Here is some general information regarding the series. We'll have more information including online registration posted tomorrow evening at www.diablofreeridepark.com .
If you have any questions feel free to email me at: info@diablofreeridepark.com
This series is designed to give riders the opportunity to compete against similarly skilled racers without the limitations of age groups. NOTE: This race series does not offer separate age categories.
Entrance Fees
INTRO Class (men and women) $60
AM Class (men and women) $60
PRO Class (men and women) $70
*Registration fee includes lift tickets for Saturday and Sunday
Official Schedule
Saturday
9:00am – 3:00pm Registration
9:00am – 3:00pm Course open for practice (competitors only)
3:00pm – 4:00pm Course closed for maintenance
Sunday
9:00am – 12:00pm Last call for registration
9:00am – 12:00pm Course open for Practice (competitors only)
12:15pm – 12:30pm Mandatory riders meeting and official start times posted
12:30pm – 1:00pm Course closed for maintenance
1:00pm – 4:00pm Running order: PRO Women, PRO Men, INTRO Class Women, INTRO Class Men, AM Women, AM Men
4:15pm – 4:30pm Awards Ceremony
*exact times subject to change
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Open/PRO Category
The Open/PRO class is geared towards experienced veteran downhill racers that typically place high in traditional ‘Expert’, ‘Semi-Pro’ and ‘Pro’ Categories. The top men and women in this category will receive points toward the overall series; custom carved wood trophies and the following cash payout:
GUARANTEED OPEN / PRO Payouts
RANK OPEN-PRO MEN / OPEN-PRO WOMEN
1st Place $500.00 $250.00
2nd Place $250.00 $125.00
3rd Place $150.00 $70.00
4th Place $100.00
5th Place $ 70.00
OPEN / PRO - BONUS TO OVERALL SERIES WINNERS
RANK OPEN-PRO MEN / OPEN-PRO WOMEN
1st Place $1000.00 $500.00
2nd Place $500.00 $250.00
3rd Place $250.00 $125.00
NOTE: You do NOT need to be classified as a NORBA ‘Pro’ to enter this class
Amateur Category
The Amateur Category is designed to increase the level of competition between experienced downhill racers that typically compete in ‘Sport’ & ‘Expert’ categories. The top men and women in this category will receive points toward the overall series and high-end product prizes.
Quality Prize Payouts
The top 5 men and top 3 women will receive high-end prizes
AMATUER MEN / AMATEUR WOMEN
1st Place 1st Place
2nd Place 2nd Place
3rd Place 3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
BONUS TO OVERALL SERIES WINNERS
The top 3 men and women series winners will receive high-end prize bonuses
RANK AMATUER MEN & WOMEN
1st Place - Brooklyn Machine Works ‘Park Bike’
2nd Place - RockShox ‘Boxxer Team’ Fork
3rd Place - RockShox ‘Pike Team’ Fork
Intro Category
This race category is geared towards beginner – low intermediate downhill riders that are looking to experience their FIRST season of downhill racing in a competitive but fun environment. The focus on this category is for riders to develop basic racing skills and confidence before moving up to the highly-competitive Amateur Class. In this class you will race the same course as other categories, but will have the option of taking slower, less technical lines around difficult terrain.
Quality Prize Payouts
The top 5 men and top 3 women will receive product for prizes
INTRO MEN INTRO WOMEN
1st Place 1st Place
2nd Place 2nd Place
3rd Place 3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
Shawn Orecchio
General Manager
Diablo Freeride Park
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