This is the start of the third AMA Grand National Heat race at the Mega Mile at Colonial Downs last week. Among the riders in the shot are Jared Mees (No. 1) and Nichole Cheza (No. 15). The duo engaged in a great battle for the Heat win with Mees barely finishing ahead of Cheza at the flag. The couple is also engaged to be married and are slated to tie the knot this weekend in Springfield, Illinois.

Jared Mees (No. 1) and Nichole Cheza (No. 15) at the start of a Heat race at Colonial Downs last weekend. This weekend the couple is slated to marry at the Springfield Mile. (Larry Lawrence photo)