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Montana Snowmobile

Racing Association

Rules

MSRA Rulebook

Montana Snowmobile Racing Association

The purpose of this MSRA Rulebook is to introduce snowmobile classes, guidelines, and rules that will be implemented for racing within the State of Montana and to be general reference for the technical officials, race director, pertinent staff members and racers.

At any time these classes, guidelines, rules, or general information can change, therefore, it is imperative that all MSRA staff members are fluent with the generalized information to present the racers with a professional and structured understanding of what is required from them.

GENERAL COMPETITION

SIGNAL LIGHT RULES

1. The MSRA must inform competitors of their signal light protocol before the start of the event. This will take place during the Race Director's briefing to the racers. When light signals are used instead of flags, all competitors must be made aware of signal light procedures prior to the race.

2. The following signal lights apply to DRAG racing:

a. PRE-STAGE/STAGE-Either flashing or non-flashing means stage snowmobiles, be ready to race.

b. YELLOW LIGHT-Staged and ready to race.

c. GREEN LIGHT-Start to race.

d. RED LIGHT-Driver has left the line before green light (disqualified-considered a loss).

3. It is the driver's responsibility to see that his/her snowmobile triggers the scoring system properly.

4. Starting and finishing lights must be of a uniform height.

RACE STARTING-LINE PROCEDURES

1. All drivers must be assembled on the starting line, ready to race within two (2) minutes of notification of their race (except special events).

2. Snowmobiles may be pushed to the starting line.

3. All participants (including crew members) entering the start line area, are required to wear eye protection or safety glasses.

4. Snowmobiles must be placed on an approved stand for warm-up and/or for cleaning the track.

5. All snowmobiles on the starting line must have the track and both skis flat on the course surface before the starter begins the race.

6. The driver's feet must be on the running boards or stirrups. The Race Director may disqualify a driver if the driver's method of start interferes with other contestants.

7. There will be no more than two (2) line helpers at any one given time for the racer.

8. Racer line-up is as follows: The method for sled line-up will be determined by the way that it is posted on the white boards. If your number is in the left-hand column you will run in the lift-hand lane, if your number is in the right-hand column you will run in the right-hand lane. Pay attention to the whiteboards and your posted classes!

STARTING AND VISIBILITY

1. Events that take place under natural lighting will be terminated thirty (30) minutes after the published sunset. This rule must be strictly enforced. Furthermore, this rule assumes that there are no other visibility issues other than sunset. If visibility is reduced beyond the prescribed limit by other factors, racing must be halted before the prescribed time.

2. Any conditions that reduce visibility (prior to 30 minutes after sunset) must be considered before continuing to race. Other conditions include, but not limited to, snow dust, ice dust, fog, haze, clouds, mist, falling snow, falling rain or smoke.

3. It is the Race Director's responsibility to discontinue racing if the visibility falls below the prescribed level at any time during the day.

4. An injured or otherwise incapacitated driver or damaged snowmobile shall be prohibited from racing with exception that of a Race Director's judgement, the driver or snowmobile is determined not to be a danger to Driver's self or any other competitor. The Race Director's decision is final!

LEAVING THE COURSE

1. Drivers should stay in the confines of the marked course. At the discretion of the race Director, a driver may be disqualified for leaving the confines of the course.

CONTROL OF SNOWMOBILE DURING RACE

1. It is expressly forbidden to drive or push a snowmobile in a direction other than that of normal race traffic.

RACE FINISH-LINE PROCEDURES

1. The finish line will be clearly marked. There should be adequate shut down distances for the snowmobiles past the finish line (i.e., 660-foot track should have 660+ feet of shutdown if not more).

2. A competitor is said to have finished the race when the driver is in contact with the machine and any part of the machine crosses the finish line.

3. A machine must cross the finish line to win a heat.

DRIVER'S BRIEFING

1. The mandatory meeting will be held at an announced time and place during the day of the race. It will be conducted by the Race Director and Race Promoter. All pertinent information about the race day should be discussed with the racers.

