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mrmatta
09-16-08, 11:51 PM
I've never been to nationals and am wondering how the B races on Thursday work, particularly in Masters categories. Do people use them as warmups, does anyone go just to race the B races? It's unclear and internet searches gave me nothing (and, yes, I understand the concept of A, B, C races on the local level - just trying to figure out how this works in the format of Nationals).

Thanks for any insight.

jfmckenna
09-17-08, 08:56 AM
It's competitive but it's usually just a warm up fun race before the real deal IMO. In RI a few years ago they held it after the main event so while still competitive it was a bit more festive. You do know that they already started registration for KC right? It's probably already too late to get a good start position if you have not registered already but do it fast if you plan on racing. I am opting out this year since I will be travelling but good luck and I hope the conditions are better this year, last year was nasty.
cardstock
09-19-08, 07:46 AM
it is as competitive as a B race gets (one of the few races that weekend that does NOT have a national title though), you can't take home the stars and stripes from the B races..., the masters fields are super fast.

sfcrossrider
09-19-08, 08:18 AM
it is as competitive as a B race gets (one of the few races that weekend that does NOT have a national title though), you can't take home the stars and stripes from the B races..., the masters fields are super fast.

Tell me about it. My goal is a top 10 in KC, and that's after months of doping, and other illegal drug use. :o