Important Information - Please Read
We'll in my last e-mail I said I had a feeling this year would be special. Here's a couple of important points you should know before coming to the race. I know that this message may be cutting it close but for those who DO get this info, please spread the word.

First, the weather. It's looking like we may have late-night thunderstorms and lows in the low 40's on Saturday night. Also, there may be a few showers on Sunday. Be prepared for all conditions. This kind of weather can create hypothermic conditions. If it gets too cold and wet or if there looks to be a significant amount of lightning, we will close the course temporarily, as I mentioned in the previous e-mail communique.

The recent record rains have done wonders for the course and the venue but the rains hammered the entrance road. We've had a ton of road-work done. The first part of the entrance road is a little rough but the majority of the road is in great shape.

Because of the road-work needed and the on-going rains, our venue set-up crew has been hampered and put into a major time crunch. We've been busting out hard 12+ hour days to catch-up and we are catching-up but if some things aren't quite dialed yet, please bear with us.

The rains have also affected our supply of fire wood. The old mill where we get our slab wood is inundated with water and they can not get a loader to the slab-wood pile. We're looking for other options but supplies of wood in these parts are hard to find. Most likely you will need to bring your own wood or, better yet, bring propane heaters. Most importantly, bring warm gear.

Race Packet Pick-up and Late Registration at the Moab Arts & Recreation Center
All teams must pick-up their race packets on Thursday (3 pm to 7 pm) or Friday (2 pm to 10 pm) at the MARC. There is no race packet pick-up or late registration on Saturday, race day. Teams that are registered and have all their accident waivers submitted need only to send one representative to pick-up thier race packet (race numbers, RFID's, T-shirts and Frisbees). Otherwise, late registering teams and teams who do not have all their accident waivers submitted must bring all their paper work and pay late fees ($10 per late waiver). Here's are links for paper forms for >>>Late Registration and >>>Late Waivers.

Directions to Moab Arts and Recreation Center (the MARC)
From 191 (the main drag through Moab), go east on 100 North for one block. The MARC is a large building on your left.

A Word from one of our Announcers
Bruce Hildenbrand here. It's always a blast to come to Moab and work the race with my compatriot, Dave Towle. I've been checking out the stats and the team pages on Granny's website and it all adds up to a weekend of great racing. We've got such notable entrants as Nat Ross, Keith Bontrager, and the indomitable Dawes Wilson. Nat is gunning for his third Granny Gear 24 Hour win this season and the pot of gold that comes with the overall series championship. Bruce Frazier and his 5-person Coed Team “Miss Behavin and the Four Players” has had top three finishes in Temecula, CA and Landahl, MO and are looking to lock up the overall title in Moab as well.

Jay Henry and Mike Jannele last years winners in the hotly contested Duo Pro category will not defend. Look for Team Beaver Creek with Zach Bingham and Jake Wells to be at the front of the pack in Duo Pros.

In the Co-ed Pro Am division and all-female team, “The Bare Naked Ladies of Cannondale #96” featuring Becca Blay, Theresa Richardson, Judy Freeman and Nina Baum will be looking to podium in a category usually more stacked with riders of the male persuasion. This could shape up to be a real battle of the sexes.

There's 360+ number plates being issued and one of them will be on the front of your bike. Ride hard, ride safe and have fun! Dave and I will be cheering you on and keeping you up-to-the-moment with all the race happenings. Enjoy the ride!
>>>Points Series Results
>>>2005 Moab Results
>>>2006 Moab Team List
>>>2006 Moab Team Photo Gallery

Honey? You Remember The Kids?
The 24 Minutes of Moab Rolls On!
It's a Moab tradition and hey! They're the the future of our sport. Get 'em started right. We emphasize sportsmanship and fun. Entry to the race is free and everyone wins a prize! Helmets required. Registration opens at 3 pm and the race goes off at 4 pm. Don't miss the fun!

Let's Race! It's time for another historic 24 Hours of Moab! We're so psyched to see everyone again. See you soon! -Laird Knight Race Director & all the fine folks at: