Results and Reports for December 2 - 3, 2001

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REI/Novara Seattle Cross Series Final

Celebration Park, Federal Way, Wa, December 2, 2001.

Finals and series round-up

By Craig Unden

Loren Hansen (Att Wireless) rises to the occasion with a 3rd place on the day behind the perrenial powerhouse, Dale Knapp (Kona/Voicestream) to win the overall men's title while Jonny Sundt (K2) wins the day in style. Ann Grande (Kona/Voicestream) took the win and with the double points squeeked ahead of Kristie Berg (JF2) by 3 points to win the series overall for the women.

The most dramatic race was Masters A, where a lead group of 5 stayed together till the road sprint finish. Was I in Europe? The open grass playfields and the smell of embrocation in the bathrooms signaled a new era in NW Cross. You could pass on 90% of this open course with a long road section for the start and final sprint that has "World Cup" written all over it.

Please take a second and fire off an e-mail to Kurt Reuter at Federal Way Parks.   Thank him for letting us use this wonderful park.

It was a day of drama. As we all know, it is the people who make racing great, and the little rivalries and history between racers all came to a boil yesterday as double points were on the line and nothing was held back in many close battles for season placings.

Nowhere was this more obvious than the Masters A race,  which was won in spectacular fashion by Randy Daniels (Ti Cycles). Lap after lap the lead group came through the start finish together, dropping riders as the speed increased, until it was down to 5.

Series leader Jim "Big Daddy" Brown (RAD Racing), 2 time national Champion Tim Rutledge (REDLINE), Dan Peterson (Aurora), Robert Dunn-Ballinger (Bianchi) and Randy Daniels (Ti Cycles) made the final selection and tested each other with attacks the last half of the race, but it wasn't until the final 2 minutes that the race was decided.

At a barrier leading into a stiff run-up Mr. Daniels made a move and then proceeded to open a 50 ft. gap that he fought for through a woodsy section, through the grass playfields and onto the 300 yard. finishing straight. Once he hit the pavement, he buried his head and didn't look back.  He held it all the way to the line and managed to stay ahead of the charging group of 4. Dan Peterson starting the sprint for 2nd,  but it wasn't till 20 ft. from the line that Big Daddy Jim Brown moved from the shadow of the pack in classic sprinter fashion and overtook Peterson for 2nd, and the series title. Wow, what a race.

Another new race course, another day of clear skies and temps in the 40's with Mt. Rainier looming large on the horizon until the Elite men raced, which finally brought the clouds and rain as if on schedule to the final stop in the REI/Novara Seattle Metro Cross Series. Jonny Sundt counterattacked Aaron Menenberg (TiCycles) who took it out from the gun, and then proceeded to reel in the finish line for a solo win with a comfortable margin ahead of Dale Knapp and Loren Hanson. Ron Shmeer raced well, as this race blew apart and no two riders finished together, finishing 4th on the day, and 3rd overall.

In the killer B's, it was all Alvin Nucum (Biachi) who won the day, and the series ahead of the consistent riding of Michael Murdin, 2nd for day which earned him 2nd overall for the season. Mike Jancola rode his heart out and it was enough to get him some much needed points and keep him in 3rd overall. 4th for the year was Sean Maynard, and uber papa Mark Howlett took 5th. Thanks to the hardest working men in Cross.

The women's B's saw a similar scenario as Nicola Mann kept her winning streak alive and stayed ahead of a strong charge by overall winner and 2nd place on the day Kathy Smith (TiCycles). Joyce LaGow (Armondo's) fought hard and finished 3rd for the day and 3rd overall.

Master B's was also a very dramatic battle. Two REI riders broke away from the group and proceeded to work together to establish a nice lead and move into the top 6 for the series.  As the final lap came to a close, in a mini version of the Master A race, it was Pat Weiler (REI/Novara) who put the afterburners on and showed the hard working Dan Levine (REI/Novara) a clean pair of wheels as he hit the pavement and held it to the line for a great sprint win which moved him up into 4th overall for the year.

