JUNE 24-25, 2023 MAXXIS ESC OAKLEY SHOWDOWN at Killington, VT
MAXXIS ESC Stan’s Enduro Series
MAXXIS ESC Intense Downhill Series
Oakley Showdown Bonus
105% MAXXIS ESC INTENSE DH AND STAN’S ENDURO SERIES POINTS
VOLUNTEER HERE!!
Volunteers will receive lunch for the day and a voucher for a free lift ticket, good for the next calendar year at Killington Resort, for each volunteer shift completed.
Schedule: K-1 will be closed Friday and to the General Public all weekend. Only Maxxis ESC Stan’s Enduro Racers will gain access on Saturday and Sunday.
Friday
No Registration – K1Gondola not operating
10:00am – 6:00pm Lift spins – Passes available onsite from Killington. Killington Lift tickets need to be purchased online and can be picked up on-site. For full information on how to do so, CLICK HERE
Saturday
9:00am – 2:00pm Registration
10:00am – 6:00pm Lift spins
Stan’s Enduro Practice 10:00am – 6:00pm (K1 Closes at 5pm)
Intense DH Practice 10:00am – 3:00pm
3:00pm Timed Intense DH Seeding Runs for Pro, Expert and 50+ Classes
Approx 4:00pm Intense DH Practice Resumes
Sunday
8am – 8:30am Late Registration
9:00am – 6:00pm Lift spins (K1 will close with the last racer)
Stan’s Enduro Racer’s Meeting 8:30am
Stan’s Enduro Practice is NOT ALLOWED
Intense DH Practice 9:00am-11:00am (may be adjusted due to the number of racers)
Intense DH Race Start 11:15am (may be adjusted due to the number of racers)
2023 Stan’s Enduro Race Classes
KATES KIDS 12U
KATES ENDURO LITE
YOUTH 14U
GT JUNIOR GIRLS 18U
GT JUNIOR BOYS 16U
20U
21-29
30-39
40-49
50+
AMATEUR WOMEN
PRO WOMEN
PRO MEN
- Motorex E-Bike Class Not available at this venue
2023 INTENSE DOWNHILL CLASSES
KATES KIDS 12U
YOUTH 14U
GT JUNIORS BOYS 16U
GT JUNIORS GIRLS 18U
AMATEUR 18U
AMATEUR 19-29
AMATEUR 30-39
AMATEUR 40-49
MASTERS 50+
SINGLE CROWN OPEN
EXPERT 16U
EXPERT 18U
EXPERT 19-29
EXPERT 30-39
EXPERT 40+
AMATEUR WOMEN
PRO/EXPERT WOMEN
PRO MEN
No Points will carry over a new class when a racer upgrades or downgrades their class.
MAXXIS ESC Racing Age is the racers age on December 31, 2023
NO Racing License Required
Racers Must start with their class and at the assigned time. If a racer misses their class starting times, they will incur a time penalty or disqualification.
Final Class Results will be posted 5 minutes after the last racer finishes in each class.
Each racer’s time and current positioning will be available as soon as they finish.
We will award medals and prizes at our tents 15 minutes after the Final Class Results have been posted.
No Reruns unless the course is closed during your race run.
RACE FEES – Include a Saturday Practice Lift Pass and a Sunday Race Lift Pass
No Points will carry over a new class when a racer upgrades or downgrades their class.
MAXXIS ESC Racing Age is the racers age on December 31, 2023
NO Racing License Required
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL, EVEN IF IT’S YOUR FIRST TIME RACING NO Racing License Required
RACE FEES – Include a Saturday Practice Lift Pass and a Sunday Race Lift Pass
MAXXIS ESC OAKLEY SHOWDOWN RACE REGISTRATION
STANS ENDURO and INTENSE DH
Please note your PayPal receipt is your confirmation
We do not send confirmation emails but we will send you venue-specific information and course maps on Thursday prior to the event.
MAXXIS ESC RACE REGISTRATION REFUND POLICY
- Refunds are available less a $20 handling fee until 14 days before the event.
- Race entries cannot be transferred to a different event
- Race entries can be transferred to another person for a $20 handling fee until 7 Days Before the event
- Contact us at easternstatescup@hotmail.com for Refunds and Transfers
Killington Waiver will be available onsite
MAXXIS ESC Number Plates:
Racers must display their 2023 MAXXIS ESC number plate while practicing or racing on the course. Only racers with a valid and registered 2023 MAXXIS ESC number plate are permitted on the course. These number plates can be purchased at each race for $10 and are valid for the entire season. Any modifications to the plate will result in disqualification, and the lettering and logos must remain completely intact, with no cuts allowed.
