Rules, Scoring & Classes

Please read through the following racing rules and instructions.

Go HERE to go directly to the classes


Racing Rules:

  1. Racers must start in there proper respective CLASS
  2. Racing age is your age on December 31 of current year - same as USAC, NCNCA etc...
  3. You must have your class number marked on your calf (or use seat post sticker).
  4. All racers must attend the pre-race safety announcements.
  5. Racers must finish the race riding, pushing, or carrying their bike.
  6. No short cutting of course is allowed. If you cut the course you must go back and re-enter where you left the course.
  7. Racers must complete all laps required for their category/class. Non completion of all your laps is a DNF.
  8. Racers are permitted support from other racers or spectators.
  9. Racers may leave the course to make necessary repairs as long as they return to the course at the exact location where they left.
  10. Law Abiding: Federal, State and Local laws and ordinances must be abided by at all times.
  11. NO headphones or earphones are to be used anytime you are on the course. This will result in immediate disqualification.
  12. Have fun! That is why we are out here :-)

Sportsmanship conduct: Dangerous riding, use of profane or abusive language, or other unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated. We are out here for FUN! Such behavior by any racer shall be subject to warning or immediate disqualification at the Race Directors sole discretion.

Racer protests must be filed in writing on an incident form available at registration with the Scoring Official within 15 minutes of completing the race. In keeping with the atmosphere of our grass roots ideals: friends and family getting together for a good time, all protests will be reviewed and amicably resolved by the parties involved with the ultimate decision made by the race director.

Category (Class) Descriptions:

Please try to situate yourself in the proper class. Being in the proper class from the get-go is a plus for everyone and better for your points. Racing age is how old you are as of December 31 of the current year - same as USAC, NCNCA etc...
Skills Clinic and One Lap Not-A-Race: This class are for those who are not sure about racing and just want to get their feet wet. The Skills Clinic is taught by Asa Salas, then you will take a one lap guided lap around the course of the week. No limit on how many times you can do this class/Not-A-Race, it is for your improvement and FUN!

Poker League!  This new class are for those who want to do a few no pressure laps at our races, and is entirely for fun. You get one card before the start and two cards for each of the first two laps for 5 cards total. (You can ride two or three laps and we will time up to three laps)  If you draw a good hand you could walk away with a great prize from one of our SPONSORS. You will be chip timed, but no series points.


GROM racers:  These races are FREE courtesy of Mikes Bikes! This class is for Middle school and below, (generally) 14 and under. There will be 5 races starting on April 13 and will be run on a separate course.

 BEGINNER: You will be doing two laps around the course. This class is for those who  have either never raced or just started racing. You ride maybe 2 times a week. Watch for the possible split for the Beginners on the race course... or you will be doing extra mileage and technical stuff!

SPORT: 3 laps around the course. You've been riding for a while, you can ride Granite Bay, Auburn and Salmon Falls and do OK. You might spend 3-4 days a week riding.

EXPERT: 4 laps around the course. You can blaze just about any trail. You train 4-5 days a week for the cycling season and you live to crush your competitor buddies.

ProEXPERT: 4 laps around the course. This is an "open" class. You are FAST, even your friends say you are fast, even YOU think you are fast... You can blaze any trail at speed... no money, just GLORY!

SINGLE SPEED: Bikes with one gear. Two classes: SS Expert (4 laps), SS Sport (3 laps).

CLYDESDALE: Are you 210 lbs (NAKED!) or over? The Clyde's class is a class for the big guys at the Sport level and they do 3 laps. Watch out! They can be pretty fast. If you are not at least at the sport fitness and skill level, try the Beginner class instead. If you are protested for weight you will be weighed after the race in only your shorts - if you are under 210# you will be moved into your Sport age class.

TANDEM: What's to say? If you've got someone you just can't live without, strap them on back and ride! (3 laps)


E-bike OPEN: All ages, Men & Women, 3 laps. Class 1 (ONLY!) eBikes with NO modifications. This means the pedal assist cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle, no "performance chips" or hacks. E-bikes must have fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750W and a top motor powered speed of 20 mph.