It was the closest battle of any category for overall bragging rights, the top 3 separated by only 1 point each!!! It was Bob Acteson who's excellent riding and 3rd place for the day gave him the slimmest of possible margins for total victory.  4 places behind Bob on the day was Tom Holmes, who knew when to make it count and every pedal stroke counted today as he earned 2nd place overall, also by 1 thin point. 3rd in the Series went to Jim Clevinger, who was the guy finishing just in front of Tom today. Mark Reudink held onto 5th overall-also by 1 point. Wow, what a nail biter.

Wanda Howlett, matriarch of the luckiest family in NW cycling, took home the gold in the Women's Masters race and had little competition all season. The Howlett family has managed to win both raffle bikes this season, at Steilacoom it was the REDLINE BMX bike, and today it was the REI BUZZ bike we had all been lusting after the whole season. Santa obviously comes early to the Howlett's household.

In the single speed category, it was a great day for Adrian "37 in inseam" Hegyvary, but not quite great enough, as he missed out on 1st place overall by 1 point as he finally found his best form and beat season champion Jesse Carbaugh. Mr. Style Matt Kanaly sends a shout out to everyone wishing the whole crew a good holiday break after a great season of cross. He finished 3rd in the series.

For the beginning category, showing new depth of talent this season, it was great racing in both the men's and women's categories. With new courses which are less technical, we had 56 men garner series points, but it was the consistent riding of Justin Pierce that won him overall victory. Winning the day for the men and clinching 3rd overall was a fantastic ride by the quickly improving Jeff Moran. August Wheeler (Husky Racing) had a brilliant first season and finished 2nd overall, David Karman was 4th and Brian Volkert was 5th.

Jodi Hess was dominant for the women, winning the day and the series with a comfortable margin. Jadine Riley is another fast learner who raced very consistently and took 2nd overall. The young Leana Gerrard (JF2) took 3rd for the year, with Cindy Choudhry and Paige Beckley 4th and 5th respectively. We will look forward to seeing both Jodi and Jeff and the rest of the top 5 in the B's next season!

The juniors were the other big story this season, with record number of new kids suiting up, and laying it down for glory, adoring fans, REI water bottles and Rice Crispy treats, the noon hour was always filled with quality entertainment for the whole family.

All the seasons hard work came down to this final day of the series before some of our racers head off to Nationals in Baltimore in 2 weeks. Top of the list in the Junior A's is Collin Carbaugh (RAD Racing), followed by teammate Stephen Howard (RAD Racing) and Tucker Thomas (RAD Racing). And of course the two guys who round out the podium for top 5 on the season are also RAD racers, Mike Wentz and Devin Anderson. RAD is rad!

In the junior B's it was Walker Duval with the win, Josh Hansen with 2nd and Jonathan Jennerjahn with 3rd overall. Aaron Wilkinson was 4th with Chris Buckley finishing out the top 5 overall. This was a tough category with 22 kids getting season points.

For the very competitive junior C's, where the big kids do a whole lap of the main race course, it was Travis Guthrie taking the series victory by 2 points over hardboy Spencer Mahan (REI) who finished 2nd on the day behind wunderkid Grady Weiler (REI) who in only 2 races moved himself into the top 7 overall. 3rd in the series went to one of the more consistent placers, Brendon Anderson, with Garrett Anderson taking 4th with an even 100 points, just ahead of Bryan Gravar. We paid the top 10 cold hard cash, with the top 3 getting $10, and 4-10th place getting that $5 spot.

The Marymoor Velodrome Association (MVA) is volunteer based non-profit 501 C3 organization that is always looking for volunteers, funding and ways to improve the racing we bring to you. Please contact Craig Undem at 206-938-1091 with ideas or contributions.

BIG Thankyou to:  Pat Bentson, the Hardest working man in cross, for creating great new races this year. Jerry Baker, for making the world go around. RAD Racing and it's many supporters for set up, tear down and great race concessions. Dave Wamsley and his Red Trailer, for set up, break down, and announcing. Our great officials, especially Jay and Joan, the backbone. Tim Otway, our EMT on a bike.  And finally, all the teams and individuals who set up tents, changed in their cars and made the scene what it is.

