Another photo contest you say? Duh! Photo contests rule!
The American Track Racing Association is throwing a contest for their 2012 Season Guide cover.
Track racing rules.
Racing at Dick Lane Velodrome rules.
Chris Kelly‘s photography rules.
Add it up and it’s a no brainer:
Click the photo below of local PRO Emile Abraham of AeroCat Cycling taking 1st place from Peachtree Bikes racer Steve Carrell, then ‘like’ it!
The WayPoint Systems presents ‘The Keirin’ went down way back on May 14th.
This was day of solidarity and teamwork for FM:RACE.
A strong showing in all categories and the main Keirin event.
We welcomed a renewed and ever larger presence on the banks walls down in East Point.
Above is FM:Race recent addition Stafford Brooke. He faced off against a B field stacked with strong opposition.
In several well executed and unified advances, FM made some great attacks.
Below Chris Kelly pulls up track as Stafford and Jason Atwood complete a three man pull off the front
Off the track the team was well represented as well with Jim Hodgson performing honorable deeds by belting out our nation’s anthem with style.
Another recently christend FM’er is Brian ‘Bubba T.’ Tester.
Brian really had the most savage duty of the day.
Pitted head to head against future Olympians, local PROs and current National Champions, he stomped out a solid effort competing against some of the fastest velodrome athletes in our country today.
A personal highlight for me may have started below. Or at least the photo preambles the failed attempt that became my highlight of the day.
Justin Barber provided excellent coverage as I made my 110% blowout attempt off the front in the 15 Lap Win and Out.
In a split second, I decided to make an attack with two to go. The peloton had been going on and off and when everyone sat down I stood up. Not really considering entirely how viable my strategy would be. Thanks to Justin pushing my adversaries towards the boards and effectively slowing the whole pack down, I had way more of a chance then I ever would have had alone.
Thank you again Justin!
Pictured above and captured below by Colin Chappelle are two remnants of my valiant gesture.
Had I waited to sprint, the chance would have been gone but the win was just out of my reach at that distance!
Below is the day’s champ Matt Baranoski. A 17 year old track cyclist and specialist in sprint events and the keirin. Racing track since he was 6 years old at Lehigh Valley Velodrome. In just over 10 years, he has won numerous junior national championships, a medal at junior worlds and an elite national championship. And, now second time in a row, The DLV Keirin!
More photos here and the day’s results are here. A write up of the preceding day’s Zipp Need For Speed Sprints is here.
Lastly, to convey how skullcrushingly brutal the final Keirin was, crank your measly computer speakers to 11, hit fullscreen and press play:
Thank you for a great event Jeff & co. I look for forward to years and years of Keirins at the DLV!
Experience the thrill of the two-man Madison, comparable to tag-team on bike, where teammates exchange positions into the action at 40 mph using the dangerous Madison hand sling
The 2 day event will be held over a Tuesday and a Wednesday evening, May 31st and June 1st. A couple of important things to note:
* All categories will race on both nights, including D riders
* There is only one “Madison” field. All other categories will race regular individual races.
* A and B riders who are not racing the in the actual madison will be combined.
If you have any questions about anything: jeff@dicklanevelodrome.com
Last year’s write up: twotoneatl.com/2010/07/02/dlvs-1st-annual-2-day-working-mans-madison and more madison photos from last year’s Pro Race event, Thomsen LTD. presents The Madison here.
Last night was the Dick Lane Velodrome Zipp Need For Speed Sprints
Pictured Above, Alex Farioletti’s Affinity Kissena all the way from Hellyer in San Jose!
Check out his tumblr! Great racing video, training insight and taste in music.
Above is Andy Lakatosh‘s totally killer Parlee. oooohhhhwheeee! Is this thing sweet. Damn!
Below, Alexander Gil’s BT Stealth.
Always admired Australia’s Bike Technologies as some of the best looking aero carbon track frames.
Speaking of great looking aero carbon track frames, Roger Hernandez’s Serenity is shown below.
Serenity is a relativity new player in the elite track frame market putting out a great product.
As a generous supporter of our track and exhibitor at the Keirin, I got a chance to get a closer look.
More photos and highlights on these bikes being posted soon.
On that note, there was not one but two Chameleon Marvels on the track Friday night.
Below belongs to Brian “Bubba T” Tester’s hi-vis steed sporting sponsor stickers from Loose Nuts Cycles.
This was my first Festival competing with Faster Mustache. A group of cyclists i have known for years.
We’re all not getting any slower and have a solid team lined up for the 2011 season.
