Tuesday, August 26 Race Results

Our new track sponges are in!

Above all, I’m a cycling fan. We had some great racing on Tuesday night. One of the best moments of the year came in the first As race on the last sprint of the 48 lap race. Ben Jacques-Mayne was leading Dirk Copeland by one point. Dirk just barely took Ben at the line. Great racing!

Week #25, whew. It was a beautiful night with calm 70 degree temps. And, the racing was hot. Thank you to all the riders that have supported this series and I look forward to some great racing in our final three Tuesdays of 2008 (September 9, 16 and 23).

Brownie primes were provided once again by Dash, Jen and Marc. Thank you!

Cs 36 lap points race- 9 starters
1. Liam Stewart (Roaring Mouse) – 31 points
2. Jonathan Mayfield (Cyclesport) – 31 points
3. Kelly Bartholomew (Proman) – 21 points
4. Erica Donald (Velo Bella) – 18 points
5. Linda Locke (Velo Bella) – 1 point
6. Bill Fallis (Pen Velo) – 1 point
7. Mike Hardaway (Shaws) – minus 17 points
Also: Cathy Morgan (Roaring Mouse); Willie Mayfield (Cyclesport)

Bs 36 lap points race- 20 starters
1. Tim Bisson (FFBC) 11 points
2. Shin Umeda (Alto Velo) – 11 points (last sprint)
3. Dan Turner (Morgan Stanley) – 11 points
4. Ray Gildea (Pen Velo) – 9 points
5. Mike Flynn – 5 points (last sprint)
6. Mark Davis (CycleSafe.Org) – 5 points
7. Kalman Zeiger (Godspeed) – 5 points
8. Tim Brennan (Cal Road Club) – 4 points
9. David Benkowski (Alto Velo) – 3 points
10. Edward Abeleven (Kaiser/ Team Oakland)- 1 point

Cs 30 lap points race- 8 starters
1. Jonathan Mayfield (Cyclesport) – 25 points
2. Liam Stewart (Roaring Mouse) – 8 points
3. Erica Donald (Velo Bella) – 7 points
4. Linda Locke (Velo Bella) – 5 points
5. Bill Fallis (Pen Velo) – 0 points
6. Cathy Morgan (Roaring Mouse) – minus 14 points
7. Mike Hardaway (Shaws) – minus 18 points
8. Willie Mayfield (Cyclesport) – minus 18 points

As 48 lap points race – 13 starters
1. Dirk Copeland (Giant Strawberry) – 29 points (last sprint)
2. Ben Jacques-Mayne (Bissel) – 29 points
3. Kevin Metcalfe (TeamSpecializedRacing) – 14 points
4. Derek Dixon – 6 points
5. Tim Granshaw (Pacific Sierra) – 4 points
6. Keith Miller (Giant Strawberry) – 2 points
7. Rob Meyer (Metromint) – 2 points
8. Michael Hernandez (Montano Velo) – 0 points
9. Eric Balfus (LGBRC) – 0 points
10. Stan Terusaki (Morgan Stanley) – 0 points
11. Nick Abel (Tieni Duro) – minus 19 points
12. Alden Tanaka (Clif Bar) – minus 19 points
13. David Benkowski (Alto Velo)

Bs 42 lap points race- 21 starters
1. Alden Tanaka (Clif Bar) – 17 points
2. Ray Gildea (Pen Velo) – 13 points
3. Tim Bisson (FFBC) 10 points
4. Tim Brennan (Cal Road Club) – 10 points
5. Mike Flynn – 8 points
6. Hanan Alves-Hyde (Proman) – 5 points
7. Shin Umeda (Alto Velo) – 4 points
8. Brandon Gallagher (Team CS) – 4 points
9. Kalman Zeiger (Godspeed) – 5 points
10. Randy Armstrong (SJBC) - 2 points

Also: Dan Turner (Morgan Stanley) – 2 points; Kelly Silberberg (Morgan Stanley); Mateo Ortega (Roaring Mouse); Mark Robertson (Synergy); Jim Gentes (Family Cycling); David Benkowski (Alto Velo); Kevin Farrauto (IC3); Fred Proudman (Mako); Mark Davis (CycleSafe.Org); Edward Abeleven (Kaiser/ Team Oakland

As 54 lap points race- 9 starters
1. Dirk Copeland (Giant Strawberry) – 34 points
2. Tim Granshaw (Pacific Sierra) – 24 points
3. Derek Dixon – 15 points
4. Kevin Metcalfe (TeamSpecializedRacing) – 8 points
5. Rob Meyer (Metromint) – 7 points
6. Eric Balfus (LGBRC) – 4 points
Also: Keith Miller (Giant Strawberry); Stan Terusaki (Morgan Stanley); Nick Abel (Tieni Duro)

I’ll see you after Masters Track Nationals. Cheers, Larry Nolan, www.teamspecializedracing.com

Tuesday, August 19 Race Results

We had our third highest Tuesday night turnout with 46 riders. Thank you for supporting this program.

The 2008 Tuesday Night Track Series has collected $7114.00 so far. 100% of the $ goes to support your track. Thank you for making your contributions. Your $ help to improve the track, like the new judges stand.

Points Racing continues at the track through September 23 (excluding September 2 for masters track nationals). Four Tuesdays remain in 2008. Come out and race under the lights. Get your daily workout in or just come out to hang with friends.

Brownie primes were provided by both Ella Benkowski and Dash, Jen and Marc. 23 brownie primes in total. Thank you!

Cs 36 lap points race- 10 starters, 22.4 mph
1. Lauren Hecht (Alto Velo) – 17 points
2. Beth Welliver (Velo Bella) – 15 points
3. Saeed Abedi (Alto Velo) – 14 points
4. Liam Stewart (Roaring Mouse) – 9 points
5. Bill Fallis (Pen Velo) – 4 points
6. Jamie Stamps (Another Bike Shop) – minus 17 points
7. Cathy Morgan (Roaring Mouse) – minus 17 points
8. Kira Prokopakis (San Jose) – minus 19 points

Bs 36 lap points race- 23 starters, 27.7mph
1. Rob Meger (Metromint) - 42 points
2. Larry Wolfe (Alto Velo)- 32 points
3. Nick Abel (Tieni Duro) – 27 points
4. Michael Boals (Metromint) – 27 points
5. Tim Bisson (FFBC) – 6 points
6. Dan Turner (Morgan Stanley) – 6 points
7. Hanan Alves-Hyde (Proman) – 2 points
8. Jake Olds (Roaring Mouse) – 2 points
9. Edward Abeleven (Kaiser/ Team Oakland)- 1 point

Cs 36 lap points race- 8 starters, 12.2mph!!!
1. Saeed Abedi (Alto Velo) – 23 points
2. Beth Welliver (Velo Bella) – 13 points
3. Bill Fallis (Pen Velo) – 10 points
4. Liam Stewart (Roaring Mouse) – 8 points
5. Lauren Hecht (Alto Velo) – 4 points
6. Joe Fineman (Pen State) – 2 points
7. Mike McDonald (Jaeger) – minus 14 points
Also: Jamie Stamps (Another Bike Shop); Cathy Morgan (Roaring Mouse); Kira Prokopakis (San Jose); Lindy Martin


As 42 lap points race – 15 starters, 23.6mph
1. Dirk Copeland (Giant Strawberry) – 27 points
2. Andy Jesse Mendonca (Lombardis) – 15 points
3. Eric Balfus (LGBRC) – 10 points
4. David Benkowski (Alto Velo) – 3 points
5. Andrew Nevitt (San Jose) – 3 points
6. Dan Smith (Morgan Stanley) – 3 points
7. Shaun Locker (Etna Brewing) – 2 points
8. Brian Percival (Stanford) – minus 14 points
9. Matt Talbott (Clean Racer) – minus 17 points
10. Alden Tanaka (Team Clif Bar) – minus 19 points

Bs 42 lap points race- 23 starters
1. Tom Reynolds (Metromint) – 15 points
2. Michael Boals (Metromint) – 10 points
3. Jake Olds (Roaring Mouse) – 10 points
4. Larry Wolfe (Alto Velo)- 7 points
5. Shelley Olds (Proman) – 6 points
6. Edward Abeleven (Kaiser/ Team Oakland)- 5 points
7. Tim Bisson (FFBC) – 5 points
8. Dan Turner (Morgan Stanley) – 5 points
9. Niv Levy (Cal Cycling) – 4 points
10. Rob Meger (Metromint) - 3 points
11. Stephen Jayanathan (Cal Cycling) – minus 13 points

Also: Randy Armstrong (SJBC); Julie Nevitt (San Jose); Ali Krasnow (Metromint); Hanan Alves-Hyde (Proman); David Benkowski (Alto Velo); Beth Newell (unattached); Kevin Farrauto (IC3); Dan Stevenson (Cal Cycling); Rob Meagher (Cal Giant); Fred Proudman (Mako); David Puglia (LGBRC)

As 48 lap points race- 13 starters, 24,2mph
1. Dirk Copeland (Giant Strawberry) – 29 points
2. Dan Smith (Morgan Stanley) – 14 points
3. Paul Mircik (LGBRC) – 12 points
4. Eric Balfus (LGBRC) – 9 points
5. Matt McNamara (Sterling Sports Group) – 5 points
6. Shaun Locker (Etna Brewing) – 3 points
7. Alden Tanaka (Team Clif Bar) – minus 16 points
8. Rob Meyer (Metromint) - minus 18 points
Also: Shelley Olds (Proman); David Benkowski (Alto Velo); Brian Percival (Stanford); Matt Talbott (Claen Racer); Tom Fahey (Alto Velo)

I’ll see you next Tuesday. Larry Nolan, www.teamspecializedracing.com

Tuesday, August 12 Race Results

31 starters for the A-B 84 lap points race! Super 70 degree temps.

