2007 Antrim - Race Times & Specifics

[Brian Beihl]

Hi, Old Gold Jug Racers:

I want to give you an update on the race specifics, as we have some racers who can come only one day over the weekend.

We welcome as many of you as possible come and practice on Friday afternoon after 3 p.m. as we hope to get some TV news crews there this year on Friday, which we hope will in turn bring in spectators for Saturday's race. We moved the dates of the festival later one week in order to not compete with the NASCAR race in Louden, NH like we did last year--which sucked up all the regional press coverage.

Anyway, you'll have a chance to practice on the hill Friday afternoon 9/21 between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

SATURDAY
8:30 Soapbox; We have the Soapbox Derby between 8:30 and 10 a.m. No skaters are allowed on the course during this time.
10:00 Prelims; Qualify for the main race 10 a.m. to 11:15
11:15 Parade; All racers are invited to participate in the Parade @ 11:15
12:00 Hybrid Race -- This is the Race for the Old Gold Jug. Starts at noon, immediately following the parade. This is the main race of the weekend, with 1st Prize $300.00 and an earthware jug of local maple syrup. 2nd Prize is $200 and a jug, and 3rd prize is $100 and a jug. This will be the highest attended race for the weekend, and the awards will be handed out just before the fireworks.
4:30 Amateur Race; At the conclusion of the Hybrid, the amateur race will take place, between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Prizes will be manufacturer-donated gear
5:30 BBQ & Fireworks at Tenney Farm

SUNDAY
12 Noon; Blessing of the racers -- Need some Divine intervention? This will a bit like the blessing of the fleet . . .
12:05 GS Race Winner gets $100 & a small jug, 2nd is $50 and 3rd gets gear & glory. Awards given at the conclusion of the race.

2:30 Reset for Slalom Race

3:00 Slalom race; Winner gets $100 & a small jug, 2nd is $50 and 3rd gets gear & glory
Have to check with Joe, but maybe reset this on the reverse of the hill, on the Main Street side so it's ready to go earlier?

+/- 5 p.m. Head for Home!

Thanks! More info to follow!

Brian Beihl