Sno-Valley Riders Snow Drags at Sidnaw Airport
Saturday, Feb 18, 2012

We are also going to be having Kitty Cat Races in addition to the 120 cc Races at this year’s event. This is the BIGGEST CASH PURSE of ANY of our MASTERS Racing Events. $750.00 for 1st Place in TOP GUN, $500 for 1st Place in Open Stock, and $250 for 1st Place in Vintage Open. This is all due to the hard work of the Sno-Valley Riders Snowmobile Club, so MAKE SURE you show your appreciation for all they have done and are doing to make this the BIGGEST SNOW DRAG in the Midwest!

For this race, and this race ONLY, we are going to be handing out Trophies and the Cash Purse AFTER each Feature. We WILL NOT be having an Awards Banquet. Thus the Features will NOT be running as fast as they usually do, but on the good side, you’re going to get your trophy and money RIGHT AWAY.

ALL Drivers that have sent in registration via e-mail, and have not sent fees in via Snail Mail, you have to either be at UP Chucks in Kenton, between 6 and 9 pm ET THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, or be at the track between 7 and 7:30 am ET. We WILL not be taking registration OR FEEs (even if you sent in the classes you are going to race in via e-mail) AFTER 7:30 am ET.

We are going to make up the Race Charts RIGHT AT 7:30 am ET. Those that have Pre-Registered and paid the fees will be able to IMMEDIATELY go through SAFETY TECH. You will need this weekend's MASTERS Racing Decal to show that you have successfully went through Safety Tech to do your TNT (Test N Tune) Runs.

Remember, YOU and EVERYBODY that goes in the PITS HAS TO SIGN the Waiver and HAVE A PIT PASS on them to be in the PITS.  The Sno-Valley Snowmobile Club WILL have people at the PIT GATE checking to make sure everyone in the PITS has a Pit Pass. If we find anyone working on a sled, or in a Trailer, the registered driver will be disqualified. We CANNOT have ANYONE in the pits that has not signed a Waiver and have a Pit Pass!

We are also going to be double-checking your tethers in Staging...so be aware of this. ALL TETHERS are to be attached to a SOLID LOOP either on your Safety Vest or a double-stitched heavy duty safety loop on your race jacket. NO Tethers can be attached to a coat zipper or simply put around your wrist.

ALL SAFETY Rules, as printed on our website and required to be read by ALL drivers is at: www.mastersracing.net. Make sure you read them over, understand them, and agree to abide by them.

These SAFETY Rules will be enforced AT ALL OF OUR RACES this year, with new rules for next season being written, sent out, and posted on our website at the end of this season.

Chippewa Sno-Kats Snow Drags at Iron County (MI) Airport, Saturday, Feb 25th, 2012:
This race is co-sponsored by Upper Peninsula Power Company, Lac Vieux Desert Resort Casino of Watersmeet, John's Industries, Tru Recycling, North Star Hospital, Kermit's of Iron River, Chippewa Resort, and Chicaugon Inn.

The Chippewa Sno-Kats have already been working on the track. They have Pit Parking and Fan Parking plowed, and the track has been groomed.  Attached is pictures of the track.  THIS IS GOING TO BE AN EXCELLENT TRACK AND FACILITY!  The Chippewa Sno-Kats will have a concession stand on the ground, so NO CARRY-IN's...PLEASE SUPPORT THE CLUB putting on this race!

We will have a $500 1st Place in TOP GUN at this race!   

You either have to send in your Pre-Registration (Registration form is attached) by Snail Mail by WEDNESDAY, Feb 22, 2012 too:  MASTERS, %Iron County, 610 Greenland Road, Ontonagon, MI 49953, or send in your registration too:  sschulz@jamadots.com then be at the Chippewa Resort on Friday Night, Feb 24th, 2012 between 6 and 9 pm ET.  We will NOT be taking ANY Registrations on Saturday Morning for this race.  You can also Pre-Register and Pay your fees for this race at This Friday Nights Registration for the Sidnaw Race.

The Awards Ceremony for the Chippewa Sno-Kats Snow Drags will be at the Chippewa Resort, located just west of Crystal Falls on the North Side of US 2.  The Awards Ceremony will take place approximately 2 hours after the conclusion of the Snow Drags.

Lodging Sponsor for this race is the Chicaugon Inn.  When you go to this website, you will see how beautiful of a place this is:  http://www.chicaugonlakeinn.com/
Call them for reservations ASAP, and plan on staying with the MASTERS Racing Staff!
The Chippewa Resort is another place to stay.  Check out the website:  http://www.chippewaresort.com/home.html

We will be following the SAME SAFETY RULES for this race as we will for this Saturday's races in Sidnaw and ALL our other races this season. See rules below.

Marquette Mountain Up Hill Drags, Marquette, MI, April 7th, 2012:
This is our most attended event in the past when it comes to drivers.  Thus we are taking Pre-Registration for this NOW.  Last year we were SOLD OUT of a couple classes, and I'm sure we will be SOLD OUT of a couple classes again this year.  To Pre-Register, fill out the attached Registration Form and send it, along with the fee's too:  MASTERS Racing, % Marquette Mtn, 610 Greenland Rd., Ontonagon, MI 49953.  This race is on a FIRST REGISTERED basis...whether you are a regular driver, racing for points or not, you need to get your Pre-Registration in ASAP.  

Or you can 'gamble,' and wait till Friday Night, April 6th, at Marquette Mtn, from 6 to 9 pm and Register.  We will NOT take any registrations on Saturday Morning of this event.  Plus you may want to drop off your trailer in the Pits on Friday, as the Pit Parking for this event fills up FAST.

While I know that the weather at this time of the year is warm, THIS YEAR WE ARE GOING TO ENFORCE THE RULE OF NOT ALLOWING ANYONE WEARING T-SHIRTS WITH ARMS EXPOSED.

We will once again have a $500 1st Place for Top Gun.  

The Marquette Country Convention and Visitors Bureau is the MAJOR Sponsor for this event.  The OFFICIAL Lodging Sponsor for this event is Holiday Inn, where you will get a discount IF YOU TELL THEM you are reserving a room for the MASTERS Races at Marquette Mountain.

Check out the website:  www.mqtmi.holidayinn.com <http://www.mqtmi.holidayinn.com>    or go too:  www.marquettecountry.org <http://www.marquettecountry.org>

I will be working on sponsors for this event in the next couple weeks.  If anyone knows someone interested in being a sponsor of this VERY POPULAR event, PLEASE e-mail me!

We will have the Awards Banquet for this event at Marquette Mountain on Saturday Night, approximately a couple hours after the conclusion of the races.

Powderhorn Mountain Uphill Drags, Saturday, April 14th, 2012 and Powderhorn Mountain Hillclimb, Sunday, April 15th, 2012:  Powderhorn Mountain is located just east of Ironwood, MI.

The Uphill Drags will be the Season Ending Points Championship for those competing in the MASTERS Racing Drag Series.  We will either be running on the very gradual 'beginners ski hill,' or an uphill drag.  This will TOTALLY depend upon which course has the best snow.  I'm sorry if this is going to be a problem for those 'gearing' for this event, but we will do the best we can as close to the race to let you know which course we will be running the Drags on.

Just like Marquette Mountain, I'm expecting a good turnout for this event, so I suggest you Pre-Register for this event ASAP.  Send your Pre-Registration for this event too:  MASTERS Racing, % Powderhorn, 610 Greenland Road, Ontonagon, MI 49953, or e-mail me the attached registration and 'gamble' on getting a spot by coming to the Pre-Registration Meeting on Friday Night, April 13th, from 6 to 9 pm CENTRAL time at Powderhorn Lodge.  In case Mother Nature takes the checkered flag on this event, YOU WILL GET A FULL REFUND.

This event will either have a very minimal gate attendance fee or possibly NO ADMISSION at all for those that want to watch from their vehicles in the parking lot.  The NEW Powderhorn Lodge is BEAUTIFUL and has a great view of both the Drag Course and the Hillclimb...plus you can sit right next to the Restaurant!

Same as Marquette Mtn Uphill Drags, NO BARE ARMS will be allowed to race.

We are also working on SOME NEW features for this race...STAY TUNED.

Now on Sunday we are going to run a Hillclimb.  Powderhorn is by far the LONGEST Hillclimb the MASTERS has EVER run, since our first hillclimb in 1993.  We will have MANY MORE GATES then we have ever had.  The Pro Stock and Pro Mod King of the Hill will AUTOMATICALLY Qualify for the 2013 World Championship's at Jackson, WY.  If we are successful in getting more entries into the 2013 World Championship Hillclimb in Jackson, we may offer more qualifying entries at the Powderhorn Mountain Hillclimb.

Just so everyone knows in advance, we are going to have VERY STIFF RULES on people in the pits, as ONLY those that have signed Waivers and have a Pit Pass will be allowed in the Pits.  We will be checking Tethers at the Safety Check AND in Staging.  We will be checking to make sure Tethers are attached to either your Safety Vest or a HEAVY DUTY LOOP on your Race Jacket.  No tethers attached to a zipper or around your wrist will be allowed

The Hillclimb will be on the Chairlift run right in front of the Lodge.  With this hill being as long as it is, I am looking for VOLUNTEERS to help our limited staff in putting up haybales around the Chairlift Poles and at the bottom of the hill.  We are going to be doing this on Friday, April 13th...I know it's a Friday the 13th...

The MANDATORY Pre-Registration Party for the Hillclimb WILL ALSO be on Friday Night, during the Drag Race Registration.  This will take place from 6-9pm CENTRAL Time at the lodge.  The Awards Ceremony will be as soon as we are done cleaning up, picking up, and making out checks.  This will be Sunday after the races at the Powderhorn Lodge.

For lodging information call 1-800-501-7669 (SNOW) or log on too:  www.bigpowderhornmountainresort.com <http://www.bigpowderhornmountainresort.com>  

I encourage and invite the Drag Racers to also sign up for the Hillclimb, and really encourage the hillclimbers to sign up for the Drags...and make this a GREAT SPRING SNOWMOBILING weekend!

If we can together make this event a success for both the MASTERS Racing and Powderhorn Mountain, we can make this an ANNUAL event!  I will be working on sponsors for this event in the next few weeks.  Any help on sponsorship is GREATLY appreciated.

In Conclusion...As most of you know, my wife, Sandy and I have had the MASTERS Racing Circuit since 1993.  We've been doing this WITHOUT ANY FACTORY support.  We've been doing this for close to 20 years because the DRIVERS asked us to keep the MASTERS Racing Circuit going.  Most of you also know that since 1993, a lot of Drag Racing Circuits have come and gone.  Since 1993, we're the only TRUE Snowmobile Hillclimb Circuit in the ENTIRE MIDWEST.  We've been able to do this with the support of the DRIVERS and their families.  We've been able to do this with a GREAT STAFF...Kenny Kolitsch, Chief Tech; Karen Solberg, Head Official; Wayne Soderbeck, Flag and Official; Jason and Tanya Kleinschmidt, MASTERS Racing Partners; Josh Nicholas, Safety Official; Jeremy Schmidt, Crew.  

I want to thank ALL of you, and ask that you help us in getting the word out on our races, our race circuit.  Help us in getting more drivers and PLEASE make sure you support the clubs, and sponsors of ALL of our races.

See you Friday Night in Kenton or Saturday Morning at the Sidnaw Airport!

