[NCNCA] A track racing question

[Kevin Worley]

    In order to grow our track community, the NCVA Board of Directors  is c=
onsidering  changing the racing format at the Hellyer Park  Velodrome for 2=
007. Last year the riders in Northern California spoke  with both their voi=
ces and their attendance. Consequently we are  looking at replacing the tra=
ditional Friday night race as our showcase  race, and going to a twice a we=
ek, mid-week race format, with four  major weekend events throughout the su=
mmer. In addition we=92re planning  to continue the monthly sprint series a=
nd adding a new series for the  Juniors in 2007.
         More details will follow as we firm up dates  for our showcase eve=
nts, but for now we need your help in finalizing  our weekly schedule. =

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        The plan is to move Friday nights  to Thursdays to reduce the confl=
ict with road and criterium racing. The  Thursday night program will contin=
ue racing under the lights, and for  the current trackies, you=92ll still h=
ave fast, competitive, weekly  racing. For the roadies, you=92ll now have t=
he opportunity to race on the  track without compromising your road schedul=
e. Even if the road remains  your main focus, what better and safer way to =
train after work than  racing on the track.
         Now the question. We have had mid week racing on Wednesday. With  =
racing now on Thursday, as riders looking to optimize your racing and  trai=
ning opportunities, would you prefer to keep the first race of the  week on=
 Wednesday, or move it to Tuesday? The tentative race categories  would be =
A/B/C with USCF Cats 2/3/4/5 on the earlier day of the week,  and Cats 1/2/=
3/4 on Thursday.  There are no Master or Women specific  weekday races plan=
ned at this time as both Masters and Women can race  under the planned cate=
gories. We would encourage any promoter to  consider promoting Master or Wo=
men=92s races. =

        It is important  to note that changing race days could pose conflic=
ts for existing  programs. Please note if any conflict is a serious concern=
 for you. =

         Respond with short answers to: =

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         1.What combination would work best to grow the track racing commun=
ity?
         2.What combination of days would work best for you as an individua=
l? =

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         We know that there are more than a few riders who are lamenting  t=
he demise of Friday night.  The NCVA Board is continually striving to  impr=
ove the track environment at Hellyer Park. One of the best ways to  do that=
 is to grow our racing population. Grow that, and everything  else grows wi=
th it. =

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        Thanks,
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            The Northern California Velodrome Asociation Board of Directors
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