The final 2008 IGSA World Cup Series points have been tabulated and the Champions have been announced in each catagory. There was a record level of participation in most of the classes despite tough economic conditions around the world.
Leander Lacey hasn't been a regular competitor on the IGSA World Cup Series circuit for the past few years. The 2004 World Champion put in a string of three wins and a top three finish to win the series title. The sport is at it's strongest point since 2001 when the series still contained events like the X Games and Red Bull DHX. Participation was up a whopping 26 percent and with 157 competitors approaching the 2001 level of 161 riders.
2008 IGSA World Cup Series Street Luge Top Five 1. Leander Lacey, South Africa
2. Peter Eliot, Great Britain
3. Yvon Labarthe, Switzerland
4. Eugen Forschner, Germany
5. Abdil Mahdzan, Malaysia
Riley Meehan dominated qualifying and claimed his first street luge victory this weekend at the IGSA North American Championships. Fastest in both street luge and classic luge qualifying, Riley was the man to beat on race day. However, a chunked wheel kept Riley from taking the buttboard race and sweeping the weekend.
