Day one of the 2009 King of the Animal House is officially in the books and it was one to remember. Being a completely new contest concept, nobody knew what to expect or how it would play out. Although it started off a little slow as people were trying to figure out the system, once it got going, it blew up quick. The overall vibe was incredible and full of positive energy with each rider throwing out their bust stuff hoping to get a cash callout and get paid. If the judges saw something they liked, and they saw a lot they liked,
This weekend the first annual King Of The Animal House event will take place in Greenville, NC. Today (Friday 11 December) the Cash Jam is on the program. Not only do the riders go crazy for some extra cash ($ 8000,= USD total), but the one who makes most cash today, also will receive a brand new Yamaha TTR dirt bike. Today also forms the groups of tomorrow's finals and the last group receives some extra time in their jam session. Reason enough to go nuts in "qualifying" today. Here are a few notes from yesterday and pics by Sean Hargraves.
-Mad Dog replaces Chase Hawk who is out with hurt shoulder
-Drew Bezanson can’t get out of Canada/into the US for some paperwork issue so he wont be here
-Vince Byron boosting to the moon
-There will be a head to head mini comp between Chris Hughes and Vince Byron to win a place in the final jam. Whoever wins the most $$$ in Friday’s cash jam gets the spot