Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn
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