Bathurst, Australia: The first season of the International Downhill Federation kicks off this Friday in Australia with the 2013 Newton’s Nation. Up until last year Newtons Nation was an IGSA race but 2013 see the event joining the IDF banner. The race at Mount Panorama, Motor Racing Circuit is a World Cup event and will be the IDF’s first event. A lot is expected from the new federation and downhill community will be watching expecting a smooth execution.

Catch Newton Nation live on longboardism.

A live stream  of the event will become live  and available on longboardism the  morning of Friday 3rd April Eastern standard time Australia (Thursday Night in North America) and will run continuously for the three days.  Check out the draft schedule below to find out when to tune in.

Newton’s 2013 Race Format Revealed

Head to www.skateboardracing.org.au to find out how it’s all gonna play out.

More info on the event at www.internationaldownhillfederation.org