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Napa Valley Dirt Classic

Race Start Schedule

  • 10:15: Racers' meeting
  • 10:30: Race begins: 12 starts in 2 minute intervals
  • 1:30 - 2:00: Awards

Registration

  • Pre-registration closes April 6.
  • 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 April 6: $30; after April 6: $35 (Does not include one-day NORBA license)
  • 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

  • T-shirt: no cost with pre-registration through April 6; $10 each for registration after April 6, 2008
  • $100 purse each to first male and female pro finisher; $60/second; $30/third (not from each category)
  • Custom trophies to top finishers in all categories
  • Raffle held after race

Site and Course Specifics

  • 22 mile circuit, hilly, smooth to medium-rough trails, service roads, double track and single track, lots of trees.... fun course
  • Free parking, Showers
  • 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

  • One year license required for Pro (UCI license $120)/Expert ($60)
  • One day racing license sold race day: $5 ... Beginner/Sport classes ($5)
  • License includes secondary accident/medical coverage ($1,000 deductible - if you don't have primary coverage $5,000 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