Elaine Nekritz Trophy Race Results and Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Klemko and Dust victorious at the Elaine Nekritz Points Trophy Race

(Northbrook, Illinois - June 23, 2006) - A saggy day in the Village of Northbrook turned sunshine by late evening just in time for the women to take center stage at the Elaine Nekritz Trophy Points Race.

Two weeks ago, Klemko (America's Dairyland) left her mark at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome by sweeping all the women events for the night and last night she showed once again that she is in top form as she readies herself to compete in the USAC National Track Cycling calendar and other events.

Twenty three women dashed to the velodrome to get a share of the guaranteed $1,000 purse. The event was sponsored by Alberto's Sport of Highland Park, Illinois.

Spectators came out in great numbers to witness the historic moment and to meet and greet State Representative Elaine Nekritz who came out to watch the event that bears her name.

In the category 4 race, Debbie Dust (Team Kenda Tire) "dusted" the competition and came out on top. Dust is gearing up for the upcoming Illinois State Road Race and Criterium Championships in Peoria, Illinois.

Women Cat 1/2/3
1. Natalie Klemko, America's Dairyland
2. Kira Fling, Northbrook/Garner
3. Jessica Prinner, ABD
4. Francine Chavez Haas, Alberto's
5. Julie Deward, 2CC Pony Shop
6. Susan Peithman, ABD
7. Kristen Lohn, Alberto's
8. Kristen Meshberg, Team Kenda Tire

Women Category 4
1. Debbie Dust, Team Kenda Tire
2. Ellen Wight, XXX Racing-AthletiCo
3. Wendy Gaddey, Colavita
4. Kris Over, Team Kenda Tire
5. Marcie Weiss, Kenosha Velo
6. Jane Song, XXX Racing-AthletiCo
7. Imelda March, XXX Racing-AthletiCo
8. Anne Barnes, Turin Bicycle/Life Fitness
9. Sarah Huang, Kenosha Velo
10. Amanda Woodall
11. Beth Christiansen, XXX Racing-AthletiCo
12 Christine Cunningham, Turin
13. Emily Macdonald, XXX Racing-AthletiCo
14. Great Neimanas, XXX Racing-AthletiCo
15. Cecile Redoble, XXX Racing-AthletiCo 

Additional information about our events can be found by visiting www.northbrookvelodrome.org

About Alberto's Cycles: A full service shop providing expertise in both running and cycling disciplines. The shop is located in Highland Park, a suburb of Chicago. Alberto's has been present in the community for over 30 years. In 1999 the shop partnered with Running Right to bring footwear and apparel expertise to its product offering. The cycling store is a large contributor to the Alberto's Sport Cycling Team. (www.albertocycles.com)

About the Ed Rudolph Northbrook Velodrome: The newly resurfaced velodrome is one of only 14 quarter mile cycling tracks in the United States. The velodrome is part of the Northbrook Park District system located north of the City of Chicago in suburban Northbrook. Several fundraising efforts helped save the facility in 2004. The velodrome attracts top cyclist from multiple states. (www.northbrookvelodrome.org and www.nbparks.org)

About Elaine Nekritz: State Representative Elaine Nekritz is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 57th District. This district encompasses all or portions of several of Chicago's north and northwest suburbs: Des Plaines, Glenview, Northbrook, Mt. Prospect, Niles and Prospect Heights. An avid cyclist, founder of Alberto's Sport and a Board Member of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation. (www.repnekritz.org)

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