Skip

Here is the MASTERS Racing Snowmobile Drag Rules:

If you have any questions, feel free to

Snowmobile Drag Racing Rules:

1)     Driver must wear approved Protective equipment.  Drivers must have Upper Body, and Arm protection.  Snell 2005 Helmet.  Eye Protection.  NO Body part can be exposed.

2)     It is the DRIVERS responsibility to know and understand the ISR Safety Rules for a Drag Race.  If the Snowmobile and/or the driver does not meet the proper safety equipment, the MASTERS Officials reserve the right to disqualify the driver from the event and/or class and/or specific race/hill attempt.  Unless specified in this Rules Sheet and/or at the Drivers meeting, all ISR Rules will apply to Drags.

3)     No obscene language, signals, or gestures will be allowed by a driver and/or crew member on the grounds during the competition..  Personal conduct actions by either the driver and/or crew member can prevent the driver from receiving any purse, awards, or current or future competition.

4)     Any posters, banners, trailers, stickers or visible material that is deemed inappropriate for the event will be asked to be removed and if the material is not removed, the driver will be disqualified and asked to leave the grounds with NO REFUND.

5)     Any driver and/or crew member can be purchased PRIOR to the Drivers Meeting.  Anyone found to be in the Pits will be immediately removed from the grounds WITHOUT a refund.  Everyone in the pits is required to sign a Waiver of Liability provided by the MASTERS.

6)     Stock snowmobiles must be STOCK.  The only Non-Stock items allowed in Drag competition is skis and track.  MASTERS and/or ISR Approved Traction products are allowed.  NO HAND-MADE TRACTION “Claws/Cleats” is allowed.  In Drag competion, NO non-Stock equipment is allowed

7)     In STOCK competition the snowmobile and/or ATV cannot have ANY alteration to exhaust, silencers must remain on snowmobile,

8)     In STOCK, clutch weights and springs can be changed, however clutch must be STOCK.

9)     A sled has to have motor and chassis OEM matched to remain stock.

10)   Nitrus and Turbo Charged machines must run in the Open Mod Class in Snowmobile Drag Competition.

11)   NO OPEN FLAME TO HEAT NOS BOTTLE IN PITS, get a warm blanket wrap, to get the bottle warm enough and safe.  NOS bottle must be removed to run stock. (s) that disrupts or interferes with a MASTERS Official  during the competition that harms or hampers a fellow competitor will be disqualified.  Drivers are asked to ask for an appropriate time to talk or discuss an issue with an official.

12)   All snowmobiles must be turned off during the playing of our National Anthem in respect for our veterans.

13)   All drivers and crew members are required to sign a Waiver of Liability form from the MASTERS Circuit and the event PRIOR to entrance to the event site.  Any driver that has not signed a Waiver of Liability form provided by the MASTERS Circuit and is at the event site can have his registration and competition disqualified without a REFUND.  A crew member that has not signed a Waiver of Liability form provided by the MASTERS before entering the event site allows a MASTERS Official the right to disqualify the driver he/she is registered. Working for, and/or representing without a Refund.  ABSOLUTELY NO ONE is allowed in the Pits WITHOUT signing the Waiver of Liability for that specific event, and have a PIT PASS on him/her AT ALL TIMES.  

14)   Absolutely NO ALCOHOLIC Beverages or consumption of Alcohol by a driver or person in the pits.  Any driver found to have consumed alcohol 4 hours prior to the event, and/or during the event will be disqualified.

15)   The MASTERS reserves the right to limit the amount of entries for the event and/or class.

16)   Each registered driver is allowed 1 Pit Pass.  All drivers and Pit people must have event entry pass with them at the general Admission gate and the gate to the pits.  Additional Pit Passes

17)   2 Cylinder STOCK 4-Stroke Snowmobiles will run in 600 cc Stock Class.  3 Cylinder STOCK 4-Stroke Snowmobiles will run in Stock 700 cc Class.  4 Cylinder STOCK 4-Stroke Snowmobiles will run in Stock 800 cc Class.

