It's Bandit Grand Prix registration week and I, Timothy Q. Rossi, am here to answer all (read: hopefully most) of your pressing questions. And if you still have questions after this, check out our extensive FAQ here. And if you still have questions after that, then you ask very good and unique questions that no one at Bandit HQ had. Step right up, claim your prize!
The Bandit Grand Prix is on Saturday, July 5th at Brooklyn Storehouse.
1. REGISTRATION. "When can I register?" they all shout at me (them being nobody). The answer is Thursday, May 8th. Members get access at 10AM, anyone who signed up for email notifications at 11AM, and to the general public at 12PM. We are also well aware this is a brand new event and format, so we're offering "early adopter" pricing through May 15th for those that take this big, beautiful leap with us.
2. RACE DIRECTORS. To ensure this race is world-class, we've partnered with Trimble Chang, the running brains that brought you legendary races such as the Red Hook Crit and the Midnight Half. We could not be more excited to be joining forces with these legends for the Bandit Grand Prix. Their expertise and creativity are truly going to make this a one-of-a kind event.
3. THE FORMAT. Which immediately leads into the format. We're going to have 5k Open Races (250 athletes per race) happening at the beginning of the day with the top finishers from each heat advancing to the Super Final or a B-Final. Positions 1-25 will qualify for the Super Final, and positions 26-75 will qualify for the B-Final. All finals will be 3K, and held at the end of the night. Let the games... begin.
Oh, and every race will be on a spectator friendly looped course to maximize vibes, with a start and finish happening INSIDE the Brooklyn Storehouse: a 700 foot long music venue whose sound and light system we will be pushing to the absolute limits.
4. POLE POSITION. But don't think you can just finish 25th and save yourself for the Super Final. We'll have a starting grid for the Super Final with positions based on the 5k Open Race finish positions. Meaning, the higher you finish in the 5k Open Race, the higher a position you will have in the final.
5. PRIZES. Aside from being crowned champion of the inaugural Bandit Grand Prix, there will be big time prizes, to be announced later. Trust... the win will go beyond glory.
6. GRAND PRIX MERCH. Every racer will receive a complementary pair of BGP racing socks in their athlete kit. We've also whipped up a full BGP capsule that will be available exclusively at the merch table on race day.
7. PARTNERS & SPONSORS. While we can't reveal just who yet, we are stoked to be partnered up with some incredible sponsors across the running and F1 worlds. Start. Your. Engines.
8. FOOD & DRINK. The BGP is an all day event, so we're going to have plenty of food and drink options to keep you fueled to race and cheer.
9. AFTERPARTY. It wouldn't be an F1-inspired race if it didn't end with an epic podium celebration and afterparty. Special musical guest. Bring your dancing shoes.
10. SPECTATORS ENCOURAGED. Not only are spectators welcome, they're necessary. The looped course is designed to see racers multiple times over. Cheer for your friends, yell at your enemies. Get loud.
We'll see you on July 5th.
