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Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals, Tasmania, December 26, 2005 - January 1, 2006

Bernard Sulzberger (TIS/Cyclingnews.com)
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(Click for larger image) Bernard Sulzberger (TIS/Cyclingnews.com)  in action in a heat of the Launceston Wheelrace.
In the bunch
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(Click for larger image) In the bunch  at the Silverdome during racing at the 2005 Launceston Carnival.
On the rack
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(Click for larger image) On the rack  at the Silverdome.
Belinda Goss (L)
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(Click for larger image) Belinda Goss (L)  and Grace Sulzberger of the TIS/Cyclingnews.com team in the women's A Grade scratch race.
The boys from the Decked-Out team
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(Click for larger image) The boys from the Decked-Out team  on the rollers at the Silverdome in Launceston.
The Decked-Out team
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(Click for larger image) The Decked-Out team  in the pits at the Silverdome in Launceston.
Ben Kersten (L)
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(Click for larger image) Ben Kersten (L)  clowns around with look-a-like Scott Sunderland at his side.
Riders in the men's A Grade scratch race
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(Click for larger image) Riders in the men's A Grade scratch race  line up at the Silverdome.
Todd Wilksch
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(Click for larger image) Todd Wilksch  of Victoria in action during the A Grade scratch race.
Gareth Atkins
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(Click for larger image) Gareth Atkins  of Tasmania rounds the Silverdome during the A Grade scratch race.
American Jame Carney
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(Click for larger image) American Jame Carney  takes out the A Grade scratch race.
Joel Leonard
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(Click for larger image) Joel Leonard  of Victoria focuses on the rollers at the Silverdome.
Coffee anyone?
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(Click for larger image) Coffee anyone?
Now that's using your noodle!
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(Click for larger image) Now that's using your noodle!
All hands on deck!
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(Click for larger image) All hands on deck!
American Bobby Lea
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(Click for larger image) American Bobby Lea  takes a break at the Silverdome in Launceston.
A record crowd
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(Click for larger image) A record crowd  at the Launceston Carnival watched the racing fly by.
Joel Leonard (R)
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(Click for larger image) Joel Leonard (R)  edges out Ben Kersten to win the Invitational Keirin.
Leigh Bryan (R)
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(Click for larger image) Leigh Bryan (R)  chats with Claire Dixon from England. Bryan coaches Aussie road star Stuart O'Grady.
Claire Dixon
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(Click for larger image) Claire Dixon  of England warms up on the rollers at the Silverdome.
Travis Meyer (WAIS)
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(Click for larger image) Travis Meyer (WAIS)  off the 120m mark takes out the Launceston Wheelrace.
Louise Yaxley
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(Click for larger image) Louise Yaxley  presents the Wheelrace sash to Travis Meyer of Western Australia.
The Wheelrace podium
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(Click for larger image) The Wheelrace podium  - (L-R) Anthony Rix (2nd), Travis Meyer (1st) and Justin Tomlinson (3rd).
Grace Sulzberger (TIS/Cyclingnews.com)
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(Click for larger image) Grace Sulzberger (TIS/Cyclingnews.com)  wins the Women's Launceston Wheelrace.
Ben Kersten (R)
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(Click for larger image) Ben Kersten (R)  edges out Joel Leonard to win the Invitational Derby.
The women's Wheelrace podium
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(Click for larger image) The women's Wheelrace podium  - (L-R) Kate Cullen (2nd), Grace Sulzberger (1st), Apryl Eppinger (3rd) and Peta Mullens (4th).
Great stuff sweetheart!
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(Click for larger image) Great stuff sweetheart!  Michael 'Moose' Sulzberger gives daughter Grace a smacker after winning the women's Launceston Wheelrace.
Ben Kersten
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(Click for larger image) Ben Kersten  powers to the line to take out the Flying Lap attempt in a time of 14.55 seconds.
Ben Kersten
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(Click for larger image) Ben Kersten  receives congratulations from the huge crowd at Launceston after his flying lap record attempt.
Riders in the Madison line up
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(Click for larger image) Riders in the Madison line up  before the start of the 175 lap event.
The field
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(Click for larger image) The field  in the Madison were flying before a huge crowd in the home straight.
Simon Clarke
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(Click for larger image) Simon Clarke  from Victoria puts the head down during the Madison.
The field
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(Click for larger image) The field  make their way down the back straight in search of the lap taken early by the Finning/Norton combination.
Action from the Madison
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(Click for larger image) Action from the Madison  at Launceston's Silverdome.
Mark Jamieson (Pink)
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(Click for larger image) Mark Jamieson (Pink)  on the attack in the home straight during the Madison.
Teams sling each other
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(Click for larger image) Teams sling each other  into the fray during the Madison.
Nathan Clarke (R)
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(Click for larger image) Nathan Clarke (R)  grimaces as he slings partner Christian Ladermann into the action.