2. Racers will be allowed to walk the racetrack during the driver's briefing.

3. SAFETY - KNOW WHERE THE EMT STATION IS LOCATED!

PIT PASSES

1. Anyone who is in the pit or paddock areas MUST be wearing the designated pit pass for the day and MUST have signed the insurance waiver. If you do not have a pit pass, then you are not allowed to be in the racing areas.

REGISTRATION AND ENTRY

1. Waiver forms are MANDATOREY FOR ALL PERSONNEL in secured areas!

2. Driver must have registered, signed waiver, and gone through tech inspection before any runs are made (practice or racing). Now one, EXCEPT officially entered drivers may ride or practice on any race course on the day of the event.

3. No refunds of entry or other fees will be made at sanctioned events after registration is closed, unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled by a ruling of the Race Director, at which time fees will be returned or advanced to the next event in the series.

4. Any competitor who pays for race entry or organization memberships, etc. with a check is responsible for the payment of all charges should the bank or other institution fail to remit for whatever reason.

5. Drivers who fail to complete payment for entry fees are subject to discipline prescribed by the MSRA. Drivers may be suspended for a period of one year from the date on which the debt is paid.

6. If the participant stops payment on check, participant gives up the right to protest or appeal until full payment is made. Participants who pass NSF checks must pay entry and prescribed fees in full before the next race or within 30 days, whichever is sooner.

7. Insurance fees are NOT REFUNDABLE.

8. Gate admission fees for drivers and crewmembers will be regulated on a regional basis.

9. The order of events will be regulated on a regional basis.

10. The maximum number of classes a driver can enter per day will be regulated on a regional basis.

11. Any class or event can be eliminated when there are less than two (2) official entries at the close of registration.

12. All participants in events MUST be fully familiar with the rules and regulations, plus such rules by Race Promoters that may be specifically applied to any event.

13. ALL RACERS WILL BE REGISTERED BY 10:00 AM FOR RACING AT 11:00 AM!

DRIVER AND SNOWMOBILE

1. A driver and his/her snowmobile (chassis and engine) shall be considered a unit and once the class has begun, neither will be substituted. If a driver qualified on a snowmobile, both MUST be in the same final event of the class and/or event.

DRIVER IDENTIFICATION

1. There will be an automatic suspension for drivers who race under another driver's number.

2. The driver's assigned competitive number must be displayed on either side of the snowmobile hood, on the tunnel, or on the windshield (will be dictated according to where the announcer will be located on the track). Please be sure to ask the registration staff as to placement location.

PRE-RACE SAFETY INSPECTION

1. ALL racers and snowmobiles MUST go through a pre-race safety inspection PRIOR to registration. Orange inspection forms will be located at the registration table.

2. ANY ENTRY is subject to inspection at any time upon request by the Race Director or Technical Inspection Staff.

3. Pre-Race Safety Inspections are MANDATORY. Passing a pre-race safety inspection is no guarantee that a snowmobile complies with all rules for the event.

4. Only snowmobiles passing pre-race inspection will be allowed on the racetrack.

5. The Technical Inspection Staff may remove any snowmobile from competition that does not meet safety requirements.

6. Damaged or broken safety equipment MUST be fixed prior to being allowed to race.

7. Technical inspections will end at 9:30 am just prior to registration closing. Racers MUST bring the orange technical inspection report to registration for them to complete their paperwork. If you do not have the technical report with you, you will NOT be allowed to register until you present it to the MSRA staff personnel at registration! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

POST-RACE INSPECTIONS

1. Post-race inspections will be dependent upon the Technical Inspection Staff as to whether there were infractions that were committed by the racer (mechanically not legal to race in the class that was designated at registration).

PROTESTS

1. All formal protests MUST be made in writing, by a driver, in competition at the event, from the class in question, on a formal protest form, accompanied by a cash protest fee (protest fee may vary by region or circuit). A one-hundred-dollar ($100.00) fee is recommended for all MSRA protests.

