NSC Velodrome

08/31/2019

I recently found out the Blaine Velodrome was closing and jumped at the chance to get inside the oval and shoot the action. I have wanted to shoot a bicycle race for a while and [...]

08/29/2019

Our Final Lap

Thank you for 30 wonderful years
This evening marks the final lap in our 30-year run. In that time, we’ve ridden millions of laps, crowned world and national champions and welcomed thousands of riders and hundreds of thousands of fans from all over the world. We’ve set records and made lasting friendships. We’ve lovingly restored, repaired and nurtured the the track itself - thanks to our village of hard-working and dedicated volunteers, our loyal and generous sponsors and an army of individual financial supporters.

Tonight, as we ride our final laps on our beloved track, we say thank you to all of you who have made this community so vibrant. Please join us for a special, if bittersweet, evening of racing, memories and fun.

Photo: Lisa Lardy Photography

08/22/2019

We are looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces for our second-to-last night of racing under the lights for our Victory Lap Season! Join us starting at 7p - check out the schedule:

08/21/2019

Did you know that the NSC Velodrome in Blaine is currently one of three outdoor tracks of its type in the US, being made of wooden ultra-durable African Afzalia wood. Find out more:

Velodrome racing has been called “NASCAR on Two Wheels”. Blazing speed, gravity-defying turns and spectacular crashes make Velodrome racing one of the most awe-inspiring spectator sports around.

08/20/2019

With only two weeks of racing left, check out where our Track Riders of the Year stand! And be sure to join us for our final spins around the track in Blaine August 22 & 29!

It is measured via yearlong performance standings of category 1, 2 men and category 1, 2, 3 women. Points are accumulated through the season and are based on race result performance during Thursday Night Lights races.

08/15/2019

We're getting down to the wire as we wrap up our final season in Blaine! Join us at 7p for the Women's State Champ Points Race, the Men's State Champ Madison, and more!

08/14/2019

As we're nearing the conclusion of our Victory Lap Season, we wanted to extend an additional thank you to our corporate sponsors who have allowed us to do what do over all these years. We appreciate you Twin Six, NovaCare Rehabilitation, and Dero bike racks!

The National Sports Center Velodrome is privileged to have an assortment of supportive corporate partnerships. These sponsors recognize that the Velodrome is a unique and highly professional sports facility in the Twin Cities.

08/12/2019

ICYMI: We only having 3 more nights of racing left to round out our Victory Lap Season. Put this week's Thursday Night Lights on your calendar and get out to watch while you can!

The National Sports Center Velodrome opened its doors to local racing in 1990.  Every week during the summer since that first season, Minnesota racers have gone wheel to wheel in thrilling track racing action.  The Thursday Night Lights field has produced multiple national champions.  We are thri...

08/08/2019

After an action packed Fixed Gear Classic last week, we are back to our traditional Thursday Night Lights schedule. Join us for the Men's State Championship Points Race and more!

08/07/2019

With the men duking it out for the State Championship Points Race this week, we thought we should give you some more details on what to watch for.

The points race is one of the most fun events to watch. Essentially, riders cover distances of 10-40 km, and the rider who accumulates the most points, wins the race. Points are awarded during sprints every 8-10 laps. The first four finishers in these sprints are awarded 5,3,2 and 1 points respectively. Points are doubled on the final sprint. If a rider laps the field, he or she is awarded 20 points. Any rider that loses a lap on the field has 20 points deducted from his/ her total.

Velodrome racing has been called “NASCAR on Two Wheels”. Blazing speed, gravity-defying turns and spectacular crashes make Velodrome racing one of the most awe-inspiring spectator sports around.