RACE #2 OF THE ARIZONA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
POINT SERIES presented by the MBAA.

This race is a USA Cycling Sanctioned Event.

This race is part of the NOVA Youth Foundation High School Series.

More info: www.novayouthcycling.org

download race flyer (.pdf)
Register online for the event here
Course Map (.pdf)

Race Sponsered by:
WHEN: February 24, 2007

WHERE: Estrella Mountain Regional Park –Competitive Track, Goodyear, AZ  From Phoenix:  Take I-10 west to Avondale Avenue (Exit #131) south, over the Gila River bridge to the Phoenix International Raceway.  Just past the last gate is the entrance to the competitive track parking area.  Look for a sign on the north side of the road indicating the Park Entrance.  It can be a bit difficult to see.  Turn left onto the road and follow it to the parking lot. There is a $5 entry fee for each vehicle.
COURSE:** Competitive Track. Double and Single Track. Three different loops.   Long loop (10 miles) technical loop (4 miles); junior loop (1.5 miles)  All double and single track.  Fast and fun. 

** MBAA reserves the right to modify the race course and/or lap structure due to circumstances beyond its control and all changes will be available on the web at www.mbaa.net

CAMPING: The park is allowing people/teams to camp both Friday and Saturday night in the venue area (for a fee).

TIME:  Registration/check in starts at 6:45 am
RACING STARTS at 8:45 a.m.

MALE JUNIORS 12 AND UNDER AND FEMALE JUNIORS 14 AND UNDER, PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR START TIME WILL BE AT  9:00 A.M. – RIGHT AFTER THE WOMEN RACERS.

Make the check-in process go smoother:

  • Arrive with time to spare
  • Get Release form and sign it before getting in line
  • Be prepared to show your NORBA license and picture ID
  • Be prepared to repeat your RACING AGE AND CATEGORY
  • You will be given a plate number and wave start tag

START TIMES:  

8:45 AM – MARATHON

9:00 AM – ALL WOMEN CATEGORIES AND JUNIOR BOYS 12 AND UNDER

  1. Pro
  2. Expert
  3. Junior Expert
  4. Collegiate
  5. Sport
  6. Beginner
  7. First Timer
  8. Junior boys 12 and under
  9. All Juniors girls

10:00 AM – BEGINNER MEN

  1. Beginner
  2. Masters 60+
  3. Rock Crusher
  4. First Timer
  5. Juniors 13 and older

11:00 AM – PRO/SEMI-PRO; EXPERT; SINGLESPEED; SPORT

  1. Pro/Semi-Pro
  2. Expert
  3. Junior Expert
  4. Single Speed Men and Women (NOVICE AND ADVANCED)
  5. Sport
  6. Sport Juniors

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE – IT IS DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUIS YEARS.  Objective is to insure that everyone has someone to race with and is not alone when finishing the race.  Award ceremonies will still be separate and conducted as quickly as possible after major category races.

RACING CATEGORIES*/LAP COUNTS:

Junior boys 10 and under: 2 LAPS OF THE JUNIOR LOOP  (3 MILES)
Junior boys 11 and 12: 4 LAPS OF THE JUNIOR LOOP (6 MILES)
Junior girls 10 and under: 1 LAP OF THE JUNIOR LOOP (1.5 MILES)
Junior Girls 11-12: 2 LAPS OF THE JUNIOR LOOP (3 MILES)
Junior Girls 13-14: 4 LAPS OF THE JUNIOR LOOP (6 MILES)
Beginners: (men and women): ONE LONG LOOP (10 MILES)
Rock Crushers: ONE LONG LOOP (10 MILES)
Master Men 60+ : ONE LONG LOOP (10 MILES)
Sport/Junior Sport men: ONE TECH, ONE LONG, ONE TECH (18 MILES)
Novice Singlespeeders: ONE TECH, ONE LONG, ONE TECH (18 MILES)
Collegiate men: ONE TECH, ONE LONG, ONE TECH (18 MILES)
Sport/Junior Sport women: ONE LONG, ONE TECH (14 MILES)
Collegiate women: ONE LONG, ONE TECH (14 MILES)
Expert/Junior Expert men: ONE LONG, ONE TECH, ONE LONG (24 MILES)
Expert/Junior Expert women: ONE TECH, ONE LONG, ONE TECH (18 MILES)
Advance Single Speeders  (Expert Loops): ONE LONG, ONE TECH, ONE LONG (24 MILES)
(NORBA license NOT required)
Pro men: TWO LONG, TWO TECH (28 MILES)
Pro women: TWO LONG, ONE TECH (24 MILES)
Marathon: TWO LONG, ONE TECH, TWO LONG (@45 MILES)
First Timer/Rec. Rider: ONE LONG (10 MILES)
*(MBAA reserves the right to lump categories together)

NOTE:  Any request for a change in the lap count must be made BEFORE staging.  Bring the subject up to registration personnel before staging.

