Judy Braau of Demark leads a pack through the rhythm section at the UCI BMX World Cup Finals Friday evening in Rock Hill, SC. Braau placed fourth overall at the event. Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford

According to many of the world's best BMX riders - Rock Hill, South Carolina is home to one of the best BMX facilities in the world. As each heat ended during Friday's competition, a track side big screen featured interviews with winning riders. In varying accents, the winners gave overwhelming praise to the Novant Health BMX Supercross Track, a year old facility near the North Carolina Border.

In the final UCI BMX World Cup weekend event of the year over 200 pro elite cyclists and Olympic hopefuls from over 25 countries competed for points and championship qualifications. Maris Strombergs of Latvia and Mariana Pajon of Colombia captured first place finishes in the men's and women's divisions.

Mahieu Romain leads a pack of riders at the UCI BMX World Cup Finals Friday evening in Rock Hill, SC. Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford

Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Mathew Cameron of New Zealand takes a turn at the UCI BMX World Cup Finals Friday evening in Rock Hill, SC. Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Kristen Kriggers of Latvia gets some air at the UCI BMX World Cup Finals Friday evening in Rock Hill, SC. Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford

Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford BMX

Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Trystan Kronk leads a pack of riders at the UCI BMX World Cup Finals Friday evening in Rock Hill, SC. Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15

Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Judy Braau of the Netherlands rolls through a turn at the UCI BMX World Cup Finals Friday evening in Rock Hill, SC. Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed last weekend in Rock Hill, SC.

Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford BMX

Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Mathew Cameron of New Zealand rolls through the track at the UCI BMX World Cup Finals Friday evening in Rock Hill, SC. Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford

Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Cesar Montenegro (#280) of Argentina follows Matthew Juster (#661) of Australia through a turn at the UCI BMX World Cup Finals Friday evening in Rock Hill, SC. Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford

Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Mahieu Romain leads a pack of riders at the UCI BMX World Cup Finals Friday evening in Rock Hill, SC. Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Judy Braau of the Netherlands rolls through the rhythm section at the UCI BMX World Cup Finals Friday evening in Rock Hill, SC. Over 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries competed in the final event in a global series including England, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Argentina. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford

Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford Maris Strombergs of Latvia through the rhythm section at the UCI BMX World Cup Finals Friday evening in Rock Hill, SC. Strombergs captured the men's championship at the event featuring 200 pro elite and Olympic BMX hopefuls from over 25 countries. It was the first time the event was held on the east coast of the United States. 9/25/15
Photos by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford