Thursday, September 20, 2007
Race Report - 09/19/07
The racing action that is YettiCross enjoyed cooler weather and grew by leaps and bounds in their second race of the series. With 19 racers and a $95 payout on the line the racers lined up with money and pride at stake. In addition to this Kelly “The Yetti” Strader modeled the finest in Texas cross racing attire, the first, ever pearl snap jersey. Soon to be all the rage at the discount rack at Neimen Marcus. This fine kit took the lead for the first four corners, than went down in a cloud of dust. Fortunately the shirt survived the impact, but a brake lever did not. There is a lesson in there somewhere.
Meanwhile back at the racing action, the lead pack stayed together on a much drier Memorial Park course. Lap times were significantly faster. With the added zip though the dip, last weeks leader Troy Fraske fell victim to the vicious YettiCross course as he rolled his tubular. It was a tough bit of luck for the Series Leader as he was with the lead pack with just a few laps to go.
Nathen Winkleman arrived after the start of the race with the pack a full 3 minutes ahead of him. He worked his way up from dead last to take 4th overall in the A/B class. No small feat considering the pace that the lead group was dishing out.
In the end young Hunter Grove took the win, with Super Dave Boyd coming in 2nd. Hunter rode one heck of a race giving up on average 20 years in age to his competition. Tony Phongsy took 3rd.
In the C class the Canuck Henry Reeve held strong and delivered some smoking laps to his rivals and took the victory. Taking 2nd place in his first cyclocross race ever was mountain biker Chad Harrison. Nice work Chad!
Week 3 should be one heck of a shootout as the series continues. We expect that Wink will get there on time and will punish those who left without him in Week 2.
YettiCross’s newest sponsor Saint Arnolds Brewery provided some replacement carbs after the race, West End and Bike Barn continued to provide winner’s schwag and the racers enjoyed most excellent payout. In addition Source Endurance has joined with YettiCross to provide incredible end of year awards for the series winners.
For race results and additional info go to: http://www.yetticross.com
