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
    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:
    Inclusive event hosted by coaches and pro freeriders to help women progress their jumping.

  • Demo & Vendor Row:
    Test out the latest bikes and gear from top brands like Specialized, Pivot, and evil bikes.

  • Food Trucks:
    Delicious eats all weekend long.

  • Camping: In town ( 47.855478, -122.588576 )-15-20 min pedal to venue


What's New- 2025

  • Revamped jumps and trails. More progressive jump lines. Mavrick rebuild.

  • Premium demo brands and expanded vendor space- Speicalized, Pivot, Evil.

  • Amateur Cool Runnings slalom. 50 spots!!

  • More E bike categories.

  • E Bike PRO Prize Purse!!

Schedule Overview

  • FRIDAY MAY 30: HOTLAPS Event kick-off, all day Open enduro practice, Demos, Pro Slalom Practice, Women’s Jump Session, food trucks.

  • SATURDAY MAY 31: Demos, all day Open enduro practice, Amateur Slalom, Pro Slalom, Spectating, Jump Jam, Best whip contest, Hot ticket RAFFLE, food trucks.

  • SUNDAY JUNE 1: No Demo, Enduro race day, Spectating, Raffles, Podiums, food trucks.

    FULL SCHEDULE HERE

Registration & Spectating

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

  • SPECTATOR GUIDE HERE: Note it’s a bit of a hike/ ride into the venue from parking areas to the main venue space at top gun.

What’s in the Top Gun ZOne?

Vendor Row:
Epic vendor lineup! See products, demo bikes and gear, meet industry folks.

Bike Demos:

  • Specialized, Evil Bikes, and Pivot will have premium pedal bikes and some e-bikes available to demo. It’s a first come, first served. Available fri + sat with, ID, a CC hold, and a $20 wristband for both days- open to the public. under 18 needs a guardian

  • More Info HERE:

Food Trucks: Coffee Truck, BBQ, Asian Fusion

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

New Location - Grass Field in town - Primitive camping $10 / night

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

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 riding bikes:)

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 | Communications | Business Admin | Newsletters | The glue:)

• Kat Sweet, Chelsea Kimball, Hailey Elise, host the women’s jump session.

• Nw Cup and Race Cascadia provide timing

Evergreen West Sound maintains the trails.