The Iconic Championship Throughout the Rockies
USAC Racing Category
Pro
$15K Per Round
$50K+ in prize money across the season
Line up against the fastest pros in the country. MSC Pro fields compete for a $15,000 equal-split cash purse at every round — distributed evenly across men's and women's podiums. Seeded start positions based on USAC ranking.
Upgrade Path
From Cat 1 — accumulate 15 points over 36 months.
USAC Racing Category
Cat 1
Seeded Starts
Saturday Timed Runs with Pros
Cat 1 riders at MSC earn timed seeding runs on Saturday alongside the Pro field — same course, same conditions, same intensity. This is the highest amateur category and the proving ground for riders pushing toward a Pro card.
Upgrade Path
Request Category Change →
To Pro — 15 points in 36 months. Mandatory upgrade at 20 points in 12 months or 2 wins in fields of 20+ starters.
USAC Racing Category
Cat 2
Stack Points
Competitive Regional Fields
Cat 2 is where racing gets real. You've moved past entry-level fields and now you're chasing results against strong regional competition. MSC's deep Cat 2 fields mean every upgrade point is hard-earned — and worth it.
Upgrade Path
Request Category Change →
To Cat 1 — 10 points in 36 months. Mandatory upgrade at 15 points in 12 months or 2 wins in fields of 20+ starters.
USAC Racing Category
Cat 3
Start Here
Entry-Level USAC Racing
Cat 3 is the starting line for USAC-sanctioned racing. Whether you're brand new to competition or crossing over from unsanctioned events, MSC venues across the Rockies are the perfect place to earn your first race finishes and start building upgrade points.
Upgrade Path
Get Your USAC License →
To Cat 2 — complete 5 race finishes. Mandatory upgrade at 5 top-5 finishes in fields of 15+ starters.
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USA Cycling
Race License Required
Every MSC racer needs a USA Cycling license. Get set up on the Sport80 portal before race week.
