Originally Posted by
spartanKid
In the US, I think the problem would be that hosting these regional qualifying races just wouldn't be profitable. USA Cycling routinely loses money hosting national championship events.
ESPECIALLY on the track, the US fields just aren't big enough to warrant having regional qualifying events. It's three weeks away from US Elite Track nationals, and the largest field is the men's omnium, with 31 participants. The women's sprint has *3* people registered.
+1
The last time USAC had qualifications before Nationals was 2010 where the rules were basically:
- Any rider who places in the top 25% of a Sprint event qualified for all Sprint events at Nationals.
- Any rider who places in the top 25% of an Endurance event qualified for all Endurance events at Nationals.
- People in competitive regions (TTown for example) could travel to less competitive regions and qualify).
DLV hosted a 2-day event:
Results : Dick Lane Velodrome - Fixed Gear Bicycle Racing (East Point) Atlanta, GA
I think it was a cool idea. But, you do have to have USAC certified officials to staff the event. Those people have to attend a one-day class and pass a test.
So, the concept is cool but logistics can probably be a pain. Setting a time standard is interesting.
One question that will come up: Will one have to meet the time standard at a British/USA Cycling officiated event? Or will local track times count?