Tuesday Night PIR in September

Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn

2004-09-05







BicyclingHub.com and Team Nomads Present

TUESDAY NIGHT HANDICAP BICYCLE RACES

PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

September 7 through September 28, 2004





Description:

Handicap racing at PIR. Riders will start in three groups, approximately two

minutes apart. Category 4 riders to start first, followed by category 3, and

finally category 1/2. All riders will do the same number of laps, are

contesting the same sprints, and will finish as a single group. Category 3

riders have the option of starting with the category 1/2s. Prizes to be

awarded based on points accumulated in primes and at the finish.



Category 4/5 riders will race separately, starting at 6:00 pm.



Directions:

From I-5 take exit #306b west.

The race track is located immediately west of the freeway.



Registration:

Registration opens at 5:30, and closes five minutes before the start of each

race.

Registration is located near the start/finish area in the middle of the main

grand stands.

OBRA membership required: single-day membership for $5 or annual membership

for $15

OBRA Categories and rules apply



Start Times:

Category 4/5 riders will start at 6:00 pm.

All other riders will assemble near the starting line at 6:30. Category 4

riders will go first, followed by category 3 two minutes later, and category

1/2 approximately two minutes after that. Officials will adjust start times

according to race distance and previous week results. Category 3 riders have

the option to start with the category 1/2s.



Fees:

Entry fee is $10.00. Category 4/5: $8.00. Juniors: $5.00. This series has no

affiliation with the PIR Tuesday night series that ended August 31. Team and

season passes for that event will not be accepted.



Distances:

All riders in the handicap event will do the same distance. Distances will

be adjusted for darkness, and should range from 8-12 laps, or 15 to 23

miles. The category 4/5 race, starting at 6:00pm will be 6-8 laps.



Prizes:

$500 in gift certificates and cash, to be awarded at the end of the series.



Course Description:

Flat 1.9 mile loop, wide road with excellent pavement, closed to traffic.



Contact:

Steven Mullen

Email: scmu-@aol.com

Phone: 503-788-8704