Monday, September 26, 2005 -- Upper Section of the Gauley River, Summersville, WV
The ANIMAL Upper Gauley Race (iPO Event Id#: 7132)

[Coverage]
[Results by Class]
Pictures: [Set 1] [Set 2] [Set 3] [Set 4] [Set 5] [Set 6] [Set 7]

ANIMAL Race Coverage: [1998] [1999] [2000] [2001] [2004]

Who's ready for the Gauley?

The ANIMAL Upper Gauley Race is a downriver race on a legendary section of river. This event is now 13 years old! It starts near the base of Summersville Dam and ends 9-miles downstream. Paddlers must negotiate The Big Five on the Upper Gauley and the finish line is at a 12 foot drop called Sweet's Falls. 

Racers come from all segments of the paddling community- World Champion Rodeo Boaters, U. S. Wildwater Team Members, professional videographers as well as recreational boaters that want to see how fast they can go. It is a "ProAm" race- everyone is welcome. The post-race awards party is an awesome event in itself. At the party, racers enjoy a buffet dinner, live music, and lots of prizes.

Classes: Wildwater, Wavehopper, Slalom, Play Boat, Open Boat classes, Shredder, rip-board, 6 Person Raft Team Class! Remember.... Experts Only - don't swim in the creek!

For more information about registration or spectator access- www.gauleyrace.com

Contact: Donnie Hudspeth, c/o Mountain Air Productions
Phone: (304) 658-5016 or e-mail: info@gauleyrace.com