After racing ten (10) Opens, a rider will receive a free Open class entry at the 2010 Grand National.
Any rider who raced an Open class at the Christmas Classic, Blue Ridge Nationals, Southern Charm Nationals, Roadrunner Nationals or Spring Nationals is already entered into the drawing. The drawing winners will be announced at the 2010 Grand National.
First prize will be a 52" Phillips Flat Screen TV (or equivalent value: $1000), second prize will be a 16GB Apple iPad (or equivalent value: $600), and third prize will be a 64GB iPod Touch (or equivalent value: $400).
NBL Director of Innovations, Erma Miller said, “The Open Series was very successful last year and many riders have been asking for us to have one this year. After discussing it with CEO Gary Aragon, we decided to put together a program this year that gives all the riders a chance to win.
We expect this program and the three-for-$100 discount (Class/Cruiser/Open) to increase the size of the Open classes and allow for higher bonus points on team sheets. The Open classes are a perfect opportunity for Rookies and Novice riders to test their skills against Experts their own age and at the same time earn chances to win great prizes at the Grands.”
The NBL introduced its 2010 Open Series today featuring new criteria and year-end prizing. The Open Series is available to any rider at every 2010 NBL National. Whenever a rider races in an Open class at a 2010 National, they will receive one (1) entry into a year-end drawing for big prizes. There is no limit on the amount of entries a rider can receive, but only one (1) prize per rider. Money Open classes are not included. Entry fees are only $25 and all riders in the main event will be awarded $7 in NBL bucks. 
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