2024 Race Rules
The 2024 KASK Winter Short Track Series p/b Audi Charlotte & 76® point system will be determined by taking the total accumulated points during the 5 race series. Points will be determined by the number of participants in the race. For example, if there are 14 participants in a 1x race, 1st place will receive 14 points, 2nd place will receive 13 points, 3rd place will receive 12 points, and so on. If there are 10 or less participants in a 1x race, 1st place will receive 10 points, 2nd place will receive 9 points, and so on. DNF's will always receive 1 point for participation. If you DNF, please let the race officials know.
Race Age
Racing age is based on your age on December 31, 2024. If you are a junior, you can race up an age group but you cannot race down. Opposite goes for adults. You can race down an age group but NOT up. If you turn 19 in 2024, you are considered an adult and need to register in an adult category.
Registration
- Series registration is currently open and will close on January 21, 2024.
- Individual race registration will open on January 1.
KASK Winter Short Track Series p/b Audi Charlotte & 76® events will be held rain or shine.
Category Explanations
| Expert Men | Just as stated...Experts. This category races for approximately 50 minutes. |
| Masters 35+ | Experienced racers 35 and over but not quite as fast as the experts. Race time approximately 50 minutes. Sport and Beginner 35+ can double up in this category. |
| E-Bikes | E-Bike BICYCLE ELIGIBILITY: Class 1: Pedal Assist Bicycles with an electric motor Peak Power of <=750 watts that provides motor assistance only when the rider is pedaling and only up to a speed of 20 mph. Approved Drive Units only. Bicycles must remain locked, i.e., no modification of wheel sensor from factory circumference or any other modification to manipulate the factory set speed of the bike. Production Rule: OEM drive unit and matching frame combination model required (matching year NOT required). Electric conversion kits and after-market frames are prohibited. Once qualified for the meet the bicycle’s frame may not be replaced. Current list of approved Drive Units: Bosch, Shimano, Panasonic, Yamaha and Brose. |
| Sport Men | Sport Men will be broken into two ages groups. This category is designed for those who have raced in the beginner category or who for those with a little bit of racing experience but are not quite ready to race with the super sport or expert men. Race time approximately 1 hour. |
| Beginner Men | Beginner Men will also be broken into two age groups. This category is designed for the true beginner. If you have raced the past two seasons, you are not a beginner. This category is strictly designed for the entry level mountain bike racer. Race time approximately 30 minutes. |
| Masters Men | Master Men is designed for Men ages 50 and older. Race time approximately 40 minutes. |
| Single Speed | Just as stated, for those of you breaking out the single speed bike. Who's going to nail the right gearing? |
| Women | This category is designed for our most experienced and fastest ladies of all ages. This category races for approximately 40 minutes. |
| Masters Women 40+ | Masters Women 40+ is designed for those who have raced in the beginner category or who for those with racing experience but are not quite ready to race with the younger women. Race time approximately 40 minutes. |
| Beginner Women | This category is designed for the true beginner women mountain bike enthusiast. Race time approximately 30 minutes. |
| Juniors | Juniors are broken down into three age groups. If Juniors race sport or expert in USAC sanctioned races, it is recommended they race sport or expert in this race series as well. |
Race age
The participant racing age is determined by the age on December 31, 2024. Please use the correct age to determine the correct age within your category of racing. Juniors can race up age categories and adults can race down age categories.
Combining Categories
Sport and Beginner age group categories are subject to be combined due to lack of participation.
Prizes
Prizes will be collected from race sponsors throughout the winter. These prizes will be awarded for the overall points accumulated throughout the winter races. Trophies will be given to the top 3 finishers of each category. You must compete in a minimum of 3 races in the winter series to be eligible for the overall prizes.
Points
Expert Races will be worth 3x points.
Open Women, Sport Men, Masters Men and Women will be worth 2x points
Beginner Men and Women, Juniors, Clydesdale, Single Speed and E-bike races will be 1x point races
Moving Up During the Season
Racers will be allowed to move up during the season by taking half of their accumulated points to the next category. Racers will be allowed to move down a category, but will not be allowed to take any points.
Team Competition - NEW POINTS BREAKDOWN FOR 2024
The Team competition will consist of team members across all categories earning points. The points will be derived from a new system where we add points and "Pack Points". Pack Points are based upon the number of people racing in your category. The top six people from your team will be scored.
1st Place Team - $1,000 and Winners Trophy
2nd Place Team - $500
3rd Place Team - $200
4th Place Team - $175
5th Place Team - $150
6th Place Team - $125
7th Place Team - $100
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Double Points Race
There will be 1 double points race throughout the season. The race will not be announced until the day of the race.
