Thunder Valley Short Track Series

We are excited to bring a new event to the Colorado Front Range. The Thunder Valley Short Track Series starts this coming June. We will be hosting 3 short track races at the Thunder Valley moto track on C470/I70 area. Races will be on Tuesday nights June 10, June 24 and July 8. As you can expect, you will be treated to an amazing race scene, exciting atmosphere, professional timing, super fun terrain, a volunteer group that is second to none, and of course, support from our sponsors. This is seriously a good time for the whole family and a great way to spend a summer evening.

Race Schedule:

4:15  – Kids Fun Race – age 6-10 (10 min, non-competitive, no USAC membership required)

4:30 – Junior Girls – age 11-14 (15 min)

4:50 – Junior Boys – age 11-14 (15 min)

5:10 – Men’s C (20 min): Collegiate C, Soph/Fresh

5:40 – Men’s B (20 min): Collegiate B, JV

6:05 –  Women’s B (20 min): Collegiate B, Soph/Fresh

6:30 – Women’s A (20 min): Open, Collegiate A, Varsity, JV

7:00 – Men’s A (20 min): Open, Collegiate A, Varsity

Award/Podium Categories

Men’s A

Men’s B

Men’s C

Women’s A

Women’s B

Junior Boys 11-14

Men’s Collegiate A

Men’s Collegiate B

Men’s Collegiate C

Women’s Collegiate A

Women’s Collegiate B

Junior Girls 11-14

High School Freshman/Sophomore Men

High School JV Men

High School Varsity Men

High School Freshman/Sophomore Women

High School JV Women

High School Varsity Women

Registration

Early-bird pricing ends at 10:00 PM the Sunday before the race. A $10 fee will be added for all registrants after that time. Online Registration Only. There will be series pricing!

• Adults – $35
• Juniors (11-18) – $25
• Juniors (10 and under) – $15

Course: The course and length will vary each week, but plan on distance to be around 0.6M – 1.0.

Equipment: All bikes are legal for the race, with the exception of E-bikes. We can’t overstate the importance of your bike running in top condition on the day of the race. Like you, it will be challenged. And, it’s your friend. Help a friend out.

Spectating: There are many ways to view this event. Please consider routes that don’t interfere with riders as you make your way to a spectating spot. A map will be provided as we get closer to race day.

Number Plates: All Racers will be issued a chipped number plate. Treat it well.

Timing/Awards: We work to get results and awards  as quickly as possible.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Rattler Racing does not offer refunds. If we are forced to cancel PRIOR to race day, a transfer to another TVST race will be offered. If we are forced to cancel DURING race day due to inclement weather, we will be unable to offer a refund.  If you would like to transfer your entry to another rider prior to race day, no problem. Just drop us a line and we will issue a voucher for the new participant. No charge for transfers.  If you need to defer, we will happily issue a voucher credit for a Rattler event in the next 12 months. This will incur a $10 fee. Deferral requests will not be accepted 2 days prior to race day or anytime there-after. Thank you for understanding this policy!

USA Cycling

Thunder Valley Short Track is a USA Cycling sanctioned event and a license is required. New for 2025, Rattler Racing will be working with USAC to implement a new system that will benefit USA Cycling license holders.

License Offer Structure:

New Members: Any first-time USA Cycling member will be eligible for a $20 annual license, granting them full membership benefits and eligibility to compete in any USA Cycling event.

Returning or Expired Members: Any rider who has previously held a USA Cycling license but has allowed it to expire will be eligible for a renewal rate of $50.

Because of this program, we will not be allowing one-day license sales.

If you are a new adult member (never had a USAC license), use code: RTLR25

If you are a new junior member, use code: JRRTLR25

If you are renewing after a lapse in membership, use code INTROMEMB25

PURCHASE USA CYCLING LICENSE HERE

Additional Details

Race address: 701 South Rooney Rd, Lakewood, CO 80465

From C-470, get off at the Alameda Exit and head west to Rooney Road. Thunder Valley Park is about 1 mile to the north. Plenty of parking!