Doug Looking Good!
Doug Perry gets on the podium at Old Pueblo Grand Prix!
Doug Perry raced the 65+ category on March 17th, and got 2nd place! Great job!
Old Pueblo was a windy one this year! The M60+ started at 11:05AM and the winds were already howling … probably 20+mph at times .. which made for a formidable headwind coming down Scott! Characteristically, Reg Dowdall took an early flight off the front and was not heard from again, until he essentially lapped all of us with about 1 1/2 laps to go! The rest of us made our own race, and I, uncharacteristically, spent most of my time on the front! I think I was concerned about being back in the pack as we took the turns .. didn’t want to risk re-injuring my pelvis! As we completed laps we were dropping riders from our group of 17 and were down to around 7 in the lead group as we went around turn 2 on the final lap. I pulled into the lead about half way down Scott and gave it my all figuring if I could be in the front for the final turn onto Stone I had a good chance in the sprint (for second, as Reg already had first!). I held the lead until I crossed the finish line and got 2nd. With the big purse of $60, I was able to cover the cost of my entry fee and buy lunch and a couple of beers! Overall, I a great day of racing for me and a great day of spectating afterwards!-Doug Perry
