CSWC smoking times in Apex were more than adequate when we consider that this was all contentest's first experience with a slow smoking competition. Even though this was the competitors' first experience, the competitive spirit was present. Steve S. finished third in that race with a smoking time of 1 hour, 20 minutes, 15 seconds. Brandon E., who pushed that stick to 1 hour, 23 minutes, and 44 seconds, deserved second place with only a 3 minute difference from third place. Drew Emch was the clear winner of this round in Apex, clocking in at 1 hour, 30 minutes, and 01 seconds. Times are good, the winner did an excellent job, and now he must compete in the CSWC USA final for the final race.