Three-stage weekend event, the Vail Lake Racers and Chasers’ third and final race in Temecula, CA Winter Holiday Shootout Series. The Super D was held on Saturday afternoon, followed by the Night Short Track under the lights. The last stage was a Sunday Cross-Country.
STAGE 1 SUPER D The Super D practice shuttles started at noon Saturday to kick off the weekend. The course received rave reviews! Eric Carter raced, making the event even more spectacular. It was Temecula’s largest Super D turnout and even the Under-18 classes were stacked. It was great to see that the future of children was being represented so well. The race was down to the wire between four riders; Eric Carter, Eventual winner, just managed to beat Brian Crooks at line. STAGE 2 SHORT TRACKING
The Night Short Track was amazing! The course was lit up with light towers that we rented. Ay-Up Lights provided demos for racers interested in extreme illumination. Chuck Jenkins taught everyone how to navigate those berms, high speed corners and other obstacles like a pro. He was already half a lap ahead at the end of race. Chuck completed 15 laps. The bonfire was lit and the music was blastin’. All of those who came out to see the racers had as much fun as they did. STAGE 3 CROSS COUNTRY
Sunday morning’s Stage 3 Cross-Country was a great success. We were greeted by beautiful weather and a large crowd. All Experts and Professionals must complete an Elite Loop to add distance and difficulty to their race. Chuck Jenkins, the eventual race winner, was with me on the first circuit. After the recent rains, the course conditions were perfect. Soon after, I saw a wild herd cows. I said « chow to Chuck » and began to peel off the cows. Lucky for me, I was packing heat. I needed more leather to make number plates. POST RACE
We held a raffle after the Race and gave away a complete Cannondale, an Intense discount, and an Ellsworth frame discount. Nearly everyone won something from the raffle or the awards. As we do for each event, we again gave out handmade leather trophies. The Winter Holiday Shootout Series Champion was awarded the special Bicycle Wheel Cowbell Award.
STAGE 1 SUPERD TOP TEN RESULTS
1. Eric CarterPro5.16
2. Brian Crooks19-295.19
3. Charles JenkinsPro5.24
4. Ross McMahon30-395.28
5. Chad Walton30-395.34
6. Stephen Legate40-496.08
7. Curtis Neidert30-396.14
8. Scott Holland19-296.25
9. Bryce Semonian18-6.31
10. Allen Myers40-497.15 STAGE 2 NIGHT CRITE
1. Charles JenkinsPro15 laps23.54
2. Kevin HolldberPro1524.26
3. Chad WaltonExp 1524.48
4. Brian CrooksExp1526.27
5. Troy VanderWendeSpt1527.55
6. Tony UnderwoodExp1528.07
7. Scott HollandSpt1529.52
8. Kerry WaldmanSpt1531.01 STAGE 3 CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
TOP TEN ELITE CHOIRS (lap 1-lap 2-lap 3)
1. Charles JenkinsPro30.47-1.03.31-1.37.39
2. Kevin HolldberPro32.12-1.04.01-1.40.51
3. Hal HelbockPro34.06-1.06.07-1.44.31
4. Brian CrooksExp 19-2934.56-1.09.51-1.45.01
Keith MooreExp 30-3934.57-1.11.01-1.45.01
6. Mark Campaignz40-4937.01-1.12.06-1.49.56
7. David Stowell40-4936.36-1.13. 01-1.50.41 8. Patrick Gunnarasson40-4937.22-1.15.21-1.54.11
9. Tony Underwood40-4938.21-1.18.21-1.5.34
10. Rob Bernhard50+37.59-1.16.01-1.55.04
Top Wmn 30-39: Carolyn Autenrieth42.56-1.25.01-2.10.52 TOP TEN 3 LAPSPORTS (lap 1-lap 2-lap 3)
1. Ric Vanderlinden40-4924.13-49.19-1.13.51
2. Erik Rohleen40-4924.51-50.24-1.15.42
3. Kurt Kovacks40-4926.11-52.26-1.19.06
4. Brandon GecikSng Spd25.58-52.27-1.20.04
5. Rob Styron30-3925.47-53.51-1.21.29
6. Chris Root19-2926.46-54.51-1.23.49
7. Bill Bolen40-4927.38-56.23-1.25.26
8. Jim Piraino50+29.17-58.03-1.26.01
9. Jerome LacoteSng Spd28.54-56.24-1.26.23
10. Scott Holland19-2929.04-58.12-1.27.25
Top 18-: Addison Hinrichs18-35.21-1.06.58-1.41.56 WOMEN
1. Aneke Marvin30-3930.05-1.02.37-1.33.09
2. Jeanne Bernhard50+35.58-1.16.08-1.51.33 TOP TEN 2 LAP BEGINNERS (lap 1-lap 2)
1. Deryck Dickerson30-2927.48-56.35
2. Rich FerschClyd31.17-1.02.27
3. Robert Morales30-3930.55-1.03.31 4. Greg Monteleone40-4932.11-1.05.49
5. Jake Pavlovics18-34.31-1.06.01
6. Cade Autenrieth18-33.42-1.09.13
7. David Hess50+35.07-1.10.45
8. Juan Silva19-2935.41-1.14.21
9. John Dang30-3934.51-1.15.52
10. Dennis Postle30-3939.11-1.18.32 WOMEN
1. Kay Monteleone40-4935.31-1.12.07
2. Angela Neidert30-3949.16-1.39.36
3. Anette PudillsSng Spd51.54-1.48.21
