The 21st North Shields Polytechnic

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Grand Prix – 2007/08

A series of 8 Races based on a handicap system, which is amended after each race, aimed at
giving everyone an equal chance of winning.  The final INDIVIDUAL points classification is
based your BEST 7 RACES – for TEAMS it is on ALL 8 RACES.

RACE 1     Tuesday  28th August  2007 – 7:15 Start
Blyth 10km Race - Course Records – S. Body 31.58 and H. Wooton 36.27
 The first Grand Prix race is incorporated with the Blyth 10K. Grand Prix positions, and hence points, will be based on a sealed handicap so Grand Prix entries should be submitted in advance
This race also incorporates the NSP Club 10km Championships

RACES 2-7   All Tuesdays  -  7:15 Start   
 Oct 9,   Nov 6,   Dec 11* ,   (2007)
 Jan 8,   Feb 12,   Mar 11,   (2008)
3.5 miles course (start 200m North of ‘Brierdene’).   Runners are set off at 20 second intervals depending on handicap (which is adjusted after each race).
Course Records – T. Brannon 17:24 (1986) and K. Cornwall 20.54 ( 1996)

RACE 8*  Tuesday 1st April 2008   -  7:00 p.m. Start
Similar to races 2-7 but over 5.2 miles from St. Marys Lighthouse Car Park.  Incorporates: NSP Fairbairn Cup and the Formica and King Street Club Cup
Course Records – I. Hollingsworth 26:07 (2004) and A. Hibbs 31.43 (2007)

 

* A free buffet will be provided after Races 4 and 8 (Seahorse Club)

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