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Arrowhead Stan’s Enduro

July 13-14, 2024 MAXXIS ESC Stan’s Enduro at Arrowhead NH

 

Strap your helmet, it’s going to be a FUN one!!

Get ready for an epic racing experience at the Arrowhead Recreational Area! The Stan’s enduro promises an absolute blast for every racer out there.

We’ve arranged a full day of practice on Saturday to get those gears spinning and fine-tune your technique, the real action kicks off on Sunday morning! Get ready to unleash your skills and conquer uncharted trails like never before! Oh, and one more thing – this race won’t be lift-assisted. That means you better be prepared to pedal hard during the transfers. It’s all part of the challenge that awaits you at the Arrowhead Recreational Area!

So, fellow racers, don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this unforgettable event. Register now and secure your spot in the race of a lifetime. Get ready to push the boundaries, defy gravity, and experience the rush like never before. The countdown has begun – see you at the starting line!

Friday
No registration – Trails Open – Race tracks may not be marked

Saturday
9:00am – 1:00pm Registration
9:00am – 5:00pm Enduro Practice
11:00am Kates Kids Guided Ride 5-6-1-2

Sunday
8:00am – 8:15am Late Registration/Check in
8:15am Kates Kids/ Kates Lite /14U Start 5-6-1-2
8:15am Racer Meeting
8:30am Enduro Race Start – No Practice

The race stages will be open exclusively for registered Maxxis Eastern States Cup racers from Friday to Sunday.

Emergency contact: Golden Cross 603-542-6660 or 911

TIMING CHIPS WILL BE TURNED ON BY CLASS JUST BEFORE THE START SUNDAY MORNING – (Racers who fail to do so will not have their times registered)

Look at the Loam!!!

2024 Stan’s Enduro Race Classes

CANNONDALE E-BIKE
KATES KIDS 12U
KATES ENDURO LITE
YOUTH 14U
JUNIOR GIRLS 16U 
JUNIOR BOYS 16U
20U WOMEN 
20U MEN
21-29
30-39
40-49
50+
AMATEUR WOMEN
PRO WOMEN
PRO MEN

Racers may make one class change per season and no points will carry over to the new class when a racer upgrades or downgrades their class.
MAXXIS ESC Racing Age is the racers age on December 31, 2024
NO Racing License Required

The race stages will be open exclusively for registered Maxxis Eastern States Cup racers from Friday to Sunday.

    • 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 Trail Passes

    ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

    ONSITE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE

     

    Your Entry Confirmation is Your PayPal Receipt

    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

    Pre – registered racers will only have to fill out a venue waiver at the event

    Download and Print to save time –  ARROWHEAD WAIVER HERE 

    All racers must sign a MAXXIS ESC and a venue waiver before practicing or registering at all events. Racers under 18 must have a parent sign their waiver or supply a notarized parental signed copy. 

    Once activated, Racers mustn’t allow their Race chips to 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.

    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!

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    Stan’s Enduro Virtual Racer’s Meeting

    EPIC FOOD TRUCK: Will be onsite for serving their always great meals

    Arrowhead’s Onsite Kitchen will be blasting out breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings for breakfast.

    CAMPING: 

    ESC Night Race Onsite Camping @ Arrowhead $30/Weekend – Limited tent and van/truck camping will be available at the Arrowhead race site. Travel trailers and motorhomes will not be allowed on site. No utility hookups are on site; the surface is a mixture of dirt and pavement.

    Portable toilets will be available. Sites will be assigned on the day of arrival. Arrival time on Friday is no sooner than 3:00 PM; arrival time on Saturday is no sooner than 8:00 AM; departure time on Sunday is no later than 7:00 PM.

    REGISTER FOR CAMPING HERE

    Other Lodging Options:

    Running Bear Campground – Approximately 6.5 miles from the race site. https://www.runningbearvt.com

    Mount Ascutney State Park – Approximately 8.5 miles from the race site. https://vtstateparks.com/ascutney.html

    Crown Point Camping Area – Approximately 13 miles from the race site. https://crownpointcampingarea.com

    Common Man Inn – Approximately 0.7 miles from the race site. https://thecmaninnclaremont.com

    Best Western Springfield, VT – Approximately 10 Miles from the race site.

