A new book on the magic of Hayward Field and Oregon track arrived in bookstores around Eugene this week. The idea — that had been in the back of noted photojournalist Rich Clarkson’s mind for years — came to life after a successful pitch to Nike’s Phil Knight. “Track Town, USA” was photographed Clarkson and Brian Lanker, written by Kenny Moore and included many photographs made by The Register-Guard’s staff photographers during the last 25 years, including Paul Carter, Kevin Clark, Brian Davies, Wayne Eastburn, Andy Nelson, George Millener, Chris Pietsch and Joe Wilkins III. Register-Guard Sports Editor Ron Bellamy wrote…

Tyson Gay is consoled by Ryan Bailey after the men’s 200 meters where Walter Dix held off Gay to win in 19.72 seconds at the 2010 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field.

As usual, the Prefontaine Classic is the best track meet there is. Everything is fast.