Don't litter or cross the center line... or else.

JACKSONVILLE RACES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED

(Likely scratched for the year)

Last year's CENTER LINE Rule Violations have caused Clay County authorities to no longer welcome bike racing in that county. Now you know why the officials and promoters always talk about that rule. We must abide by certain rules as racers and citizens if we expect to continue our great sport. Local residents there are tired of the trash that racers throw to the roadside and the inability to get past a group of racers that could stay on the proper side of the road. For the rest of 2008, all Yellow Line Violations and any discarding of bottles or trash will be met with instant disqualification from the event. Here is what the USAC rule book says about these two items.

4H11(d) Traffic Laws - Failure to obey traffic laws when the course is not closed to traffic, such as the crossing of a centerline without advancing position or being a hazard to traffic [waiver or warning, more severe penalty if position improved or hazardous].

3B9. Feeding - The passing of food or refreshments to competitors shall be at the discretion of the Chief Referee. Riders may not discard materials that are not biodegradable; they may pass or throw such material to support personnel in places far from any bystanders [relegation or disqualification for littering or unauthorized feeding].