This is the start of the 500m final. Derek Downing shows why he is one of the best sprinters in the world by being first off the line and first to the corner. Pure sprinting like this takes tremendous power and exceptional coordination!!
Notice the race for second position between Chad Hedrick and Fourth Lacey. It looks like Fourth might have it, but Derek helps his teammate out by moving slightly to his right. Fourth came out on top in the end with a final turn battle with Derek.
