Infineon Raceway Twilight Cycling Series Kicks Off in Sonoma Valley
April 8, 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 20, 27
Human powered racing returns to the world-famous road course in Sonoma as the Infineon Raceway Twilight Bicycling Series kicks off for seven dates in April and May. Cyclists are invited to race on both a flat course and hill course covering the 2.52 mile circuit.
**Held under USCF rules and permit. RAIN OR SHINE. 2008 USCF racing license must be presented. One-day license available for $10.
Dates and Schedule
Dates: Tuesdays: April 8, 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 20, 27
Race schedule:
5 p.m. - Registration opens
5:15 p.m. - Track open for practice
5:45 p.m. - The Flats Start *Subject to weather*
6:15 p.m. - Registration closes
6:30 p.m. - The Climb Start (12-turn, 2.52 mile road course)
* Due to conditions on the drag strip, where The Flat race will run through, we will be unable to open the course if it is damp or raining. We will, however, run The Climb race rain or shine.
Location
Infineon Raceway road course, Highways 37 & 121, Sonoma, CA 95476
800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com
Registration Information
Infineon Raceway will host four categories of racing (see below). The cost to race is $15 each week, or you can purchase a spring season pass for $80, a $25 discount.
Categories, Fees and Prizes:
Category | The Flats* | The Flats Prize
| The Climb | The Climb Prize (1st, 2nd, 3rd) | Field Limit | Fee |
Cats 1, 2, 3 (Group A) | 5:45 p.m. | Merchandise | 6:30 p.m. | $20, $10, merch | none | $15 |
Cats 4, 5 (Group B) | 5:45 p.m. | None | 6:30 p.m. | $20, $10, merch | none | $15 |
Women (Group C) | 5:45 p.m. | None
| 6:30 p.m. | $20, $10, merch | none | $15 |
Juniors <18 (Group D) | 5:45 p.m. | None
| 6:30 p.m. | None | none | FREE |
- Juniors (18 and under) and children are free with a parent/guardian signature
- 2008 United States Cycling Federation (USCF) license is required
- One-day licenses are available for $10
- Rain or shine!
- Helmets required
Packages:
Season Pass - riders can purchase a season pass which includes entrance to all races for a total of $80, a $25 discount.
Added Athlete - Beginning with the 2008 spring series, a rider who brings a first-time athlete to the Infineon Raceway Cycling Series will receive their entrance for $10, a $5 discount. The name will be checked against IRCS database and season pass holders will receive a $5 refund on site.
Driving Directions
Address: Highways 37 & 121, Sonoma, CA 95476
From San Francisco: take Hwy 101 north to Hwy 37 exit (to Napa). At Hwy 121 turn left and go about one-half mile.
From Sacramento/East Bay: take 80 west/east to Hwy 37 west exit (to Novato). Go about 13 miles and turn right onto Hwy 121. Go about one-half mile.
**Enter track through the main gate, Gate 1, and park in competitor pits next to main grandstand at registration, located in the Infineon Technologies Business Center.
Photos
Please submit any photos for posting to: Jennifer Enos, jenos@infineonraceway.com. We will do our best to post photos each week from Tuesday's events.
Sponsors
Infineon Raceway is proud to partner with Z team Cycling as the official race team of the Infineon Raceway Cycling Series and with 3 Ring Cycles, the official bike shop of the Infineon Raceway Cycling Series.
More Information
For more information about the Infineon Raceway Twilight Cycling Series, contact Jennifer Enos, (707) 933-3981 or jenos@infineonraceway.com.
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