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Dominguez, Carroll take Joe Martin kickoff

by VeloNews.com

• May 11, 2007
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By Jill Tompkins

Ivan Dominguez (Toyota-United) and Katherine Carroll (Aaron’s) took their respective openers as the 30th Joe Martin Stage Race kicked off Friday in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The 110-mile pro men’s race started in 80-degree heat and gradually grew hotter, but rains late in the stage dropped the temperature to a more comfortable 70 degrees.

Dominguez, who took the sprint finish ahead of teammate Ivan Stevic and Alex Candelario (Jelly Belly), said the rains were a welcome relief.

“The beginning was a little bit hot, but it was great when the rains came. It really cooled down,” Dominguez said. “We came to the last turn behind, but I made a good last turn and I started to go as hard as I could when I heard the guy (on the microphone).”

Carroll said the women’s field was especially strong this year, but her team helped her pull through in the 64-mile race through the Ozarks.

“It’s great for the team to get the leader’s jersey right off the bat,” she said. “All my team really helped and kept our speed high for the win.”

Joe Martin Stage Race
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Men
1. Ivan Dominguez, Toyota-United, 110mi in 4:23:44
2. Ivan Stevic, Toyota-United, same time
3. Alex Candelario, Jelly Belly, s.t.
4. Karl Menzies, Health Net-Maxxis, s.t.
5. Richard England, Priority Health-Bissell, s.t.
6. Chris Baldwin, Toyota-United, s.t.
7. Rory Sutherland, Health Net-Maxxis, s.t.
8. Benjamin Jacques-Maynes, Priority Health-Bissell, s.t.
9. Caleb Manion, Toyota-United, s.t.
10. Justin England , Toyota-United, s.t.

Women
1. Katharine Carroll, Aaron’s, 64mi in 2:46:59
2. Laura Van Gilder, Cheerwine, s.t
3. Leigh Hobson, Cheerwine, s.t.
4. Nichole Wangsgard, Vitesse Cycling, s.t.
5. Alex Wrubleski, Colavita-Sutter Home, s.t.
6. Felicia Gomez, Aaron’s, s.t.
7. Rachel Heal, Webcor, s.t.
8. Kristin Sanders, Aaron’s, s.t.
9. Shontell Gauthier, Team Ultralink, s.t.
10. Amber Rais, Webcor, s.t.

Complete results