2. When the official protest is made with the fee, the item to be protested must be stated (a general protest will not be accepted), teardown of machines (if applicable) will not be completed until protest is found to be valid or proven unwarranted. If the protest is valid, the fee will be returned to the protester. If the protest is invalid, the fee will be given to the protested snowmobile owner for the inconvenience (to be accomplished BEFORE the snowmobiles are released from the protest inspection.

3. There is no need for formal protests in the case of driving infractions during an event. Reports of such alleged infractions should be made to the Race Director, who in turn will request a report from the flagman/starter or assigned official on the course.

4. RACE DIRECTOR has the authority to determine the validity of a protest.

5. No protests/appeals will be accepted that refer to a Race/Technical Inspections Team's judgement or decision.

6. It shall NOT be possible to protest or appeal technical inspection equipment, manual/electronic scoring, or manual/electronic timing equipment.

7. Protests MUST be filed on the day of the race and will be carried out by the end of the day of the race.

8. Properly filed protests must be addressed by the MSRA before finalizing class results.

APPEALS PROCESS

The following appeals process shall be applicable for the MSRA and will be the binding operational guide and procedure statement.

TECHICAL SNOWMOBILE INFRACTIONS

Driver or team are found in non-compliance with the rules concerning fuels, sled construction, specific dimensions, materials used, or components used not conforming to the rules for each specific class, the following will be the procedure.

Technical Inspection Team or Race Director determines infraction and makes the appropriate decision considering the gravity of the offense. The following may take place:

a. Verbally warn driver or team.

b. Disqualify driver from event for the class specified.

c. Disqualified drivers from all events entered the competition.

d. Fine driver (fees determined by Technical Inspection Team).

e. Suspend driver or team from future races.

ON TRACK INFRACTIONS

Race Director determines infraction and makes the appropriate decision considering the gravity of the offense. The Director may:

a. Verbally warn driver or team.

b. Disqualify driver from event for the class specified.

c. Disqualified drivers from all events entered the competition.

d. Fine driver (fees determined by Technical Inspection Team).

e. Suspend driver or team from future races.

If the affected driver feels the decision is not correct, he/she may appeal the decision in the following manner:

1. The Appeal must be presented to the MSRA Race Director within 30 minutes of the announcement of the disqualification or penalty. Race Directors have the authority to increase the time to file a protest for a competitor but may not shorten the time allowed. The Appeal MUST be accepted by the MSRA.

2. Should the appeal go longer than the current time at the racetrack, the MSRA officials will hold a meeting within 24 hours to review the offense/infraction. If the offense is upheld, the driver/team can request a further appeal for a secondary review of the presented facts. If the appeal is found valid, money, prizes, etc. are returned/awarded to the driver/team. The decision of this appeal is binding and has no further appeal.

PRIZES AND AWARDS

**All prizes, awards and paybacks shall be presented to the official winners or their appointed representatives at the close of the event, unless specifically advertised otherwise as to the time and place of awards.

Drivers will NOT be required to attend award banquets, parties, ceremonies, etc. to receive prizes, awards, or paybacks, although they are encouraged to cooperate as a courtesy to the promoter of the events.

Payback amounts are based on 100%, 90%, or 85% and are at the discretion of the MSRA and/or promoters.

STAGING AREAS/PIT AND PADDOCK

1. Reasonable speeds will be observed in the pit and paddock area. All pit areas are caution zones where utmost in driver awareness is required.

2. Hot pit and staging areas are limited to drivers preparing to race and their pit crew members. The minimum age for pit crew members in these areas is 16 years of age. All people in these areas MUST have signed a release and waiver for the event.

3. There is NO minimum age for people in the paddock, pit parking and cold pit. It is recommended that people in these areas are required to sign a release and waiver!

TESTING, TUNE-UP, WARM-UP & PRACTICE

1. Officials MUST provide proper supervision of the testing areas as well as adequate crowd control to prevent spectators or other people from moving onto the area.

SUPPORT VEHICLES

1. No unauthorized motorized vehicles will be allowed in the pit or staging area. Snowmobiles must return under their own power. Only disabled snowmobiles may be towed from the track.

