Mike Murray

I should point out that the rules for racing at OBRA races, unless otherwise
stated according to the rules, are the OBRA rules and not that USAC rules.
In this case the OBRA rules and the USAC rules are substantially similar.
The OBRA rules can be found on the OBRA web page under "forms",
http://www.obra.org/word_docs/2006rules.doc.

Mike Murray

-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of steve truesdale-Digital DJ Ser
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 17:00 PM
To: OBRA
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Track Racing Rules

On Tuesday night we had a few incidents of riding that were a bit on the
cangerous side. I thought it might be a good idea to remind everyone what
the rules, according to USA Cycling, have to say about it.

2B1. Leaders-must occupy the sprinters lane unless far enough in the lead so
as not to interfere with competitors seeking to pass. If the leader is below
the sprinters line, the following riders may not pass underneath (relegation
or disqualification).

2B2. A competitor overtaking another must pass on the outside unless the
rider ahead is riding above the sprinters line. A rider who passes another
must not in any way impede the progress of the passed rider (relegation or
disqualification).

2B3. In the homestretch on the last lap, the leader(s) must ride a straight
line parallel to the edge of the track (relegation or disqualification).

2B4. Blue Band. In all races it is permissable to ride below the measurement
line, but never below the rrack surface on the blue band (relegation or
disqualification).

There are many other times when riding in mass start races demand different
rider behavior than might be allowed in sprint races. Abrupt changes in
direction either up or down track come to mind. This also can be found
referred to in 2B2 above.

I want everyone that comes out to the track to go away with a positive
feeling as well as having had good hard racing on the night. We are all
brothers and sisters under OBRA and like any families we have squabbles and
we will work them out.

See you at the races,
peace out.

Steve.

Steve Truesdale
Digital DJ Service
503-232-1704
http//www.digitaldjservice.com

steve truesdale-Digital DJ Ser

On Tuesday night we had a few incidents of riding that were a bit on the cangerous side. I thought it might be a good idea to remind everyone what the rules, according to USA Cycling, have to say about it.

2B1. Leaders-must occupy the sprinters lane unless far enough in the lead so as not to interfere with competitors seeking to pass. If the leader is below the sprinters line, the following riders may not pass underneath (relegation or disqualification).

2B2. A competitor overtaking another must pass on the outside unless the rider ahead is riding above the sprinters line. A rider who passes another must not in any way impede the progress of the passed rider (relegation or disqualification).

2B3. In the homestretch on the last lap, the leader(s) must ride a straight line parallel to the edge of the track (relegation or disqualification).

2B4. Blue Band. In all races it is permissable to ride below the measurement line, but never below the rrack surface on the blue band (relegation or disqualification).

There are many other times when riding in mass start races demand different rider behavior than might be allowed in sprint races. Abrupt changes in direction either up or down track come to mind. This also can be found referred to in 2B2 above.

I want everyone that comes out to the track to go away with a positive feeling as well as having had good hard racing on the night. We are all brothers and sisters under OBRA and like any families we have squabbles and we will work them out.

See you at the races, peace out.
Steve.

Steve Truesdale
Digital DJ Service
503-232-1704
http//www.digitaldjservice.com