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Howard Springs 2 Hour-Race season kick off-26th March

12/03/2017 by DORC

Racing returns to the original pine forest trails to kick the 2017 season off. Come on down and join in the fun for the first DORC race of the year, do as many or as few laps as you like in 2 hours, we ain’t racing for sheep stations, just bragging rights amongst your friends!! W’eve got a few categories for this event, Open Men-for the faster guys typically finishing in the first half of the field, Sports Men-for those in the remaining half, Open Womens-only one category currently for the womens as attendance is typically lower (come on ladies! Get some friends involved, lets grow this segment) and we’ve got a pairs category for the juniors under 18. For those juniors who wish to tackle the event solo just enter the respective category ie Open Mens or Womens, Sports Mens.

BBQ and Refreshments available throughout the race and after the race as well.  Spot prizes provided by our local bike shops. Race registration is online only click HERE FOR ENTRY. Race entry closes 25th March at midnight. No entries will be accepted on the day. Competitors must have a helmet, water and food to get you through the race.

 

When: Sunday 26th March 2017
Register:    REGISTER ONLINE HERE, registration closes on the 25th March.           No entries will be accepted on the day.
Schedule:  3:00 – Number Plate Collection Opens
3:50 – Race Briefing
4:00 – Race Start
6:00 – Course Closed
6:30 – Presentations
Where:  Old Howard Springs Pine Forest, COURSE MAP ( anti clockwise direction)
Difficulty: As fast as you want to go

This will be a good test event for those heading to Lassetters Easter in the Alice, and for those not going, WHY NOT? Australias cheapest stage race!! Check it out at the link provided above.

The Old Pine Forest is located on Howard Springs Road. Turn off the Stuart Highway and head straight down until you see the event centre on your left.

 

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  1. Max says

    20/03/2017 at 3:41 pm

    Hi Guys,
    Registration closes 19th March, is this correct. ?

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