DRIVER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

It is the responsibility of the racer to select protective equipment that will conform to MSRA guidelines and provide adequate protection. Even though the MSRA does not endorse or guarantee specific products or manufacturers or protective equipment, racers must rely on their own judgement in the selection of helmets and other apparel for protection and durability.

1. Regardless of driver apparel passing inspection, compliance with the rules must be always made.

2. No cameras or digital acquisition devices can be attached to any driver's helmet. This will be in effect anytime a race vehicle is on the track, whether it be a test, practice session, or in competition.

3. MSRA strongly encourages all drivers to source helmets that continue to display High Vis Colors that cover at least 50% of the helmet. Helmets will be full protective coverage and carry the 2020 Snell Foundation Approval Code. It is MANDATORY that helmets be worn in the tune-up areas. The helmet must be securely fastened at all times. Helmets must display original ECE, or Snell decal as provided by the manufacturer. Decals that are covered or eliminated will be cause for rejection of the helmet. Competing with a helmet that is not the same as presented at safety inspection will result in disqualification.

For the 2026-2027 season the helmet must have one of the following codes:

Snell Foundation Code 2020, ECE 22.05, or ECE 22.06.

4. Eye protection is MANDATORY! Facemasks may be required at the starting line at the discretion of the Race Director. If corrective lenses are required to drive a motor vehicle, the driver will also be required to wear them when racing.

5. Hearing protection is MANDATORY in all classes.

6. The use of upper body protection equipment is MANDATORY, except in Stock classes. The upper body protection must cover all body areas. It will protect the driver in mid-body and back areas and be capable of resisting penetration and dissipating force of impacts while absorbing the shock of most blows. Typical motocross vests DO NOT meet this rule. Competing with upper body protection that is not the same as presented at safety inspection will result in disqualification. A legal upper body protection vest should have: Chest Protection, Back Protection, Shoulder Pads, and Kidney Protection.

7. Shin and knee guards are MANDATORY on both legs in any Modified class. The shin guard must extend from the instep to above the knecap and be constructed of an impenetrable material. Competing with shin and knee guards that are not the same as presented at safety inspection will result in disqualification.

8. Neck bracing is a driver's preference and is not required.

9. Drivers, crew members, team owners, staff, and support people may not be physically on the race surface at any time once an event has started. This includes walking the track to inspect for changing track conditions and other concerns. Anyone doing so will be penalized at the Race Director's discretion. Penalties may range from verbal warnings to ejection from the facility.

ENFORCEMENT, DISCIPLINE AND VIOLATIONS

All participants are subject to disciplinary action for violations of these rules in accordance with the MSRA's by-laws. Penalties may include suspensions, fines, loss of points, disqualifications, or any combination thereof. The nature of the penalty is determined by the gravity of the offense and its effect on the safety and good reputation of snowmobile racing. The violations hereinafter set forth are subject to the noted penalties.

EJECTION FROM RACE SITE

1. The Race Director has the right to eject any person(s) from the pit, paddock (staging area) or racetrack area.

CONDUCT OF PARTICIPANT (OFFICIALS, DRIVERS, CREWS, Etc.)

1. Participants are solely responsible for the condition of their snowmobiles and their competence to operate them.

2. No driver may, at any time, ride in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of other riders, officials, or the public.

3. Vulgarity, derogatory or offensive language will result in disciplinary action, ejection from race site and be subject to fines and penalties.

4. Any participant that threatens bodily harm or assaults any official, driver, crew, etc. will be subject to disciplinary action, ejection from the race site and be subject to fines and penalties.

5. Clothing displaying vulgar language is not allowed.

DRIVER LIABILITY RELEASE COVENANT NOT TO SUE

1. The driver/pit crew, in filling out a registration form to enter an event, elects to use the course of the event at driver's/pit crew's own risk, and thereby releases the sanctioning organization together with their heirs, assigns, officers, representatives, agents tech personnel, employees, and members sponsoring organization and owners of properties on which an event are to be held from all liability from injury to person, property and/or reputation from tech decisions that may be received by said entrant and from all claims of said injuries to the parties listed above growing out of, or caused by any construction or condition of the course over which the event is held and or piece of equipment that participant entered into competition.

