WHEN: January 6, 2007 (Saturday)
WHERE: Papago Park, Tempe, AZ.
Registration/check in will be in the southwest corner of College & Curry Road in the little park there. From there, riders/spectators will proceed – WALKING THEIR BIKES – through the tunnel under Curry.
The start/finish will be just north of the tunnel. Parking is available at the park where check in/registration is, as well as on the street by the park and in the south parking lot of the Arizona Historical Society, 1300 N College Avenue.
Those parking in the Arizona Historical Society parking lot will then need to cross Curry Road to get to the check in/registration as well as the course area. BECAUSE OF CONSTRUCTION, THE ONLY ACCESS TO THE COURSE WILL BE THROUGH THE TUNNEL.
TIME: Registration/check in starts at 7:30 am
Racing starts at 9:00 am – see below for details RIDER LIMIT: 200
RACING CATEGORIES:
9:00 am Semi-Pro/Pro – Category A – 45 minutes + 1 lap
9:00 am Expert – Category A - 45 minutes +1 lap
10:15 am Sport – Category B – 35 minutes +1 lap
11:00 am Beginners and Juniors 17-18 – Category C – 30 minutes
11:50 am Women – Category D – 30 minutes
12:30 pm Juniors 16 and under – Category E – 3 laps
***(MBAA reserves the right to lump categories together)
What this means (called short track racing or maybe some would prefer calling it crit racing) is that the group starts and rides for the amount of time listed above. Some groups will ride for a specified time and then one more lap, some won’t. This race will not be electronically timed, winners determined by order of finish.
This is a great way for some family time – always wanted to be able to have your friends/family see you ride – this is the race for that since you will be visible for much of the race. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the time after the race at the park. No food vendor at race.
The course map will be put on the web as soon as approved by the City of Tempe. Basically is a non-technical course about ½ mile in length -- approximately 80% single-track and 20% double-track. Will not be marked until morning of event. Track closed to participants at 8:30 am. (MBAA reserves the right to modify the course if need be)
ENTRY FEE:
Adults 19+ with NORBA license $25.00
Adults 19+ without NORBA license $30.00
Juniors 18 and under with NOIRBA license $20.00
Juniors 18 and under without NORBA License $25.00
***NORBA has now mandated (as part of sanctioning) that non NORBA license holders must pay at least $5.00 more than NORBA license holders. MBAA regrets this but must adhere to the NORBA mandate.***
Registration options:
- Download registration form and mail in to address on form. (must be received by January 3, 2007).
- On line registration until January 4 at 10:00 pm local time at the following link:
https://events.gearwerks.com/eventdetails.asp?event=1/6/2007_415
- Registration forms can be dropped off until January 3, 2007 at Adventure Bicycle Company, 2336 E Baseline Road, Mesa AZ
- Registration forms are available in various State bicycle shops. Pick one up and return it.
- Race day registration available until maximum number reached.
- None of the above work, contact Gen at genMBAA@earthlink.net
NO REFUNDS! ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE/NONTRANSFERRABLE. This applies to any race cancellation due to weather, fire, or other unavoidable safety conditions.
All racers must complete a release form available at registration/check-in day of race.
Necessary equipment: Helmets, handlebar ends that are closed and have no sharp or jagged ends; eye protection. No ear pieces/radios/walkman’s allowed on the course/venue. Failure to comply with these will result in the rider being barred from the race.
This is meant to be a fun event so please join us to either participate in the race or simply to spectate and enjoy the day. See you there.