IF YOU ARE 40+ YOU ARE ALLOWED TO  RACE DOWN ONE AGE GROUP IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 5 RACERS IN THE YOUNGER CLASS :-)

Scoring and Points:

Each racer will accumulate points for each race in their particular class. Points will be awarded as follows:

 

  • First place 50 points, second 49 points, third 48 points, fourth place 47 points etc.
  • In the event of a tie, the top placement will go to the racer with: The most firsts, then seconds, then thirds etc. If it's a full blown tie it goes to who beat who in the last race.
  • CLASS CHAMPIONS and final season placement are determined by your best 8 out of the 10 races in this Series. (GROMS are best 4 out of 5). NO POINTS for the Poker League, for fun/learning only!

SCORING PROTESTS: If you have a protest, please fill out a protest form after the race. If you notice an error after the race you have until 6 pm the Friday following the race to email us with your scoring protest. After that all scores are FINAL.


Mandatory Upgrades/Class Changes:

We have a system to ensure quality racing in each class through controlled upgrades. This means it is best to be in your proper competitive class right from the beginning. We have MANDATORY UPGRADES and will look at you if you are smoking the field. It is best to be in your "proper" class from the get go, or at least before your 3rd race (you have two throw out races). We do not move your points to your new class.

CRITERIA FOR MANDATORY UPGRADE:
1) If you place in the top 3 in your first two races in that class.
2) Your laps times would put you into the top 33% of the next class up.
Note: Class size and age group is also considered.

Race Course Layout:

ALL Races* are held within the Prairie City Off Road Vehicle Park south of Folsom, CA. (see map page for directions) or click HERE for an aerial view of the area. EXCEPT an occasional race (if there is a scheduling conflict at Prairie City), which will be held at GRANITE BAY. Be sure to check the latest race schedule and notices.


Each lap around the course is between 2.5 and 4 miles long. The first races are shorter getting longer as the season progresses. There are numerous single track trails and dirt roadways on the property. Each week we set up a different course which makes for some exciting racing!

We set up the main course using 9" high ORANGE plastic cones. If there is a sharp turn, I place 2 or 3 cones on their side "pointing" in the direction of the turn. If there is a steep drop or technical part of the track it will be preceded by multiple cones. Watch for the occasional Expert split (will be announced prior to the race).

We ALWAYS recommend PRE-RIDING the course, this will help prevent you from making a mistake the first time around at "race speed". We have three main hills on the course and I will include at least one of these in the course each week.

Finish line, number plates etc:
We need your help in scoring! You MUST be responsible
for the following if you want to be scored.
  1. Be sure you are registered in the proper class - see the class category and number list.
  2. Your number plate must be correctly attached to the front of the bike - on TOP and on the OUTSIDE of all cables and brake lines.
  3. After you cross the finish line STAY IN ORDER in the finish chute until your number is recorded.
  4. PLEASE slow down (but do not stop!) after the finish line, be sure the video camera sees you.
  5. DO NOT go back under the arch after you have finished.
  6. If you do not finish the race please sign the DNF sheet if you want your DNF points
  7. Please move away from the finish area after your position has been recorded.
  8. KEEP your number plate. It will be YOUR number plate for the entire season! If you change classes you will need to exchange your number plate. If you lose your number plate/timing chip you will need to purchase another number plate ($5).

 

Information about number plates and timing chips
(that's how we score you)

BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR NUMBER PLATE FOR THE WHOLE SEASON. If you lose your original number plate with timing chip you must purchase a new one for $5. If you do not have a Prairie City Race Series number plate with a timing chip you will cannot be scored!

There is only ONE acceptable way to mount
your chip equipped number plate:



Your number plate must be mounted on the front of your bike IN FRONT of all wires, cables etc. NOTHING can be in front of your number plate or the chip will not read properly

This is a good example of how to mount your number plate :-)

NONE of the following plates are acceptable, you will NOT get scored!

     

Here are the Classes

RACE AGE: Your race age is how old you are on Dec 31 of this year

 

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