NEMS is back at Wachusett Mountain for the Annual Ralph Crowley Classic. The Crowley Classic is one of the most well-known races in New England, and NEMS is excited to be a part of it for the seventh straight season. 

About the Ralph Crowley Classic:

The Ralph Crowley Classic has been a fixture on the Wachusett race calendar for decades. The Crowley Classic is a one-run GS race down Smith Walton which takes place the day before the night league championship race, better known as The Great Race. Traditionally the race was used by night league racers as a warm-up race for The Great Race. 

In 2019 the New England Masters joined the Crowley Classic race, creating a two-run option for racers. Since then the Crowley Classic has blossomed, attracting racers from across New England, in addition to many of the traditional night league racers. The 2024 Crowley Classic was one of the most successful yet. Please join us for this year’s race as we look to make this event even better! 

Key Things to Know:

• Ralph Crowley (1 run) / Masters (2 runs)

• Ralph Crowley Classic (1 Run): $27 - Register at Customer Service or click here to register on the Wachusett Website

• Masters Race (2 Runs): $75 - Non-pass holder / $50 - Pass holders. Register at: https://masters.adminskiracing.com

• Includes the Crowley Classic race (2 races - 1 price)

• Do I need to register for both races?

• No. The first run of the Masters race also counts as the Crowley race.

• If you are registered for the Masters race, you are automatically registered for the Crowley Classic Race. You do not need to register for both.

 The Schedule: Friday, March 7th

• 7:30 - 8:30 AM - Registration Open - Granite Room

• 9:00 AM - Lift Opens

• 9:10 - 9:35 AM - Inspection

• 9:45 AM - Inspection Closed

• 10:00 AM - Race Start

• Awards approx. 1 hr following conclusion of event (Location - TBD)

To Register for races: https://masters.adminskiracing.com/

Important Things to Remember:

• USSS Masters License  - Not required

• Online Registration deadline - Thursday, March 6th at 12:00 PM (Noon)

• Day of race registration - Not available.  All registrations must be done online by the registration deadline.

• Race Day Check-In Table - Granite Room

• Lift Tickets - Included in the Race Fee

• Passholder Discount: A $25 discount is available to anyone who does not require a lift ticket. Must indicate at check-in.

• Helmets - Racers are required to wear a helmet. The helmet does not need to be FIS certified.

• Bibs - Wachusett bibs are used for this event. Racers will receive a bib at registration.

Credit Card - A valid credit card on file is required. Please be sure to check your CC info on your ASR profile.

Race Communication:

NEMS uses WhatsApp for all race communication. To join a group, click on the group links below. 

• NEMS Race Announcements - Race day info (Start List, Results, Race Updates)

• NEMS Racer Communications- Open forum for racers to connect, ask questions, etc.