Race 3
June 11, 2010 Race 3 Presented by Reed Cycle
VGP race # 3 will be on Friday evening, June 11 and help kick off Eagle Fun Days in the tradition of the Friday Night Crit. The event will be a time trial format with racers starting at 30 second intervals. The course will include a loop on the front side trails, twist over to the Junkyard Trail and then back to the finish. Racers will be staged with the fastest starting at 6 PM. Racers who preregister will be assigned a start time. Start times for pre-registered racers will be posted on the website on Thursday, June 10 by 8 PM. People who register on race day will start after all pre-registered racers. |
Entry Fee
Entry fee includes the cost of online registration. Online registration will close 48 hrs prior to the event. On-site registration is available from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Velopark the evening before each race and on race day. Race day registration closes one hour before race start. The distances listed and times expected are approximations and have yet to be determined. The start times listed are for the April 17th race and subsequent races may vary. Please check back periodically for updates.Categories
- Pro; Male and Female
- Cat 1; Male and Female
- Cat 2; Male and Female
- Cat 3; Male and Female
- Juniors (14 and under); Male and Female
- Single Speeders
Cat 1, Cat 2 and Cat 3 will include Junior (19 and under), Open, and Master (50 and above) divisions. Promoter may create or delete divisions within a category based on the number of racers.
Awards
- Custom Velopark Grand Prix cowbells will be given to the top three participants in each category.
- Series Champions will receive a custom prizes to be awarded following the July 10 series championship.
Series Champion
Velopark Grand Prix Champion
- You must complete at least two of the four VPG races.
- Series points are awarded by order of finish for each VGP event with the winner receiving 30 points, 2nd place 28 points, 3rd place 26 points, 4th place 25 points, 5th place 24 points and so on. The result from the final event will be used to break any ties.
- If a racer upgrades during the season, he or she may transfer 50% of their points up with them.
- If a rider downgrades in category points do not transfer.
Race Day Requirements
- A helmet and properly working bicycle are required. A positive attitude will make your race experience more enjoyable.
- Pros and Cat 1 racers must possess a current annual USA Cycling mountain bike license.
- Cat 2 (sport class) and Cat 3 (beginner) racers must have a one-day license.
- All racers with an annual license must present their current license at registration...no exceptions. Racers can obtain proof of license by logging to the USAcycling.org website and printing the Print Authorization To Ride.