When the World Championships hit the rainforests of Queensland, Straya back in 1996, it brought together two men whose mano-a-mano battles had lifted downhill racing to new levels. American snowboard punk superstar Shaun Palmer took his off season 'hobby' so flippantly he had 'Summer Job' emblazoned across the back of his Fox motocross pants. In the French pits Nico 'ET' Vouilloz couldn't have been more different. Cool and calculated, Vouilloz brought a scientific approach to the sport and a smooth graceful style that had won many races. At the death Palmer missed out on the gold medal by a measly quarter of a second and was on a mission to beat the Frenchman from thereafter.

Dirty Jerseys has been luckly enough to shoot the famous 'Summer Job' pants and the doctored Fox jersey worn by Palmer during his practice runs down the 'Minjin' course and these will be the next poster. Included will be one of Geoff Waugh's images of Palmer racing in the '96 final deep in the dark, moist rainforest. A percentage of funds will go to charity, this time the Ride for Michael campaign. Coming very soon!

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The Summer Job - Cairns, Australia. 1996.