Warming up below is Jason Atwood who road to the track with race wheels mounted behind the saddle.
More photos of that custom carrying system soon. So practical and easy to ensure your tubulars are happy.
The ‘Muscles from Miami” Alexander Gil showing off some trackie skills on his road bike between races.
The 200m TT qualifiers for the Need for Speed Sprints.
12.78 may have been my best time yet. 11.3 was just shy of his own record for Andy.
A five lap repêchage earned Valentin, below left, back into the tournament to face off against Andy.
This wasn’t in the bag for the T-Town native as Dick Lane local Valentin had a few tricks up his sleeve.
In a close sprint Valentin narrowly missed the win and Andy began his domination of the weekend.
Junior rider Brody Hartley below established his ability to spin and win early on.
Expect big things from this guy. Blasting off the front and securing solo victories comes natural for him.
Jon Fraley below is poised strategically in a match sprint against Andy Lakatosh.
And as the sun went down the track really lit up with the sprint tournament coming to epic final rounds.
Matt Baranoski ready to strike on Alexander Gil. In a blisteringly fast match, Matt won but fought for it.
You can see he was feeling the burn as Alexander did not give up without a fierce fight.
Next up was Jonny Serious and Alexander. Jon narrowly missed the mark against the Miami native.
The final brought some Olympic level fireworks to East Point.
Elite Keirin Champ Matt Baranoski on left below faced off against his teammate Andy Lakatosh.
I couldn’t imagine a faster, closer race!
These guys know each very well and would be hard pressed to surprise each other.
With 1st place up for grabs, Matt scooped up the Sprint podium at the line in a neck and neck battle.
I’ll be posting photos and a recap from yesterday’s Keirin soon.
More Sprint photos here and the night’s results are here.
Great Racing guys! Thank you Jeff, Pete & Co. for organizing this 2011 ATRA season highlight!
The Keirin at Dick Lane Velodrome is the first of three Pro Race Series events in 2011.
As last year’s write up illustrates: this will be a major blast for the competitors and especially the crowd.
If you’re not familiar with Keirin racing, it is perhaps the single most intense track event.
That is next to the Madison’s featured in the Working Man’s Madison and Pro Race Event.
Check out the Chaz using his head below last year.
You don’t wanna miss this!
Racing starts at 3pm, Main Event kicks off from 6pm | $5 Spectator Entry | $10 for Families
Here’s the Startlist!
More spectator information can be found here.
Looks like kiddie Keirin rider Otto is ready to throw down the gauntlet!
And TOMORROW, Friday May 13th, 7pm:
The ZIPP Need for Speed Sprints!
This event is FREE for spectators
Big thanks to this event’s sponsors:
This past week, Dick Lane Velodrome opened its gates for the 2011 weekly racing season. 39 riders came out to race across three categories. The first race of the night was the chariot race, which is a one lap drag race. Here is a shot of Faster Mustache rider Brian Tester sprinting to his first win of the season in the A’s Chariot Race:
Next up was the win and out, one of my favorite races. I made a move at the bell and opened up a small gap
however, I was edged out at the line by East Point Track Club rider Jardslau Mol. Speaking of the East Point Track Club, here is a shot of one of their new riders, Stephen Touset, riding across the line to take third in the C’s win and out.
The last races of the evening were the 5, 8, and 10 mile record attempts. While there was strong racing in all categories, no records fell. Here is Scott Patton of Fixed Gear Fever fame doing some work for the B group’s 8 mile attempt:
The weather was perfect all night long. A small but vocal crowd was out to cheer on the racers. Overall it was a a great kick off to what should be another amazing season of racing at Dick Lane Velodrome. I’ll leave you with a shot of the A’s field mixing it up in the Win and Out.
Lookout for regular race recaps and features as the season heats up!
Photo credits: Colleen Jordan
Rolling on a freshly painted track, East Point will be the place to be as the 2011 Season gets underway.
Tonight will be the first Wednesday night race for the A, B & C Category racers.
Last night already ushered in the initial Master’s, Beginner’s & Women’s races.
Pictured above is Daniel Holt in the foreground and Bill Thomsen leading the Keirin pack below.
Look out for Faster Mustache this season on the track. We have an extremely strong team this year!
Feel free to submit photos, comments, racing tips etc. to be included in weekly coverage
Below, the ‘Sultan’s of Sling’ Valentin & James in the Madison!
See everyone tonight at the the track! http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com
Head over the archive for more shots and highlights from last year.
