Mt. Holly-Smithville Invitational Grand Prix

The 7th edition of the Mt. Holly-Smithville Invitational Grand Prix is set to race through Burlington County, New Jersey on July 30. The 92 mile (148 km) circuit race consists of seven laps of a 12 mile circuit through Mt. Holly and the surrounding towns of Easthampton, Westhampton and Springfield - finishing with three 2.7 mile loops through Mt. Holly's residential and business district.

This year's event is open to UCI professional trade teams and a selection of elite amateur teams, who will compete for a $10,000 purse. Teams wishing to enter can submit an application via www.co.burlington.nj.us/bikerace. The team selection process will end on July 8 and selected teams will be announced on July 11. 28 teams with six riders per team, will be invited to compete in the 2005 edition of the race.