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I think that events like this actually strengthen racing in
the United States because several foreign riders have
come to our events to improve their riding. They know
that the United States has a lot of talent, and like
Supercross, people will always seek out the most pres-
tigious titles [in the United States]." CN
MONTEE IMPOSSIBLE
DECAZEVILLE, FRANCE
RESULTS: JULY 1-2, 2006
World Trophy Team: 1. USA; 2. France; 3, Canada; 4. Estonia; 5.
Switzerland.
Individual: 1. Jason Smith (21.40 seconds); 2. Stephane Pierrel (25.30 sec-
onds); 3. Jeff Thomas (26.86); 4. Herve Poirot (31.82); 5. Travis Whitlock
(522.05 feet); 6. Ken Long (507.74 feet); 7. Patrick Brunier (506.82 feet); 8.
Robie Peterson (505.68 feet); 9. Xavier Boutiton (501.15 feet); 10. Dave
Watson (494.29 feet); 11. Riho Kollist (488.22 feet); 12. Bret Peterson (469.65
feet); 13. Marcel V.D. Akke (463.09 feet); 14. Eriki Salak (456.23 feet); 15. Don
Beer (453.51 feet).
Marcel V.D. Akke goes big on what was
described as an uphill Supercross track.
French champion
Xavier Boutiton
attempts to outrun
his tumbling bike.
