Rd 3 DH State Championship Series with Open Ride Days

2024 Round 3 (Finals), USA Cycling Downhill State Championship Series with Open Ride Days

@ Oil City, PA (Clark's Summit Trails, MAP)

• August 23 - Extra Shuttled Ride Day
• August 24 - Shuttled Ride Day and Race Practice followed by optional seeding & Beginner Fun Race
• August 25 - DH Finals for USAC Classes (Beginners only race Saturday)

REGISTER: https://www.bikereg.com/round-3-allegheny-gnar-downhill-states

RACE LIVE TIMING: Allegheny Gnar | Zone4.ca 

RACE COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO, Pro & Cat 1/2 (Boneyard): https://youtu.be/sv0uSJk6mfw?si=wCrd9sfRu0ZOJ3Kf

RACE COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO, Cat 3 & Beginner Fun Race (Loamer Simpson): https://youtu.be/AcHvfKcr4h4?si=57qWJ6X4C8ccD0Id

DIRECTIONS

Follow signs from Route 8/ Halyday to Dwyer St then top of Evans St.

For GPS use 582 Evans St, Oil City, PA 16301

The event entrance is accessed through private property and is closed to the public before the event. To access the trails outside of events check out the Trails page on AlleghenyGnar.com 

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday:

• 1pm - 7pm Open Riding
• Overnight parking permitted for registered racers only

Saturday:

• 9am - 3pm Race Practice/ Open Riding
• 3pm Optional Seeding for Pro & Cat 1/2 Classes
• 3:30pm Beginner DH Race 
• Overnight parking permitted for registered racers only

Sunday:

• Racer Check-in 8am-11am
• * Racer Practice - Pro & Cat 1/2 9am-11:30am
• * Racer Practice - Cat 3 9am-11:30am
• * DH Finals: 12pm start
• After race completes, free riding til 4pm for registered racers only

* Practice Groups/ Race Order may change, check email or registration for final schedule.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• For this race we will have the Beginner Fun Race on Saturday to ensure ample practice time for Beginners.  There will be 2 courses for the USAC classes, Boneyard for Pro & Cat 1/2 classes and Loamer Simpson for other classes (see class list below).  This is the only race of 2024 with a separate course for Cat 3 and it will be a great opportunity for Cat 3 riders to race on an easier course suited perfectly to Cat 3 Racers skill levels.  Open riders can ride either course on Friday and Saturday but on Sunday racers must only ride their course during race practice with the only exception being parents or coaches that are registered racers too.  
• Free to spectators, fun event for all ages!
• Event will be run rain or shine.
• Plan to pack out your own garbage and leave no trace on the property.
• All riders must register before the event to open ride or compete. 
• The race is USA Cycling sanctioned. You can signup for a USAC license at the event or online.  All race competitors (except Beginner/ 4X fun racers) must have valid USAC annual or 1-day USAC license.  Beginner/ 4X Fun racers or open riders do NOT need a USAC license.  You can also apply your 1-day license fee towards an annual license within 12 months.  USAC officials will be on hand to ensure a safe and fair event.  Results from the race will be posted to USAC website directly after the race. 
• Free overnight parking is permitted only for registered racers. No open fires are permitted.
• Race classes for all skill levels, ask us if you aren't sure what to sign up for.
• Open riding passes are available for Friday and Saturday, Sunday is for registered racers only.
• Any other questions please read below or contact info@ammotocross.com or through the Contact Page on this website.

DOWNHILL RACE CLASSES

• Pro Men (100% cash payout)
• Pro/ Cat 1 Women (100% cash payout)
• Cat 1/2 Age 0-16
• Cat 1/2 Age 17-29
• Cat 1/2 Age 30+
• * Women Cat 2/3
• * Cat 3 Age 0-16
• * Cat 3 Age 17-39
• Cat 2/3 Age 40+
• * eBike (pedal assist only, this is the only class eBikes can compete in)
• Beginner Kids Age 0-12 (Saturday)
• Beginner Men (Saturday)
• Beginner Women (Saturday)
• Open Rider Day Pass - Friday or Saturday only (non-competitive)

* These classes race on Loamer Simpson.

Beginner class is a non-points class with an easier course.  Beginner class will practice and race on Sunday only and be half price.  Beginner riders that want to practice Saturday too can add an Open Rider pass for Saturday.

AWARDS

Top 3 - Pro Men’s & Women’s Race Payout Based on Number of Competitors in Class

• 2 Riders: 1st=$300
• 3 Riders: 1st=$450
• 4 Riders: 1st=$500 / 2nd=$100
• 5 Riders: 1st=$600 / 2nd=$150
• 6 Riders: 1st=$600 / 2nd=$300
• 7 Riders: 1st=$650 / 2nd=$350 / 3rd=$50
• 8 Riders: 1st=$750 / 2nd=$350 / 3rd=$100
• 9 Riders: 1st=$800 / 2nd=$350 / 3rd=$200
• 12 Riders: 1st=$1000 / 2nd=$500 / 3rd=$300

Top Overall Amateur Race Prize (combined results from all Cat 1/2 Expert classes)

• 1st = $250
• 2nd = $100
• 3rd = $50

All classes have awards and podium for top 3.

TIMING

Timing equipment from Zone4 is included in sign-up fee. Timing chips will be mounted in staging 6-9 minutes before start time and removed at finish line.

BECOME A SPONSOR OR VENDOR

To become a sponsor or reserve vendor space contact us through our website or email info@ammotocross.com

DH SEEDING

Only Pro & Cat 1/2 classes will have an optional seeding run to determine start list for Sunday.  Top seeding times will start last in their class with those who skip seeding dropping first.

SERIES OVERALL POINTS

• Top overall series finishers in each class will receive awards for Allegheny Gnar Overall Championship.
• Top finisher with annual USAC license living in Pennsylvania will be recognized as USA Cycling Downhill PA State Champion.
• To be eligible for series awards must race 2/3 races and all races count towards overall points with the final round being worth double points.
• Ties will be broken as follows, 1. Most Race Wins in 2024 Series, 2. Best Finals Result

Points will be awarded as follows for each race (final round is double points):

• 26 = 1st
• 23 = 2nd
• 21 = 3rd
• 19 = 4th
• 18 = 5th
• 17 = 6th
• 16 = 7th
• 15 = 8th
• 14 = 9th
• 13 = 10th
• 12 = 11th
• 11 = 12th
• 10 = 13th
• 9 = 14th
• 8 = 15th
• 7 = 16th
• 6 = 17th
• 5 = 18th
• 4 = 19th
• 3 = 20th
• 2 = 21st
• 1 = All finishers after 21st

Overall series awards announced soon!