USAC Oil City DH Race by Allegheny Gnar
Oil City DH Beginner Race
Event is brought to you by Hickman Woods (Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring) , AM Gear and 4 Season Cycle
NW Pennsylvania's first ever shuttle serviced DH trails at a brand new venue above downtown Oil City, PA. Only open for riding on race weekend!
SATURDAY AUGUST 5 - OPEN RIDING/ PRACTICE AND BEGINNER FUN RACE
SUNDAY AUGUST 6 - USAC DH RACE
USA CYCLING SANCTIONED EVENT
USA Cycling Race license is required for all racers EXCEPT for the 4 Beginner classes that race on Saturday. The Beginner classes are a "fun race" that is not sanctioned by USAC and those classes will not require a license to sign up. Open riding on Saturday will not require a USAC license.
If you don't have an annual USAC membership you can signup for a 1 race license for this event here: USA Cycling Event Only Membership
New USA Cycling Members will get a BEGINNER LICENSE for the event for $15. BEGINNER LICENSE works for all classes at our event except for Pro Mens or Pro/ Cat 1 Womens. USAC allows for voluntary move up at will to Cat 2 classes so you can race the Cat 1/2 combined classes with the BEGINNER LICENSE.
You can also apply your 1-day license fee towards an annual license within 12 months.
USAC official will be on hand for Sunday's DH finals and results from the race will be posted to USAC website directly after the race.
DIRECTIONS
Follow signs from Route 8/ Halyday Run Rd to Dwyer St then top of Evans St.
For GPS use 582 Evans St, Oil City, PA 16301
Race is held on private property and is closed to the public before the event.
SCHEDULE
Friday:
- Gate Opens 5pm
- Courses available for track walk
- Overnight parking permitted for registered racers only
- Want to ride? Check out local XC trails at Two Mile Park (15 minutes away) or get a gate drop at the Drake Well BMX track for their weekly Friday night race (30 minutes away).
Saturday:
- Amateur/ Novice Course Open 8am-5pm
- Pro/ Expert Course Open 8am-4pm
- Pro/ Expert Seeding Run 4pm
- Beginner Only Course Open 5-6pm
- Beginner Fun Race 6pm
*Practice groups will be added if needed based on total rider signups
Sunday:
- Novice/ Amateur/ Expert/ Pro Practice 8am-11am
- Expert/ Pro Race Start 11am
- Novice/ Amateur Race follows
- Loamer Cup Race follows
- Open riding til 5pm for registered racers
*Schedule subject to change based on total rider entries.
SPECTATORS
Spectators are welcome for free ($10 per vehicle for parking). Bring air horns, noise makers and good hiking shoes.
PARKING/ CAMPING
Parking is $10 per vehicle - registered riders get free parking.
Free overnight parking/ camping is permitted only for registered racers. No open fires are permitted at this venue.
COURSES
There are 2 complete race courses. These are brand new hand built DH trails, both feature steep terrain, rocks, roots, off chambers, berms, loose soil and jumps. Pro/ Cat 1 & 2 riders will have the option to signup the Loamer Cup Class to race both trails in the same day. Cat 3 amateur classes will only race the amateur trail. Beginner fun race will participate on a shortened version of the amateur trail.
Pro/ Cat 1 & 2 Classes: Boneyard
Amateur/ Novice Cat 3, Masters 50+, Hardtail Bike, eBike Classes: Loamer Simpson
LOAMER CUP CLASS (2nd race class, open skill level): Loamer Simpson
Beginner Fun Race (Saturday afternoon only): Upper Loamer Simpson
Course Preview Videos:
Loamer Simpson - Cat 3/ Loamer Cup Trail
RACE CLASSES
Not sure what class to sign-up? Ask us, info@ammotocross.com .
*Age classes is age on 12/31/2023*
Boneyard Trail:
Pro Men (Cash Prize) $
Pro/ Expert Cat 1 Women (Cash Prize)
Expert/ Amateur Cat 1/2 (Age 0-14)
Expert/ Amateur Cat 1/2 (Age 15-18)
Expert/ Amateur Cat 1/2 (Age 19-29)
Expert/ Amateur Cat 1/2 (Age 30-39)
Expert/ Amateur Cat 1/2 (Age 40+)
Loamer Simpson Trail:
Loamer Cup Class - Open Skill, 2nd Class Only (Cash Prize)
Amateur Cat 2/3 Girls (Age 0-16)
Amateur Cat 2/3 Women's (Age 17+)
Novice Cat 3 (Age 0-14)
Novice Cat 3 (Age 15-18)
Novice Cat 3 (Age 19-29)
Novice Cat 3 (Age 30-39)
Novice Cat 3 (Age 40+)
Masters 50+
Hardtail Bike
eBike
Saturday Beginner Fun Race Classes:
Intended for first time DH riders. These classes do not require a USAC license and will race on an abbreviated course on Saturday only.
Beginner Age 0-12
Beginner Age 13-17
Beginner Age 18+
Beginner Women's
SIGNUP FEES
Pre-Entry Recommended- Limited Late Sign-up at the Event
Cat 1/2/3 Classes: $100 ($90 early entry before July 5/ $110 late entry after July 31)
Pro Classes: $150 (additional sign-up fee towards cash prize)
Beginner Classes: $40
Loamer Cup Class: $30 (must have already signed-up for a first class)
Open Riding (Saturday Only): $40
Valid USA Cycling Membership is required for all classes except for Beginner Class. 1-day licenses are available here: 1-Day Event Membership
AWARDS
Top 3 finishers in each class will be awarded prizes on podium. Awards will include gift cards and product from race sponsors as well was #1, #2, #3 plates from the first ever Oil City DH Race.
Larger classes will get the biggest awards, classes may be combined if all riders agree to achieve larger prize pools.
Pro Men, Pro/ Expert Women and Loamer Cup classes will receive cash prize for podium finishers. Total cash purse will be calculated after race signups close because a portion of every signup in those classes will contribute directly to the cash prize. The more riders that signup, the bigger the prize purse.
TIMING
Timing equipment from Zone4 is included in sign-up fee. Timing chips will be mounted in staging 6-9 minutes before start time and removed at finish line.
SPONSORS/ VENDORS
To become a sponsor or reserve vendor space contact us through our website or email info@ammotocross.com
TITLE SPONSORS
Hickman Woods (Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring)
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Hartlanders Homes LLC
Billy’s - Your Place for Good Times and Great Food
Mountainbarker Tees
J&S Bookkeeping
SDG Components
Hydro Power Nutrition
FOOD VENDORS/ SPONSORS
ON SITE
Donation Food Stand
Bent Run
NORTH SIDE OIL CITY (approx 5 minute drive from top, just across Oil Creek)
Billy’s - Bar/ Restaurant (pickup or delivery)/ Nightlife
SOUTH SIDE OIL CITY (approx 5 minute drive from top, just across river)
Woods & River Coffee Shop - Coffee, Breakfast Sandwiches, Bagels, Pastries
Core Goods - Whole Foods/ Snacks/ Soups/ Salads
WHAT IS DH RACING?
Downhill (DH) racing is a timed race on the most challenging terrain a bicycle can cover using specially designed bikes for downhill terrain. Pedaling is rarely needed but corner skills, momentum and bike control are the key to success.
- Riders will take off every 30-60 seconds and have 1 chance to get the fastest time. Prior to the race run many practice laps and track walks are common to learn the track.