WAIVERS
All racers must sign a MAXXIS ESC and a venue waiver prior to practicing or registering at all events. Racers under 18 must have a parent sign their waiver or supply a notarized parental signed copy. No other methods are allowed.
SHUTTLING
Shuttling will result in a disqualification unless allowed explicitly in our racer’s letter or racer’s meeting.
Once activated it is Imperative that Enduro Racers DO NOT Allow their Race chips to be idle near the start or finish beacons; The chips will constantly read the times broadcast by the beacons. The timing chips have a capacity of 100 time stamps and will quickly run out of space. After reading 100 time stamps, the timing chip will no longer read any more times. As a result, no times will be recorded, and you will be declared a DNF.
CLICK FOR FULL MAXXIS ESC ENDURO INFORMATION AND RULES
CLICK FOR FULL MAXXIS ESC INTENSE DOWNHILL INFORMATION AND RULES
INTENSE DOWNHILL INFORMATION
No Points will carry over to a new class when a racer upgrades or downgrades their class.
MAXXIS ESC Racing Age is the racers age on December 31, 2023
NO Racing License Required
MAXXIS Eastern States Cup DH Series Plan:
The best 8 rounds by points count towards the series championship standings
In the event of a tie, the best position at the most recent event takes precedence
Oakley Showdown Races score 105% series points
Series Finals at Killington scores 125% series points
The Maxxis ESC does allow reruns if the course closed during the racer’s race run
The Maxxis ESC does allow reruns if the timers request a new run due to a malfunction
The Maxxis ESC does not allow reruns if a racer is impeded by another racer
Racers must be present at the starting line for their designated start time. If a racer is not at the start line for their scheduled time and their Maxxis ESC Racer class results have been posted at the finish or registration area, they will be disqualified from the day’s competition.
DH MANDATORY MOVE UPS
Any Amateur racer that scores a time that would have won the same age expert class must move up to that class, if 8 or more racers were in that expert class.
Any Amateur may be moved to the Expert Class at any time the ESC determines the move to be in the best interests competition.
Past ESC DH Amateur Series Champions from any prior season MUST race in the Expert Class (Cat1)
Past ESC DH Amateur Series Champions can petition to stay in the Amateur Class in writing via email to easternstatescup@hotmail.com
MAXXIS ESC Enduro Series Information:
The best 10 rounds by points count toward the Stan’s Enduro Series Championship standings. (except the Motorex E Bike Class)
In the event of a tie, the best position at the most recent event takes precedence.
Oakley Showdown Races score 105% series points
Series Finals at Thunder scores 125% series points
No minimum number of races is needed to qualify for Series Championship Standings
All ties will be broken by placement in the Championship Finals Race.
Any age may race in the Pro Open Class.
Any age may race in a younger class except for 19-29 racers.
Women can race in women’s classes or age groups.
ESC races will be scored using the MAXXIS ESC point schedule.
Only one bike may be used per event.
In order to score series points, racers must complete the full race. DNFs do NOT score points.
YOUTH 14U CLASS
- The 14U Class will do the same stages and in the same order as the Kate’s Kids’ Class
- The 14U Class will start behind and must not pass the Kate’s Kids Class.
- Kates Kid 12U and 14U racers may only compete in one discipline per weekend
KATE’S KIDS’ CLASS
- In the Enduro, racers in this class will compete in fewer race segments than other racers.
- This is the “for the FUN of it” class!!
The racers in the Kate’s Kids’ Class can only participate in one discipline at Oakley Showdowns.
Racers must be 12 or younger on December 31, 2023 to be eligible.
KATE’S ENDURO LITE CLASS
This class will race for a reduced rate thanks to KATE’S REAL FOOD and the MAXXIS Eastern States Cup. This class is intended for beginner and new enduro racers to experience the excitement of enduro racing. Participants will receive a total race time and a time for each segment but will not compete for Maxxis ESC Podiums, Prizes, or the Series Championship. This class is all about having fun! The Kate’s Enduro Lite format provides enjoyable tracks suitable for riders of all levels, focusing on women, kids, and first-timers. The emphasis is on learning and having a good time with like-minded mountain bikers rather than results or prizes.
PLEASE NOTE: KATE’S Lite Class racers are required to stay with the KATE’S Kids Class and race the segments in the same order. KATE’S Enduro Lite Class Racers may only compete in enduro at our Oakley Showdown Events.
