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Alpine Shop Dirt Crit Series Location: Castlewood State Park, St. Louis

Race Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
Fun, Low Pressure Off-Road Racing Every Thursday Night!

ABOUT THE SERIES:
Races will be held every Thursday at Castlewood State Park with the start/finish line being in the field by the horse turnaround. It's a great way to stay in shape while escaping the torrid heat of a typical summer afternoon. Races will be geared towards all levels. All racers are encouraged to race in the group they feel most comfortable in. Women are encouraged to participate. This is a great way to gain racing experience.

REGISTRATION:
Registration will open at 5:30 PM for all racers at the start/finish line.

RACE TIMES:
The "A" Race (Cat 1 Racers and Expert wannabes) will be @ 6:00 PM - 40 minutes + 1 lap
The "B" Race (Cat 2 Racers and Sport wannabes) will be @ 7:00 PM - 30 minutes + 1 lap
The "C" Race (Cat 3 Racers and Juniors) will also be @ 7:30 PM - 15 minutes + 1 lap

RACE FEES: $20 for the first race, $10 for successive races or $50 for all 5 races!
PRIZES (each race):
· Awards for top 3 in each category (Cash for A race: 1st = $40, 2nd = $25, 3rd = $10).
· Food and drink following every race.
· Awards for series winners (3 deep) given at party after last race
· Cash for A race: 1s t= $100, 2nd = $75, 3rd = $50
POST SERIES PARTY: Thursday, July 29th @ Lone Wolf Coffee Company (KehrsMill/Clayton) = Food&Drink Provided

DIRECTIONS:
From the South on I-44 or I-55: Take the Hwy. 141 exit and travel north on Hwy. 141 to Big Bend Road. Turn left onto Big Bend Road and travel west to Ries Road. Go left on Ries to T at Kiefer Creek Road; turn left on Kiefer Creek into park.
From I-270: Take the Dougherty Ferry road exit and travel west on Dougherty Ferry to Big Bend Road. Turn right onto Big Bend Road and travel west to Ries Road. Go left on Ries to T at Kiefer Creek Road; turn left on Kiefer Creek into park.
From the North on U.S. Hwy. 40/61: Take the Clarkson exit (near Chesterfield Mall) and travel south. Clarkson crosses Manchester Road and becomes Kiefer Creek Road which leads into the state park. When you get there: Enter the park and continue along road, under RR bridge to first parking lot. 20 MPH speed limit in the park!

All racers must have a USAC MTB license, one day licenses available for $5.00. Held Under USAC Permit - All USAC Rules Apply -Helmets are required. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact ralph@pfoodman.com, DConley06@yahoo.com, or check the "Mountain Bike Racing" forum at www.STLBiking.com for latest updates.