The Australian Pursuit is the most exciting race of the series. Average race times are reversed and staggered from 7 pm such that, in theory, all racers will be converging on the finish line together. A fun race for the skiers, and a nightmare for the timers at the finish line.
The Australian Pursuit is in the record books as having first been run on March 13th, 1985 – the first and only paper record of it being held as a Grapefruit Cup race.
Important Information:
The Australian Pursuit is in the record books as having first been run on March 13th, 1985 – the first and only paper record of it being held as a Grapefruit Cup race.
Important Information:
- Anyone who has participated in a GC race in the current season will have a calculated time assigned (if they pre-register). If this is your first time out, you will be seeded in, but cannot win the Australian Pursuit ….
- The race starts at exactly 19:00:00 (7:00pm) The race clock will be at the line, ticking away. Someone will be there with a start order but only to ensure you do NOT start early…. That someone will NOT call your name. It's up to you to make it to the alter on time.
- You are not allowed to go out before your start time but can start any time after. HOWEVER ….. if your start time is, say 7:15:10 and you show up at 7:17, your official time still goes from 7:15:10 ….. Read, Don’t be late for your start!
- The winner of the AP is the first one across the line, so ski hard, and if you get caught, just stay ahead or sprint. Crush them at the line - VICTORY CAN BE YOURS!
- Actual GC points are awarded based on your personal time as measured against the fastest skier on the day. (Again, the time is measured on the clock so don’t miss your start)
- All racers are included. Those that have done the GC Lite course are calculated based on their expected time to finish the race. Victory can STILL be theirs!!!!
- Pre-registration is STILL required, only those registered will have a seeded time. "Walk-ons" are welcome to ski, but will be placed at the end of the start list. Bib pickup will be as usual, and delayed post race bib return is still, as always, punishable through numerous unspeakable ways. READ: RETURN YOUR BIB!! pls!