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Short Track Race Info – Please Read Carefully

🧒 U7 / U9 / U12 RidersRace Format: Normal XC format – no changes. Timing: See Race Day Timings below.

🚴 All Other Riders – What’s Different?This race uses a Short Track Format – it’s not your typical XC race. Please read the following carefully:

🟢 Equal Opportunity Start Mass start format

Individual time begins only when you cross the Start/Finish gantry

Fair chance for everyone – not just fast starters

🟨 GriddingRiders will be gridded:

By League Position

Then by Date of Entry (for new riders)

🕒 Start Timing Race starts by gun or whistle

Your personal time starts when you pass the Start/Finish gantry

Each rider has their own individual time

⏱ 1-Minute Rule Riders must cross the gantry within 1 minute of the start

Miss the window? Your time counts from the official start

Key Point: The first rider to finish may not be the winner – it's about elapsed time.

🔁 Warm-Up Loop & Holding Area Warm-Up Loop used for:

Controlled race starts

Next block warm-up

After race/practice lap, return to Rider Warm-Up Area

Do not return to your car – you won’t have time

Communal gazebo for drinks/equipment

Clubs may bring a team gazebo (contact us for space)

Riders called 5 minutes before the previous race finishes

Quick turnaround: 20 minutes per block

🗓 Race Day TimingsMorning: U7 / U9 / U12

08:15 – Course open

08:40 – Course closed

08:45 – U7 Race

09:05 – U9 Race

09:35 – U12 Race

Block 1:

10:00 – Course open for practice

10:10 – Last practice lap out

10:20 – Elite-F / S1-F / H1 (3 laps)

10:40 – U14/16-F / Fun-M/F / H1 (2 laps)

11:00 – Elite-F / S1-F / H2 (3 laps)

11:20 – U14/16-F / Fun-M/F / H2 (2 laps)

Block 2:

11:40 – Course open for practice

11:50 – Last practice lap out

12:00 – S2-M / H1 (2 laps)

12:20 – U14/16-M / H1 (2 laps)

12:40 – S2-M / H2 (2 laps)

13:00 – U14/16-M / H2 (2 laps)

Block 3:

13:20 – Course open for practice

13:30 – Last practice lap out

13:40 – Elite-M / H1 (3 laps)

14:00 – S1-M / H1 (3 laps)

14:20 – Elite-M / H2 (3 laps)

14:40 – S1-M / H2 (3 laps)

❓ FAQs / Other Info❌ What’s Not Changing U7 / U9 / U12: Same format and timing

🔁 New Format Overview (U14 / U16 / Elite / S1 / S2 / Fun) Two races per rider

Lap-count format, not timed

Practice laps between blocks

Stay in Warm-Up Area between races

🧂 Lapped Riders Unlikely, but will be pulled if lapped

🏡 Club Gazebos Contact us to bring a team gazebo

Shared gazebo available for solo riders

🧰 Results & Scoring Both race results published

Riders receive a finishing position for each race

Combined finishing positions = overall score

Lowest score = best result

Used to update league standings

DNF Rule:

Awarded last place in that race

Tie Breaks:

Highest placing in 2nd race gets the advantage

💡 Why This Format? Adds variety

Rewards strategy and explosiveness

Gives different riders a chance to shine

🚤 The Course Flattest and fastest of the year

Open and flowing

Woodland sections

Wide enough for side-by-side racing

🙌 Final NoteWe’ve done our best to estimate timing and structure. Weather or other conditions may affect the schedule. Come prepared, stay flexible – and most of all, enjoy the ride!