Sixth Annual Whiteface 5K Downhill MTB Race partners with the Eastern States Cup
The Whiteface 5K is one of the most prestigious USA Cycling Downhill Races in the nation. For the 2011, the event has teamed up with The Eastern States Cup USAC Regional Championship Series. Together they will present the event on September 10th and 11th. This years Whiteface 5k will also be the finals of the USAC New Your State Championships.
The ESC Whiteface 5K features one of the longest, most demanding tracks in the country. Past winners have come from all corners of the USA and from around the world. In the past six years the race has been won by USAC National Champions, UCI World Cup stars and UCI World Champions. The Mountain is conveniently located near Lake Placid, NY; the area features plenty of activities to keep the whole family happy. Most racers spend a few extra days exploring the region and Olympic venues.
In keeping with the ESC philosophy of offering great racing for a great value, the 5K pre-registration fees are $65 for amateurs and $80 for pros, a great savings over prior years. A two-day pass at Whiteface is normally $65 so for amateurs its like a free race. Registration includes lift passes for Saturday and Sunday. It will be $15 more on site so please make your plans early. Either way it is a great savings and much less than prior years. The course will still be held from the top of Little Whiteface to the Base Lodge. Racer times will range from 8-15 minutes.
This year Whiteface is not charging for prime pit space near the finish line for teams or tech displays. Whiteface and the ESC are pulling out all the stops to make this a huge event while remaining fun and affordable. The 5k also offers a chinless race for all racers after the ESC event. Fun, fun and more fun is our goal for the weekend.
Please visit www.easternstatescup.com for past results, series standings and the current New York State Championship Standings. Please remember that you have to be at this race to qualify for the NY State Championships. The Nema Team Challenge is getting exciting as teams from all over the east coast are battling it out for the $1000 cash purse. The ESC pro racers are competing for a maximum $1200 cash purse at The Whiteface 5k race.
Whiteface Mountain Bike Park is open 7 days a week from 9:00 till 3:30 until Labor Day Monday September 5th. After Labor Day Whiteface will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sundays only till October 10th for great mountain bike riding. Visit www.downhillmike.com for all things relating to Whiteface Bike Park.
2011 EASTERN STATES CUP SCHEDULE6/4 6/5 Mt Snow. VT
6/11 6/12 Pats Peak. NH
6/18 6/19 Attitash, NH
7/2 7/3 Plattekill. NY
7/16 7/17 Mt Snow. VT
7/23 7/24 Plattekill. NY
7/30 7/31 Killington VT
8/20 8/21 Mt Snow. VT
9/3 9/4 Postponed Plattekill. NY
9/10 9/11 Whiteface, NY
10/8 10/9 Plattekill. NY
Race EntryPro Men & Women Pre Reg $ 80.00 Onsite $ 95.00
Categories 1,2 & 3 Pre Reg $ 65.00 Onsite $ 80.00
Includes Lift Tickets for Both Saturday and Sunday.
$1200.00 Maximum Pro Purse.
Schedule
Friday September 9, 2011
On-Site Registration 9am 3:30pm
Course Riding 9am 3:30pm ($35 Lift Fee Applies)
Saturday September 10, 2011
On-Site Registration 8am 3:30pm
Course Practice 9am 3:30pm
Sunday August 21, 2011
On-Site Registration 8am - 9:30am
Course Practice 9am 11:00am
ESC Race 12:00 noon
Chainless Race 3:00pm
Awards 4:00pm
Pre-Register for BIG savings HERE