What does an official
do?
Officials are responsible for scoring the race, maintaining all the
rules of the race, filling out paperwork if you are the chief
official for USAC, etc. Officials are licensed by USAC and must take
classes and pass exams. For closed courses at Spokane County Raceway
Park, we can get by with one official as a minimum. For the Time
Trials and Road Races, we will need multiple officials.
What are the categories
for the Twilight Series?
Below are guidelines
used to determine which packs racers are placed in... the bottom
line is that the promoting club reserves the right to place racers
in packs they are determined to be most competitive with and also
reserves the right to refuse entry to racers. (must be within the
stated categories)
Twilight Series
packs are determined based to some extent on ability, while also
using USAC defined categories as a reference.
As a general
rule, the top three placers of each group in each mini-series
will be moved up and asked to try a few races at the next higher
category (if still within the stated categories). Racers
may also be strongly encouraged to move to a higher pack mid
mini-series based on ability.
Results and
points, activity in races, number of races entered, primes,
feedback from officials, and feedback from racers all contribute
to the placement of racers in the Twilight Series packs. Midway
into the year long series the packs tend to "equalize" somewhat
as racers settle into packs they are most competitive with...
this is also taken into account when making decisions on racer
placement.
For
initial placement
of a new racer, we will use the following:
Group A Men
1,2,3 | Women 1,2,3 | Masters 35+
Group B Men
4/5B | Women 3/4B | Masters 40+
Group C Men
4/5C | Women 4/5C | Masters 50+
Group D Men
4/5D | Women 4/5D | Masters 60+
Racers moved up
to a higher pack will take 1/2 of their points.
There are unique
situations and those will be handled on a case by case basis.
What are the fees for
racing?
$20.00 for SCR and $25 for Road Races (Non Baddlands Members)
(Includes $3.75 USAC Insurance charge, and SCR surcharge when at SCR)
$15.00 (Baddlands Members) for SCR and $20 for Road Races (Includes
$3.75 USAC Insurance charge, and SCR surcharge when at SCR)
Unattached Rider Fee: $5.00 (After May 1st)
Numbers (good for all year): $2.00 (includes frame number and bib
number. See specific races for details on which side to wear your
number on for SCR and other criterium courses.)
One Day USAC License Fee $10.00
What does a marshal do?
Marshals are used at major intersections, mainly in
our road courses. Depending on the course, we may need a single
marshal at a corner or multiple marshals at a corner. Plan to show
up at the race no later than 30 minutes before the event so you can
get instructions from the race organizers. May also take out signs
for the corner you will be working.
What does a course setup
person do?
Course setup people are responsible for setting up
signs (Department Of Transportation, Sandwich Boards, 1K, 200m)
before each road race. Also reports back any road conditions that
may impact the race. Plan to show up at the race at least one hour
before the event. Sometimes signs may be sent out with corner
marshals if needed. Responsible for collection of all signs used
during the race. Note again that corner marshals may also bring
their signs back to the start/finish area.
What does a lead car
driver do?
Lead car drivers with vehicles. Lead cars are used for our road
courses and go in front of each of the packs to alert oncoming
traffic that the race is approaching. Cars maintain a distance well
in front of the racers. Need to arrive 45 minutes before the start
of the race so signs can be placed on the vehicle. We use "safe"
signs that will not scratch vehicles. Most road courses we will try
to run three separate packs, so we need three lead cars and drivers.
What does a follow car
driver do?
Follow car drivers with vehicles. Follow cars are used for our road
courses and follow each of the packs to alert traffic approaching
from behind that a race is up the road. Need to arrive 45 minutes
before the start of the race so signs can be placed on the the
vehicle. We use "safe" signs that will not scratch vehicles. Most
road courses we will try to run three seperate packs, so in most
cases we need three follow cars and drivers. An exception to this,
sometimes we can utilize an Official as a follow vehicle as well.
What does a registration
assistant do?
Registration assistants sign up racers, process registration fees,
release forms, setup registration area, tables, supplies, etc. Need
to be on site one hour before the race starts. Registration closes
about 10 minutes before the race starts. After registration is
closed you can assist in other areas if needed (driving/marshaling),
or even race if all other areas are staffed!
Points.
Individual Points Competition Points will go 10 deep. Scoring is as follows:
1st - 6 points
2nd - 5 points
3rd - 4 points
4th - 3.5 points
5th - 3 points
6th - 2.5 points
7th - 2 points
8th - 1.5 points
9th - 1 point
10th - .5 point
Plus all racers get one point for
participating in the race.
Racers who are moved up to a higher pack in the middle of a
mini-series will take 1/2 of their points. (Racers will only be
scored in ONE pack at a time. Once a racer moves up, they will no
longer be competing in the pack they moved from)
If the first time a racer races in a series is the last race of
that series, their placing and points will not count for the
series individual or team scoring and the placing and scores of
the other finishers will be adjusted accordingly.
Team Points Competition To earn team points, a team must have two (2) or more
riders in the top six (6). Team points will be awarded to the top
finisher for the team.
If a team has more than two (2) riders in the top six (6), only
the top finisher for the team will earn points... the benefit of
having more than two (2) from a team finish in the top six (6) is
that your are then taking away point opportunities for other
teams.
At the end of each mini-series, we will reset all team points back
to zero.
Team points will not be awarded for Time Trial races!
Team points are
awarded as follows:
1st - 6 points
2nd - 5 points
3rd - 4 points
4th - 3.5 points
5th - 3 points
6th - 2.5 points
Numbers must be
clearly visible from the side. Our cameras record at eye level so if
your number is on your back, hidden by your arm, on your pockets,
etc. you will not be scored.
Two bib/jersey numbers must be worn for road courses. One bib/jersey
number can be worn for races at Spokane County Raceway and other
criterium venues. Check the specific race details (by clicking on
the event on the calendar) to see which side to have your number on
for Spokane Country Raceway and other criterium venues. Frame
numbers must be used for all races.
If you have a WSBA number we will accept that for Twilight Series
races. If you don't have a WSBA number we will still have Twilight
Series numbers as we always do... $2 for two bib numbers and one
frame number. Please don't lose your numbers! Replacement numbers
could cost a lot more, depends on if the registration people are in
a good mood or not...
Those that have needed a replacement number, PLEASE race with the
last number you received. Do not switch back to your original
number.
