Throat Punch Thursday - Summer MTB Short Track (XCC) Race Series

About this race

Throat Punch Thursday MTB Short Track (XCC) Training Races Summer Series Powered by RVA Racing | USAC Sanctioned | National Points Qualifier EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE! Race Nights Dates: August 13 • August 20 • August 27 Start Time: Heats start at 6:00 PM sharp. Late Arrivals: Know your category start time. Don’t roll up late unless you like watching from the sidelines. Location: Dogwood Dell - Barker Field: 1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23221 ( Google Maps ) The Rules - Pay Attention. MTBs only: This is a USA Cycling Sanctioned MTB Race. XCC format: USAC XCC format and rules apply. Keep your Bib Plate: Bib plates are issued for the series. Check in: Starts at 5:30. ALL racers MUST check in before each race – each day. Start Times - 5:50 PM – Fight Club: (17-20 mins / ~5-6 laps) 6:20 PM – Welterweights: (17-20 mins / ~4-6 laps) 6:50 PM – Bareknuckle Brawlers: (20-22 mins / ~6-7 laps) 7:20 PM – Knuckle Bunnies: (17-20 mins / ~3-6 laps) Race Format: Course Distance: .50 - .75 miles with 60 - 75 feet of elevation gain each lap. Lap Counts: Estimated based on first lap time. Podium Determination: Based on most laps, lowest time. USAC Points: Scored for EACH race. The Course. We are NOT racing on the Dogwood trails. Each week's course is a custom, hand-built track right by the pavilion next to Barker Field. This course is VERY spectator friendly: bring the crew and your best heckle game. And yes - it changes every week to keep it spicy. Stay sharp. The Vibe: Expect elbows-out racing. Bring your lungs, bring your legs, and maybe bring an ice pack for that ego (short track has a way…