Saturday, May 30, 2009

 

Course

The O'Fallon Grand Prix race course has not changed for 2009. The full length is 22.5 miles. There are 12 right and 11 left turns each marked with a number. On race day a volunteer will be stationed on each corner directing racers. On the first, third and last turns police are stationed for traffic control. The length of Kyle Road which holds the start/finish line is closed to vehicle traffic during racing.  There are there are four climbs of substance and three more intermediate climbs all of which are preceded by fast down-hills. There is a feed zone about 1500 meters from the finish line and no attacks are allowed prior to the final lap.  There is a sprint point on Witte road approximately 500 meters past turn eight.

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