Veloce Racing Presents
TUESDAY NIGHT HANDICAP BICYCLE RACES
PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
September 2 through September 23, 2008
Description:
Handicap racing at PIR. Racing starts at 5:50 pm every Tuesday in
September.
'Cat and mouse' racing, with riders dividing into two groups. The first
group will be given a head start, with the second group starting
approximately a minute later. The second group must catch the first in
order to contest sprints. Both groups do the same number of laps, and
finish at the same time.
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 $20.
OBRA Categories and rules apply
Start Times:
Category 4/5 race starts at 5:50 p.m.
Women's 1-4 race starts at 6:00 p.m.
Category 1-4 race starts at 6:30 p.m.
Handicaps:
The chief referee will determine specific handicap times based on number
of riders, results from the previous week, and number of laps to be
ridden. Category 4 riders may ride in either race (category 4/5 at 6:00
pm, or category 1-4 at 6:30 pm). Women and juniors may ride down one
category. Riders may be pulled into the handicap group, at the referee's
discretion.
Fees:
Entry fee: $15.00 per night, or $50.00 for the series (4 races).
Women and Juniors: $5.00.
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:
To be announced at a later date.
Course Description:
Flat 1.9 mile loop, wide road with excellent pavement, closed to traffic.
Contact:
Charles Warner
Email: cwarner@obra.org
Phone: 360-624-18014
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