X Bar Shoot Out 2008
Final Race of the Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series

May 17-18, 2008


Schedule of Events for 2008

NORBA Permit: Pending


Friday May 16, 2008

    9:00am-7:00pm: Course open for pre-riding.

    10:30pm: Gates are locked for the night at X Bar Ranch

Saturday May 17, 2008

    9:00am - 7:00pm: Course open for pre-riding. Exposition area set-up available

    Noon registraion opens, event begins at 2:00pm: Bike Texas Kid's Kup/Shimano Youth Series Event - Kids have their own area for practicing, racing and exploring the joys of mountain biking and the outdoors all for free!

    1:00 pm: First Time Racer's Clinic at team area near Lodge/Registration

    Noon - 8:00pm: Packet pickup and Registration - No registration on Sunday morning

    10:30pm: Gates are locked for the night at X Bar Ranch

Sunday May 18, 2008
Absolutely NO pre-riding on Sunday

    All Day exposition area open

    30 minutes before each race there is a mandatory racers meeting at the staging area

    8:00 am Beginner Start- 9 miles (1 x 9 mile blue loop), Juniors follow Beginner start
    Junior 12 and under- 6 miles, (2 x 3 mile green loops),
    Junior 10 and under- 3 miles, (1 x 3 mile green loop),

    9:15 am Expert Start- 24 miles, (2 x 12 mile red loop);
    Immediately following: Experts racing sport distance & all Sport classes - 18 miles (2 x 9 mile blue loop)

    Awards ceremonies (X Bar & Overall Series) will begin at the conclusion of 15 minute protest period. Team Challenge to follow.
    Paydirt raffle done through out the day.
    Get home early, even after Overall Series awards!


Prizes:

    Awards ceremonies will follow each race.

    Minimum 75% cash payback for Experts,
    Sport racers receive merchandise to top 5 finishers;
    Beginner racers receive $800 minimum in merchandise given away by raffle.

    All categories will receive COOL 1st-3rd awards,
    and ribbons 4 th - 10 th place in each class.


Registration:

    Pre-Registration: Bikereg.com cut-off May 14, 2008 4:00 pm, snail mail post marked by May 1:,
    Beginner through Expert- $30

    On-site registration (Saturday Only- Noon to 8:00 pm)
    Beginner through Expert- $35

    Junior classes (13-18), $15

    Junior 12 and under, $10

    All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.

    Print registration Form or Register on-line at BikeReg.com
    DO NOT send land access or camping fees with registration entry fee.

    NORBA License required (licenses available at on-site registration).


Location:
    The X Bar Shoot Out will take place at the Live Oak Lodge location on the X Bar Ranch, which is located 21 miles southwest of Eldorado and just eight miles off of I-10 near Sonora.
    Directions:
    From Eldorado take US 277 south. Three miles south of town turn on to FM 2129 (west). Do not enter where rock is at first X Bar Ranch entrance, take Live Oak Lodge entrance 5.5 miles further.

    On I-10 from Sonora (west bound) take Exit 388 on to FM 1312 West, to FM 2129, turn right onto 2129 and go +/- 7 miles to race site.

    On I-10 from Ozona (east bound), take Exit 381 on FM 1312 East, to FM 2129, turn left onto 2129 and go +/- 7 miles to race site.


Lodging/Camping:

    Lodging accommodations in furnished guest houses and cabins and primitive campsites with showers are available at or near the race site through X Bar Ranch. No reservations taken for the camping area on race weekend, there will be enough room for everyone. Contact the ranch at 888-853-2688 or info@xbarranch.com for lodging.

    Host Hotels in Sonora (21 miles from ranch):
    Best Western - 325-387-9111
    Comfort Inn - 325-387-5800
    Days Inn - 325-387-3516

Fees per person:

    12 and under FREE!!

    Land access $5 each day

    Camp & Ride (Sat. & Sun.) $15

    Camp & Ride (Fri., Sat. & Sun.) $20

    NEW- Family Camping Pass Available!

    (Do not include with race registration, pay upon entering)


Miscellaneous:

    Food and Drinks - including water will be available all weekend.

    Neutral water will be available at Lookout Junction for all racers, water hand-ups will be available for Experts at the finish / next lap area.

    Team Area -limited space available, must call three weeks prior to race to reserve. First come, first serve.

    Commercial Exposition Area- limited space available free to sponsors, must call three weeks prior to race to reserve.

    The ranch is open daily, notice prior to arrival must be given (except race weekend).

    Standard TMBRA classes, all NORBA racing rules apply.

    Please do not bring any pets to the ranch.

    Helmets must ALWAYS be worn when on your bike.

    Everyone entering the race and ranch must sign a standard Liability Waiver, children 18 and under must have a parent/legal guardian sign a waiver.


Sponsors:

    First National Bank of Eldorado

    Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative

    Sutton County Steakhouse - Offering a pasta & salad bar Saturday

    Devil's River Days Inn (Sonora)

    Sonora Comfort Inn

    Best Western of Sonora

    Bike Pro of San Angelo

    Hammerhead Bikes

    Peyton's Bikes - Midland

    Hill Country Bicycle Works - Kerrville

    New Revolution Cycles

    Coke-a-Cola

    Clif Bar

    Bike Barn

    Mountain Biking at X Bar Ranch

    For information call (888) 853-2688 or e-mail us at: info@xbarranch.com
    or mail Entry Forms and Payment to: X Bar Shoot Out, 308 Elmwood, New Braunfels, Texas 78130

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