Hellyer Velodrome Thursday Night Results

As a racer I think it is sad when a training event pulls in more riders than the Friday Night races. As a promoter of the training event I think it is great that so many riders show up, especially this late in the season!

Thirty-six riders braved the inaccurate weather forecast, gusty winds and chillier than usual weather to compete in tonights points races. Thanks to everyone that has supported this series so far.

Thanks also to Bob Parker and Leo Menastrini for flipping lap cards.

Lastly, that survey that was posed last week had a great response. Thanks to all those that replied. Unfortunately, as Mike Hardaway responded, the county needs to get these requests far in advance so we will NOT be training on any night too soon. I am not sure how the talk of my wanting a race series in the winter got started. I was proposing a year-round night of training and racing.

Next week is the last of the Thursday Night Points Races for 2007. We have got some special prizes and more Peets and Clif Bar product and awards. With or without the BOD approval I plan to bring out some beers (cans, no glass on the infield) so please come and join us for a toast to another fine track season! I would call it great but my shoulder is still talking to me ;-(

C Group Results- 14 starters, 60 laps in 31:05 averaging 24.3mph

Highlights- Another great race to watch. Julie Granshaw stormed out to an early lead but could only watch as Garden of Edan and the Donut King stormed away from the field to collect points and seal the win for the young junior.

1st - 24 points- Edan Levaton (Davis Bike Club) - 3 victories aka Garden of Edan
2nd- 22 points- Tor Roberts (unattached)- 3 victories (later points)
3rd- 22 points- Julie Granshaw (Morgan Stanley)- 2 victories
4th- 18 points- Wyatt Weisel (AMD-Discovery)- 1 victory and a mechanical
5th- 15 points- Ryan Williams (Fresh Oakland) aka Donut King- 1 victory
6th- 13 points- Beth Newell (unattached)- 1 victory
7th- 11 points- Brandon Mark (Spine)
8th- 5 points- Natasha Perry (Velo Bella Kona)- 1 victory
9th- 3 points- Job Rucker (unattached)
10th- 1 point- Rex Ruse (BCB)
Also- Sabine Dukes (Velobella-Kona), Hanan Alves-Hyde (unattached), Ileana Garcia-Parker (Alto Velo), Justin Morgan (FresnOakland),

B Group Results- 12 starters, 60 laps in 31:00 averaging 24.4mph

Highlights- San Jose Bicycle Club dominated this race in taking the top three spots and seven of the 12 sprints. Andreas Vogel was kind enough to move out of the Cs and still placed a respectable sixth.

1st - 22 points- Aaron Hunter (SJBC)- 3 victories
2nd- 19 points- Maurice Monge (SJBC)- 2 victories
3rd- 16 points- Steve Mielich (SJBC)- 2 victories
4th - 11 points- Bob Parker (Alto Velo)- 1 victory
5th - 10 points- Matt Talbott (Summitt Windows)- 1 victory
6th - 10 points- Andreas Vogel (Cycling California.com)- 1 victory
7th - 9 points- Dory Selinger (Guiness)- 1 victory
8th- 8 points- Wyatt Weisel (AMD-Discovery Channel)
9th- 2 points- David Allbut (Team Bicycle Business)
Also- Andrew Nevitt (Safeway), Mark Patten (VOS)- 1 victory, Randy Armstrong- 4 points (SJBC)

A Group Results- 8 starters, 100 laps, 40 immediately following the Bs

Highlights- Tied on points, the win goes to Jesse Mendonca on his final sprint win ahead of Michael Hutchinson who took his second lap just before the finish line.
1st - 50 points- Jesse Mendonca (BPG)- 4 victories and the final
2nd- 50 points- Michael Hutchinson (Spine)- 1 victory
3rd- 35 points- Daniel Holloway (VMG)- 1 victory
4th - 5 points- George Meilahn (IC3)- 1 victory
5th - 1 point- Steve Reaney (Giant Strawberry)- 1 victory
Also- Shelley Olds (Proman), Dave McCook (Kelly), Keith Miller (Giant Strawberry), Giovanni Rey (BPG)

BEER on September 27! Larry Nolan, AMD-Discovery Channel Masters Cycling Team