49th MBGP...

The 49th Manhattan Beach Grand Prix is this Sunday, June 27. This is one of the best spectator races in SoCal, always attracting a large enthusiastic crowd. It is also one of the most prestigious races, drawing the top regional and national teams, as well as the occasional international rider. Besides the pro and amateur races, there is an expo area, kids races, and the oval course is walking distance to the beach, and pubs and restaurants of downtown M.B. Great excuse to escape the inland heat. Unless there is a successful break, the races usually end in fast bunch sprints where you never know what will happen. And, needless to say, that is why you never saw me on the podium; though I did look forward to the race every year just for the thrill of racing in front of the large crowd.

The inevitable crash in the final turn, 1993 edition