In a crit that is on a Thursday night in Downtown Dallas, Texas.  This race is one of the newer events on the calendar.  It definitely has made a statement that it will rival the best one day events in the US.  Even with rain all day and a forcast for winds and more rain all night.  Tens of thousands of fans lined the streets to catch a glimpse of their favorite Pro / Am riders go by @ 30+ mph and then were able to look up into the skyline to see the huge Jumbo Trons lining the course.  To our amazement, even a Helicopter was flying above the buildings to catch all the action.  This entire night was to benefit the Childrens Medical Center.   Here is a photo of the 1st neutral lap that was for the passing of Chris Hipp.  The Tx Tough organization did a great job with this event and fund raiser.  The fans that attended in the weather made it that more exciting.  TSD is now off to race at the USA Crit Finals in Las Vegas Nevada, Sept 24, 2009.