TUESDAY NIGHT HANDICAP BICYCLE RACES PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY September 7 through September 28, 2004 |
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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: scmullen@aol.com Phone: 503-788-8704  |
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