Northstar Downhill Series Race #5- Livewire Classic

Northstar Downhill Series Race #5 - Livewire Classis

Downhill Mountain Bike enthusiasts are offered the perfect conditions for downhill racing on Northstar California’s terrain and can compete against one another all summer long during the Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series featuring divisions for men, women and juniors. The top three racers in each division will receive awards at the conclusion of each race as well as the conclusion of the entire series, based on cumulative points. The Intro to Racing division is meant to introduce new competitors to Downhill Mountain biking. Intro to Racing will award the top 3 racers at the conclusion of each race, however will not be included in year-end awards.  An after party and awards ceremony will be hosted on the Stage in the Northstar Village with food and drink specials for competitors to enjoy. Awards are scheduled to begin approximately 30 minutes after the final competitor finishes.

NO DAY OF REGISTRATION, CHECK-IN ONLY

ALL RACERS NEED TO CHECK IN BEFORE THE RACE (DAY BEFORE: 3pm to 5pm, DAY OF: 8:30am to 10am)

Course Details

• Pro/Cat 1 Men & Women 
  • Livewire top to bottom
    • Start on 2nd jump of Livewire and finish bottom of Zephyr Express
• Cat 2/Intro Men & Women
  • Livewire top to bottom
    • Start on 2nd jump of Livewire and finish bottom of Zephyr Express
• CHAINLESS RACE
  • Chainless race will follow 15 minutes after the final Livewire competitor finishes, if time allows. Registration will take place at the top of the race course only. $20 CASH (exact change is appreciated).

Race Fee + Lift Tickets

• Entry Fee
  • Amateur-$47 (online 14+ days in advance), $53 (within 14 days of event)
  • Pro-$57 (online 14+ days in advance), $63 (within 14 days of event)
• Lift tickets
  • Lift tickets not included with registration. Discounted Racer lift tickets will be available at registration for registered racers only

Registration + Check In

NO DAY OF REGISTRATION, CHECK-IN ONLY

• Online registration
  • Online registration closes at 5pm the night before the race
• Onsite Check-In
  • Located in the Northstar Village at the Competition Services office
    • Entrance is adjacent to roller rink
  • Day Before – 3pm to 5pm
  • Morning of - 8:30am to 10:00am 
  • It is Mandatory for all competitors to check in morning of or day before the race
• Competitor List
  • Competitor list will be posted by 7pm on the Saturday before the race

Schedule- 

• Practice-By Category Day of Race
  • Open Practice 9:30am-10:00am
  • Pro/Cat 1 Men & Women: 10:00am-11:00am
  • Cat 2/Intro to Racing/Challenged Athlete Men & Women: 11:00am-12:00pm
• Riders Meeting
  • Mandatory Riders meeting will be held at the top of the course at 12:15pm
• Race Start-Race order will be Pro/Cat 1/Cat 2/Intro to Racing/Challenged Athletes 
  • Race starts at 12:30pm
• Start List
  • Will be posted by 11:30am

Awards, Raffle, & Race Series 

• Awards and Raffle
  • Scheduled to begin at approximately 30 minutes after the final competitor finishes
  • Location: Stage in the Northstar Village
  • Awards are given to the top 3 competitors in each category
  • Raffle Tickets are included with race entry.
    • Must be present to win
• Pro Purse- $1,500
  • Pro Men  
    • 1st Place- $250, 2nd Place- $200, 3rd Place- $150
  • Pro Women  
    • 1st Place- $250, 2nd Place- $200, 3rd Place- $150
  • Vet Pro Men 30+  
    • 1st Place- $125, 2nd Place- $100, 3rd Place- $75
• Race Series 
  • In order to be considered for series points, a racer must race in four out of the six races in the same category.     

Transfers

• All Race Registration sales are final and no refunds will be granted.  If communicated to the Race Organizer before the day of the race you will be allowed to transfer your registration to another Northstar Race (excluding CES Enduro and Tahoe Trail 100).
• As well you are welcome to transfer your registration to another person (fees may apply).  These transfers can happen up to 12pm the Friday before the race thru your BikeReg.com account.

**Helmets are required at all times while on a bike. Format will be a one-run time race. USA Cycling license is not required. All racers must complete the Mountain Bike Release of Liability prior to racing. Please call 1.800.466.6784 for more information.