For 2012, Charlotte Sports Cycling has again teamed up with
East Blvd Bar and Grill, Heartwood Tree Service,
All About the Pipes Plumbing and Dirt Divas
 to host the always exciting winter short track race series.  The winter race series is set to kick off SUNDAY, January 15, 2012. The short course adds a unique style of racing to the Charlotte area.....short-track mountain bike racing on a 3/4 mile trail with bank turns. It's a cross between a criterium, BMX, cyclo-cross and single-track, super fast and spectator friendly. Charlotte Sports Cycling and the Tarheel Trailblazers have worked hard to create a trail that's exciting for the race participants and spectators.  Participants, based on category, will race 15 to 25 laps on the fast course. All of the events will be held at Renaissance Park. We plan to have food, an event photographer, and music at all of the events.

GREAT NEWS - Every time you race at the Winter Short Track Series, your name will be entered into the raffle for new Surly 29" Karate Monkey frame and a set of American Classic Mountain Bike Wheels. The raffle will be held at the Series awards party at East Blvd Bar and Grill on Sunday, February 12. Also, two of our series winners will be getting a pro sponsorship from Xpedo Pedals.  The pro sponsorship includes two sets of pedals and one year of support from Xpedo.  The two series winners will be chosen randomly from all 16 race series winners.  Check out the website at http://www.xpedo.com/

TEAM COMPETITION - The Team competition will consist of team members across all categories earning points.  The points will be derived from a new system called "Pack Points".  Pack Points are based upon the number of people racing in your category, with a minimum of 10 points for the winner. The top six people from your team will be scored. 
1st Place Team - $250 and Winners Trophy
2nd Place Team - $150
3rd Place Team - $100

RENAISSANCE PARK
1536 West Tyvola Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210

Link on MapQuest.com
I-85  Take I-85 to exit 33, Billy Graham Parkway.  Travel east on Billy Graham Parkway (left if heading South or right if heading North on I-85).  Turn right on Tyvola Rd. Park is located on the left, across from the golf course.

I-77    Take I-77 to exit 5, Tyvola Rd.  Travel west on Tyvola Rd. (right if heading South or left if heading North on I-77).  Park is located on the right, just past the Jeff Adams Tennis Center.

For event questions, email Neal at nealboyd@charlottesportscycling.com