The Sussex Cycle Racing League are pleased to announce the Vern McClelland memorial Omnium at Preston Park on Sunday August 18th.
When?
August 18th from 08:45 sign on to about 14:00. Plenty of afternoon left for a pub lunch or a beer at the Park View to honour Vern!
Where?
At Preston Park Velodrome, Brighton, the oldest known working velodrome in the world. A venue very well known to Vern as he officiated there many times, as well as being part of the start up of the Preston Park Youth Cycle Club and the Sussex Cycle Racing League (of which he was president). See here for more info about the velodrome.
How Do I Enter!?
Just click one of the entry links above to enter for what is sure to be a great (sunny!) afternoon of friendly track racing, in much the style Vern would have wanted.
More Details
There are around £1000 worth of prizes across all categories, with prizes for top three in both individual events and overall omnium winners. Some in cash, some in vouchers, and some in sponsor prizes (more details to follow) (senior C and youth prizes are vouchers).
Sign On Opens: 8:45
First Race: 9:30
Planned Finish: 14:00 – still plenty of time for a pub lunch!
It’s an early start with a tight runaround, but at short notice this is the only time the track is available.
There will be four races in the event:
- Scratch
- Elimination
- Tempo
- Points
There will be three entry categories available to the general racing public, all at £20 entry:
- Senior A Open (including Juniors) (Regional C+)
- Senior B Open (including Juniors) (Regional C+)
- Women Only (including Juniors) (Regional C+)
The following entry categories are for current SCRL Track League members only (apologies, logistical reasons), all at £8 entry:
Entries on the day will be the same price, but availability may be short due to the BC track limits at Preston Park, so enter now!
The majority of the entry fees goes to the prize fund.
Entry Requirements
All riders must have some form of track racing experience or accreditation, as per our usual accreditation page.
In short, if you are:
- A current SCRL league member
- UKIVA accredited
- Accredited at a known other velodrome (such as Herne Hill)
- Can show a history on your BC profile or elsewhere of track racing experience
then you should be good to go. If you are not sure, please email the committee by clicking here.
Age Bands
- All senior races include juniors
- Youth from the SCRL track league should race in their usual major/minor slot.
- Youth from SCRL track league must adhere to the usual gear restrictions.
If you have any queries please contact the promoter.
We hope to see you there!