News and Information
2011
For Week 13
09 Sept 2011
Week 13 Bring it! RAW TRACK Newsletter 2011 sponsored by:
www.Bicisport.com.au
Feature Event this week Transitions Wheel-Race
• In 2011 we have had a massive influx of Triathletes into RAW Track
• To honour them we will be holding a Wheel-Race with a difference for said athletes
• Details below
This week’s Races• Round 1 warm up Scratch
• Round 2 Transitions Wheel-Race
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Round 3 Kierins
• Round 4 Miss’n’Out Point Score • Round 5 Round 5 Combines
Explain these races Kierin- The kierin is a motor-paced event that is very popular in Japan where it originated. In that country, huge amounts of money are bet on races and professional kierin riders command impressive salaries. It is similar to the match sprint, but features 6-8 riders on the track. A derny motorbike paces the riders from 25 km/h up to 45 km/h for the first few laps. During this time, riders jostle each other for the best position and this is often the roughest part of the event. With two and a half laps to go, the derny bike pulls off and the sprint is on. Team tactics are important here, as the leadout is often quite long. If one team can get two of their riders in the final, then they are at a distinct advantage.
Reference: www.cyclingnews.com
Miss'N'Out Pointscore- This is a standard Miss'N'out however the derny (motorbike) follows the bunch at 100m. As the riders are eliminated they drop back to the derny and continue till all riders are behind the Derny. The Derny sets a controlled pace for 2 laps than pulls off to leave a Kierin style finish.
• Scoring - in the Miss'N'Out phase, each rider receives the corresponding points to the position they are eliminated i.e. first out =1point 5th out= 5 points etc. The winner of the Miss'N'out receives his/her corresponding points plus a bonus of 1 point.
• The Kierin phase is scored as 8, 5, 3 and 2 and 1.
• The winner of the race is the rider with the most points. About the Transitions Wheel-Race Date Sept 09
Who Qualifies: The top 10 RAW Track attendees who meet the below criteria.
• Is a member of Transitions
The (sponsors name) /transitions handicap wheel-race
Race Format
• Competitors will set bikes on a pit rack near the base of the on ramp, they will also set up there chair in this zone with cycling shoes placed on a towel.
• Race will start at the bottom of the off ramp with competitors running 1 lap of the track (anti clockwise)
• Competitors will start in a handicap format with 2 second intervals (thus 20 seconds from leader to final runner)
• During the running section of the event a hat with triathlon related logo must be worn.
• On completion of running lap competitors will continue down the off ramp to their transition station.
• They must change into cleated cycling shoes and Australian standards helmet.
• The last competitor out of transition will be eliminated. Lapped competitors will be eliminated.
• Competitors mount their bike and complete 3 laps of the track to determine the final results.
Auxiliary rules
• All qualified riders should compete in iconic triathlon attire.
• Clause: Must adhere to Cycling Australia technical regulations. For Example sleeveless jerseys are not allowed so you would be required to wear a sleaved undershirt.
• Suggested Attire: (One of) Compression socks, Tri-suit, chest band heart rate monitor on the outside. Or even Budgie smugglers on the outside of your nicks.
• • Triathlon bars will not be permitted.
• Under no circumstances should above attire be worn at any other RAW track race or event.
• During the warm-up (6pm -7pm) the track will be cleared for a 5 minute compulsory test run, this is to ensure that all competitors are familiar with the traction of the running surface.
Sponsor• I will put it out there that a title sponsor is required
• Judging by the amount of sledging that goes on here any sponsor can be assured of valuable exposure.
• Contact me: pcraft@vtown.com.au if you want RAW Track sponsor informationGrade point scores are frozen (for series contenders) • By this I mean that the Division you are in now on the point score will be the one you will earn points for the rest of the season, even if you change divisions.
• So if you move from Div 3 to Div 2 this week your name will remain in the Div 3 point score.
• Going down a grade is different and will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
No Novice racing in final week Sept 16• To ensure we don’t all have a late night I intend to streamline the program on the final night
• First thing will be no Novice category
• If you couldn’t try track before week 13 of RA W you have missed out!
Point Score info
Last week’s top scorers • Div 1 Tirian McManus 30 points
• Div 2 Michael Churchward 26 points
• Div 3 Bradley Heap 30 points
• Div 4 Phillip Bardsley Smith 24 points
• Div 5 Shane Edwards 24 points
TWE Wheels Division leaders • Div 1 Tirian McManus 205 points
• Div 2 Michael Popplewell 179 points
• Div 3 Bradley Heap 208 points
• Div 4 Phil Dobe 185 points
• Div 5 Sari Mitrevski 139 points
Teams/Clubs Challenge
1 Dulwich Hill 3352
2 Lidcombe 2353
3 Illawarra 1706
4 Penrith 1531
5 Sutherland 1250
6 St George 1238
7 Bicisport 1044
8 Central Coast 980
9 Bankstown Sports 957
10 Randwick Botany 827