2. Drivers/pit crew and other participants further acknowledge and fully understand that there may also be other risks that are not known or foreseeable at this time, and the above and released persons cannot control these risks, nor have the released persons judged the participants' skill level or ability prior to allowing the participants to participate and consequently is not in a position to guarantee the participants' personal health or safety during the programs, events, or activities. DRIVER/PIT CREW KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUMES ALL SUCH RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, ANTICIPATED AND UNANTICIPATED, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PERSONS OR OTHERS, AND THE PARTICIPANTS ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR THE PARTICIPANTS' PARTICIPATION.

3. In consideration of permission and as a requirement of participation in events, drivers, pit crew and other participates hereby covenant and agree not to sue the sanctioned organization (MSRA), or its heirs, assigns, officers, representatives, agents, employees and members, sponsoring organization and owners of properties on which sanctioned events are to be held to, and further agree to fully release indemnity and hold harmless those persons from any and all causes of action, demands, claims, and loss of injury to person or property or damages, of any nature whatsoever, whether the participation is supervised, unsupervised, however the injury is caused, including, but not limited to the negligence of any released persons.

DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY

1. The driver has responsibility for the actions of his crew. It is the driver's responsibility to see that all crew members are aware and abide by all rules and guidelines.

2. The condition of a snowmobile is the responsibility of the driver. A driver may be disciplined if a driver's snowmobile is modified to defraud the officials or the competitors.

FRAUD, BRIBERY & ILLEGAL ASSISTANCE

1. In addition to non-compliance with any of the above regulations or rule, the following offenses shall be considered a breach of regulations subject to disqualification.

a. Bribing or attempting to bribe anyone connected with the race or accepting or offering to accept a bribe.

b. Competitors accept any kind of assistance that aids snowmobile operation during the race.

c. Any fraudulent proceedings or act of prejudicing the interest of the race generally.

INTOXICATING BEVERAGES & DRUGS

1. Drinking of intoxicating beverages is strictly forbidden by any participant. Anyone showing evidence of having used an intoxicating beverage must leave the premises (specifically pit, paddock (staging area), warm up area, tear down and racetrack) immediately and be subject to disciplinary action by the disciplinary committee. This shall be in effect through the final inspection of snowmobiles.

2. Possession or use of illegal drugs or drug substances, as defined below, is prohibited in any form, by any participant, on the race facility, or in any area considered to be used in the operation of the race facility, such as parking lots or leased properties.

3. Illegal drugs are these substances defined and prohibited by state/provincial and/or federal law.

4. Any person found to be in possession or under the influence of an illegal drug or drug substance on race facility property, as defined above, or any person who is arrested by duly constituted authorities and charged with possession and/or use of illegal drugs or drug substance or any person who is formally charged by a court of law with illegal drug violations, shall be subject to suspension from competition and eviction from the race facility, and denial of further entry to the race facility for a period determined by the disciplinary committee.

5. Any participant who is formally charged by a court of law with an illegal drug violation, upon notification to the MSRA, shall be suspended from all forms of participation at any MSRA event until such time as the charges are fully adjudicated through the legal process. Any conviction of a formal drug charge by such will be prohibited from taking part in any MSRA event for a minimum period of three (3) years from date of conviction.

6. Any participant suspended for violation of these rules may be granted an appeal hearing by a board of MSRA officials, provided the suspended participant requests such hearing in writing, within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of suspension it is the responsibility of the suspended party to make such a request if a hearing is desired.

7. The cost of convening with the board of officials will be borne by the participant prior to the convening of the board.

8. A participant suspended for violation for these rules, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH SELLING DRUGS, may, as the result of a decision reached through the hearing process detailed above, be reinstated, if it is mutually agreed that the participant (at his/her own expense) will produce documentation from a physician licensed within the state or providence, certifying that he or she is drug independent, as a result of random and periodical examinations and urinalysis testing made at the request of the MSRA Board.

9. If a participant is using prescription drugs on advice of a physician, such use must be reported to the Race Director prior to the participant's entry into any MSRA activities. Failure to notify will subject the participant to penalties as prescribed above.

