The most exciting sports event in the world is coming up in LA on March 24...Track World Championships. Dollar for dollar you will not get any better than this. I have been reading Hearts of Lions and the first half of the book is about the US track scene in the early 20th century. It was huge, and my guess is a huge party, considering the amount of liquor, gambling, and fornicating that took place at Madison Square Garden and other venues. My theory is the track was so big back in the day because it was a big center of crime, booze and partying much like the modern Japanese Keirin Circut.
What is the tie in to D3 you ask? Oh...many my friend. For starters, the Hombre himself Marty Nothstein will be making his FINAL worlds appearance. This guy is HUGE, 6'2" 188 lbs, and is still plugging away for the Navigators. Let's hope Marty can tear himself away from the ladies to grab one last medal. It might help him sell some of his videos...
Jame Carney, which is a name that should go down in the history books if you ask me, is putting in an appearance. This guy has been around forever. He's Jonas's brother and he can sprint like a mad man, he won the scratch race at the Moscow world cup last month. But this dude has some bad hair...check the mullet
Colby Pearce, probably the best chance the US has for a medal, is taking time off his gig as coach for TIAA CREF to race. Bobby Lea, who i remember as this little skinny kid showing up for kiddee junior races back in Jersey and PA is also on the team. This kid is going to be a monster...he's 21 and winning races.
There are three foreign contingents you have to check out.
- The Aussies - They are BAD ASS. They all train at the AIS which is like the Thunderdome...only the fit survive.
- The Dutch - Coolest bikes ever!
- The Chinese- This one girl they have Shuang Guo is the next big thing. She's fast and mean. Hopefully she'll be there.
