RACE #3 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: March 24, 2007

WHERE: White Tanks Mountain Regional Park – Competitive Track. Waddell, Arizona. Taking I-10 westbound of Phoenix, exit at Cotton Lane (#124). Go North on Cotton Lane to Olive where you take a left (go west) which takes you into the Park. The Competitive Track is at the end of the park. There is a $5 entry fee for each vehicle.
COURSE:** Competitive Track. Double and Single Track. Three different loops. Perimeter Loop including technical loop (called LONG LOOP)(about 6 ½ miles), short loop (about 5 miles) and inner (junior) loop (@3 miles). Maps available at trailhead and info center of Park.    

** 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: available at competitive track parking area and surrounding area for a fee.  Camping will be allowed Friday and Saturday nights.

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 (men and women)

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. All Juniors girls
  9. Junior boys 12 and under

10:00 AM – BEGINNER MEN

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

11:30 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. Collegiate
  6. Sport
  7. 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: 1 LAP OF THE JUNIOR LOOP
Junior boys 11 and 12: 2 LAPS OF THE JUNIOR LOOP
Junior girls 10 and under: 1 LAP OF THE JUNIOR LOOP
Junior Girls 11-12: 2 LAPS OF THE JUNIOR LOOP
Junior Girls 13-14: 3 LAPS OF THE JUNIOR LOOP
Beginners: (men and women): 2 LONG
Rock Crushers: 2 LONG
Master Men 60+ : 2 LONG
Sport/Junior Sport men: 3 LONG
Novice Singlespeeders: 3 LONG
Collegiate men: 3 LONG
Sport/Junior Sport women: 3 LONG
Collegiate women: 3 LONG
Expert/Junior Expert men: 4 LONG
Expert/Junior Expert women: 4 LONG
Advance Single Speeders  (Expert Loops): 4 LONG (NORBA license NOT required)
Pro men: 5 LONG
Pro women: 4 LONG
Marathon: 7 LONG (@45 MILES)
First Timer/Rec. Rider: 2 LONG
*(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.

  • 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 March 17, 2007.   The goodie bag for the White Tanks race will be some practical items useful in riding.

  • 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.

  • Everyone who enters is automatically entered into Gordy’s Bicycles sponsored raffle for a new mountain bike and helmet (value @$1,000)  which will be held at the final.  If you have already raced, you have a chance for each race in which you participated. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.

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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