Ben Hatchell Wins First Place at 2015 Van Doren Invitational

He conquered the all-cement bowl and brought home a grand prize of $25,000 USD.

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The 2015 Van Doren Invitational in Huntington Beach, California wrapped up this weekend to a phenomenal audience and a slew of ultra-talented riders. The contest, with amazing artwork showcased earlier this week, crowned Ben Hatchell as king, with a grand prize of $25,000 USD. Coming in a close 2nd place was Pedro Barros winning $15,000 USD and Chris Russell rounded out 3rd place, taking home $10,000 USD. Check out the footage above and start training for next year’s invitational.

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