2013 Spring Classic
2013 Spring Classic ProGRT & Super D
Don’t miss our first event of the season. The Mountain Creek Spring Classic brings out the best local, national and international riders to New Jersey for some great racing action. Racers will compete for double points in the USA Cycling Pro GRT Series as well as the Eastern States Cup Series. The race will also mark the USAC New Jersey State DH Championships. New for 2013! We’ve added Super D as a discipline. The Spring Classic is not to be missed. Mark your calendars to join some of the world’s best mountain bikers at Mountain Creek Bike Park this May 16-19th.
Dates:
May 16 -19,
2013
Location:
Mountain Creek
Bike Park – Vernon, NJ
Nearest Airport:
30 Miles – Stewart
International Airport, Newburgh, NY
37 Miles – Newark
International Airport, Newark, NJ
Disciplines & Format:
Downhill – Individual Timed Races – Expected finish times of 2-3 minutes
Super D – Mass start by class. No
individual times – Expected finish times of 7-10 minutes
Purse:
$7,200 Cash Pro
Purse/ $2,500 in Product Prizing Amateur Prizes
Downhill
Payouts:
Pro Men: 1st - $1,500, 2nd - $700, 3rd - $500, 4th - $200, 5th - $100
Pro Women: $1,500, 2nd - $700, 3rd - $500, 4th - $200, 5th - $100
Amateur Prizing 1st – 3rd by Category
Super D
Payouts:
Pro Men: 1st - $300, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $100
Pro Women: 1st - $300, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $100
Amateur Prizing 1st – 3rd by Category
Race
Fees:
Downhill $100 Pro /
$85 Amateur – Includes Saturday & Sunday Lift Tickets
Super D $50 Pro ($40 if registered for DH)/ $40 Amateur ($30 if registered for
DH) – Includes Saturday Lift Ticket
Practice Day Lift Tickets (Thursday & Friday) $25/day
Race Fees Include Number Plates
Valid USA Cycling Annual or Day License Required for All Racers. Day Licenses available for $10 each.
Racing Categories:
Downhill:
Men Women
Cat 1 < 18 Cat
1
Cat 1 19-29 Cat
2-3
Cat 1 30-39 Pro
Cat 1 40+
Cat 2 < 18
Cat 2 19-29
Cat 2 30-39
Cat 2 40+
Junior < 14
Cat 3 <18
Cat 3 < 19-29
Cat 3 30+
Pro
Super D:
Men Women
<18 Amateur
19-29 Pro/Open
30-39
40-49
50+
Pro/Open
Cat 3 =
Beginners, Cat 2 = Novice, Cat = Expert.
Racers must race in the USAC category they hold a license for. A racer’s age is determined by their age on
December 31st, 2013. Cat 1
and Pro Racers require USAC Annual Licenses (No Day Licenses).
Pit Spaces:
Pit spaces will be located in the Red Tail Lodge Parking Lot. The Pits will open on Thursday and Close on Sunday at the conclusion of the Race. The Pit lots are open to paid guests only. No employee or guest parking.
10 X 10 =
$150, 20 X 10 = $300, 20 X 20 = $600, 20 X 40 = $800
Water will be available in the Red Tail
Lodge. No electric will be available.
Special parking restrictions(Handicap & Fire Zone) will still be
enforced.
Spectators:
Spectators will be FREE
Cabriolet Access with Spectator Ticket. Spectator
Tickets may be picked up at the Bike Center in the Red Tail Lodge. Best race spectating will be in the Rock
Garden on the Asylum trail (follow Great Northern Ski Trail down from top of
Gondola) or in the finish area behind Red Tail Lodge. No outside alcohol allowed on premises.
Kids Race:
Immediately
following the Pro Downhill finals on Sunday we will be hosting a Kids Race on
the Great Lawn outside the Red Tail Lodge.
This free participatory event is designed to give young bikers their
first taste of racing. No winners, just
for fun! Open to kids ages 10 &
younger on any type of bike.
Event Sponsors:
We would like to
thank the following event sponsors:
Six Six One, Decline Magazine, Fly Racing, GoPro, GT Bicyles, Oakley, Pinkbike.com, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Teva and Red Bull.
Registration:
Register Online or
Onsite Starting Thursday May 16th at 9AM
Lodging:
20% Lodging
Discount for all Participants
Lodging is available on-site through the resort at the following properties
Appalachian (Trailside Lodging)
Black Creek Sanctuary (1-3Bdrm Townhomes)
Minerals Resort & Spa (Family Friendly, Full-Service Resort)
http://mountaincreek.com/lodging/lodging-options/
Call 973-827-2000 to book – Mention Promo Code “ProGRT”
Event Schedule at a Glance:
Thursday May 16th - Park Open 9AM – 6PM
9AM – 3PM Registration
Open at Red Tail Lodge
9AM – 3PM Pit Load In
9AM – 6PM Open Practice & Public All Day
Friday May 17th – Park Open 9AM – 6PM
9AM – 3PM
Registration Open at Red Tail Lodge
9AM – 3PM Pit Load In
9AM – 6PM Open Practice & Public All Day
Saturday May 18th – Park Open 9AM – 6PM
8AM – 1:30PM Registration Open at Red Tail Lodge (Super D Registration Closes at
9:30AM)
9AM – 12PM – Pro DH Practice
11:00AM – Super D Amateur Race Start by Category
12PM – 3PM – Amateur DH Practice
3:30PM Pro & Cat 1<18 Seeding Runs
4:30PM – Super D Awards & Seeding Results at the Biergarten
6PM – 10PM – Mountain Bike Movie Night at
the Red Tail Lodge
Sunday May 19th – Park
Open 8AM – 6PM
7:30AM – Bike Center Opens
8AM – 9AM – Registration Open in Red Tail Lodge
8AM – Lifts Open for Practice & Public
8AM – 10AM – Amateur DH Practice
10AM – 11 AM – Pro DH Practice
12PM – Cat 2-3 Race Start by Category
1:30PM – Cat 1 Race Start by Category
3PM – Pro Race Start
4PM - Kids Race - Ages 3-10 - Free to Participate on the Great Lawn
4:30PM – Awards Ceremony at the Biergarten
*exact times subject to change
Race & Event Rules:
- All event class fields are limited. Due to the popularity of this event, pre-registration is highly recommended and is first-come, first served
- All participants will be required to sign a waiver and photo release form at onsite registration. Participants under 18 years of age are required to have a parent or guardian signature
- Helmets are required for all events including practice and freeriding
- Athletes are required to have valid lift tickets and athlete number plates in order to gain access to the race course
- Competitors may only engage in practice runs during official, class-specific practice sessions or open practice times.
- Official field start-times will be posted at the mandatory riders meeting, at the base of the gondola, DH start area and at registration
- Race number plates may not be cut, folded, altered or defaced in any way
- Athletes are encouraged and required to be at the start area at least 20 minutes prior to their posted (time-of-day) start times. Athletes that are not present at the start area for their posted start time may lose their opportunity to race
- Winning athletes must be in attendance at the official awards ceremony in order to receive prizes - awards will not be mailed.
- Registration fees and competitor lift tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
- No outside alcohol is allowed on property
Questions? Contact Hugh Reynolds hreynolds@mountaincreek.com 973-864-8097
Sponsors:
