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Summer Track Racing
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The primary aim of this series is FUN. While we will have a high standard of racing (rest assured, Hobart has some very fast Trackies), this series is all about getting out there and having a go.
The series is supported by Northern Physiotherapy Services
Series Points
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- Racing
- Racing will be on Friday night, at Newtown Track. The track is around the Newtown Cricket Oval, next to the Creek Rd Netball Centre.
- Race Entry will be $5. Riders MUST be Cycling Australia (CA) licenced to race. Spectating is free (of course!), so bring your friends, families and anyone else you can think of.
- Each night will have a formal program, starting at 6 or 6:30pm, and running till approximately 7:30pm. This program will contain one Sprint event, one Endurance event, and one or two other events such as Handicaps, Scratch races, etc.
- There will also be practice time before formal racing begins.
- The Sprint events may include such races as a Kilo or 500m TT, Sprint Derby, Match Sprint or flying 200.
- The Endurance events may include such events as Points races, Miss'N'Out, or Scratch races
- The program will vary from week to week.
- Grading
- There will be at least two grades
- Riders will be self graded, subject to officials approval
- There will be club officials to assist with grading if you wish
- If a rider wishes to go up or down grades throughout the series, there will be a mechanism to do this and maintain your points
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- Points
- Points will be given for placing in events (5, 3, 2, 1).
- Riders will also receive 10 start points for each night.
- There will be points for Special Events such as team races, Madisons etc.
- Special Events
- Throughout the series, a number of special events will be held in conjunction with normal racing. These may include Madison-style events, team races such as Teams or Italian pursuits, or Kierens.
- Safety
- All riders will be required to be assessed as to their knowledge of safe track riding.
- Any riders who have not ridden on the track before will be assisted in gaining this knowledge. It's not hard, there are a few simple rules
- Road Bikes
- There will be chances for Road Bikes to be ridden on the track during practice sessions, and there will be special events for them if there is sufficient interest.
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