Thrills and one big spill at Revolution 2

 

By Mal Sawford in Melbourne

The near capacity crowd of close to 5000 faced a difficult decision: just what was the highlight of an action packed night? Was it the outstanding performances from Leigh Howard early in the night to twice snatch victory from dual Olympic gold medalist Graeme Brown; or Brown's fight back and showmanship as he claimed the elimination and points races; Stuey O'Grady's gutsy win in the derny race; or perhaps even the spectacular pile-up that claimed almost the entire Future Stars field?

Whichever way they leant, the atmosphere generated by the appreciative crowd certainly seemed to spur the riders on. As Graeme Brown put it, "the more they cheer, the faster I go!"

Once again, the star riders were introduced to the crowd tracked by a spot light as they circled the darkened velodrome. Junior world champion Josephine Tomic was first out, followed by Alan Davis, local favourite Shane Kelly, Anna and Kerrie Meares and dual Olympic champion Ryan Bayley, with Stuart O'Grady drawing a deafening reaction as he burst onto the track.

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