Driver  Requirements

R – 1 - Driver must have health Ins and/or be covered under Parent or guardian's health insurance plan if under 18 to race or practice, WSP does not provide Health Insurance
R – 2  - All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to race or practice, absolutely no drop offs.  If a parent or guardian cannot be present they must appoint a guardian for their minor in order for them to participate. To do this, we require a notarized letter (for one or all of the events) naming a familiar responsible adult to care for their child while at Winchester Speedpark which will allow them to make all necessary medical decisions for the parents and the minor if needed. Form online or at sign up
R – 3 – Sign up – Drivers must be personally present to sign up/sign into an event – If under 18 a parent/guardian must be present and able to provide proof of identity if asked
R – 4 - All drivers must race in proper class and are responsible to know which class they are eligible to race based on age and machine size.
R – 5  -Age requirements – Your age as of Jan 1^st of that race season determines your racing age for the year.  A racer may move to a higher age class during the year if he/she becomes eligible to do so but once moved up cannot go back

R – 6– Vet Classes
If you are or turn 30 anytime during the race season year you are eligible to compete in the 30+ classes 
If you are or turn 40 anytime during the race season year you are eligible to compete in the 40+ classes
R – 7 – DOT Full Face Helmet - Must fit properly (tightly) and ALWAYS be fastened fully while on track
R – 8 - Goggles – Goggles must be worn at the start of the race and are recommended during the race 
R – 9 – Race Gear needed - Gloves -  over the ankle Boots - Padded Snow Pants - Padded Jacket - GO ORANGE for Safety!
R-10 - Recommended equipment -  Leatt Brace (neck brace), elbow pads, knee braces, DOT and Snell approved helmets as well as other approved and tested safety equipment used to help protect and safeguard yourself

R – 11 - Transponders – Transponders are a state of the art scoring device that electronically records the exact moment that a racer crosses the finish line and in what order they finish.  The technology allows racers to have the most up to date and accurate scoring method available today.   Transponders are available to rent for $10 a day with at deposit of $100 or a credit card may be retained and returned upon the end of the transponder rental day.  Drivers are responsible for charging (if they own them) and mounting their transponder on their sled for every race.  Failure to charge and mount your scoring device properly may result in improper scoring. (as you will not be detected on the course)   1st Offense we will attempt to score you within the race IF reported to us within 30 min.  Repeat negligence will result in a DNS or Disqualification for that race.

Sharing is allowed, BUT you MUST be responsible for switching or you will not be scored, there must be races in between the share, we will NOT hold the start for a transponder swap.

R – 12 – No molded casts allowed on any part of the racers bodies during competition

R – 13 - Drivers with mismatched numbers on sled may not be scored

R – 14 – Improper Gear/ numbers -  If you come to the line without proper gear or race numbers, you can be disqualified and/or will be asked to exit until requirements are met

R-15 - ALL number/sled changes MUST be made at the office - at the office you will be given a slip with your changed race number/sled to be handed to the gate referee when he calls the original race number listed on the gate choice to line you up for your class -  Changes will not be accepted at the gate

R- 16 – We reserve the right to remove dangerous drivers from the course

R– 17 – We reserve the right to deem a driver unable to compete due to driving a sled too large or too small for the racer to race safely

R – 18- Classes may be combined – A driver may get a refund if they are uncomfortable with the change in schedule or if they feel it is unsafe to compete with the combined class

R – 19 – A Driver must complete 50% of the race and cross the finish line for the checkered flag to be scored. 120 Stock class will not receive DNF

R- 20 - Results - official Race results are posted on the Results board.  Trackside Transponder display does not include any Penalties and changes that may occur during the race.  Any changes/penalties will be imported to the final results posted.  Results are final 30 minutes after posted.  We reserve the right to make corrections due to human or computer errors.

R-21– It is the drivers' responsibility to be sure that the driver and sled information is correct as  posted on the results for scoring, contingency or mailing purposes.  It is the driver’s responsibility to check/monitor their race results and report any scoring errors, this should be verified by the rider 30min after competition.  Entry errors on sled brands or results cannot change for that event, after that event day is closed. 

R - 22 - Cheating (allowing another rider to race as you) will result in disqualification and/or permanent suspension.

Sled Requirements and Race Rules

S– 1 - Safe and Operational Sleds (no rats)

S – 2 – No Broken or sharp edges (Lights Must be taped)
S-  3 – Exhaust -  Must be complete.  No loud exhaust allowed

S– 4 – Sled Number Plates – One on each side.  Failure to use proper plate designation may result in loss of lap, improper scoring

S– 5- If your Sled is or becomes a hazard to you or the other drivers during a race you will be black flagged
S - 6 - You must have your Trackside Transponder properly charged and mounted on your sled

S- 7-  Sled Sizes/Classes - All Sleds are considered modified (120 stock class is exception)

S - 8 - Green Flag Start

S - 9 - Jumping start will result in restart with a sled length penalty for that driver (s)

S – 10 - Supercross Scoring - 1st race is heat - for gate position, 2nd race is Main and Overall Finish. 
S - 11 - No Jumping or Passing under yellow

S – 12 -  DNF/ DNS – a driver who started and completed at least one lap but did not finish the moto, will receive points for the total number of riders in the class or 20 moto points, whichever is greater and will receive a DNF for that moto.  A driver whom did not start at the gate for the moto will receive 30 mots points plus the total number of drivers in the class and will receive a DNS for that moto. 

S - 13 - Trophy Rules - Top 3 awarded
S- 14 - Protests - Any protests must be in writing signed accompanied and with $50 cash, turned into the office for referee/office investigation.  If found correct, refund will be given.

Tether switch (safety disconnect)

In the event a driver is dislodged from his snowmobile or a crash and the engine continues to run - the driver will be disqualified from the heat in which the infraction occurred.

CLASSES
To follow suit with the other classes, and allow the 120's to get more track time
120 CLASS CHANGE

120  4-6
120 7-10
120 Open 4-10
Junior 8-10 500 max fan cooled
Junior 10-13 500 max fan cooled
Junior 10-13 600 max fan cooled
Junior 14-15 600 max
Junior 16-17 600 max
Non Studded 10-15 800 max
Non Studded 16+ 800 max
Open 15+ 800 max
30 + 800 max
40+ 800 max
Pro 600 max
Open Pro 800 max
Girls 10-15 600 max fan cooled
Women 16+ 600 max
Vintage Pre 1995 800 max

*Arctic Cat Snopro 500 allowed in the 600 fan class with 50% Throttle Blocked

800 2 stroke = 1100 4 stroke

These rules and requirements are in place to help ensure orderly conduct, safety and fairness to prevail at WSP events.  Racers are in no way deemed qualified or experienced to compete upon entering a race.  Winchester Speedpark does not discriminate and treats all of it’s racers fairly.  The rules set forth here apply to everyone.