10. A participant is any person taking part in any event sanctioned by or affiliated with the MSRA, in any form, including but not restricted to drivers, snowmobile owners, mechanics, crew members, sponsors, track officials, pit area personnel, manufacturers and press representatives. All such people shall be considered public figures that have by their own choice become involved in the snowmobile racing events, with the full understanding that he/she must abide by the rules and regulations established and published by the MSRA. All participants are responsible for their personal conduct.

SAFETY IS THE #1

PRIORITY

MSRA Classes and Rules

MSRA Mountain Classes and Rules

MOUNTAIN CLASSES AND RULES

The following "Mountain" snowmobile drag racing rules apply to MSRA Drag Racing events that feature snowmobiles with tracks of at least 136 inches in length.

Minimum traction rib height is 1.5 inches for all tracks in Mountain classes.

No additional traction devices are allowed in any Mountain classes.

The format may vary according to region and promoter preference. All such variations should be advertised for the information and convenience of competitors.

MOUNTAIN STOCK CLASSES

Mountain Stock 500

Mountain Stock 700

Mountain Stock 800 Turbo

Mountain Stock 900 Turbo

Mountain Stock 600

Mountain Stock 800

Mountain Stock 900

Mountain Stock 1000

MOUNTAIN STOCK RULES

1. Sled is OEM from the factory

2. No tie down or stop devices to reduce suspension travel allowed. Front and Rear Suspension MUST maintain full OEM travel for the model.

3. Any commercially available one-piece molded rubber track for OEM for the model length may be used. No chassis or drive modifications allowed to install track unless specified.

4. No track trimming is allowed except to clear heat exchangers.

5. Commercially available long track kits are allowed. The long track alteration kit must be used in its entirety.

MOUNTAIN IMPROVED STOCK CLASSES

Mountain Improved Stock 500

Mountain Improved Stock 700

Mountain Improved Stock 800 Turbo

Mountain Improved Stock 900 Turbo

Mountain Improved Stock 1000 Turbo

Mountain Improved Stock 600

Mountain Improved Stock 800

Mountain Improved Stock 900

Mountain Improved Stock 1000

MOUNTAIN IMPROVED STOCK RULES

1. Sled must meet the weight as filed by the manufacturer for the year and model.

2. Commercially available aftermarket cylinder heads or exhaust can or fuel management devices are allowed.

3. No tie down or stop devices to reduce suspension travel allowed. Front and Rear Suspension must maintain full OEM travel for the model.

4. Any commercially available one-piece molded rubber track of OEM for the model length may be used. No chassis or drive modifications allowed to install track unless specified. Extroverted drivers are allowed, rolled chain case modifications are not allowed.

5. No track trimming is allowed except to clear heat exchangers.

6. Commercially available long track kits are allowed. The long track alteration kit must be used in its entirety.

7. Commercially available aftermarket production hoods, side panels, and seats may be used so long as the sled meets filed weight and maintains stock appearance.

