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Old 06-24-09 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by topflightpro
For example, to go from 5 to 4, you generally must complete 10 mass start races. I say generally because some riders are so strong, they prove in fewer than 10 races that they deserve to be upgraded.
Or they passes the secret number pinning test

Originally Posted by topflightpro
And to go from 4 to 3, you must earn so many points or have so many Top 10 finishes within a 12 month period. I don't know the exact numbers off the top of my head.
20 points, or 10 top 10 finishes, or 20 pack finishes. upgrades based on finishes are not in a 12 month period but also require experience in 25 races. Much of this is up to the discretion of the district rep and some do not honor the experience upgrade, apparently.
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