PROLOGUE FAQs

Our season opener time trial (aka prologue) will be a little different from our typical event weekends. Here are some answers to the FAQs we’ve received:

How will the prologue differ from the rest of the series events?
The main difference between this event and the rest of our series is that student-athletes will only be timed for one lap.

Will results from the prologue determine which category students will be in for the rest of the season?
No. The CPT is what we’ll continue to use for category placement. If a student would like to upgrade after the prologue, they are welcome to do that, but there won’t be automatic upgrades or category changes.

What about the schedule?
The current plan is to have each team arrive at a certain time to the staging area. We will send students out one-by-one, and after the last student from one team leaves for their lap, the next team will start making their way to the staging area. A detailed list with team start times will be published by August 17.

Will both conferences be competing against one another?
No. One conference will race for the first portion of the day and the other conference will race after that. They will technically be two events to keep North and South Conference results separate, but both conferences will race on the same day.

Will there be podiums?
Yes. Each conference will have a podium award ceremony.

Why did the league decide to do a prologue this year?
Our event weekends are about much more than just racing, and this event is a great way to to kick of the season in a way that brings our community together for riding, camping and fun. A prologue will offer students an opportunity to race in a low-stress environment, and each student-athlete will get their own personal start. If anybody has been on the fence about racing, this will be a great way to try it out without the mass start!