RIDER INFORMATION &
EVENT DAY GUIDE
Saturday Schedule
Gates open at 9:00 AM on Saturdays. The gate fee is $10 per person age 10 and older, and cash is required. This is a one‑time weekend fee, so keep your wristband as proof of payment.
Saturday practice is $10 per rider, regardless of age, and is also paid at the gate.
All persons entering the property are required to sign the event waiver (parents sign for those under 18).
Practice runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, ending promptly so the course can be cleared for the Saturday evening dedicated‑course events.
Enter and exit the course only at the designated area, usually near the scoring trailer—look for the Start and Finish flags.
The scoring trailer opens at 1:00 PM, where you can register for Saturday events or pre‑register for Sunday to avoid the morning line.
Some race weekends include Saturday evening activities at 7:00 PM. These events are free, and prizes are offered. Check our social media pages for the most current information.
Sunday Arrival & Sign‑Up
Gates open at 7:00 AM on Sundays. The gate fee is $10 per person age 10 and older, and cash is required.
All persons entering the property are required to sign the event waiver (parents sign for those under 18).
After parking, head to the white scoring trailer—look for the Sign‑Up flag. Sign‑up opens at 7:30 AM. Bring your helmet with you every time you sign up. Fill out a new sign‑up card at your first event; after that, simply sign and date the back, then confirm your information and transponder are correct at the scoring trailer window when you pay race fees.
Gear & Preparation
Helmets are required for all bikes on the course.
Basic riding gear is essential when you’re moving past trees at race speeds. We strongly recommend:
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Handguards
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Hydration system
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Three‑gallon fuel tank (or plan a pit stop just after the one‑hour mark)
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Extra goggles and gloves stored with your fuel
Place your gas can just off the trail—easy for you to reach, but safely out of the way of other riders.
Practice & Course Familiarization
Enter and exit the course at the designated areas (usually near the scoring trailer - look for the start and finish flags). If a race is still active when your designated practice time begins, do NOT ride through the finish scoring area. Use this time to learn the course. You may ride as many practice laps as you like, but be sure to return in time for the rider’s meeting, held 10 minutes before the start of each race.
Race Procedures
The rider’s meeting covers important, event‑specific information. Riders line up at the starting area about ten minutes before their race. Each row will be clearly marked.
When possible, the National Anthem will be played prior to the 1130 race (Race 2). Afterward, riders will start their bikes, clear them out, and then shut them off. Rows start one minute apart, and the rider’s meeting will explain the specific start procedure for that event. Watching the rows ahead of you is a great way to understand what to expect.
Race Durations
Race times begin when the first row starts—not when your row leaves the line.
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Race #1: 1.5 hours*
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Race #2: 2 hours*
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Race #3: 2 hours*
Depending on when you cross the scoring line for your final lap, many riders end up riding between 2 hours 10 minutes and 2 hours 40 minutes.
* GP- format races will be used during the hotter summer month races. See event schedules for specific timeline updates.
Results & Awards
Once all riders have finished—usually about 45 minutes after each race—results are calculated and posted. A 15‑minute protest period follows.
Award ceremonies:
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11:45 AM — Peewee Awards (all finishers receive a medal)
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1:00 PM — Race 1 Awards
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2:45 PM — Race 2 Awards
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Approximately 5:15 PM — Race 3 Awards
Awards are presented to the top five finishers in each big bike class.
Need Help?
If you have questions at any point during the weekend, look for a member of our staff wearing black or blue FMHSC shirts. We’re always happy to help—FMHSC is one big family, and we take pride in supporting every rider who joins us.
