2009 Fontana City National/Kenda Cup West/Rock Shox Golden State Downhill #1

Not sure, the web site says it is. I will post the answer once I hear back from Donny.

 

Stunt Biker Jason Britton Widens Mainstream Audience for US Cup

Celebrity Friend of Sho-Air International will Shoot TV Segment at Fontana and Guest Announce.

Speed channel TV Star and motorcycle stunt king Jason Britton will perform a stunt show, guest announce, and shoot a segment of his popular TV show SuperBikes at the Fontana leg of the US Cup on March 28 and 29th. Jason joins motorcycles converts Johnny O'Mara and Ben Bostrom as part of Sho-Air International's efforts to reach to the mainstream while promoting the sport of Mountain Biking in the US.

 

1 run format

Per Donny the DH race will be a 1 run format.

No license required for DH and 4x!!!!!!!!!!!

 

DH/4x awards

Fontana National jersey for all Exp & Pro Downhillers as well as Mtn-x racers for the winners of their classes. Custom grip covers to all first place classes.​

 

Schedule

FONTANA CITY NATIONAL

March 27-29, 2009

Friday March 27

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Downhill/4x Registration and Packet Pick-up
3:00pm -6:00 pm Cross-country Registration and Packet Pick-up
11:30 am – 2:30 pm Pro / Expert Downhill practice
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sport / Beginner Downhill practice
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm 4 X practice all categories

Saturday March 28

6:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration and Packet Pick-up
7:30 am – 11:00 am Sport / Beginner Downhill practice
8:30 am – 10:00 am Pro / Expert 4 X practice
10:00 am Pro / Expert 4 X Qualifying
11:00 am Cat 2 / Cat 3 Cross-country
11:45 am Sport / Beginner Downhill Final
2:00 pm FREE Kids Race
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pro / Expert Downhill practice
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sport / Beginner 4 X practice
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Super D practice all categories
3:00 pm Sport / Beginner 4 X qualifying
4:00 pm Super D Final
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 4 X practice all categories
5:15 pm 4 X Final all categories

Sunday March 29

7:00 am – 11:00 am Registration and Packet Pick-up
8:00 am Cat 1 Cross-country
7:30 am – 10:30 am Pro / Expert Downhill practice
10:45 am Expert Downhill Final
11:00 am Pro Women Cross-country
12:15 pm Pro Women Downhill Final
12:45 pm Pro Men Downhill Final
1:45 pm Pro Men Cross-country

 

I'm a little confused. is this a qualifier?

 

Qualifier for what, US National Championships?:?:

 

wonder if allison will be upgraded to pro for this race...

 

Does that mean you're going to try the upgrade again?

 

Yes. Sorry, should have been more specific.

 

Krista Park put a humorous message on Allison's facebook page to the effect that she would give her endorsement for Allison's upgrade to pro.

Luke and Allison both think that her winning by 10 minutes at every race is a waste of fitness. Luke's comment was something to the effect of "how many years do you think you will have this fitness level". I don't have an answer to that, but it is truly only her first year training... (previously when we thought we were training we were goofing around compared to what we do now)

If she wants to go pro then I support her 100%. I think she could potentially be top 15 in the nation in Pro, maybe top 10. The Stars and Stripes jersey in Cat 1 would be a walk in the park for her.

BTW.. Captain Underpants (only they were bibshorts) made an appearance at Bonelli... #-o

 

Justin-- Allison, Heidi and I talked after the race, Allison seems more than ready for the pro level--check with Scott, too. He seems very pro-active in preventing sandbagging. Stands to reason, if Allison came in on her 2 laps with the pros (ahead of half of them), she SHOULD be upgraded! Let her do it!

Think we should start a petition?

 

:-k :lol: What the heck are you smoking #-oIf she gets in the top ten in the nation can I get her 8x10 autograph. You sound like my Dad trying to live through me when I was 14 he thought I was going to get drafted straight into the majors as a catcher.

Well I am not all that much a hater good luck on quest to glory :clap:

 

No, for DH and 4x, it is not a qualifier as it is not a USAC sanctioned race.

The 2008 qualification procedures are here: http://www.usacycling.org/events/2008/mtbnationals/08_US_MTB_Natz_Qualifications.pdf and according to USAC, the 2009 version should be posted in a few weeks.

 

im there

 

ahh yes. the hater crowd. almost forgot about that nasty lot.

i am sure she will not be willing to sign when she is ranked there (if it doesn't happen this year she will be there in 2010).

i guess the best analogy would be someone who sent Lance a die faster card when he was down for the count fighting cancer... although Lance might be inclined to punch them in the face.

true i am proud of my wife. i am sure your dad was/is proud of you despite your faults (we all have some). the only difference i can see here is that she wants to achieve for herself, not for me or anyone else.

interesting thing to note that one of my training goals for this year is to not get beat up too badly by her in training. i am holding my own so far, don't know how long that will last.

 

Yep FYM was not around when they handed out the filter. Miss you and Alison and wish you both well.

Dean

 

I'm not sure that anyone could push Allison more than she pushes herself.

Good seeing you guys; I still think it's funny that Allison thinks I could possibly hold on to her wheel for more than a few feet #-o

 

Rim Nordic 1st place plastic medal - 3 dollars
Expert plastic award from Bonelli - 5 dollars
US Expert Champions jersey - 75 dollars

Challenging yourself and hanging with the best there is - Priceless!

My best race ever was the Tahoe Sierra 100 and finishing in the top 25. There was no crowd to great me at the finish...no podium presentation, none of that. Lining up with the likes of Eatough, Bishop and Tostado...some of the best...those results are the ones that matter!

I guess I state my intentions right under my name to the left. (All in good conversation though brother ).

 

I've got the hotel already booked and the days already off! I'll see everyone bright and early Friday morning! THIS IS GOING TO BE GREAT!