ENTRY FEE*:

Adults 19+ with NORBA license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00
Adults 19+ without NORBA license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00
Juniors 13 to 18 with NORBA license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00
Juniors 13 to 18 without NORBA License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00
Juniors 12 and under with NORBA License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00
Juniors 12 and under without NORBA License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
*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.

• All entries received after Wed. February 21, 2007 will pay race day fees  $50.00

• Race Day registration available – cost $50.00 ( NO EXCEPTIONS) 

• NORBA license required for experts, semi-pros and pros only. Can purchase license at race site. (NORBA licenses can be purchased with a credit card)

• All racers must complete a release form available at Registration/check in

AWARDS: 5 deep in all classes
SEMIPRO/PRO — CASH* Awards will be presented after results for each group are official.
RAFFLE PRIZES: FREE* to all entrants.
Awards for 2007 will be a custom medal; additional awards provided to sport and expert categories including singlespeed and marathon classes – 1st through 3rd place only.

*MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE

Registration options:

  • On Line www.events.gearwerks.com (Internet sign up closes at 10:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on the Wednesday before the Saturday race)

  • Mail in flyer available at bike shops in AZ to MBAA. PMB #121, 5350 W Bell Road, Suite C-122, Glendale AZ  85308

  • Print, fill in, mail in general flyer off MBAA website to MBAA. PMB #121, 5350 W Bell Road, Suite C-122, Glendale AZ  85308

  • Mail in registration form with a check made payable to MBAA.

  • None of the above work, call 602/351-7430 or genMBAA@earthlink.net and one will mailed to you.

  • You can take care of your MBAA membership needs, team needs, get a copy of the race rules, or get all your questions answered at the MBAA booth at the race.

  • You can purchase your 2007 NORBA license at the registration table. (Credit cards accepted)

  • NO REFUNDS! ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE/NONTRANSFERRABLE.  This applies to any race cancellation due to weather, fire, or other unavoidable safety conditions.

OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • Junior girls 10 and under can race FREE and do a reduced number of laps. This is not a race category and the awards will be the same as that utilized in the Shimano race in the parking lot. They also may or may not be timed. Registration must be done on paper. Please write on registration form, “junior girl 10 and under Free” and mail to the address on the flyer. This does not apply to the junior boys 10 and under because that category had been previously adopted as part of the point series and they get points and are timed.

  • In order to receive a goodie bag, registration must be received by February 17, 2007. The goodie bag for the first race will include a T-shirt.  Designed by Chris Capages.

  • Races will be conducted in accord with USA Cycling rules with MBAA having final authority

  • 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.

  • MBAA has the right to refuse any entry. No entry will be accepted and processed without payment.

  • There are no Drop Boxes

  • ANY RACER WISHING TO COMPETE IN THE AZ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP POINT SERIES AND ACCUMULATE POINTS MUST BE A MBAA MEMBER AS OF THE DAY OF THE RACE

  • The Shimano Youth Racing series is open to all juniors 12 and under. The course for this will be in an open area with very short distances. All participants will be awarded prizes. Everyone is a winner. This “race” is not timed, and there are no points or official standings. This is an opportunity for young juniors to have fun and compete . No charge. Must register on race day about noon at registration table. “Racers” must wear helmets.

  • Ralph’s will be there to provide for your culinary needs.

  • REI will provide neutral bike support

  • Mark Hawthorne Photography will be covering the races, photography wise, and will have pictures available for purchase.  More info provided at the race.  Feel free to check out his website:  www.markhawthornephoto.com

  • Mudshark Brewing Company will be present at all races and providing microbrew beer, FREE OF CHARGE, to anyone over 21 years of age.  (within limits if necessary).  Check out their website:  www.mudsharkbrewingco.com

  • There will be a bike corral set up near registration for anyone who wishes to leave their bike under supervision.

ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE GET THEM ANSWERED BY CALLING (602) 351-7430 or genMBAA@earthlink.net Be aware that any contact made after Thursday night before the race to the phone or e-mail may not be responded to before the race because of other commitments.

HOPE YOU ENJOY YOURSELF AND HAVE A GREAT TIME. SEE YOU THERE.

Please give us your feedback on the event (at the MBAA booth, or the above contact phone or e-mail)
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