The 1997 HPVa Races in Minnesota

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Human Power RaceAmerica

Presents

A 2nd Annual Weekend of HPV Racing In Minnesota

Saturday May 17th 8am - 3pm.........Sunday May 18th 8am - 1pm

Site: All Events to be held at the Dakota County Technical College, Driving Course about 2 miles west of the City of Rosemount on Highway 42, to the south east of the school. Follow signs from the school entrance to the race course. Description: A 1.3 mile totally enclosed course with new roadways and moderate terrain. The short races will be set up as a criterium, and the long races will be set up as a road course with longer straights.

Schedule of Events

Minnesota HPVa Rally

Saturday May 17th, 1997 8am to 3pm

Site: Dakota County Technical College, Driving Course

8 am: Registration / Tech inspection / Practice

8:30 am: “Minnesota Mile” Series Points Event

A flying start 1 mile time trial Max of 1 lap warm up. Each participant may take as many tries as wanted within the allotted time. Racers that have not completed a time have preference.

9:30am: 1 Hour Time Trial

Class segregated ( probably 2 groups)

12:00pm: Chef’s Suprise

Commuter Type Race A variety of stations to complete during the time allotted This race will test the toughest out there!

2:00pm: Road Race

A short course road race Class Segregated (probably 2 groups)

Awards Presentation: to follow last race

Saturday Evening: Dinner Ride approx. start time 5:30pm.

There will be a dinner ride on some of the local trails to a local resturant from Dave K’s house, 4139 Brookside Ave South, St. Louis Park All who wish to come are invited! Bring a light we may be back after dark. Details at registration Saturday!

Twin Cities Scramble

Sunday May 18th, 1997 8:00am to 1pm

Site: Dakota County Technical College, Driving Course

8 am: Registration / Tech inspection / Practice

8:30am: Short Course Criterium Race Series Points Event

Class Segregated (probably 2 groups) 10 lap race approx 10 miles

10:00am: Long Course Road Race

Class Segregated (probably 2 groups) 20 lap race approx 25 miles

Awards Presentation: to follow last race

Accommodations

Red Roof Inn Burnsville I-35W at Burnsville Parkway - Exit 2 (612) 890-7160

Days Inn Burnsville 800-325-2525 I-35 at Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville (612) 894-8280

Holiday Inn Burnsville 14201 Nicollet Av So, Burnsville (612)-435-2100

Camping

KOA St. Paul East 436-6436 568 Cottage Grove Dr Cottage Grove, MN

Vehicle Classes

(some numbers may already be assigned)

Super-Modified Class: Vehicles may have any amount of fairing or body. Rider may move body panels to start/stop/enter/exit vehicle. Class will use numbers 1-99.

Modified Class: Vehicles may add aerodynamic aids, but riders must be able to enter/exit/start/stop vehicle unassisted and without moving any body panel or fairing part. Class will use numbers 101-199.

Super-Stock Class: Vehicle design may have either a front or a rear removable fairing but not both, and it may not extend forward or back of an imaginary line drawn through the riders hip and shoulder joints. Class will use numbers 201-299.

Stock Class: NO AERODYNAMIC device of any kind allowed except wheel covers and aero-handlebars. Class will use numbers 301-499.

Junior Class (Stock Class): Vehicles must meet rules of the stock class. Riders must be 15 yrs of age or under as of April 27, 1996. Class will use numbers 501-599.

Women’s Class (Stock Class): Vehicles must meet rules of the stock class. Riders must be female. Class will use numbers 601-699.

Multi-Rider Class (Stock Class): Vehicles must meet rules of the stock class. Vehicle must require 2 or more riders. Class will use numbers 701-799.

Arm-Powered Class (Stock Class): Vehicles must meet rules of the stock class. Rider must power the vehicle solely with their arms. Class will use numbers 801-899.

Rules for Race Participants

All Riders must wear an unmodified helmet that has passed one of the national certification tests.*
All vehicles must pass a vehicle technical inspection, prior to entering into practices or races.
All riders must be able to start, stop, enter, and exit their vehicles without assistance.**
Human Powered Vehicles only. Vehicles with any supplemental power source are prohibited.
Membership in any organization is NOT required. It is understood that entry fees may be required to participate in an event.
All vehicles mut have functioning, independent and multiple brake systems. Two cables to one brake does not qualify as multiple systyems. Having brakes on all wheels is encouraged.
All vehicles must be equipped with functioning mirrors for both sides of the vehicle.***
Numbers will be supplied for each vehicle. Numbers must be visible from each side of the vehicle (numbers on helmets are not acceptable). Numbers must appear on contrasting backround so as to be visible to scorers and judges. If a number plate is necessary, it will be supplied. Supplied number plates are 9”x 12”.
A vehicle and rider are considered a unit for scoring purposes. Changing either rider, vehicle. or class requires a new number and registration.
All other rules of the HPRa Race Series Shall be followed.
* An unmodified helmet , meaning that the original helmet may not be cutaway in any way. No solvents or adhesives may be used to add to the original helmet, beyond the reccommendations of the manufacturer.
** To provide for introduction of this rule to non-series participants, any vehicles that require holders will be started at the back of the starting grid, except in drag races where all are allowed holders.
*** Helmet or glasses-mounted mirrors are acceptable. Multirider vehicles must have mirrors in a position useable by the vehicle captian. Riders must wear an approved helmet for all practices and events.

Entry Fees: Each Vehicle will pay $20.00 for each day of racing. This entitles the vehicle to a number and number plates if needed and entry into all that day’s races. All races shall be timed and/or scored. You need not be a member of any organization to participate, but must sign a participant waiver and pass technical inspection to race or ride on any race course.

Who Can Race? The MnHPVA sponsored HPV Races are open to all human powered land vehicles (including standard bicycles and tandems). Vehicles with bodies or fairings will be registered in their appropriate class. Female competitors are encouraged to participate in any class but also have the option to race in their own class if so desired. This series is designed to be safe, fun, and to promote good sportsmanship, while enjoying the spirit of competition..

Hosted By

The Minnesota Human Powered Vehicle Association

4139 Brookside Av. So. St. Louis Park, MN

Information ph # (612) 929-2978

E-Mail dkrafft@bitstream.net URL: http://www2.bitstream.net/~dkrafft

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