James Kelly Qualifies #1

James Kelly showed his rain riding skills to qualify number one. Photo Manuela Perez
Vernon, Canada - On an unseasonably cold, rainy day, James Kelly uncorked an extremely fast second run to earn the number one qualifying spot for tomorrow's Vernon DH8. Kelly posted a time of 1:05.069 in the slick and difficult conditions. Kevin Reimer qualified in the second position with a time of 1:05.687.
Kevin Reimer put in two solid qualifying runs and will start 2nd. Photo Manuela Perez
After leading the first qualifying run with a 1:06.069, Dylan Stephens was unable to improve on his second run. Stephens first round time was still good enough to hold onto the number three qualifying spot. Andrew Chapman will start from the number four positionafter posting a time of 1:06.989. Aidan Lynds rounded out the top five with a time of 1:07.531. Everyone is hoping for better weather tomorrow.
Dillon Stephens led after the first run but slipped to 3rd in the end. Photo Manuela Perez