Racing
This years' weekly racing started on April 1st, and runs every Tuesday through 30th September. Despite the cold evenings, turnout has been great with competitive fields in Aces, B's and C-grade, as well as Juniors.
Tuesday night Racing starts at 6:30 PM and racing is only $5 for velodrome members/$10 for non-members. No racing license is required, and races are broken down by category:
C- Beginners
B - Kinda Fast
A - Really Fast
Racers are self categorized. but the officials and the SDVA reserve the right to restrict the categories and riders at their sole discretion.
All racers must have completed the beginning track class, or have proof of prior velodrome experience. Admission is free and open to spectators.
First Tuesday of each month is Sprinters Night, with a program designed especially for the sprinters out there. Expect this to include 200m TTs, Keirins, Chariot Races, and Match Sprints. First night, May 6th
Last Tuesday of each month is Official's Appreciate Night, once a month our Tuesday will have a shortened program consisting of the Motor-Paced Warm Up (burn out) followed by just 2 races for each category. Next occurrence: April 29th.
Tuesday Racing Continues 8th April |
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Tuesday 5/1/07 Race Schedule |
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6:20 Junior race #1 Junior race #2 6:30 Motorpace warmup Junior race #3 A Keirin Heat 1 (top 3 to semi) A Keirin Heat 2 A Keirin Heat 3 A Keirin Heat 4 C 10 lap scratch B 12 lap tempo A Keirin Semi 1 (top 3 to final) A Keirin Semi 2 C Unknown dist B 15 lap scratch A Consolation race tbd (non Keirin final qualifiers) A Keirin Final B/C 25 lap points A 30 lap Scratch race ...Click Here for More |
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Tuesday 4/24/07 Race Schedule |
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6:20 Junior race #1-2 6:30 Motorpace Warm-up Junior race #3 ABC 6 lap Handicap #1 (includes all women) ABC 6 lap Handicap #2 (includes top A finishers from warm up) ...Click Here for More |
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Race Schedule for Tuesday April 17th |
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Jr race 1 6:30 MP WU ...Click Here for More |
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The San Diego Velodrome hosts a wide variety of races throughout the year. In addition to our seasonal Tuesday Night Races, there are several USCF sanctioned events including Thursday Night Race Series, the California Masters State Championships and the Arizona Track Riding Series.
The local community also uses the velodrome for rollerblading races, youth bicycle tournaments, and the San Diego Area Senior Olympics.
The San Diego Velodrome Association encourages the use of the velodrome for all types of racing. If you or your organization are interested in organizing an event, please email us.