Grit and Determination

October 23rd and 24th - two days of racing at the Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Savannah. One cross race is enough for most competitors, much less two ,or for some ACC riders, four in one weekend. Grit and determination is what it takes to compete over two days and that is exactly what ACC brought to the lowcountry.

ACC anchor, Nate Zukas, continued his domination of the veteran's race winning by a wide margin on both days. John Phelan crashed hard in Saturday's race but held on for a 3rd place podium finish. Kelly Edwards knocked out a top 10 in the C race Saturday and Dave Fahrion 12th. The B race had Josh Jackson just out of the top group with a 5th. Matt Kogel placed sixth and Robert took 12th. Two more podiums for ACC in the Single Speed race with John P. 2nd, and young Matt 3rd. Kelly took 9th for his second race of the day.

Grit and determination was on full display in the Women's A race. Becca Phelan won under the moonlight against a stacked field. It may have been the best win of her career.

Sunday brought humidity and a longer course with added singletrack. Phelan nursed a slow leak in the Masters race and just finished. Robert continued his tradition of two races taking a 7th in the Masters and a 12th in the B's. Dave Fahrion started the 45+ race for the first time.

The clouds opened up before the next set of races turning the sandy venue into a true cross course. The single speed race was a display of orange and blue with Phelan 1st, Matt 2nd, Josh Bennett 5th, and Kelly 8th. Matt showed a lot of courage by catching his teammate almost to the line. Jack Phelan took a third in the muddy juniors race.

Josh Jackson hung tough in the B's only to suffer an untimely flat on the last lap. He still took 6th. Cross Boss, Ross, took a 13th. Becca added another podium with 3rd in the Women's A race.

All in all it was great weekend for the team. In the words of the race announcer, "ACC dominated the Speedway".

Dahlonega 10/17/10

A small of group of ACC racers made the trip to Dahlonega for the third race of the GA series. They were faced with an unbelievably tough course with many racers choosing to ride mountain bikes. Team ACC had none of that nonsense. The first half was full of technical switchbacks, dangerous downhills and a gravel run up. The last half was all uphill....road and grass.

Nate Z. continued his domination of the Masters race by leading from the start and never looked back. He earned back the leader's jersey he lost last week. John Phelan took his first Masters podium with a third place finish. Kelly Edwards took a top 10 in the C race and Dave F. took 15th out of almost 50 racers.

John, Kelly and Matt Kogel all raced the single speed race in addition their regular event. Phelan ran a 38x25 to take the win and his second podium of the day. Matt placed 6th and Kelly 12th. Laddie raced a stacked mens B field and placed a respectable 11th.

Becca wore the leader's jersey but had her hands full in the A race. Kim Flynn caught almost half of the Men's B field for an overwhelming victory. Becca hung tough with a top 5 placing. Jack Phelan just missed a podium spot with a 4th.

Three podium spots and consistent racing leaves ACC in the lead for both team competitions. Up next, Savannah.

Great Augusta Race!

This past weekend the ACC hosted the second race of the Georgia Cross Series. Ross once again promoted a great race with great course. The new course had plenty for everyone - tight switchbacks, double barriers, and a great run up.

The ACC team was ready to defend its home field advantage. The Masters 35 race had Nate Zukas in the leaders jersey duking it out with Brady Rogers. Unfortunately, Nate had to succumb to a slow leaking tire for second. John Phelan placed a respectable 6th. Nevin Lambert showed up on short notice to take 4th in the 45 + race.

The C race had newcomer Samuel Herberg taking a top 10. Randy DuTeau took 11th after several weeks of not riding. Dave Fahrion placed 18th after flatting on the last lap.

The single speed race had a battle at the front with John Phelan leading much of the race only to be nipped at the line for second. Josh Bennett took 8th in the midst of an asthma attack.

The B race was chock full of ACC talent . Laddie just missed a podium once again with a 4th place finish. Josh Jackson took 8th, Eric Stuckart 12th, Brian Culpepper 13, Robert Woldring 14, and young Matt Kogel 16th.

Becca Phelan battled with bruised ribs to take her first podium of the year in the Women's A race. That result also gave her the leaders jersey for next week.

Nate Z. took it for the team and raced the A's in the afternoon finishing 7th. All in all, the team put in a great collective effort. This was enough to put us in the lead for the team competitions! Thanks again to Ross for all of his hard work and leadership.