Frisch sweeps Nor-Am Cup giant slalom races

After winning the first Nor-Am giant slalom of his career yesterday, Canadian Jeffrey Frisch gave fans an encore performance, winning today’s GS with a stellar second run.After winning the first Nor-Am giant slalom of his career yesterday, Canadian Jeffrey Frisch gave fans an encore performance, winning today’s GS with a stellar second run.
 
These early season points could make the difference down the stretch of the series, which is a key set in young racers’ careers. Finishing as the overall points leader of the series or as one of the top two racers in an individual discipline secures a World Cup spot the following season.
 
American Warner Nickerson lead the U.S., claiming second. Canadian Brad Spence finished third to secure his second Nor-Am podium of the season.
 
Today’s race was the final of seven Northwest Funds Coupe Nor-Am Cup races in Panorama.
 
The Northwest Funds Coupe Nor-Am Cup will continue in Craigleith, ON Jan. 3 and Jan. 4.
 
PANORAMA, BC – DEC. 18, 2008 – NOR-AM GIANT SLALOM – MEN’S
1     3    FRISCH Jeffrey     1984     CAN      1:15.94     1:12.19     2:28.13
 2     5    NICKERSON Warner     1981     USA      1:15.36     1:13.19     2:28.55
 3     1    SPENCE Brad     1984     CAN      1:15.94     1:13.20     2:29.14
 4     16    HAUGEN Leif Kristian     1987     NOR      1:16.56     1:12.77     2:29.33
 5     19    NELLA Tyler     1988     CAN      1:15.70     1:13.82     2:29.52
 6     7    COOK Dustin     1989     CAN      1:16.13     1:13.44     2:29.57
 7     11    SPENCER Dane     1977     USA      1:16.99     1:12.68     2:29.67
 8     2    FORD Tommy     1989     USA      1:16.05     1:13.85     2:29.90
 9     13    KASPER Nolan     1989     USA      1:16.95     1:12.99     2:29.94
 10     25    DRAKE Edward     1986     GBR      1:16.59     1:13.41     2:30.00