Fast Friday's Speedway 7-10-09

The second round of the 2009 AMA/USA National Speedway Championship was held at Fast Friday's July 10 in Auburn Ca. Greg Hancock came out on top as he did in the first round on June 6 in Costa Mesa. Hancock interupted his European race schedule to compete and is looking toward winning his eighth national championship, something no other American rider has ever done. Hancock is now tied with Auburn's Mike Bast with seven each. Billy Janniro is looking to defend his 2008 title and repeat as the 2009 champion.

Greg Hancock (C) shares the winner podium with second place finisher and 2008 National Champion Billy Janniro (L) and third place finisher Bart Bast (R). Hancock was the points & A Main winner in the second round or the National Speedway Championship at Fast Friday's in Auburn Ca July 10th. Hancock sits with 41 points after two rounds, Janniro a close second with 36 and Bast has 26. The final round to decide the 2009 AMA/USA Speedway Championship will be held Oct. 2.
Greg Hancock (L) and Billy Janniro share a light moment after the A Final. Janniro congratulated Hancock on a great race.
Greg Hancock on the start line.
Greg Hancock off the line in a start of a heat race.

Riders in the 2009 National Championship get ready during the riders parade.
Greg Hancock in action.
Don't count Bart Bast out of the running at any time. Bast is a veteran rider and can beat anyone on the race track.

Greg Hancock acknowledges the Fast Friday's crowd.

Kirby Photography

Fast Friday's Speedway 7-10-09