Back on track
The Durango Devo/Zia Taqueria short track racing series kicked up its first dirt this Wednesday, signaling the start to the 12-race series. The weekly series started earlier than in years past in order to give local racers a head start on their training in advance of this summer’s National Championships in Sun Valley over the July 4th weekend.

For the uninitiated, short track entails 15-25 minutes of laps around a short but punchy course of climbs, tight corners and long straightaways. According to adherents, it’s a great way to learn skills while getting a great workout.

Races take place every Wednesday night at either the Factory Trails (aka disc golf course) on the FLC Campus, Durango BMX or other soon areas TBD. The B men/women race starts at 6 p.m. followed by the A men and women at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a short fun race for any kids who show up.
Each race will be scored in an overall results format, with men and women separate. Juniors will be lumped in with the overall results and age will be noted next to their placing. It will not be scored as an overall points series.

Devo athletes and coaches race for free, and for all others, it’s a mere $5 per race (funds go to Devo). Season passes can be bought for $50. Small money primes will be awarded throughout the series, depending on racer turnout. Results will be posted the night of race on the Devo website, www.durangodevo.org.
Upcoming races:
- April 11, Factory Trails at FLC
- April 18, Factory Trails at FLC
- April 25, Factory Trails at FLC
- May 2, Factory Trails at FLC
- May 9, Factory Trails at FLC
- May 16, Ska Brewing
- May 23, Factory Trails at FLC
- May 30, TBD
-June 6, TBD
- June 13, Durango BMX
- June 20, Factory Trails at FLC
- June 27, Factory Trails at FLC