Originally Posted by
Ygduf
don't argue with them. you can't make someone change their mind, only dig in harder.
Argue your point to USAC:
USA Cycling Staff Contacts Directory - USA Cycling
Of course, your local guy can just not run a usac race and do it as a fondo or whatever.
The guy you want to clear this with is Shawn Farrell. He is in charge of what is legal and what is not at the USAC level. As someone else said, you need to clarify this more than a few days before the event.
That said, the promoter has every right to make their own rules as long as they do not contradict a USAC rule. You pays your money, you play by their rules, and you don't get upset if you don't like their rules. You either play or you don't. Don't be the kid in the sandbox throwing sand.