    Holiday Inn – Mount Ascutney Resort – Approximately 12 miles from the race site.

    https://www.claremontmotorlodge.com/

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    MAXXIS ESC Enduro Series Qualifications:

    2024 Stan’s Enduro Schedule

    May 5 Powder Ridge, CT
    June 9 Glen Park, PA
    June 23 Jiminy Peak*
    June 30 Killington, VT *
    July 14 Arrowhead, NH
    July 21 Thunder Mountain, MA*
    July 28 Burke Mountain, VT
    Aug 18 Sugarloaf, ME*
    Sept 8 Woodstock, VT
    Sept 22 Thunder Mountain, MA*
    Oct 6 Monteau, NH
    Oct 20 Arrowhead NH **

    *Thule Showdown Bonus – All Showdown events carry 110% Maxxis ESC Series Points
    **Series Finals Bonus – All Series Finals events carry 125% Maxxis ESC Series Points
    Stan’s No Tubes Enduro Series – Top 10 races by Series Points earned  (except the Cannondale E Bike Class)

    In the event of a tie, the best position at the most recent event takes precedence.
    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 Kate’s Kids’ Class
    • The 14U Class will have guides at most events. Racers must stay with the guides during the Race
    • Kates Kid 12U and 14U racers may only compete in one discipline per weekend
    • Racers must be 14 or younger on December 31, 2024 to be eligible.
    • The 14U Class will compete on fewer race sections. Our Enduro Staff will conduct a course ride along on Saturday, times vary by venue so make sure to check. Meet at the Registration Tents. The above may be adjusted, so please check with us at Registration. No parents may ride with or run behind their children unless they are registered racers – NO EXCEPTIONS

    KATE’S KIDS’ CLASS

    • The Kate’s Kids’ Class preregistration fee is 100% Refunded after a parent volunteers and completes course marshaling for the race on Sunday.
    • Parents must register to volunteer at the racer’s online registration time to be eligible for the refund.
    • All you need is a fun attitude and a cell phone in case of an emergency.
    • Late or onsite registrations will incur the $10 late fee and not be eligible for the volunteer refund.
    • In the Enduro, racers in this class will compete in fewer race segments than other racers.
    • This is the for the FUN Class!!
    • The KATES Kids Class will compete on fewer race sections. Our Enduro Staff will conduct a course ride along on Saturday, times vary by venue so make sure to check.. Meet at the Registration Tents. The above may be adjusted, so please check with us at Registration. No parents may ride with or run behind their children unless they are registered racers – NO EXCEPTIONS

    The racers in the Kate’s Kids’ Class can only participate in one discipline at Thule Showdowns.

    Racers must be 12 or younger on December 31, 2024 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 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. Parents of 12U and 14U can enter this class to practice and/or race with their children.

    PLEASE NOTE: KATE’S Lite Class racers must 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 Thule Showdown Events.

    MAXXIS ESC Stan’s Enduro 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 Stan’s Enduro Men’s Pro and Women’s Pro Race Payouts:
    1st = $600
    2nd = $300
    3rd = $200
    4th = $100
    5th =   $50

    THULE SHOWDOWN BONUS
    The THULE Showdown Series events will carry 105% Intense DH Series Points!

    INTENSE BIKES PODIUM PAYBACK Program that pays cash or certificates to racers who 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

    No minimum number of races is needed to qualify for Stan’s Enduro Series Championship Standings

    Any ties will be broken by placement in the series finals at Arrowhead

    No Points will carry over to a new class when a racer upgrades or downgrades their class.

    Racers MUST be present at the Race Award Ceremony to Receive Race Awards and/or Cash Payouts!

    Racers MUST be present at the Series Final Award Ceremony to Receive Series Final Awards and/or Cash Payouts!

    In order to score series points, racers must complete the full race. DNFs do NOT score points

    MAXXIS ESC Stan’s Enduro Series Championship Awards

    The Top Three Racers in Every Class (except Pro) are awarded some Great prizes from our Partners

    Men’s and Women’s Pro Series Payouts:
    1st = $1200
    2nd = $600
    3rd = $400
    4th = $200
    5th – $100

    Racers MUST be present at the Series Final Award Ceremonies or at the Race Award Ceremony to Receive Awards and/or Cash Payouts!

    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 2024 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– NO, ATMs on site.
    • 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 !!

    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!

    Arrowhead Waiver

    ESC Waiver – Not required if registered online

    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.

    If you have not paid for your registration or your 2023 Maxxis ESC number plate, please note it is CASH only, and  No ATMs are on site.

    Enduro Racers will be charged the replacement cost of $100.00 for broken, lost, or non-returned timing chips.

    Enduro Racers must be at the racers meeting, where we will activate their chips.

    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.

    We will be offering our 2024 Maxxis ESC Socks, Pint Glasses, and T-Shirts at our registration tents. Please remember it’s cash only.

    Make sure you attend the Racer’s Meeting, don’t be that guy….lol

    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

    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!