American Velodrome Challenge gains sponsor

One of North America's premiere track racing events has gained a new title sponsor. The Northern California Velodrome Association and ThresholdPower.com have announced Keefe Team Realtors as title sponsor for the American Velodrome Challenge, which will be held at the newly renovated Hellyer Park Velodrome in San Jose, California on July 20-21, 2007.

The event boasts a $7,000 prize purse as of March, a list that is sure to attract top riders. "It is our commitment to bring track racing to the forefront in USA," said race director Robin Horwitz of ThresholdPower.com. "And it starts with bringing in the most competitive racers. In order to do that, we have made the event the most attractive in the Californian Bay Area. It will be a treat for both the athletes and the fans."

The Keefe Team Realtors American Velodrome Challenge will feature several races over two days, and will feature top riders such as eight-time UCI World Cup medalist Josiah Ng. Registration information and schedule details are available at www.thresholdpower.com/avc.html.