MAXXIS ESC Series Race Podium
The top 5 racers in each class will make the podium, with the first, second, and third place receiving custom Eastern States Cup Podium Medals. The fourth and fifth places will receive prizes from Kate’s Real Food. Some venues may offer additional prizes as part of their enhanced prize packages.
MAXXIS ESC Men’s Pro and Women’s Pro Race Payouts:
1st = $600
2nd = $300
3rd = $200
4th = $100
5th = $50
OAKLEY SHOWDOWN BONUS
The Oakley Showdown Series events will carry 105% Series Points!
DOWNHILL OAKLEY SPEED ZONE
The fastest DH racers in every class in the OAKLEY SPEED ZONE are awarded some Oakley Speed Zone swag, while the fastest amateur man and amateur woman will win some cool Oakley gear
INTENSE BIKES PODIUM PAYBACK Program that pays cash or certificates to racers that have raced with an Intense bike and have registered with Intense. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Kate’s Cash, When the number of racers in the men’s amateur class exceeds 50 or in the women’s amateur class exceeds 20, the class will receive a cash prize in addition to regular product prizes. The cash will be awarded as follows:
- $100 -1st
- $50 – 2nd
- $25 -3rd
Küat LAST CALL
An exciting new addition this season is the Küat Last Call. It will work like this: At every Maxxis ESC stop, at the end of awards, we will draw one plate number from the weekend’s registered racers and IF they are present, they will win a Küat Hitch Rack. The hitch for the Hitch rack is: you’ve got to be present to win!
Enduro Racers will be charged the replacement cost of $100.00 for broken, lost or non-returned timing chips
Enduro Racers must be present at the racers meeting where we will activate their chips
DH Racers MUST be at the start for their posted start time. Racers not at the start for their scheduled start time will be disqualified from the day’s competition if their Maxxis ESC Racer’s DH class results have been posted at the finish or registration area
Please drive slowly through the neighborhood while visiting our venues, we do not want to upset the neighbors and please visit the local restaurants and let them know you are there because of the enduro race.
FOOD: HERE
CAMPING: – Free in the Vale Lots – Tents ONLY and Free in Ramshead Lot – RV and Trailers ONLY
PARKING: In the lots
INFORMATION:
- NO SHUTTLING– That goes for all weekend for everyone. If you are seen/reported/caught/whatever shuttling you will be assessed a time penalty. Trust us you will not be on the podium if you try, so don’t.
- NUMBER PLATES– Will be sold at registration for $10 each. A 2023 MAXXIS ESC Number Plate must be affixed correctly to your bike always while on the tracks. You will not be allowed to ride without one. No cuts or trimming allowed on the plate please.
- CASH ONLY– PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO ATMs at KILLINGTON
- BUG SPRAY – You will want it and please don’t ask for ours…lol
- COLD – Temps expected in the 30’s overnights
- RAIN – Don’t even go there !!
RACERS MUST FILL OUT THE OAKLEY SHOWDOWN SHEET AT THE ENDURO TIMING DESK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE FIRST RACE OF THE EVENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR OAKLEY SHOWDOWN POINTS AND PRIZES
Enduro Racers MUST hand in their timing chips within 15 minutes after finishing the last stage or they will be penalized 1 minute, after 30 minutes racers will be DQ’d from the event
Racers MUST be present at the Series Final Award Ceremonies or at the Race Award Ceremony
to Receive Awards and/or Cash Payouts!
The Killington Bike Park features three high-speed lifts serving over 30 miles of trails. From beginner to expert and classic New England singletrack to Gravity Logic’s signature flow trails, Killington Bike Park has terrain suitable for everyone.
Three unique mountain areas make up our gravity-fueled bike park. Snowshed: Home of our beginner terrain with plenty of intermediate trails to keep you progressing once you get the hang of it; Ramshead: Home of our signature freeride trails with intermediate and advanced terrain; Killington Peak: Offering classic New England trails featuring plenty of rock and roots..
- 45 miles of trails serviced by the K-1 Express Gondola
- 1,700-foot vertical drop spread across five mountain areas
- Trails range from classic cross-country singletrack to challenging big-bike downhill and freeriding trails
- Natural and man-made features on select downhill trails
- Mountain Bike Shop offering rentals, repair, and a full line of clothing and accessories
- Lessons and tours are available for a wide range of ability levels
Address: 3880 Killington Road, Killington, VT 05751
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Additional Information:
PETS AND ALCOHOL ARE NOT ALLOWED
AT ANY EASTERN STATES CUP EVENT!