WHAT IS
Hot Laps?

A Jam-Style Mountain Bike Weekend: Racing, Jumping, Camping, Demos, and more!!

  • Dates: May 30 - June 1, 2025
    Location: Port Gamble, WA: PORT GAMBLE HERITAGE PARK
    Duration: 3 Days

  • Hot Laps Enduro: Multi-stage, best of 3 format – ride and race at your own pace, your best lap counts!!

  • Cool Runnings PRO Slalom Invitational: High-speed, thrilling slalom pro racing – perfect for fans to watch top talent and be entertained with our live MC!

  • Amateur Cool Runnings Slalom Open: Unlimited timing- Best run counts! Low-pressure session to ride with friends and set your best time!!

  • Jump Jam & Best Whip Contest: Free for all, big jumps, and fun style challenges.

  • Women’s Jump Session: Free, inclusive event to help women riders progress and gain confidence.

  • Demo & Vendor Row: Test out the latest bikes and gear from top brands.

  • Food Trucks: Delicious eats all weekend long.


What's New in 2025

  • Revamped jumps and trails. More progressive jump lines.

  • Premium demo brands and expanded vendor space.

  • Amateur Cool Runnings slalom.

  • More E bike categories.

  • E Bike PRO Prize Purse!!

Schedule Overview

  • FRIDAY MAY 30: HOTLAPS Event kick-off, All day Open enduro practice, Demos 1-7pm, Pro Slalom Practice 1-4pm, Women’s Jump Session 3:30-7pm, food trucks.

  • SATURDAY MAY 31: Demos 9am-5pm, All day Open enduro practice, Amateur Slalom 9am-12pm, Pro Slalom 12:30-4:3-pm, Spectating, Jump Jam 5-6:30, Best whip contest 6-6:30, Hot ticket RAFFLE 6:30, food trucks.

  • SUNDAY JUNE 1: No Demo, Enduro race day 10am-4pm, Spectating, Raffles 5pm, Podiums 4:30pm, food trucks.

    FULL SCHEDULE HERE

Registration & Spectating

  • Race Categories: All levels, including E-Bike. Register & Learn More

  • Spectator Zones: Easy access to watch races, jumps, and more.

What’s in the Top Gun ZOne?

Vendor Row:
Vendors still to be confirmed for 2025. See products, demo bikes and gear, meet industry folks.

Bike Demos:

  • Premium bike brands are coming with demo fleets! 4-5 brands with regular pedal bikes and e-bikes will be available to demo. It’s a first come, first served. Available fri + sat with, ID, a CC hold, and a $20 wristband for the whole weekend- open to the public.

Food Trucks: TBC

Podiums:
Slaloms, Enduro, Jump jam Best whip

Jump Jam Viewing Area

Raffle from our sponsors:
Buy raffle tickets to win amazing prizes and also support Evergreen West Sound for trail advocacy.

CAMPING INFO

RC Field - Primitive camping $10 / night

Kitsap Memorial state park- Full hook ups (fills up fast!!)

OTHER ACCOM: See link.

WHO Created the event?

Hot Laps is the creation of Jill Kintner, Matt Orlando, Bob Stenson, and Natasha Weiss. The goal was to use a lifetime of pro racing/ experience to give riders what they want… Great trails, an encouraging format to race with multiple chances, stage prizes, skill building workshops, camping, and more!! The mission is to bring people together for a good time:)

MEET THE TEAM

• JILL KINTNER:
Owner | Event Concept | Branding and Design | Race Logistics | Pro Rider + World Champion.

• MATT ORLANDO:
Owner | Race Director | Videographer | Trail Builder | Sponsorships | Marketing | Evergreen West Sound Board member

• BOB STENSEN:
Deputy Director | Project Manager | Facilities | Medical Coordinator | Hype man | People person:)

• NATASHA WEISS:
CFO | Merch | Marketing | Business Admin | Newsletters | The glue:)

• Kat Sweet and Chelsea Kimball host the women’s jump session, and Evergreen West Sound maintains the trails.

• Nw Cup and Race Cascadia provide timing,