giant and Tight Slalom Events for the second year in a row. Richy was a three-time winner for the weekend after taking First Place at the JPL Outlaw Race in Pasadena the day before! Go Brown Bomber! Brothers David and Rene finished in the top 5 in the overall IGSA Series standings as well.

November 4, 2003
Slalom/SK8TRO on Fuel Network/Surge TV
The Fuel Network is re-airing the SK8TRO coverage of the Vision Worlds Open/Bob Turner Memorial Slalom at La Costa 2002 and Vision Worlds Championships Morro Bay 2002 every Saturday through Feb. 2004 at 7:30 and 10:30 EST. Team Rider Richy Carrasco was featured racing in the top eight in three of the four 30 minute episodes which first aired on Fox Sports Net in Fall 2002. Great slalom coverage and great memories!

October 9, 2003
Edison Park Skate Jam #3
After two successful Jams SK8KINGS and WFSA hosted the third Skate Jam at Edison Park in Huntington Beach. Lots of new faces showed up for this one and a good time was had by all.

September 26-28, 2003
FCR World Slalom Championships – Morro Bay
The season finale with three days of racing including slalom cross, hybrid and tight slalom events. US and European racers battled it out for the top honors. Richy Carrasco competed Men’s Pro -- finishing in the top ten for the season – with a podium 3rd place in the hybrid event. Brothers Rene and David competed in the Men’s Open. FCR Series Info

September 7, 2003
SK8KINGS Demo at ASR Show
SK8KINGS Team Riders Primo and Diane Desiderio, John Pope, and Richy Carrasco joined a host of skaters at the WFSA sponsored demo to jam and bring a taste of flatland to the ASR crowds in San Diego.

August 14, 2003
Jammin Freestyle on Fuel Network/Surge TV
Produced by Off The Rails TV for Fox’s Fuel Network. A look at flatland skating compiled from events held all over the world – featuring SK8KINGS team riders Primo and Diane Desiderio, John Pope, Richy Carrasco and Rene Carrasco among others are featured in the segment airing nationwide on Direct TV. Episode will repeat.

August 9, 2003
Richy Carrasco at Inner City Games
The 360 King appeared for a skate demo and 360 spinning clinic sponsored by WFSA and was joined by a handful of fellow racers for a demo and slalom skate clinic for inner city youth at the Hollywood Sports Park. The weekend included an appearance by Arnold Schwarzenegger and loads of media outlets covering the high profile cause.

August 1, 2003
WLAC Racing Scene on Fuel Network/Surge TV
Produced by Off The Rails TV for Fox’s Fuel Network. A look at the action packed IGSA racing scene alive and well at West LA College. Interview and action footage of SK8KINGS team riders Richy, Rene and David Carrasco are featured in the segment airing nationwide on Direct TV. Episode will repeat.

July 22, 2003
Slalom Cross on Fuel Network/Surge TV
Produced by Off The Rails TV for Fox’s Fuel Network. Bahne Cadillac Slalom Cross – (FCR Series Race #2 taped April 12, 2003) – Event coverage of this landmark racing event in Paso Robles, CA. SK8KINGS team rider Richy Carrasco took 2nd place in the event and was featured with interview and action footage in the segment airing nationwide on Direct TV. Episode will repeat.

June 21 – 22, 2003
Slalom Racing in Switzerland
The second Euro event in the space of two weeks was held in Gruningen Switzerland during a record-breaking heat wave. Racers from several countries converged to make a truly international competition. Richy made a good showing in the two day competition finishing 4th In the Giant Slalom and 5th in the Tight Slalom.

June 15, 2003
Slalom Race at Brands Hatch, England UK
Richy Carrasco ventured across the pond to race at the legendary auto racing venue – not in a car – but on a skateboard. The UKSSA event was held just a stone’s throw away from the high-speed autoracing and the unique road surface “was the best ever” according to the Brown Bomber. Richy took 2nd place for the day.

June 6-8, 2003
FCR Series Race #3 – Breckenridge, CO
The threat of bad weather and elevations of 10,000 feet made this a challenging three days of racing. Richy Carrasco competed in Men’s Pro and finished 4th in Slalom Cross and tied for 5th place in the Giant and Tight Slalom events.

May 18, 2003
IGSA Slalom Season Begins
The IGSA Regional Racing Series tight slalom opener finished with Richy Carrasco winning first place. The IGSA Series held at West LA College will run through November 23. Richy lead the series in points in 2002 and finished as the Overall Champion for the season. 2003 is getting off to a great start for SK8KINGS.

May 10, 2003
Edison Park Skate Jam #2
With the first skate jam a success SK8KINGS and WFSA hosted the second Skate Jam at Edison Park in Huntington Beach. Props to George Douville for building amd bringing the high jump. Lynn Cooper came out from CO and Primo Desiderio made a late afternoon arrival from San Diego but ripped it up just the same. A good time was had by all at this cool OC venue. See some of the action at: Skate Jam Photos

May 4, 2003
San Francisco Gravity Fest Slalom Challenge
SK8KINGS co-organized this Slalom Racing event in conjunction with the IGSA and Gravity Festival celebrating all things “downhill” in McLaren Park, San Francisco. Great turnout, lots of generous prize product sponsors and cash payout for the top three pro men’s winners. Richy Carrasco won first place on this challenging and fast hill.

April 27, 2003
Crossroads Community Church Skate Demo
SK8KINGS team riders - Richy Carrasco and John Pope – were joined by George Douville of Madrid Skateboards for a skate demo and autograph session for the youth group at Crossroads Community Church in Lake Forrest.

April 19, 2003
Edison Park Skate Jam #1
Flatland/Freestyle was alive and well in Orange County with the first in a series of Skate Jams at Edison Park in Huntington Beach. Lots of great skaters live in OC and came out to be a part of the good vibe and friendly low key skate fest. See some of the action at: Skate Jam Gallery

March 29–30, 2003
FCR Series Race #1 – Lake Elsinore
FCR Series season opener combined with an overall skater competition at the adjacent skate park. Two days of racing on one of the fastest FCR courses ever. Richy Carrasco competed Men’s Pro and tied for 5th place. Brothers Rene and David raced Men’s Open division.

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