- Title: Cresta Run - The Grand National
- Date: 16th February 2019
- Summary: Story – Switzerland’s Nico Juelich wins Grand National toboggan race on historic Cresta Run. On Saturday, February 16, 21 brave riders made three runs down the World famous course, which has ten corners and is 0.75 miles (1.2 kms) long. Riders can reach speeds of 75 mph (120 kph). The winner was Nico Juelich from Champfèr, Engadin in Switzerland. It was the second time he has won the Grand National in as many years. The Grand National is the blue–ribbon event of the short Cresta Run Tobogganing season in St Moritz in Switzerland. The event has been described as ‘the last bastion of amateur sport’ and is the only toboggan run in the world devoted to head-first sledding. Unlike a bobsled track, which is man-made with high-banked corners, the Cresta Run is hand-made from the snow with no concrete or wood support. It has a 514ft drop in altitude and its banked curves, given descriptive names like ‘the horseshoe’ and ‘the shuttlecock, have flipped many an experienced participant. Five people have been killed on the ice since the late 19th century, most recently in March 2017. Every spring the track melts away and has to be constructed again by hand once the winter snow returns. As it lacks high banking, the Cresta riders frequently crash over the bank and off the course. One corner, Shuttlecock, is notorious for causing crashes. Every competitor who crashes at Shuttlecock automatically becomes a member of the Shuttlecock Club, and is entitled to wear a special tie. All riders ride at their own risk and must sign a liability disclaimer before taking part. The Cresta Run held its first major race in 1885 and it was originally started by the English who congregated at St Moritz for their winter sports and high life. The Run has twice been featured in the Winter Olympic Games: in 1928 and 1948. The 2020 race will be held in next year in February.
- Description:Shot list Wide shot of Cresta Run building Scoreboard with a quote written on it Upsot (English ) James Sunley – President of club Clearing the course Temperature gauge Exterior of building Riders getting ready Tying up boots Exterior of building with people standing outside Riders warming up before run Rider set off – Various Lord Wrottesley (the most successful winner of the Grand national) in all black hoodie before his go Rider set off – Various Riders on the course – various angles Riders crashing out on the ‘shuttlecock’ corner Riders on course – various parts around the run Vox Pop Nico Juelich Shuttlecock corner – another rider comes off Riders coming out at the end of the course Prize giving – collects trophy from Sophie, Countess of Wessex Members of the club cheering with cups etc – posing for camera.
- Collection: Hot Under The Collar
- Producer:HUTC
- Transmission Date:16/02/2019
- Decade: 2010s