Power Wheelchair Racing is an extreme wheelchair sport can be done by anyone with a power wheelchair. This is a great sport for your mind, body, and soul and of course for the risk-taking, adrenalin-seeking athletes. Not only is it fun, but its filled with excitement and challenges. When a person gets out there and races head to head with someone they forget everything which includes they in a wheelchair.
Power Wheelchair racing is a new sport and is slowly getting the attention from many people around the world. As with many sports they are not for everyone, and there no difference here but if your up for the challenge then power wheelchair racing is for you.
There are currently 5 racing classes in the PWRA and every participant will be assigned to a class. Classes are made to match participants physical ability, power chair speed, and racing experience.
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Class
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speed
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injury or disability
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1
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C2 SCI / sip n puff chairs
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2
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5-7 MPH
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C3 SCI / MS / SP / Amputee / ...
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3
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7-10 MPH
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C4-C5 SCI / MS / SP / Amputee /...
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4
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8-11 MPH
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C5-C7 SCI / MS / SP/ Amputee/ ...
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5
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11 - + MPH
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Full upper body function
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All participants must enter in their class or they may enter in a higher class, but no one may enter in a class lower than there own. Racing ranges from asphalt to off road, and may also incorporate different obstacles such as bump jumps, whoops, and table tops.
Winners from each class ranging from 1st place to 3rd will be awarded trophy's or prizes. Every power wheechair racer no matter what place they may come in or finish for the day will be awarded points. Points will be added at the end of the season and there will be trophies and prizes awarded for points leaders in the season. Races are organised by the Power Wheelchair Racing Association (PWRA) and are currently held in the Chicago land area, but the PWRA is looking to expand to more cities in the future.
If you are interested in starting Power Wheelchair Racing in your local town please PWRA.
If your interested in starting in Power Wheelchair Racing then why not contact Power Wheelchair Racing Association by clcking on the link.
Interested in Wheelchair Sports? Look at the comprehesive list at Wheelchair Related Sports.
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