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ajakes32
02-12-2007, 07:37 PM
on the site it doesnt make clear... what are the restrictions like age wise or pro wise... what are the requierments/restrictions to be able to participate in the events and Diablo free ride park
peopleschamp21
02-12-2007, 08:57 PM
there are none. just pay the race fee and race the level you think you can. for the us open unless you are hella fast you will most likely be in AM. last year was my first time racing the open and there were 300 entries in the AM class.
pinkshirtphotos
02-13-2007, 09:27 AM
you must qualify in your class if you are going to race.
jrfor0
02-13-2007, 09:31 AM
if you are going to race in the open you need to qualify. if you are going to race in their series there is no qualifying.
ajakes32
02-13-2007, 04:58 PM
ok thanks.... whats qualifying like... there a qualifying time?... yea this will be my first year racing.... ive only raced XC and my friend got me in to downhill like 3 years ago so yea ive been doing local stuff in town.... thanks for your help though
pinkshirtphotos
02-13-2007, 05:51 PM
if this is your first year even on the dh, I would not recomend trying to qualify for the open. Stick with racing intro for the domination series. If its your first year on mountains with lifts wait a year.
ajakes32
02-13-2007, 05:54 PM
ok... what are the domination series?
pinkshirtphotos
02-13-2007, 07:55 PM
u know now because i talked to you on aol
peopleschamp21
02-13-2007, 09:30 PM
f**k it!! last year was my first year downhilling and first year racing. i did the diablo series, the us open plus a one race at platty and i would say jump right into racing. you wont regret it. so people have no idea wut it feels like to be stitting at the top of the course waiting to go. you will love it.
ztlh13
02-14-2007, 10:41 AM
if this is your first year even on the dh, I would not recomend trying to qualify for the open. Stick with racing intro for the domination series. If its your first year on mountains with lifts wait a year.

If you have a good XC background you have a good shot at qualifying, besides at the Open you can ride Friday, Sat and Sunday even if you do not qualify. There is not much better race to get in that quantity and quality of riding!
peopleschamp21
02-14-2007, 01:24 PM
please dont go into the open thinking that if you are a good xc rider you will do good. do yourself a fav and go onto youtube and search for " us open of mountain bikeing" . use those vids to get an idea of the course. it wont be the same course this year but it will have the same kind of crazy rock gardens. better yet, watch the chain reaction dvds.