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Thursday night bike races to benefit Fort Davis fire victims
The promoter and sponsors of the weekly bike races at The Driveway in East Austin are turning this week’s crits into a fund-raiser for people affected by the wildfires in Fort Davis.
Fort Davis hosts the annual Hammerfest Stage Race and other annual cycling events, which are popular among Austin racers. Cyclists who were racing Hammerfest last weekend were evacuated from the course mid-race.
“Cyclists form a tight-knit community and the enthusiasm shown by the sponsors, racers and spectators of the Pure Austin Driveway Series reciprocates the generosity and loyalty the Fort Davis community has shown to bike riders and racers over the years,” said Andrew Willis, owner of Holland Racing, which puts on the crits every Thursday night from mid-March to mid-October.
Holland Racing, along with race sponsors Betty Chang of Keller Williams Realty, Paul Hurdlow of DLA Piper, Beto Boggiano of PURE Austin Fitness, Kenny Hill Autowerks, Mellow Johnny’s, Austinbikes and others, hope to raise $5,000. The money will be matched by a pledge from the Texas Bicycle Racing Association.
The Driveway Austin is located at 8400 Delwau Lane. Racing will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday and last until about 8 p.m.
(Statesman photo by Larry Kolvoord.)
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By Rachel Hernandez
April 13, 2011 7:50 PM | Link to this
My parents lost their home on Saturday in Ft. Davis. They had lived in their house for 40 plus years. Thank you so much for holding this benefit. My parents and others can really use your help! God Bless!