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Wellington's Inaugural XC Short Track Series!

Lisa Morgan and Ricky Pincott are running a fund raising 3 race short track series starting Sunday 13 April in Karori Park.  There will be up to 5 grades for the 'serious' races, and 3 additional events open to all-comers with a real emphasis on fun!

Format

Races are on a short course (approx 1 minute 30 sec to complete a lap) and are pulled if lapped by the race leader.  Riders race for a set time plus a specified number of laps which will increase for each grade through the series, ranging from 8 minutes plus 2 laps to 15 minutes plus 3 laps depending on grade.

When and Where

13 April  Karori Park  Back end of Karori Park
4 May  Wainui MTB Park  Waiu St
18 May  Belmont Regional Prak  Stratton St Carpark

All events: register from 9am, briefing at 9:50am, races start at 10am.

Points

Points will be awarded to the top 3 riders in each race and added to determine series winners for each grade.

Prizes

Merit prizes for grade series winners and spot prizes.

Fun races

Each round will include 3 fun races that all riders are welcome to enter, covered in the entry fee.  Formats are: One lap granny gear race (must be a true granny gear – no double chain-rings or SSs!); One lap big gear race; 'Random relay' – random selection of team members, one lap each team member.

Classes

A (elite), B (expert), C (recreational), D (novice), W (women).  Organisers reserve the right to 'encourage' riders to enter an appropriate grade (no burglars!).  Women may enter in grades A-D if they wish.

Contact / more info and discussion: lisa@vorb.org.nz / www.vorb.org.nz/article-76790.html

Entry form: download here (pdf ~350kb)

This is a fund raising event  for Lisa Morgan who will race in the USA and Canada, June to August 2008.  Find out more about Lisa at lisamorgan.blog.com.