SNR-2006-10-13-#34 - Kelly Slater wins his Eighth World Championship Title today at Mundaka - Bobby wins the Billabong Pro

SL8TER wins an unprecedented 8^th world title today at the Billabong Pro Spain and Rookie of the Year Bobby Martinez wins the event. Kelly clinched the title with 2 events still remaining on the Fosterâ??s World Championship Tour â?? Brazil and Pipe. In order to keep the race alive either AI, Taj or Parko needed to finish better than Sl8ter. Taj was eliminated by Dean Morrison and Bobby took down Andy in the quarters. All Kelly needed to do was beat Parko in the semiâ??s and the title would be his. He did just that by posting an 16.50 over Parkoâ??s 14.14. Meanwhile Bobby Martinez beats Kelly in the final by owning the entire heat. Busting a 7.00 out the door and backing it up 8.83 Bobby wins his second CT event in his rookie year on the tour putting him 6^th in the rankings behind Mick 5^th, Parko 4^th, Taj, 3^rd and AI 2^nd.