Last Chance For Glory
The USAC New York State Downhill Championship Series Finals will be held at Plattekill Bike Park this weekend, October 24-25. Plattekills annual Last Chance for Glory Race will offer Double Series Points. This is the East Coasts final race of the season. It will give racers a Last Chance to show what theyve got in 2009 and an opportunity to show everyone what theyll have in 2010. The Series Championships will be decided and Awards will follow the event. If youre competing in the series or just want to try to show up Plattekill Racers at their home mountain, this is the downhill place to be this weekend. Remember this is your Last Chance for Glory in 2009 !! But its not your last chance to ride, well be open weekends until November 8th.
The Pro/Cat1 course, UNHOLY is one of the favorite trails at Plattekill Bike Park but has rarely been used as a race track. Its a classic fall line trail, steep and tight with all that other good features that make Plattekill the place to race. Hang on for this speed ride it will be quick with a few bumps along the way.
The New Cat2/Cat3 race course will be fast and challenging. This will be the first time da Bomb will be used for a Cat2/3 race and will keep racers attention on keeping their speed. There will be easier options for Cat3 racers.
Both Tracks are on the Triple Chair side of the Park. So racers will be able to enjoy the sun earlier and later in the day.
Riders of all abilities will enjoy the scenic trails which offer everything from gentle trails thru the woods to the most hardcore trails found anywhere. Bring along the family to take a sky ride to the top to enjoy the fall foliage and watch the racers up close.
Plattekill offers the best value in Lift-Assisted riding: The $40 for 2 consecutive day pass. Thats right only $20 per day for riding the lifts up and riding the trails down. The Bike Park offers full bike and equipment rentals; all you have to do is show up. Guided tours and lessons for all abilities will be available for a small fee or just explore the vast terrain by yourself.
2009 Plattekill Bike Park Race Schedule
May 2-3 Race #1 DH
June 13-14 Race #2 DH&DS
July 25-26 Race #3 DH&DS
September 5-6 Race #4 DH&DS Double Points
September 19-20 Race #5 DH&DS
October 10-11 Race #6 DH&DS Gravity East Series #11 Finals
October 24-25 Race #7 Series Finals Double Points
Plattekill Bike Park will be OPEN weekends thru November 8th !!!!!
Plattekill Bike Park will be paying cash 3 deep -- $20 per racer entry in the Pro class and $10 per racer entry to all Cat1 classes. Payback will be given on the following percentage ratio basis; 55/30/15. Cat2 and Cat3 will receive sponsor-donated prizes as available. All classes will receive custom 2009 Plattekill Medals.
MORE CASH FOR ALL RACERS: On top of our cash payouts NEMA has partnered with us to pay CASH to the top three in ALL race classes through The NEMA Cash Contingency Program. The plan will pay pros $50/25/15 and Cat 1,2 & 3 will be paid $25/15/10 for those that wear a NEMA product and list them as a sponsor on our race entry sheet.
While upping the payouts ALL Race fees have been reduced to $70 for Pros, $60 for Cat1, while Cat2 & Cat3 Racers will pay only $45 !!!.
All race entries include a 2-day lift ticket
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