Overall victory went to Lance McDermott from Manchester who scooped the overall title and 40,000 euros in prize money, thanks to consitent performances over the event’s two stages – 4th place in Munich and 3rd place in London.

Favourite after winning in Germany, Martin Soederstrom failed to qualify, as did Brendan Semenuk, both struggling in the head winds.

Lance McDermott’s 4th place in Munich and 3rd place in London was enough to win him the overall title and the grand prize of 40,000 Euros. Benny Korthaus took second place overall with a 6th in Munich and 2nd in London only one point behind McDermott and earned himself 25,000 Euros. Norway’s Trond Hansen finished in the 3rd overall position with a 2nd in Munich and 7th place in London and took home 12,500 Euros.

Paul Basagoitia was 4th overall with two 5th place finishes, and Sam Pilgrim rounds out the top 5 overall with an 11th and 1st place.

The 2008 edition of the Nissan Qashqai Challenge was a huge success, and there are big plans for 2009. Thanks to everyone who made the event such a great series.

London Results:

1. Sam Pilgrim GBR DIAMONDBACK
2. Benny Korthaus GER SPECIALIZED
3. Lance McDermott GBR SCOTT
4. Phil Sundbaum USA HARO
5. Paul Basagoitia USA KONA
6. Darren Pokoj AUS FELT
7. Trond Hansen NOR SPECIALIZED
8. Adam Hauck USA BLACKMARKET
9. Jamie Goldman USA SANTA CRUZ
10. Cam McCaul USA TREK
11. Kurtis Sorge CAN GIANT
12. Mitchell Chubey CAN NSMB.COM

Overall Results:

1. Lance McDermott GBR SCOTT
2. Benny Korthaus GER SPECIALIZED
3. Trond Hansen NOR SPECIALIZED
4. Paul Basagoitia USA KONA
5. Sam Pilgrim GBR DIAMONDBACK
6. Phil Sundbaum USA HARO
7. Jamie Goldman USA SANTA CRUZ
8. Martin Soederstrom SWE COLORBIKES
9. Brandon Semenuk CAN TREK
10. Kurtis Sorge CAN GIANT
11. Adam Hauck USA BLACKMARKET
12. Andreu Lacondeguy ESP KONA