News and Information
Series 8
For Week 2
Friday, June 26 2009
Bring it!RAW TRACK Newsletter 2009 sponsored by:
www.Bicisport.com.au • Round 1 Warm up Scratch
• Round 2 “No – Race this week”
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Round 3 Graded Sprints (4-6 riders per heat) ….(Hillbrick Series)
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Round 4 Winners Race , Div 1= Madison
• Round 5 combines
• Round 6 Race video replays, Cyclists pasta and Beer in the HBT.
Explain these races Sprint- RAW Track sprints are usually run as 4-6 ups over 3 laps 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. Winners Race- The race is over 16 laps. There is a sprint with 12laps to-go, the winner of this sprint qualifies for the final sprint, however he/she must continue to race, keeping a close eye on the winners of the sprints with 9, 6 and 3 Laps to go. Each of these riders also qualifies for the final sprint. With 4 laps to go all non-qualifying riders must withdraw from the race. Leaving a 4 up sprint to decide the final placing. You can work out all the tactics on this one. Due to time restraints Wheel-races will be every second week in 09 • Round 2’s Wheel-Race will run every second week mostly offset Jnr Development
• This is to ensure that we finish on time
• In addition to the significant Prize Pool offered by the sponsor, I will also contribute some extra cash to ensure the wheel-races are more than worthwhile.
• Next week will be the Pro-components wheel-race
“Special Announcement” Re: Div 2009 series winner
• The winner of the 2009 RAW track series (division 1) will receive a pair of full custom (cut and moulded) Bont Track shoes!
SERIES• The Hillbrick series is a separate point-score over selected events
• The Hillbrick events will be well balanced between sprint and endurance events.
• Riders will score 5, 3, 2 and 1 points for 1st to 4th in any grade of a Hillbrick series event (not including Novice)
• The final event will be a handicap for the top 15 point scorers of the series.
• In 2009 the final handicap will decide the series winner
• First prize will be a “Hillbrick Carbon Pista” Frameset
Hillbrick are pleased to offer as the major prize again in the RAW Track series a Hillbrick Carbon Pista frameset as the newest Hillbrick offering with an aerodynamic and rigid design that has resulted in a beautiful and fast frame for the discerning track cyclist. Made from 3K (fine weave carbon) which offers better strength and rigidity than 12K road frame (wide weave carbon) This affordable masterpiece includes an integrated head tube, seat clamp and rear dropout
adjuster screws as the finishing touches with a new energetic paint scheme. 4 top tube lengths available, 495mm, 525mm, 555mm, 575mm
The “Hillbrick Series" Starts this week • Event 1 of the Hillbrick series is the Round 3 Sprint
Hillbrick Series events Week 2
June 26 Round 3 Sprint
Week 4
July 10 Round 1 Scratch
Week 5
July 17 Round 3 Win’N’Out
Week 6
July 24 Round 4 Point’a’Lap
Week 10
Aug 21 Round 3 1 lap Drag
Week 12
Sept 4 Round 4 Miss’n’Out points
Week 13
Sept 11 Qualified riders Hillbrick Wheelrace
Junior Development Starts this week • This year Michelle Ferris and Kris Koke will be hosting Junior development
• coaching starts at 6pm
• Cost is $5
• Again this year the first race of the night will be a Junior development race starting at 7:05pm
Junior Development has control of track from 6 to 6:40pm
Junior Development Team Leader for 2009
Michelle Ferris • Two time Olympic medalist and former holder of Olympic 200m fly record Michelle Ferris is a true champion.
• She is excited to work with the kids in 2009 and happy to put back into the sport she has loved for so many years.
• Michelle will be joined by Kris Koke
New 09 Website www.rawtrack.com.au • In 2009 I will be using the website more and more.
• All Results and Points will be published as soon as possible on the site
Point Score info
Last week’s top scorers • Div 1 David Stevens 18 points
• Div 2 Andrew Mills 20 points
• Div 3 David Evens + Kor Sietsma 16 points
• Div 4 Matt Glanville 17 points
• Div 5 Joshua Lester + Vince O’Dwyer 18 points
Teams/Clubs Challenge• Dulwich Hill 206 points
• Illawarra 187 points
• Central Coast 132 points
• St George 113 Points
• Norhtern Sydney 109 points
Points for 2008 series • For every week you attend you receive 10 points
• In rounds 3,and 4 top 4 place getters receive 5,3,2 and 1point respectively
• From August 28 place getter points are doubled.
Madison This week will see the first of our monthly Madison's. Madisons are run on the last Friday of each Month
• Madison riders are asked to organise their team this week along with their jerseys
• You must choose someone you are comfortable with.
• Each team must contain a division 1 rider
• Each team should organise their own Matching jerseys.
• It is possible to organise a partner on the night (bring a second jersey if possible)
• I do bring a couple of jerseys.
• This week’s Madison will be will be in round 4
• Madison’s are mostly run as scratch events.
• Non Madison div 1 riders will ride a lead -out kierin style race
• Series Points for Madison will be 5, 3 2 and 1 to each member of the top 4 teams
• Div 1 Kierin Points will be 2 and 1 only
Sign on’s and Licences • If this is your first RAW Track for 2009 you will need to show you licence
• I record your licence as sighted and you are fine for the season.
• Sign on’s are in Pointscore order.
Corrections None this week
Handle Bar Tavern • Don’t forget that again this year the HBT is supporting RAW Track by providing a special Cyclist Pasta at a special price
• Last week we had the video replay on the big screen with plenty of ooohs and ahhh’s
• When you arrive at the HBT we will have Jugs of drink on the reserved tables.
• Greg, master wheel-builder from Twe wheels has informed me that all RAW Track Twe Wheel-sets prizes will be specifically built to the requirements of the winners.
• Twe wheels are built to the rider’s needs and requirements; ask yourself this, “who built the wheels you are racing on now?”
• If you can’t answer this simple question you may not be getting the best out your equipment.
