{"id":144503,"date":"2025-08-24T16:32:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T20:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144503"},"modified":"2025-08-24T17:12:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T21:12:18","slug":"fireworks-night-madison-cup-mike-budjnoski-fireworks-night-set-for-august-29-at-t-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144503","title":{"rendered":"Fireworks Night! Madison Cup &#038; Mike Budjnoski Fireworks Night Set for August 29 at T-Town"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Featured Image: <\/strong><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 1px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; display: inline !important; float: none\">Kids racing in the Mike Budjnoski Bicycle Racing League<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Season Finale to Celebrate Champions, Community, and Hall of Fame Inductees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trexlertown, PA \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;The Valley Preferred Cycling Center will bring the 2025 racing season to a spectacular close on&nbsp;<strong>Friday, August 29<\/strong>, with the return of the&nbsp;<strong>Madison Cup<\/strong>\u2014an elite night of racing paired with the fan-favorite&nbsp;<strong>post-racing Fireworks Night<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s season finale isn\u2019t just about the fierce two-rider Madison battles on the boards\u2014it\u2019s about celebrating everything that makes T-Town special: from our rising stars in community cycling programs to the legacy of the people who helped build this track into a national treasure.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>International Madison Cup Teams<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The&nbsp;<strong>Madison Cup<\/strong>&nbsp;will feature powerhouse two-rider teams representing cycling nations from around the globe\u2014including&nbsp;<strong>New Zealand, Australia, Trinidad &amp; Tobago, South Africa, the United States, and more<\/strong>. This international lineup ensures fans will see some of the fastest, most tactical racing of the season as riders execute high-speed hand slings, endurance sprints, and daring exchanges.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;The Madison Cup has always been one of the most prestigious nights at T-Town, and this year we\u2019re thrilled to welcome teams from across the world,&#8221; said&nbsp;<strong>Jorge Romero, Managing Director of the Valley Preferred Cycling Center<\/strong>. &#8220;Pairing international competition with our community celebrations and Fireworks Night creates an unforgettable season finale that brings together the best of elite cycling and local tradition.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Confirmed Madison Cup Teams \u2013 Men<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Team New Zealand<\/strong> \u2013 Liam Ramsey &amp; Magnus Jamieson<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Team Reinert\/Felpel<\/strong> \u2013 Nik Reinert &amp; Zac Felpel<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Team TEAMBSR<\/strong> \u2013 Liam Trepte &amp; Jadian Neaves<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Team Star Track<\/strong> \u2013 Justin Pak &amp; Patton Sims<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Confirmed Madison Cup Teams \u2013 Women<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Team Fearless Femm<\/strong> \u2013 Bryony Botha (NZL) &amp; Odette Lynch (AUS)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Team Gulick\/Rutecki<\/strong> \u2013 Colleen Gulick &amp; Julianna Rutecki<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Velodrome Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the thrilling racing and fireworks, the evening will feature the prestigious&nbsp;<strong>Velodrome Hall of Fame induction ceremony<\/strong>, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport and community at T-Town over the years. This special ceremony celebrates riders, coaches, officials, and supporters whose passion and dedication have helped shape the legacy of the Valley Preferred Cycling Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Post-Race Mike Budjnoski Fireworks Spectacular<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy an exciting night of racing at the track, then stick around afterward for our very own fireworks show. It\u2019s the perfect way to end the evening\u2014and the 2025 season\u2014with a bang!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Comes First<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The evening also celebrates the success of VPCC\u2019s youth development and community cycling programs, including&nbsp;<strong>Summer Camps<\/strong>&nbsp;(sponsored by Orthodontics of the Lehigh Valley),&nbsp;<strong>PeeWee Pedalers<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Try the Track sessions<\/strong>, and the&nbsp;<strong>Mike Budjnoski Bicycle Racing League (BRL)<\/strong>, additionally supported by Fitness Central and Montecci Bikes.<\/p>\n<p>Standout performers in our youth programs will be recognized, including the&nbsp;<strong>Young Rider of the Year<\/strong>, presented by Blink Optical.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alumni Get in Free!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve raced, coached, or officiated at the Velodrome in the past, you\u2019re invited to join us for free. It\u2019s a reunion, a celebration, and a thank you to everyone who helped make T-Town what it is today.<\/p>\n<p>Claim your alumni ticket at:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thevelodrome.com\/madisoncup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thevelodrome.com\/madisoncup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rider of the Year Champions to Be Crowned<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Valley Preferred Cycling Center is also proud to announce that the much-anticipated&nbsp;<strong>Rider of the Year Champions<\/strong>&nbsp;will be officially crowned during the Madison Cup season finale. This prestigious award recognizes the top performers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, consistency, and sportsmanship throughout the 2025 racing season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, August 29<br \/>\n<\/strong> Gates Open: 6:00 PM | Racing Starts: 7:00 PM<br \/>\nFireworks Immediately Following Madison Final and Awards<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticket Info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General Admission: $12<\/li>\n<li>Kids Under 9: Free<\/li>\n<li>Seniors &amp; First Responders: $10<\/li>\n<li>Party Porch (21+): Must be 21+ to enter<\/li>\n<li>Alumni: Free tickets at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thevelodrome.com\/madisoncup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thevelodrome.com\/madisoncup<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From the roar of the Madison to fireworks lighting up the infield, the season finale at T-Town is more than a race\u2014it\u2019s a celebration of our riders, community, and legacy. Come out and be a part of it.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more and grab your tickets at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thevelodrome.com\/madisoncup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thevelodrome.com\/madisoncup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Valley Preferred Cycling Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Known as T-Town, the Valley Preferred Cycling Center is America\u2019s premier velodrome, globally respected for hosting elite competition and nurturing cycling talent from grassroots to Olympic level.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nJake Burns<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured Image: Kids racing in the Mike Budjnoski Bicycle Racing League Season Finale to Celebrate Champions, Community, and Hall of Fame Inductees Trexlertown, PA \u2014&nbsp;The Valley Preferred Cycling Center will &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144503\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Fireworks Night! 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