Formula Fixed Makes Debut in the DMV with Eastern Qualifier in Washington, D.C

Uhranowsky sweeps the Expansive (Men+) Short Track and Crit Races to win the overall tournament, O’Neal tops Crit winner Walker in Short Track to claim Defined (Women+) overall tournament win.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – [August 19, 2025] – The brakeless, creator-fueled world of Formula Fixed (www.formulafixed.com) officially roared into the nation’s capital this past weekend, delivering three days of high-speed racing, vibrant community culture, and viral-worthy moments at its inaugural Eastern Qualifier.

From the kick-off party at The Dew Drop Inn to the intense Crit Race at RFK Stadium and the Mario Kart-style Short Track tournament at K1 Speed in Jessup, MD, the weekend offered fans, riders, and creators an entirely new way to experience cycling.

Pittsburgh’s Dan Uhranowsky stole the show on the men’s side, winning both Sunday’s Crit Race and Monday’s Short Track remarkably in just his second fixed gear race and on a bike he bought from Facebook Marketplace. In the women’s events, New Yorkers came out on top, with Karen Walker claiming the Crit Race over Brittany O’Neal, and O’Neal edging out Walker to take the Short Track. The New Yorkers tied for points for the overall, but O’Neal’s short track win took precedence and she claimed the top spot over Walker.

Co-founder James Grady praised both the riders and the fans, highlighting the electric atmosphere that helped define the event. “The energy in D.C. this weekend was palpable,” Grady said. “The vibes were amazing, our volunteers went above and beyond, and you could feel the passion for the sport and the community everywhere you turned. Having a seamless streaming operation on YouTube also allowed us to share that same energy with fans around the world.”

Formula Fixed partnered with the Chocolate City Criterium to bring this groundbreaking event to life. The Crit Race at RFK Stadium brought together elite fixed-gear riders from across the country for a high-speed battle, while the Short Track Tournament turned cycling into a full-contact chess match on wheels. Both races pushed competitors’ limits and gave spectators nonstop action from start to finish.

Winners of the Eastern Qualifier

• Defined (Women+) Short Track Champion: Brittany O’Neal (@boogie_down_nyc)
• Defined (Women+) Crit Race Champion: Karen Walker, (@karen.every.day)
• Expansive (Men+) Crit Race Champion: Dan Uhranowsky (@danuhranowsky)
• Expansive (Men+) Short Track Champion: Dan Uhranowsky (@danuhranowsky)

• Defined (Women+) Overall (Points) Champion: Brittany O’Neal (@boogie_down_nyc)
• Expansive (Men+) Overall (Points) Champion: Dan Uhranowsky (@danuhranowsky)

Top 8 Qualifiers

Expansive (Men+)
Dan Uhranowsky, Aaron Hardin, Matthew Robinson, Noah Cason, David Ramirez, Daniel Spellman, Haru Watts, Conor Kennedy

Defined (Women+)
Brittany O’Neal, Karen Walker, Amelia Iaia, Harmony Seaburg, Madison West, Lana Pochiro, Laura Muñoz, Rosalyn Dunkley

The weekend’s YouTube livestream hosted by influencer Terry Barentsen @TerryB captured the racing, the stories, and the personalities, ensuring fans who couldn’t make it to D.C. could still be part of the action.

Next up, Formula Fixed heads home to San Francisco for the Western Qualifier in the San Francisco Bay Area from September 13–15, where more top riders will punch their ticket to the inaugural Formula Fixed Pro Series in 2026.