Holcomb sets push record in Park City

"I'm really happy for this great performance," said the pilot of Utah at the end of the race, "Fogt quest'' today showed how strong showing that he deserved a place in the team." The two bobbisti, during the first run of 2 cents have lowered the record thrust of'' facility that was held by the Canadian Kripps-Lumsden and dated November 2011. However, the excellent performance of'' Holcomb will not be officially recorded since the record was obtained in an event of national character. The FIBT fact, considering only the best chronometric performance made in international competitions. "I was pretty nervous on the eve of the race, I did not want to make mistakes," said Fogt interviewed by USA Bob & Skeleton adding, "I've always seen racing team USA1 since I started practicing this sport and I was very anxious to debut since I've been added to the team only two months ago. " '' The winning crew, consisting of two athletes of Utah is a partnership that was formed recently, Holcomb and Fogt fact, they trained together only five times before the race in Park City.  The rider of the movement of the stars and stripes, thanks to this victory has put a serious threat to the qualification for next season, although to be honest, in this occasion'' Holcomb has not trimmed the heavy detachments that had marked his performance in the previous trials in Lake Placid. "I knew I had to show my teeth right away," admitted the winner, "these trials were critical to understand the potential of the new bob made by BMW. During the tests we made changes at the level of set up. Hope I found the level of trim that is correct and I hope to return here in Park City for the World Cup with a bob even faster. " Behind the 2012 world champion was placed Nick Cunningham, who teamed with Dallas Robinson took back the square'' s honor. The podium was completed by Cory Butner that with this performance could have won the internal competition of the young rising star Codie Bascue reached behind him but a detachment sharper than a week ago. Athletes now will focus on the selection of the four-man bob which will be held on the tarmac of Utah on Friday and Saturday next. Race Standings Park City 1. Steven Holcomb-Chris Fogt 1:37:20 (48.38, 48.82);  2. Nick Cunningham-Dallas Robinson 1:37:55 (48.59, 48.96); 3. Cory Butner-Chuck Berkeley 1:37.62 (48.72, 48.90); 4. Codie Bascue-Adam Clark 1:38:29 (49.03, 49.26); 5. Jay Noller-Thomas White 1:39:28 (49.44, 49.84); 6. Jake Peterson-Jesse Beckom 1:39:49 (49.72, 49.77); 7. Colin Coughlin-Nic Taylor 1:39.83 (49.81, 50.02); 8. Shane Hook-Dakarai Kongela 1:39.93 (49.67, 50.26);