Elm Creek Series Results

December 1, 2010

Conditions: Temperature: 18F, windchill 6F; race course is set on a short loop of 1.5K man-made snow mixed with natural snow, hard-packed base with some loose snow on top and a bit glare icy spot in some sections, and tracks are set well but some sections are blown by wind. Race distance: 4 laps of 1.5K (6K total), both classic and freestyle, mass start.

Freestyle(F)/Classic(C) 
Craig Stolen (Fulton Brewing)            14:12 (F) - men's freestyle winner 
Ollie Garrison                           14:30 (F) 
Nels Dyste                               15:44 (F) 
Andrea Potyondy-Smith                    18:33 (F)/26:06(C) -- women's freestyle and classic winner 
Tim Hieb                                 19:04 (F) 
Jim Smith                                         /21:37(C) -- men's classic winner 
Tonight's race is the first race of the season. Thanks for coming out, and we are very glad to hear more are planning to race this TT/Relay series and challenge the course records.

Recap:
-Craig, you blew away your own time set in 2009 by 2 minutes, 2 seconds on the same course/distance. Nice work!!!
-Ollie & Nels, welcome back!!!
-Andrea, you are the race engine fired up!!!
-Tim, you are the Winner of tonight's drawing ($25 gift certificate) -- please come and claim it next week.
-Jim, you inspired us all, and it's great to see you.

Welcome back, all skiers, and have fun this season.
--Amy Xu (Timer) reporting for Race Director, Melinda Silbernick