IL Masters State Championships postponed

Originally scheduled for Saturday July 11th, the IL State Masters Championships have been rescheduled for August 8th.

Track Cats!

Haven't seen The Warriors in a while, or ever? I can't think of a better place to see it than at the Track Cats showing at Goose Island (1800 N. Clybourn, Chicago) on Sunday June 7th from 6-9PM. Suggested donation of $10. Support the Track Cats and see a great movie in the process. Costumes encouraged.

Opening Night!

Cuttin Crew's Jeff Perkins takes it at the line
Photo by Ed White

Last night was the opening night for the 2009 track season at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome. About 75 riders showed up, basked in the sun and raced under the lights. What a great way to kick off the season!

Photos by Ed White

Next week there will be a Cat 1/2 and Cat 3/4 Madison. If you're a Cat 3 or 4 make sure to attend next week's Monday and Tuesday clinics to get your Madison certification.

Also there are rumors that the giant grill will be making an appearance next week, grilling up delicacies such as brats and burgers for spectators and racers. Bring your appetite!

WOMEN! Every night you race your name will be placed in a drawing for a Blue track Frame. So if you race 15 times you have a 15 entries. Woohoo!

Northbrook Season Schedule

It's up!

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Northbrook Women's Clinic - May 30th

Francine Haas' popular introductory track clinic for women is returning for 2009! The clinic will take place from 830AM-noon on May 30th at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook. The cost is $15 without a USAC license and $10 with a license. If you are a woman interested in track racing or know a woman who may be interested in track racing, then come to the 2009 Women's Clinic! Francine is not only one of the strongest local racers, she is also one of, if not the, nicest racer in Chicago.

Here's a link to the flyer.

The Keirin - Dick Lane Veldrome - May 9th

Image from No Brakes

Local racer Josh Ryan (Bouledogue Tout Noir) has been invited to a 12-rider Keirin Invitational, sponsored by Kazane and local Atlanta shop No Brakes, being held on May 9th at the Dick Lane Velodrome in Atlanta. Josh will be racing against some of the best locals (Elite and Masters National & Masters World champion Steve Hill and Joe Eldridge) and other standout riders from across the country (Lanell Rockmore and Collegiate National Sprint Champion David Espinoza). Josh will also be competing in Friday's Need For Speed Sprint Tournament. Flyers here for Friday and Saturday.

Josh has been overheard saying that he's still in strength phase and not to expect too much from him. Despite Josh's performance caveat, we here at Chicago Track Racing want to wish him the best! Go Josh!

Hellyer - American Velodrome Challenge

Elite Women/Men and Masters Men
June 26th and 27th, Hellyer Velodrome - San Jose CA.

$1000 first place races:
Women's Points Race
Men's Keirin
Men's Points Race

$14400 in prize money guaranteed (and maybe more!)

See attached flyer and check out Hellyer's page for prize breakdown and contact info.