SERIES INFO 2012

Categories:
Pro Men, Pro/Cat 1 Women, Cat 1 Men 19-34, Cat 1 Men 35-44, Cat 1 Men 45+ (NEW!), Cat 2 Men U35, Cat 2 Men 35-44, Cat 2 Men 45+, Cat 2 Men 55+ (NEW!), Cat 2 Women U35, Cat 2 Women 35-44, Cat 2 Women 45+, Singlespeed Men, Singlespeed Women, Cat 3 Men 10-14, Cat 3 Men 15-18, Cat 3 Men 19+ , Cat 3 Women 10-14, Cat 3 Women 15-18, Cat 3 Women 19+.

Start Times & Race Duration:
4:00pm - Course open for pre-riding
4:30pm - Registration opens
5:40pm - Kiddie race (under the trees) - racing for 5' (this race is FREE, but parents have to sign a waiver!)
5:55pm - Cat 3 Men (10-14, 15-18, 19+), Cat 3 Women (10-14, 15-18, 19+): racing for 25-30'
6:30pm - Singlespeed Men, Cat 2 Men 45-54, Cat 2 Women (U35, 35-45, 45+), Singlespeed Women: racing for 25-30'
7:00pm - Cat 2 Men U35, Cat 2 Men 35-44, Cat 2 Men 55+: racing for 25-30'
7:30pm - Pro Men, Pro/Cat 1 Women, Cat 1 Men 19-34, Cat 1 Men 35-44, Cat 1 Men 45+: racing for 30-40'

All races will start on time, so schedule enough time to travel to PIR, get all your stuff together, ride your bike from the parking lot to the infield, and get registered.

Course Description:
All races will be held on the infield of PIR.
Combo of grassy flats, twisty singletrack (under the trees) and bumpy dirt track (motocross course).

Pre-riding:
The short track course and surrounding area will be open for pre-riding on race days from 4:00pm through 5:45pm. If time allows, racers will also be able to pre-ride the course outside the motocross track in between race heats (but you have to stay behind the last rider, as to not interfere with the race). No pre-riding the infield/motocross track after 5:40pm! (it's too confusing for racers, course marshals and officials)

Kiddie Race (for kids age 0-10):
Each week, we will have two kiddie races. The Beginner Kids will do a short, 1-minute flat mini-loop on a grassy spot under the trees, close to the start/finish area. This race is for the very young ones. The Expert Kids will do a slightly longer, 3' loop in the same area, with possibly some more technical sections and obstacles. Trikes, training wheels and push-bikes are all allowed. Both kiddie races will start at 5:40pm, prior to the Cat 1/Junior race. Kiddie racers race for free but parents/guardians of kiddie racers still have to sign a waiver.

Race Fees:

	Series Pass (Only Pre-Registration)	Single Race (Pre-Registration)	Single Race (Day-of-Race)
Juniors (under 18) *	$60	$10	$15
Adults (Cat 1, Cat 2, Cat 3, Singlespeed)	$110	$17	$20
2nd race (on same day)	$30	$5	$5

 Registration:
- 2012 SERIES PASS: CLICK HERE to purchase your series pass and race all eight races for just $110 ($60 for juniors)! Series passes are sold exclusively online. Deadline is May 31st.
- Online registration for individual races: each week - from Tuesday through Friday (end-of-day) - you will be able to register for the next week's race. More details here.
- Series pass holders and pre-registered riders will enjoy a weekly call-up at the start of their category, in the order that we have received their registration. Each week, we will also raffle off a special prize among all pre-registered riders!
- Day-of-race registration: from 4:30pm to 15 minutes prior to your start time.
- The registration tent is located on the infield of PIR near the start/finish area.
- OBRA membership required for all racers (except kiddie racers) - single day: $5 / annual membership: $25
Important: Per OBRA rules, all riders who claim to be OBRA members will have to show proof of current membership at their first short track race of the season. if you can't provide proof of membership (i.e. membership card or confirmation email), you will have to purchase a single-day license ($5).
- If you plan to pay at the race, please bring cash or checks. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS AT THE RACE!

Upgrade Rules:
Racers who podiumed last year in 3 or more races (or who ended top-3 overall) will have to upgrade this year (except when you're racing in a master category). Cat 3 (Beginner) racers who had at least one top-3 finish are also asked to upgrade, so the "real" beginner get a chance of placing. The upgrade rules do not apply to junior racers. Moreover, racers are free to upgrade mid-series, but earned points are not transferable to a new category.

Race Plates:
Like last year, all racers will receive a special series race plate. These are the only race plates that will be honored by our officials (no OBRA MTB XC series race plates or cloth bib numbers!). If you forget or lose your race plate, you'll have to buy a replacement plate at the registration desk (cost: $5).

FREE Clinics for Novice Women & Junior Racers:
This year, Bike 'N Hike is teaming up with Northwest Trail Alliance and some seasoned expert/pro short track racers to host FREE weekly clinics for junior racers and novice women. The clinics will include a guided bike-through of the course, various fun skill drills, and a ton of race tips from folks who not only know how to race hard but also how to race smart. The women's clinic will be held from 4pm to 5pm, the Junior clinic will run from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Both clinics take place on the race course. Meet-up is at the bleachers on the right of the registration tent. You don't have to register in advance for the clinics, but you need to fill out a series waiver.

Prizes:
- More than $2,500 worth of products and prizes, randomly distributed among all racers.
- $750 cash purse for Pro Men and Women top 3 overall.
- Weekly prizes randomly drawn among all racers.

Points & Awards:
- Points are awarded 15 deep in each race. Points schedule is - 30,25,22,19,17,15,13,11,9,7,5,4,3,2,1.
- Best seven out of eight races count toward overall results.
- Series awards (3 deep) & final series raffle will take place at the series grand finale.
- Since we are racing for eight weeks this year, two sets of Oregon BAR (Best All-Around Rider) points can be earned (one set of BAR points for the first 4 races and another set for the last 4 races).
 
Some Important Safety Notes and PIR Rules:

1) Helmets are mandatory at PIR and at all OBRA-sanctioned races. Make sure to bring one and wear it any time you are on your bike, including on your way from your car to the infield and back.

2) Be safe when crossing the track. On Monday nights between 6pm and 8pm there are ongoing road bike races on the PIR race track. Unsafe track crossings have been a recurring issue during last year's series. We urge everyone to use the bridge whenever possible to get to and from the motocross course. If you prefer to cross the race track through the main gate, you should use extreme caution, both on your way in and on your way out. Always look both ways and don't cross the track when oncoming road racers are in sight. Please respect the crossing marshals' instructions whenever they are present.

3) Do not bring any beer or alcohol into PIR. There is an explicit rule (posted at the main entrance) that prohibits people (racers and spectators) to bring in alcoholic beverages into the venue. Please help us ensure that everyone abides by this rule. For all clarity: when the PIR food stand is open, you will be able to buy beer from them (besides soda, ice cream, hot food and snacks).

4) No dogs please. We all like animals, but they add another element of complexity.

More Info:
Kris Schamp - kris@portlandracing.com