The beauty of A, B, C racing is that you seed yourself. Want a great workout? Jump into the As and try to win. Slap on bigger gears or lighten em up. Work on skills instead of fitness. So many possibilities with the Tuesday night races.

Points Racing continues at the track through September 23 (excluding September 2 for masters track nationals). Five Tuesdays remain in 2008. Come out and race under the lights (something that neither Oakland or San Jose twilights have!)

Brownie primes were provided once again by Dash, Jen and Marc. Thank you!

Womens 36 lap points race- 15 starters
1. Hanan Alves-Hyde (Proman) – 18 points
2. Beth Welliver (Velo Bella) – 10 points
3. Starla Teddergreen (Dolce Vita) – 9 points
4. Ileana Garcia- Parker (Alto Velo) – 8 points
5. Julie Nevitt (San Jose) – 7 points
6. Ali Krasnow (Metromint) – 3 points

Bs 36 lap points race- 21 starters
1. Larry Wolfe (Alto Velo)- 15 points
2. Andrew Nevitt (San Jose) – 13 points
3. Michael Boals (Metromint) – 10 points
4. Dan Turner (Morgan Stanley) – 8 points
5. David Benkoski (Alto Velo)- 3 points
6. Tim Bisson (FFBC) – 3 points
7. Niv Levy (Cal Cycling) – 2 points
8. Tom Reynolds (Metromint/ Cal) – 2 points
9. Beth Newell (2 points)
10. Andreas Vogel (RAD Sprint) – 2 points
11. Steve McFarland (LGBRC) – 1 point
12. Mike Flynn – minus 15 points

Womens 36 lap points race- 12 starters
1. Starla Teddergreen (Dolce Vita) – 26 points
2. Beth Welliver (Velo Bella) – 12 points
3. Julie Nevitt (San Jose) – 11 points
4. Ileana Garcia- Parker (Alto Velo) – minus 7 points
5. Linda Locke (Velo Bella) – 4 points
Also: Cathy Morgan (Roaring Mouse); Jason Richardo; Liam Stewart (Roaring Mouse); Peter Piepul (SJBC); Mike McDonald (Jaeger); Ali Krasnow (Metromint); Bill Fallis (PenVelo); Angela Aldrich (LGBRC); Jonathan Quist (VSRT/ Livermore Cycles); David Charles; Molly Jacobs

As 48 lap points race – 9 starters
1. Dirk Copeland (Giant Strawberry) – 26 points
2. Derek Dixon – 17 points
3. Sean McBride (BPG) – 14 points
4. Shaun Locker (Etna Brewing) – 8 points
5. Matt Talbott (Clean Racer) – 5 points
6. David Benkowski (Alto Velo) – 5 points
7. Alden Tanaka (Team Clif Bar) – 2 points

A-B combined 84 lap points race- 31 starters
1. Dirk Copeland (Giant Strawberry) – 42 points
2. Sean McBride (BPG) – 34 points
3. Derek Dixon – 23 points
4. Shaun Locker (Etna Brewing) – 9 points
5. Larry Wolfe (Alto Velo)- 8 points
6. Michael Boals (Metromint) – 7 points
7. Tom Reynolds (Metromint/ Cal) – 5 points
8. Tim Fehon - 3 points
9. Mike Flynn – 3 points
10. Sam Parker (Roaring Mouse) – 2 points
11. Niv Levy (Cal Cycling) –1 point
12. Edward Abeleven (Kaiser/ Team Oakland) – minus 10 points
13. Beth Newell – minus 18 points
Also: Andreas Vogel (RAD Sprint) – 2 points; Matt Talbott (Clean Racer) – 1 point; Tim Bisson (FFBC) – 2 points; Alden Tanaka (Team Clif Bar); Andrew Nevitt (San Jose); Dan Turner (Morgan Stanley); Steve McFarland (LGBRC); Jon Swanson (Specialized); Marc Franklin; Mateo Ortega (Roaring Mouse): Stephen Jayanathan; Hanan Alves- Hyde (Proman); Ileana Garcia Parker (Alto Velo); Julie Nevitt (San Jose); Fred Proudman (Mako); Ivan Doddubunyy (Alto Velo)

I’ll see you next Tuesday. Larry Nolan, www.teamspecializedracing.com

Tuesday, August 5 Race Results

For the first time in 3 years of promoting Thursday and now Tuesday night track racing I laid down my whistle and jumped into the fray. It was a bit of a selfish act but I am so excited about Masters Track Nationals happening here in San Jose in a few weeks that I could barely contain myself. Of course, I could not have done so without the help from Angela, Jeff, Ali and Cathy (the birthday girl). The best part is that they picked up the routine in a flash which gives my wife hope that I won’t volunteer for 25 weeks in 2009. Thank you!

