News and Information
For Week 1
Friday, June 17 2011
Game on,
Bring it!RAW Track (Race All Winter Track) is back for 2011.
RAW TRACK Newsletter 2011 sponsored by:
www.Bicisport.com.au
• Thanks to those who, sent me encouraging messages re: the intro vid posted on Youtube
• If you haven’t seen it check out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8oZvKFlUDs&feature=BFa&list=UL9PjG5vHKz_g&index=24 Week 1 Feature Race
The RAW Track 1.5km Wheel-race • This weeks feature race will be the RAW Track 1.5km wheel-race
• Riders finishing in the top 3 of the warm up scratch race from Div 1-4 will qualify for a 12 up wheel-race.
• If Divisions are split into two, first and second will qualify.
• Trinkets + Cash prize
First week’s Program • Round 1 warm up Scratch
• Round 2 The RAW Track wheel-race
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Round 3 sprint (4 up’s over two laps)
• Round 4 Points Race (3 sprints) • Round 5 Combines
Blue indicates Series Points scoring rounds
Explain these races Sprint- RAW Track sprints are usually run as 4-6 ups over 3 laps (2 laps this week) the first few laps are usually spent sizing your opponents up and positioning yourself for the optimum explosion to the finish. It is not uncommon for a sneaky rider to attack early in the hope of holding a lead to the finish. The sprint is a test of power, speed and above all, tactics.
Point score- Riders must score points by sprinting for intermittent sprints every 5 laps for bonuses (5, 3, 2, 1 points). Lapping the field scores a bonus 20 points, consequently losing a lap to the field scores -20points. Winner of the race is the rider with the most points. Although the lapping rule is indicated in this description, at RAW track the race is generally too short to secure the lap consequently we generally don’t allow lapped riders back in. BSCC- RAW Track Canteen • I am delighted to announce that Bankstown Sports Cycling Club will be hosting a Canteen at Raw
• The Canteen will provide the basics and it is hoped that it will be well supported by our riders and spectators
• Profits raised will be going towards covering costs at their Wednesday night training session which are currently running at a loss.
• Not only will we be supporting the canteen but also promoting the Wednesday Training session in a hope to turn both initiatives into profits.
Rain is not a problem at the DGV • In contrast to a lot of NSW racing over the last two months, Rain is not going to interfere with RAW Track Racing.
• Despite this, please be prepared for a chilly experience.
Points for 2011 series starts week 1• For every week you attend you receive 10 points
• Everyone is allowed to miss 2 RAW nights without losing to many points.
• In rounds 3,and 4 top 4 place getters receive 5,3,2 and 1point respectively
• From Week 11 August 26 place getter points are doubled.
Sign-on’s and Licenses ….. Bring It!• If this is your first RAW Track for 2011 you will need to show your license …….It is everyone’s first for 2011
• I record your license as sighted and you are fine for the season.
• Sign-on’s are in Point-score order.
Website www.rawtrack.com.au • I note in the poll of “Who will win TWE RAW Track 2011 Point series”
• It is Tiarian McManus who is the people’s choice ahead of David Stevens
• I note in the poll “Which Club will win the Hillbrick Club Challenge”
• Dulwich Hill BC are on par with Every other club.
2011 SponsorsStay tuned for more to come
Money troubles? • If you are experiencing money troubles please do not hesitate in approaching me so we can come to an arrangement.
• I would much prefer to see you race than stay home.
• In the past I have had reduced rates for families, pensioners and uni students and maintained confidentiality.
RAW TRACK 2011 ….Bring It! 