MOUNTAIN MODIFIED CLASSES

Mountain Modified 500

Mountain Modified 700

Mountain Modified 800 Turbo

Mountain Modified 900 Turbo

Mountain Modified 100 Turbo

Mountain Modified 600

Mountain Modified 800

Mountain Modified 900

Mountain Modified 1000

Mountain Modified Open

MOUNTAIN MODIFIED RULES

1. The minimum weight listed is the weight of the sled as raced (with fuel).

Modified 500-350 pounds

Modified 600-350 pounds

Modified 700-400 pounds

Modified 800-400 pounds

Modified 900-400 pounds

Modified 1000-400 pounds

Modified 800 Turbo-400 pounds

Modified 900 Turbo-400 pounds

Modified 1000 Turbo-400 pounds

Modified Open-400 pounds

2. Modified OPEN class only-nitrous oxide is allowed.

3. Any commercially available ski is allowed. Minimum length is 38 inches.

4. Any suspension is allowed. Must have 6 inches of freestanding downward travel at the rear of the bumper.

5. No tie down devices to reduce suspension travel to less than 6 inches allowed.

6. Fuel must be contained in the fuel tank only.

7. Hood must have top and side cowling and must contain at least 1200 square inches.

8. A full belly pan is required.

9. An additional rear tunnel enclosure is not required. Snow flaps are required.

10. Primary and secondary clutches must be enclosed with a metal clutch guard.

Junior Class Racing Rules

JUNIOR CLASS RACING

MONTANA SNOWMOBILE RACING ASSOCIATION

JUNIOR CLASS RACING

2026-2027

NOTICE

Parents or guardians who knowingly enter a Junior Class, with a driver who is not of legal age to compete in the specific class, according to Montana Snowmobile Racing Association (MSRA) guidelines, will be subject to a $500.00 fine and one-year suspension.

The driver also may be given a one-year suspension.

The term of "Junior" is defined as such: A youth is a Junior if they are age 12-13 years of age and can ONLY run a Stock machine up to 600cc if they pass the pre-inspection rules for riding Juniors from the age of 14-15 years of age can run 600cc Stock machines and up to Improved 500cc machines.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. No minor may enter adult classes until the age of 16 and MUST be approved by the Montana Snowmobile Racing Association Board and Technical Staff (i.e., Pro Classes or larger cc classes).

2. The Montana Snowmobile Racing Association Board and Technical Staff are responsible for verifying each Junior driver's ability, including having them take a practice run down the track with a drag racing light start and controlled return to the pit area.

3. At any time, the Montana Snowmobile Racing Association may have a Junior competitor perform a practice run during any event race to allow race officials to observe their progress in learning the handling of skills required to advance to higher classes.

4. Junior advancement is at the discretion of the Board and/or Technical Staff to either advance, demote or deny advancement to any driver. The decisions of the committee are final.

5. The board and/or Technical staff will not advance drivers until all DRIVER/PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES have been fulfilled and all completed and signed documents are on file.

6. Before advancing to a Pro Division class, the Junior MUST be at least 16 years of age.

7. Parents may request their child to stay in a lower class if they feel the driver needs more experience to develop track and driving skills.

8. WAIVER FORMS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL JUNIORS and PARENTS/GUARDIANS who are in the pit areas with their team. ALL FORMS MUST BE SIGNED PRIOR TO ANY RUN DOWN THE TRACK TO INCLUDE PRACTICE!

9. Once a Junior competitor has advanced to a Pro Class, they CANNOT jump back down to a Junior Class!

10. Junior competitors WILL NOT run more than 450 feet on a racetrack.

11. Junior competitor's feet MUST be flat on the running boards while sitting on the seat to meet the racing requirements for Juniors.

12. Junior competitors MUST also answer a five (5) question exam from the Technical Staff in relation to their race sled and the important parts to remember (i.e., kill switch) PRIOR to registering for the Junior classes. This form will be located with the Technical Staff on race day.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Full coverage helmets are MANDATORY. Helmets will be full protective coverage and carry at a minimum a 2020 Snell Foundation code. Helmets can either be a full faced coverage (shielded) or can be a motocross helmet with goggles.

2. Eye protection is MANDATORY. Goggles or sunglasses are required or if competitor wears prescription glasses there must be coverage over the glasses to prevent objects from flying off track and breaking the glass in lenses, recommend goggles.

3. Junior competitors MUST have above ankle boots. NO TENNIS SHOES will be allowed or other shoes that are slip on.

4. The use of upper body protection equipment is MANDATORY; the upper body protection MUST cover all body areas. It will protect the driver in mid-body and back areas and be capable of resisting penetration and dissipating force of impacts while absorbing the shock of most blows. Full upper body protection will need to be approved by the Technical Staff.

5. Shin and knee guards are recommended. They MUST be worn on both legs. The shin guard must extend from the instep to above the kneecap and be constructed of an impenetrable material. Shin and knee guard protection will need to be approved by the Technical Staff.

6. Long sleeve shirts and gloves are also required. Preferably leather gloves to help with grip as well as protection should the competitor fall off the machine. Long sleev shirts with padded elbows is recommendation.