Thanks to the athletes for their continued promptness in getting to the fence to start the races as quickly as possible. In doing so we’re able to add laps so that’s more points to sprint for!

Brownie primes were provided once again by Dash, Jen and Marc. I will be sending out a survey soon asking about primes, prizes and entry fees so please get prepared to share your views

Cs 36 lap points race- 14 starters
1. Larry Wolfe (Alto Velo)- 20 points
2. Ali Krasnow (Metromint) – 11 points
3. Jessica Layman (Metromint) – 9 points
4. Peter Piepul (SJBC) – 6 points
5. Ashley Shimabuku (Roaring Mouse) – 3 points
6. Jamie Stamps (Another Bike Shop) – 3 points
7. Scott Davis (Quadcycles) – 2 point
8. Bill Fallis (PenVelo) – 1 point

Bs 36 lap points race- 21 starters
1. David Benkoski (Alto Velo)- 17 points
2. Larry Wolfe (Alto Velo)- 15 points
3. Jake Olds (Roaring Mouse) – 10 points
4. Mark Davis (CycleSafe.org)
5. Sam Parker (Roaring Mouse) – 6 points
6. Jonathan Arcellana (Capoforma) – 5 points
7. Mark Rodamaker (Alto Velo)- 2 points
8. Tim Fehon -1 point
9. Mark Robertson (Synergy) – 1 point
10. Andreas Vogel (CyclingCalifornia.org)- 1 point
11. Mike Flynn – 1 point

Cs 36 lap points race- 9 starters
1. Scott Davis (Quadcycles) – 39 points
2. Jessica Layman (Metromint) –13 points
3. Peter Piepul (SJBC) – 11 points
4. Ashley Shimabuku (Roaring Mouse) – 8 points
5. Bill Fallis (PenVelo) – 5 point
6. Jason Richardo – 5 points
7. Jonathan Quist (VSRT/ Livermore Cycles) – 5 points
Also: Jamie Stamps (Another Bike Shop); Cathy Morgan (Roaring Mouse); Taylor Meilahn (ICCC); Mike Hardaway (Garden City); Stephanie Hsieh (Montano Velo); Ali Krasnow

As 42 lap points race – 12 starters
1. Derek Dixon – 22 points
2. Steve Paleaz (Lombardis) – 19 points
3. Sam Milroy (Alto Velo)- 11 points
4. Larry Nolan (Team Specialized Masters)- 10 points
5. Justin Fraga (BPG) – 5 points
6. Sassan Golafshan (Form Fitness)- 2 points
7. George Meilahn (ICCC) – 2 points
8. David Benkoski (Alto Velo) – 2 points
9. Marc Franklin – minus 16 points

Bs 36 lap points race- 19 starters
1. Sam Parker (Roaring Mouse) – 11 points
2. Scott Davis (Quadcycles) – 8 points
3. Jonathan Arcellana (Capoforma) – 7 points
4. Andreas Vogel (CyclingCalifornia.org)- 7 points
5. Tom Reynolds (Metromint)- 7 points
6. Fred Proudman (Mako)- 5 points
7. Edward Abeleven (Kaiser/ Team Oakland) – 5 points
8. Mike Flynn – 4 points
9. Tim Fehon -3 points
10. Mark Rodamaker (Alto Velo)- 2 points
11. Jake Olds (Roaring Mouse) – 2 points
12. Jeff Remer (Roaring Mouse) – 2 points
13. Niv Levy (Cal Cycling) – minus 17 points
Also: Mark Davis (CycleSafe.org); Mark Robertson (Synergy); Stephen Federico (Roaring Mouse); Kevin Farrauto (IC3); Allen Brumm (Alto Velo); Mateo Ortega (Roaring Mouse)

As 60 lap points race – 8 starters
1. Derek Dixon – 28 points
2. Steve Paleaz (Lombardis) – 18 points
3. Larry Nolan (Team Specialized Masters)- 16 points
4. Tom Fahey (Alto Velo)- 15 points
5. Tom Reynolds (Metromint)- 7 points
6. Sam Parker (Roaring Mouse) – 3 points
7. Sam Milroy (Alto Velo)- 1 point
Also: Marc Franklin
Points Racing at Hellyer every Tuesday through September 23, except for Tuesday September 2 (Masters Track Nationals). I’ll see you next Tuesday. Larry Nolan, www.teamspecializedracing.com