Burnham Racing announces April 6 race
2008
Burnham Racing and Vitaminwater-Trek have quickly come up with a spring criterium to replace the series we had hoped would happen in Vernon Hills.
The Spring Super Criterium will take place April 6 at the Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, about two hours from Chicago. Discounted pre-registration is available.
“It’s a rally course,” says Eric Goodwin (Vitaminwater-Trek). “Twists and turns like Laguna Seca without the elevation. There are some false flats though.” This video of the 1.9-mile course makes the turns look as gentle as they come, and indeed it looks more like a circuit race than the criteriums we’re used to. I’m looking forward to it.
We all will miss Parkside, but this should be a good, low-key tuneup for the season ahead. I expect it will draw teams from Madison and Milwaukee. Masters racing is available for the men, so there will be no reason not to race two or even three times.

Feb 29
2008
2:40 pm
Julian (Burnham Racing)
Gad Zooks!
So you’re telling me that if I’m over 30 I can race three times on a 1.9 mile course with sweeping turns, a slightly undulating profile that’s three-cars wide and surrounded by soft grass and beautiful forest!
And look, this course is good for beginners , breakaway artists and with a super-wide and log drag a sprinter’s dream!
Wait, proper bathrooms, changing facilities,. shelter and ample on-site parking too!
I wouldn’t miss this race for the world… oh wait…I CAN’T miss this race we’re hosting it!