Join us at Benarkin State Forest for SDRQ club point score Race 1!
Our tracks will be located at the Forestry shed, in Benarkin State Forest, follow the yellow Sled Dog Racing signs from the D'Aguilar HWY onto forest Drv.
This is a 2 heat race, following ASSA Rules.
Race Marshall: Rhiannon Park & Emily Vourlides
Saturday
Canicross Drivers Meet-
4:15pm
Race Start- 4:30pm
All other Classes Drivers Meet- 5:30pm
Sunday
All Classes Drivers Meet- 6:00am
Race Start- 6:15am
WEATHER PERMITTING.
Race Order Saturday (reversed on Sunday) and distances per heat:
Canicross (15 sec starts)
Mens, Womens and Juniors, 2.6km
Scooter (30 sec starts)
Veterans (1 & 2 Dog) 2.1km
Junior 2.1km
1 Dog Scooter 2.6km
2 Dog 3.7km
Bikejor (30sec starts)
Mens & Womens 3.7km
2 Dog Bikejor TBC
Rig and Cart- (1 min starts)
4 Dog Rig 5.4km
6&8 Dog Rig 5.4km
Presentations and Sausage Sizzle will follow the completion of racing on Sunday.
Saturday Bib draw will be random (unless stated otherwise on Race entries, seeded starts may be used in large entry classes) and Sunday Heats will be "Fastest out first". Peewee run Sunday only on completion of other classes.
Camping is available for free at the First Settlers Rest stop aprox 2 kms away, toilets, Showers and metered power available. Alternatively There is paid accommodation available at Blackbutt Showgrounds aprox 5km away, please book at your own accord.
What to bring:
-Warm clothes, gloves, beanie
-2L Water per dog + more for yourself
-Camping Gear
-Food for you and Dog
-Sled dog equipment if you have it (if not let us know what you need)
-Helmet and protective eyewear, headlight and bike light
-Closed Shoes
- Means of securing your dogs (chew proof)
No fires are permitted in the forest, You must take all your rubbish including Dog Poop with you and dogs must be on lead at all times.
You may also like the following events from Sled Dog Racing Queensland Inc.:
- Next Saturday, 17th May, 08:00 am, SDRQ Sled Dog Expo: Beerburrum in Woodford
- Next Sunday, 18th May, 06:30 am, SDRQ Tails & Trails Series: K9 Triathlon, Aquathon, 5 & 10k Fun Run! in Woodford
- Next month, 14th June, 12:00 pm, SDRQ Sled Dog Training & Working Bee in Pechey
Also check out other
Sports events in Benarkin,
Workshops in Benarkin.
