What's the Wheel Scorcher at Fire Mountain all about?
Wheel Scorcher Details
Join us June 11-13, 2021 in beautiful Cherokee, North Carolina for an event unlike any other. The Wheel Scorcher at Fire Mountain is a downhill Onewheel race in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Come enjoy all Cherokee has to offer while racing in one of the most epic Onewheel downhill races on the planet. Fire Mountain Trails provide the perfect backdrop to such an epic weekend. This race has something for everyone to enjoy!
The Wheel Scorcher race is your ticket to 2021’s Race for the Rail, as well! We are able to accommodate up to 300 racers for time trials on Saturday, June 12, 2021. . Time trials will take place on one of the fastest, flowiest, nearly 3 mile backcountry sections of downhill single track in the east. Top female and male competitors will advance to the official Race for the Rail qualifying bracket where they will race a nearly 3 mile downhill section of blue/black (flowy and technical) rated terrain on ORL Certified Racing Boards Onewheel boards provided by Onewheel and Wheel Scorcher. EORL Finals will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 11am with the top female and top male racer winning $500 and an invitation to Race for the Rail.
Sunday morning, prepare for the sickest streetstyle comp the Onewheel world has seen yet. We have been lucky enough to secure the Cherokee Skate Park on Sunday, June 13. Event will kick off at 2pm. The park is open to Onewheelers all weekend (and any time)though. So, feel free to cruise over there through out the weekend to hit up some practice time when you're not hitting the trails of Fire Mountain. Register now!
The town of Cherokee offers loads of camping, air bnb and hotel options while visiting. Harrahs Casino is just 2 miles from the event, fly fishing is abundant, Cherokee Skatepark is Onewheel friendly, Fire Mountain trails will be open (except the race course) and there are loads of great food and dining options. Cherokee does not disappoint.
"It's all about the Onewheel and Fire Mountain synchronicity and stoke!" -Justyn Thompson, FloatLife Fest / Wheel Scorcher organizer
Cherokee Skate Park
Sunday, June 13, 2021, we'll host a Streetstyle Event at the legendary Cherokee Skate Park. We will also include ramps from the FloatLife Fest Streetstyle Course to make a Onewheel trick set up not seen in competitions before. We'll host Onewheel "Float with The Pros" clinics here throughout the weekend as well. Don't miss out! Register now!
Why Fire Mountain Trails in Cherokee, NC?
The Fire Mountain Trails are Cherokee’s newest source for big adventure—a multiuse trail system that’s made to mountain bike, hike, or run. The network of trails is more than 10.5 miles total, so there’s plenty of room for everyone to recreate safely, responsibly…and flowy?
That’s right—if you like your trails with a nice flow of features, with fun berms and quick hits of elevation that are manageable and fun, Fire Mountain is made for you. You’ll find tables, rock gardens, and blinds for those who know, along with single-track and wider sections, spots that are smooth and fast, and trails that invite the more technically accomplished with options for those less so. The trailhead is located about 100 yards from the Oconaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee and shares a parking lot. The trails interlace through the nearby Great Smoky Mountains, so you already know the views and terrain will take your breath away, even if your recreation of choice doesn’t!
Wheel Scorcher/ Race for the Rail Qualifier Regulations
Details
○ Participants must be 14 years of age or older
○ Participants between 14-18 must have a parent or guardian present and signature
○ All Participants must sign racer waiver provided by Future Motion & Wheel Scorcher
○ All participants must adhere to all ORL Rules and Responsibilities
○ Participants may participate in as many qualifying events as they would like
○ All participants must wear a helmet and wrist guards during race and/or time trials
○ All participants must use Future Motion’s provided board for race bracket. Personal board must be used for time trail and/or trick competition
○ Alcohol consumption for participants is not allowed prior to race or time trials.
Any racer suspicious of intoxication can be disqualified
“Here are the rules.”
Covid Regulations
○ All participants must wear masks at all times. Failure to comply will result in DQ of race. Sorry, no exceptions here.
○ Socially distancing of 6ft or more between participants will and must be enforced when not actively racing
○ Temperature checks will be done at check-in. A temperature of 100.4 or higher will be asked to leave.
○ All organizers, staff and participants must obey any other national, local, or venue COVID regulations...no exceptions
○ We will have a dedicated COVID-19 safety manager on site
- We appreciate your help and understanding while we adjust with Covid regulations for everyone’s safety and well being
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