We had a totally different strategy for this race today, my position was pretty secure so we devised a plan to get 2 other teammates onto the podium for the last race. Bottom line was I would ride on the current second place dudes wheel and try to prevent him from getting points. The plan was set and the race started looking good. First tow laps were as planned, on the first bell lap we attacked as planned around the first corner then Brent (guy were are trying to get more points) did not make the corner and went off the course. I yelled up to Carl to stop pulling as he was dragging the dude we were trying to stop!! He slowed but was able to hang onto someone else’s wheel so I had to go get him while all I could do was hear Brent’s rim and pedal scraping as he was trying to get back on the course. I passed that dude on the S curve in the back and pushed him out of the sprint points while we worked Brent back into the fight. Carl and Dave did awesome to bridge our break and bring Brent back to the lead group. Last lap was tough; the Boulevard Race team was leading out then came off, now I was out front. Finally saw Brent back in the pack and Carl came up front to pull some. Boulevard made the first move and I got right on his wheel with Brent, we were flying through the S turns when his (leader) rear wheel flew out when he hit a bump. This made me sit up and brake pointing me towards the dirt....tired to but did not make the corner went off roading but managed to get back on with a huge loss of momentum. When I came back on the course I was now 6th or 7th and only about 150M from the finish. Dropped it into overdrive and got back to 4th, with the sprint points placed 2nd overall. Lots of drama today....and if you saw the post about wearing your helmet you know why!

Although not perfect the strategy worked well. Brent placed 2nd in the last lap for 3rd overall and moved up 1 point out of 3rd.

I think I want to get a better jump and lead through the S turns in the lst race, that will give me the line I want.

Cool down lap and then ride through the park after.


Overall solid performace.