Photography

Hyun Lee sent these pics of yet another Washington state mudfest.

 

Final overall points

Cross A
 
1 Loren Hanson                     158
2 Jonny Sundt                      130
3 Ronnie Schmeer                   114
4 Dale Knapp                       110
5 Mark Hanson                      110
6 Rich McClung                      97
7 John Flack                        77
8 Narayan Mahon                     73
9 Dale Plant                        64
10 Eric Tonkin                      55
11 Aaron Bradford                   48
12 Shannonn Skerrit                 44
13 Eric Atwood                      40
14 Russell Stevenson                40
15 Steve Williams                   33
16 Aaron Menenberg                  32
17 Jonathan Meyers                  31
18 Trevor Morman                    31
19 Steve Crosier                    31
20 Chad Berg                        26
21 Barry Wicks                      26
22 Rob Campbell                     23
23 Matt Rainey                      22
24 Matt Hill                        20
25 Ben Smith                        16
26 Chris Pike                       15
27 Seth Davis                       15
28 David Fleishchhauer              14
29 John Weller                      12
30 Joseph Brown                     11
31 Jim Brown                        11
32 Karl Umiker                      11
33 David Richter                     8
34 Eric Anderson                     7
35 Randy Iddings                     7
36 Peter Held                        6
37 Jeff Aken                         4
38 Chad Swanson                      4
39 Chris Hale                        4
40 Seth Davis                        4
41 David Hull                        3
42 Rick Rodland                      3
43 Dave Stonich                      2
44 Jeff Struck                       1
45 Brody Anderson                    1
 
Cross B
 
1 Alvin Nucum                      148
2 Michael Murdin                   119
3 Mike Jancola                     109
4 Sean Maynard                     103
5 Mark Howlett                     102
6 David Sullivan                    75
7 Mike Rolick                       73
8 Pete Held                         62
9 Kurt Sorenson                     62
10 David Sawyer                     57
11 Larry Doll                       51
12 Jeremy Muir                      48
13 Seth Davis                       46
14 Jon Perry                        44
15 Andrew Martin                    39
16 Lance Siminek                    37
17 Dean Burdon                      32
18 Mike Porter                      30
19 Rick Morris                      28
20 Mathew Cary                      28
21 Eric Atwood                      26
22 John Weller                      26
23 Brian Carver                     24
24 Kevin Reinkensmeyer              20
25 P Power                          20
26 David Stonich                    20
27 Kevin Clisham                    19
28 Brad Degraza                     16
29 Daminn Sommitt                   16
30 Graeme Mitchell                  15
31 Dan Peterson                     13
32 Ed Lemka                         13
33 Rich Blanco                      10
34 Samir Kelada                      9
35 Cory Hoeger                       9
36 Jason Edner                       8
37 David Karman                      8
38 Jeff McConaugitinc                6
39 Ryan Riso                         6
40 James Healey                      5
41 Tom Butler                        4
42 Jim Landolff                      4
43 Nikos Mills                       3
44 Troy Coleman                      3
45 Donovan Grabowski                 3
46 Rodney Zimmerschmeid              3
47 Gary Buckus                       2
48 Chris Murry                       2
49 James Costello                    2
50 Cory Hoeger                       1
 
Women A
 
1 Ann Grande                       104
2 Kristie Berg                     101
3 Jeannnette Nussbaum               81
4 Ingrid Spies                      75
5 Josie Beggs                       72
6 Kele Hulser                       32
7 Rhonda Mazza                      28
8 Naomi Gollogly                    16
9 Alice Pennington                  14
 
Women B
 
1 Kathy Smith                      184
2 Nicola Mann                      164
3 Joyce Lagow                      130
4 Sandra McGee                      46
 
Master Women
 
1 Wanda Howlett                    182
2 Sharon Viner                      40
 
Master A
 
1 Jim Brown                        179
2 Randy Daniels                    168
3 Todd Anderson                    121
4 Dan Peterson                     112
5 Robert Dunn-Ballinger             98
6 Pat Bentson                       94
7 Derek Shiers                      71
8 Doug Graver                       69
9 Tim Rutledge                      66
10 Rick Knowles                     61
11 Ed Arthur                        54
12 David Brunning                   53
13 Michael Smith                    52
14 Ted Mittelstaedt                 45
15 Mike Guthrie                     40
16 Glen Conley                      38
17 Jeff Aken                        38
18 Kurt Sorenson                    37
19 Timothy Mason                    37
20 Dave Hull                        31
21 Randy Iddings                    25
22 Beau Whitehead                   25
23 Eugene Pitcher                   21
24 David Krattli                    18
25 Jeff McConaughty                 12
26 Paul Bozich                      12
27 Brad Lewis                       11
28 Bernie Miller                     7
29 Todd Gallaher                     6
30 Michael Thatcher                  6
31 Dillon Canfield                   4
32 Virgil Long                       4
33 Dana Parnello                     4
34 Scott Warner                      3
35 Ian Tubbs                         3
36 Justin Moe                        2
 
Master B
 
1 Bob Acteson                      102
2 Tom Holmes                       101
3 Jim Clevinger                    100
4 Pat Weiler                        92
5 Mark Reudink                      89
6 Dan Levine                        88
7 Frank Manfre                      84
8 Brian Wentz                       81
9 Alex Rhode                        74
10 Nathan Kiger                     74
11 Dana Parnello                    66
12 Phil Oppenheimer                 66
13 David Neubeck                    66
14 Steve Dewitt                     62
15 Andrew Malakoff                  48
16 Kevin Myette                     43
17 Rick Heckenliable                39
18 Dave Stanton                     38
19 Mike Albright                    37
20 David May                        27
21 Bernard Miller                   26
22 John McClure                     26
23 Craig Undem                      26
24 David Graves                     22
25 Mark Lambie                      21
26 Reese Lindblad                   20
27 David Easterson                  16
28 Ron Snyder                       15
29 Andy Greene                      11
30 Nicholas Rhodes                  11
31 Francis Mc Grady                 10
32 Tom Frank                         8
33 Lane Wilkinson                    8
34 Jerry Cutright                    7
35 Kevin Reinkensmeyer               7
36 Don Tyler                         6
37 Kelly Hobkirk                     6
38 Bob Ling                          5
39 Alan Perkins                      3
40 Patrick Guthrie                   2
41 Tom Popowski                      1
 
Single Speed
 
1 Jesse Carbaugh                   170
2 Adrian Hegyvary                  169
3 Matt Kanaly                      142
4 Don Carbaugh                      60
5 Brian Hutchinson                  29
6 Tim Campen                        16
7 Jason Sabottka                    13
 
Junior A
 
1 Collin Carbaugh                  191
2 Stephen Howard                   160
3 Tucker Thomas                    148
4 Mike Wentz                       118
5 Devin Anderson                   108
6 David Fleischauer                103
7 Keith Robinson                    99
8 David Volkert                     70
9 Will Freeman                      60
10 Walker Duvall                    24
 
Junior B
 
1 Walker Duval                     173
2 Josh Hansen                      128
3 Jonathan Jennerjahn              120
4 Aaron Wilkinson                  109
5 Chris Buckley                     95
6 Grady Nace                        84
7 Jonathan Skeehan                  69
8 Amara Boursaw                     67
9 John Larson                       67
10 Jeremy Soltow                    66
11 Tela Crane                       57
12 Grant Boursaw                    56
13 Adam Southerland                 46
14 Ian Crane                        45
15 Will Freeman                     42
16 Drew Schick                      40
17 James Shafer                     38
18 Justin Kerr                      37
19 Keith Robinson                   26
20 David Volkert                    20
21 Jody Nace                        20
22 Danny Joyce                      13
 
