Didn’t see a thread via a search? They just announced a short draft legal event in Richmond.
http://rev3tri.com/news/rev3-rush-brings-new-race-format-to-rev3-series/
Seem interesting especially the heats and short distance…although could be a crash/crit like fest too…
Interesting concept. So are they setting up two pools in the infield?! Wonder what entry fee will be.
I’d anticipate a high body count…aside from that it sounds really cool, imo.
Didn’t see a thread via a search? They just announced a short draft legal event in Richmond.
http://rev3tri.com/...rmat-to-rev3-series/
Seem interesting especially the heats and short distance…although could be a crash/crit like fest too…
The big track should help minimize crashes… but not eliminate for sure.
I’m in!
I like that format! That could be fun and I’d love to hear how it turns out… I think this would be like back in the day playing full court 3-on-3 tourneys, you have to be explosive each game, but have the stamina to endure multiple games.
Could be fun!
This sounds pretty awesome. Probably a really good way to make people more aware of draft legal racing.
I wonder if they’ll pull people who become a lap down? Explosive swimmers might have a decent advantage in this format since the other two disciplines are so short time wise as well.
I wonder if they’ll pull people who become a lap down? Explosive swimmers might have a decent advantage in this format since the other two disciplines are so short time wise as well.
Finally! I get an advantage!
My guess is they won’t, because the track is REALLY wide. It’s probably one of the safest places to hold a draft legal race with a bunch of triathletes. Smooth pavement, no tight turns, wide track, banked turns…
Pretty interesting but I’d be more interested if the bike leg was closer to the Little 500 than NASCAR Superspeedway. But beggars can’t be choosers and I still think it sounds cool.
For pools like this or the Vegas supersprint race, how do they make the walls of the pool solid for turns?
Pretty interesting but I’d be more interested if the bike leg was closer to the Little 500 than NASCAR Superspeedway. But beggars can’t be choosers and I still think it sounds cool.
For pools like this or the Vegas supersprint race, how do they make the walls of the pool solid for turns?
There are temp pools that have solid walls–like the one that they use for the US Olympic trials BUT those are pretty expensive and I’m sure the rental of those would make this too expensive–that’s why I wonder what the cost for this event will be…
I like it.
I’ve been part of a consultative effort on two fronts to explore shorter races, the viability of them and how to make them work.
We can’t keep going longer and longer. It will work for a select few, but if we look at the models elsewhere, in other sports, ultra-long is NOT where it’s at, at a number of levels.
Man, in May… dang it, this would be a ton of fun… but I’m not going to risk a crash 7 days before Eagleman.
Pretty interesting but I’d be more interested if the bike leg was closer to the Little 500 than NASCAR Superspeedway. But beggars can’t be choosers and I still think it sounds cool.
For pools like this or the Vegas supersprint race, how do they make the walls of the pool solid for turns?
There are temp pools that have solid walls–like the one that they use for the US Olympic trials BUT those are pretty expensive and I’m sure the rental of those would make this too expensive–that’s why I wonder what the cost for this event will be…
I just confirmed pricing with Charlie Patten on facebook: $60 early bird, $120 regular price. I paid $120 for the standard Cedar Point Rev3 sprint last year so pricing is in line with their sprints.
Also, charlie said racers are guaranteed 3 races, which doesnt match the description but im sure they’re still going to release more details
Sounds pretty cool.
Pricing will be tiered. 60, 80, 100, 120. So the 80, 100 price tiers will be the most common I would assume. For that, you are guaranteed at least three races. We are really excited about this! Got questions? Ask away…
Charlie
www.rev3tri.com
Pricing will be tiered. 60, 80, 100, 120. So the 80, 100 price tiers will be the most common I would assume. For that, you are guaranteed at least three races. We are really excited about this! Got questions? Ask away…
Charlie
http://www.rev3tri.com
Thanks again Charlie.
I just hope people don’t take too seriously the “rubbin is racin” they’ll see on some signs near the track 
I’d anticipate a high body count…
There is always this default thinking that it will be a crash-fest, and even if there is only one crash, just one, it will be deemed by many, a crash-fest. That’s unfortunate.
A better way to look at it would be for triathletes to take up the challenge and the opportunity of leaning to how to really ride a bicycle. To lean the nuances of how to handle a bike in a group. How to feel comfortable in various riding situations. Part of cycling is abut riding solo straight down a road, but it’s not ALL of cycling.
Pricing will be tiered. 60, 80, 100, 120. So the 80, 100 price tiers will be the most common I would assume. For that, you are guaranteed at least three races. We are really excited about this! Got questions? Ask away…
Charlie
http://www.rev3tri.com
When is coming out west? Seriously, I’d love to get in on this!
Interesting concept. So are they setting up two pools in the infield?! Wonder what entry fee will be.
What is really cool about this is that it makes television coverage much easier, since athletes aren’t spread out so much. It also means you can charge admission for spectators.
So what do the price tiers get you? How many folks do you think will be in a ‘heat’ or will that depend on number of entries? Will the ‘heats’ be age group specific? You are close to me so Richmond is pretty easily done–probably gonna have to give this a shot!!
Edit to add: Ohhhh since draft legal will road bikes be required?