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Race Start Schedule

• Sunday, August 10, 2008

Registration

• Pre-registration closes August 3.
• Race day registration starts at 8:00 a.m.
• Online registration at active.com
• Race information: 707-965-6346; email: mlhellie@puc.edu
• Race fee: Postmarked by August 3: $30; after August 3: $35 (does not include one day NORBA license)
• Racing License: One year required for PRO (UCI license $120)/EXPERT ($60); One Day License sold race day sold for Beginner/Sport ($5)
• Race packet pickup: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. race day
• Riders under 18 need parent/guardian signed consent or written permission sent with registration forms.
• Standard athletic release form signed race day

Make Checks payable to: Napa Valley Dirt Classic. Mail Checks and entry form to: Napa Valley Dirt Classic, Pacific Union College, One Angwin Avenue, Angwin, CA 94508. No Refunds

Awards, Prizes, Goodies

• $120 purse each to first male and female pro finisher (not from each category); $60/second; $30/third
• Awards presented to top three finishers in all categories
• Raffle held after race: Tires, Clothing, Bike Accessories and more

Site and Course Specifics

• 10 mile circuit, hilly, smooth to medium-rough trails, service roads, double track and single track, lots of trees....fun course
• Free parking
• No Camping
• No Alcohol
• Race is held on private land (PUC campus). NO PRE-RIDES!!
• Adventist college campus CLOSED SATURDAY TO ALL RIDERS!!

Racing License

• License sold race day by NORBA official
• One year required for PRO/EXPERT ($60)
• One Day License sold race day for Beginner/Sport ($5)
• License includes secondary accident/medical coverage ($1,000 deductible)

Race Specifics

• All NORBA rules apply
• ANSI-Snell approved helmets mandatory during race and race day practice
• First Aid: EMT's on race course and at finish line

Camping

• Bothe-Napa State Park (showers available) - Hwy 29 and Larkmead Rd., 5 miles south of Calistoga. 1-800-444-PARK