Junior C
 
1 Travis Guthrie                   132
2 Spencer Mahan                    130
3 Brendon Anderson                 119
4 Garrett Anderson                 100
5 Bryan Gravar                      93
6 Kyle Howlett                      83
7 Grady Weiler                      78
8 Cole Cutright                     74
9 Christina Norwich                 58
10 Brittany Wentz                   57
11 J.D. Fette                       46
12 Stas Wright                      42
13 Peter Weiler                     36
14 Lucas Nardella                   32
15 #138                             30
16 Kesha Wright                     28
17 Logan Robinson                   26
18 Austin Clevenger                 25
19 Emily Wilson                     23
20 Vanessa Skeehan                  21
21 John Larsen                      16
22 Kelly Lane                       12
23 Nicky                            11
25 Natasha                          10
26 Nicholas Dotson                   8
27 Forrest Robinson                  6
28 Kelsey Long                       3
29 Domenic Evezich                   2
 
The Fast Kids!!
 
1 Keith Lambie                      70
2 Derrick Howlett                   66
3 Cecilia Lambie                    59
4 Hunter Graver                     51
5 Samanta Fowler                    46
6 Amber Gosett                      30
7 Brendon Anderson                  26
8 Geoffery Shepan                   26
9 Sam Dake                          26
10 Zach McKenzie                    26
11 Brittany Wentz                   20
12 Jesse Shepan                     20
13 Krista Smith                     20
14 Kesha Wright                     16
15 Damian Guthrie                   16
16 Sean Graver                      16
17 Stas Wright                      15
18 Jacob Oppenheimer                15
19 Derek Smith                      14
20 Nicholas Guthrie                 12
 
Beginning Men
 
1 Justin Pierce                    135
2 August Wheeler                   131
3 Jeff Moran                       119
4 David Karman                      72
5 Brian Volkert                     65
 Andy Wilson                        65
7 Dave Reed                         63
8 Joeseph Felazza                   54
9 Steve Crawford                    48
10 Chris Johns                      48
11 Mike Albright                    46
12 Paul Anderson                    44
13 Bryon Sandoz                     40
14 Keith King                       39
15 Mark Beattie                     32
16 Todd Temres                      32
17 Tom Frank                        30
18 Kurt Sorensen                    26
19 David Sawyer                     26
20 Peter Baughn                     26
21 Brandon Lundy                    26
22 Rodney Zimmerschield             26
23 Ben Arstad                       25
24 Michael Yaeger                   20
25 David Osterbeck                  20
26 Jeff Gainok                      20
27 Sam Brenner                      19
28 Kevin Judson                     17
29 Dan Levine                       16
30 Pat Wheller                      16
31 Jason Heggenes                   15
32 Calvin Hin                       15
33 Brian Tackett                    14
34 No Name #82                      14
35 Jo/Jim Harding (tandem!!)        13
36 Greg Streun                      13
37 Mark Reudink                     12
38 Tom Frank                        12
39 David Schneider                  11
40 Ted Marlow                       11
41 Robert Larson                    11
42 Erik Rucker                      10
43 Nick Pottier                     10
44 Bob Larson                       10
45 Scott White                       8
46 Jesse Welcome                     8
47 Booth Buckley                     8
48 Ben Tabor                         8
49 Gerald Cherney                    8
50 Sean Hoyt                         7
51 Jesus Sotelo                      6
52 Tye Melanson                      5
53 Lawrence Hann                     4
54 Ryan Warr????                     3
55 Duane Ziegler                     2
56 James Brown                       1
 
Beginning Women
 
1 Jodi Hess                        176
2 Jadine Riley                     143
3 Leana Gerrard                     84
4 Cindy Choudhry                    74
5 Paige Beckley                     58
6 Paula Schmitz                     55
7 Rachel Roberts                    45
8 Christy Haney                     41
9 Robyn Embry                       40
10 Maribeth Evezich                 31
11 Romi Epstein                     27
12 Kele Hybez                       26
13 Jana Gainok                      24
14 Jane Viticoske                   20
15 Alison Mack                      15
16 Vicky Shafer                     14
17 Debbie Driver                    13
18 MJ Redman                        13
19 Kathleen Moffatt                  8

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