First things first...what is short track MTB racing?
Short track MTB racing takes place on a ~3/4 mile trail and is a cross between a
criterium, cyclo-cross and single-track off-road racing. Racers do multiple laps on the short 3-5
minute course, with races running in length between 5 minutes for kids up to
30+ minutes for the Pro/Cat 1 category. The short track MTB course is designed to be fast,
fun and very spectator friendly.
Course Description:
All races will be held at the old River Road Country Club/Louisville
Champions Park location. The course will change week to week, but here's a little of what to expect: mostly flat and grassy, with a
few short hilly sections, some logs, and lots of twists and turns.
2009 Categories vs. 2008 Categories:
Pro 2009 = Pro/Elite 2008
Cat 1 2009 = Expert 2008
Cat 2 2009 = Sport 2008
Cat 3 2009 = Beginner 2008
Start Times & Race Duration:
4:30pm - Course open for pre-riding
5:00pm - Registration opens
5:30pm - (05 min) - Kids race (FREE, but registration is required)
5:40pm - (20 min) - Cat 3 Women, Junior Men/Women
6:05pm - (20 min) - Cat 3 Men
6:30pm - (25 min) - Cat 2 Men, Masters Men, Singlespeed
7:00pm - (30 min) - Pro/Cat 1/2 Women
7:30pm - (30 min) - Pro/Cat 1 Men Race Fees:
Kids race - FREE
All other racers - $5/race
1-Day Racing License* - $3/day
*USAC license is required to race (except kids race). A 1-day License can be purchased at the event. Annual USAC licenses are also available on race day.
Season Pass:
Register for all 5 races and SAVE $5!
$20 - all five races with annual USAC license.
OR
$35 - all five races with 1-day USAC license.The season pass is available for advance purchase at Mountain Bike Depot or at the first day of racing. Registration:
- Series pass and pre-registration for races will be available at Mountain Bike Depot, starting May 1.
- Day-of-race registration: 4:45pm to 10 minutes prior to your start time.
Race Plates:
All racers will receive a race plate upon initial registration.
These are the only race plates that will be honored by our officials. If you forget or lose your race
plate, you will be issued a new plate, but the old # will no longer be valid.
$5 number plate deposit will be required, refunded upon return of number.
Points Breakdown:
The racer with the most points at
the conclusion of the 5-race Series is crowned the Overall Points
Champion in their race category (see below for point schedule).
PLACE |
POINTS |
| 1 |
200 |
| 2 |
186 |
| 3 |
174 |
| 4 |
164 |
| 5 |
156 |
| 6 |
150 |
| 7 |
144 |
| 8 |
140 |
| 9 |
136 |
| 10 |
132 |
| 11 |
130 |
| 12 |
128 |
| 13 |
126 |
| 14 |
124 |
| 15 |
122 |
| 16 |
120 |
| 17 |
118 |
| 18 |
116 |
| 19 |
114 |
| 20 |
112 |
| 21 |
110 |
| 22 |
108 |
Prizes:
Weekly winners in each category get a prize, and the top 3 riders weekly will receive a raffle ticket for the top prize(s) at the conclusion of the series.
Important Notes:
- Helmets are mandatory!
- All riders MUST sign a liability release form to race.
- During races, the course is closed to racers not in the active race category. If time allows, racers will be able to pre-ride the course in
between race heats (only after all racers have come through on
their last lap).
- Rain or shine (raced called due to lightening will not be rescheduled)
- Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed.
- Keep it fun...and be sure to support our sponsors!
USAC Points:
The
Louisville MTB Short Track Series is a USA Cycling sanctioned series, but it will be treated, for points purposes, as a "training series" by USAC. This
means that partial points are awarded. For example, if you race all 5
races in the series, it counts as 3 USAC mountain bike races.More Info:Mary Craighead/Joe Czerwonka
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