Christian Ladermann
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(Click for larger image) Christian Ladermann  of Germany takes out the final sprint in the Madison.
Sean Finning (L)
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(Click for larger image) Sean Finning (L)  is congratulated by Simon Clarke after winning the Madison with partner Bradley Norton.
The Madison podium
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(Click for larger image) The Madison podium  - (L-R) Leigh Howard/Simon Clarke (2nd), Bradley Norton/Sean Finning (1st) and Christian Ladermann/Nathan Clarke (3rd).
The team from the Western Australian
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(Click for larger image) The team from the Western Australian  Institute of Sport - (L-R) Duane Johansen, Rick Lee (coach) Travis Meyer, Cameron Meyer and Scott Sunderland.
Jessie McLean (ACT, inside)
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(Click for larger image) Jessie McLean (ACT, inside)  and Grace Sulzberger (Tas) at the front of the Ladies A Grade Invitation Elimination.
But it was Belinda Goss (Tas)
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(Click for larger image) But it was Belinda Goss (Tas)  whose superior finishing speed won the day.
Ben Kersten (NSW)
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(Click for larger image) Ben Kersten (NSW)  ready to launch himself off scratch in Heat 6 of the J&H Complete Gardening Lightning Handicap. Kersten's second place to Joel Leonard sent him into the finals.
Action from the final heat
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(Click for larger image) Action from the final heat  of the J&H Complete Gardening Lightning Handicap, won by 16 year-old Victorian sensation Leigh Howard.
A full house
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(Click for larger image) A full house  came to witness the evening's racing at Launceston's Silverdome on this Wednesday evening.
Scott Sunderland (WA)
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(Click for larger image) Scott Sunderland (WA)  set a hot time of 15.32 in the Star Series Flying Lap.
Scott Sunderland (WA)
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(Click for larger image) Scott Sunderland (WA)  follows the derny before letting it rip for a flying lap time of 15.32 seconds.
Grace Sulzberger (Tas)
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(Click for larger image) Grace Sulzberger (Tas)  takes a flyer in the Sue Napier Ladies Invitation A Grade Scratch Race, won by her team-mate Belinda Goss.
USA's Jame Carney
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(Click for larger image) USA's Jame Carney  takes a look over his shoulder before flying away to victory in the thrilling 40 lap Gunns Limited A Grade Scratch Race.
The podium Launceston Wheelrace final
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(Click for larger image) The podium Launceston Wheelrace final  - (L to R) Anthony Rix (Vic, 2nd), Travis Meyer (WA, 1st) and Justin Tomlinson (NSW, 3rd).
Ben Kersten (NSW)
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(Click for larger image) Ben Kersten (NSW)  is one with the crowd after setting the fastest flying lap of the night - 14.55 seconds!
The Launceston Silverdome
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(Click for larger image) The Launceston Silverdome  still uses the old-fashioned way of keeping score for the  Island State 2005 Madison.
The Madison field
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(Click for larger image) The Madison field  stretched out.
The unsuspecting field
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(Click for larger image) The unsuspecting field  were taken by surprise as the VIS duo of Sean Finning and Brad Norton quickly stole a lap's lead, which proved decisive.
A packed night-time audience
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(Click for larger image) A packed night-time audience  watched a world-class Madison event take place at the Launceston Silverdome.
The winning duo
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(Click for larger image) The winning duo  of Sean Finning and Brad Norton celebrate.
The Madison podium
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(Click for larger image) The Madison podium  - (L to R) Leigh Howard/Simon Clarke (VIS, 2nd), Brad Norton/Sean Finning (VIS, 1st) and Christian Lademann/Nathan Clarke (Germany/Tasmania, 3rd).
The lap scorers
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(Click for larger image) The lap scorers  at the Launceston Silverdome use a time-honoured method of keeping track of the racing, helped by a elevator platform to get them to all parts of the board.
Colour in motion
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(Click for larger image) Colour in motion  at the Madison.
A group of riders
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(Click for larger image) A group of riders  become a blur of colour as they round the banking.
The field scatters
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(Click for larger image) The field scatters  across the track as the camera - set to a slow shutter speed - puts each rider into a different dimension.
The pair of Sean Finning and Brad Norton
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(Click for larger image) The pair of Sean Finning and Brad Norton  kept an eye on all dangerous teams as they protected their early lead in the Madison. Here, they have just chased down Tasmania's Matt Goss.
Bernie Sulzberger (C, #6)
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(Click for larger image) Bernie Sulzberger (C, #6)  is sandwiched in the field.
I prefer beer - you get the vodka coolers.
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(Click for larger image) I prefer beer - you get the vodka coolers.  Third place-getters in the Madison, Christian Lademann (Germany) and Nathan Clarke (Tasmania) share the liquid spoils of their success on the night.