18)   A belt/clutch guard constructed of at least 3/32" aluminum extending over the center bolt of the primary clutch and covering the secondary clutch in asafe secure manner on mod snowmobiles.

19)   The Snowflap must touch the ground with driver on sled.

20)   Vintage Sleds cannot be 1980 or newer.

21)   All Snowmobiles must have an operating tether.  The tether must be attached to the driver at ALL times that the snowmobile engine is running, this includes the pits.  Any driver found to have his/her snowmobile engine running without the tether attached to the driver will be AUTOMATICALLY disqualified from the class and/or event.

22)   Snowmobile must be on a fully enclosed and approved ISR Stand when engine is running in the Pit Area and/or the starting line.  Any driver found to have an individual (s) hold the back of the sled up while the track is moving will be AUTOMATICALLY disqualified.

23)   Every trailer, open or closed in the pit area must have a working fire extingisher.

24)   All driver and sled (s) must pass the MASTERS Official Safety Inspection and have the correct MASTERS sticker or tagging before competing.

25)   MASTERS officials reserves the right to disqualify a driver and/or machine due to safety for the driver, officials, event workers, promoters, media, and/or fans.

26)   All drivers must run in the order AND Lane assigned.  Any driver running out of order or lane will forfeit that run/race.  Race order and Lane Assignments are posted on the board prior to race.  Any driver that enters the wrong class will either forfeit a race or be disqualified from competition as decided by a MASTERS Official.  Any driver that registers for a class in which he/she knowingly has a sled that does not belong in the class may be disqualified from the competition and/or future competition.  The order of the competition will be determined at the Drivers meeting.

27)   In Drag competition the driver and the snowmobile must stay in the assigned lane and cannot hit a lane marker.

28)   In Drag the driver and the snowmobile, must be at the starting line and pass the first set of markers to claim any prizes and/or purse.

29)   A driver has a set amount of time to be determined before the race to be at the starting line.  If that driver and or machine is not at the starting line during the announced time limit, the driver’s ‘run’ will be considered a loss or forfeit.

30)   If a snowmobile cannot run in the class he/she has already competed in and registered for due to mechanical problems, the driver CAN run a different snowmobile OF LESS CC that meets the Safety and Class Requirements.

31)   Any driver that is found to be in violation of any MASTERS and ISR Rules will forfeit any and all fees and prizes for the event and/or the year.

32)  ALL Drivers must pay the MASTERS Membership/Insurance/Event Fee.

33)   The MASTERS and/or Promoters may change or eliminate a rule printed here or in the ISR Rules providing the specific rule has been announced at the drivers meeting and/or prior to the competition.  It is the responsibility of the driver to bring up any and all rules that may be in question during the drivers meeting.

34)   All drivers are REQUIRED to be in attendance of the Drivers Meeting (s)

35)   The driver agrees to allow the MASTERS and the Media to take pictures, interviews, film competition with no reimbursement to the driver.

36)   All trophy and cash purses will be distributed at the Awards banquet.  The MASTERS will NOT send trophies or purse.  With prior agreed arrangements between the driver and the MASTERS, a trophy and/or purse can be given to an agreed upon representative of the driver at the Awards meeting.

37)   Once the event is announced to be over no snowmobile is allowed on the course, and/or race track.  The driver is not allowed to have another individual ride his/her sled on the track, and/or race course following the event.

38)   All Official Calls are FINAL!

39)   ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS for failure to abide by the rules either printed here or announced at the drivers meeting.

40)   ALL drivers are required to read and understand the rules hereby given and that by signing below the driver and the drivers crew members agree to abide by the rules given, and that no driver is allowed to compete without signing below, and giving the signed copy to an authorized representative of the MASTERS.  The drivers are asked to make a copy of this signed rules statement for themselves and/or crew members.

41)   Driver signature stating they agree and understand the rules.