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Drag Race Rules

Sunday

Registration Agliplex:  9am-11am

All racers must be registered before 11:00am at the Agliplex. 

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2024 Drag races Index.

A-          SNOW DRAG ENTRY FEES

B-           SNOW DRAG GENERAL INFORMATION

C-           MACHINES

D-          TECH, PITS, STAGING, RETURN LANE

E-           RACE

F-           2024 CLASS RULES

G-          4 STROKES

H-          600 SNOWCROSS

I-            MOUNTAIN

J-            CLASSIC

K-           VINTAGE DRAGS

L-           STOCK

M-         IMPROVED STOCK         

- All provincial laws pertaining to insurance and vehicle registration are in effect as Alberta Beach Lions can not alter the laws and the event is on public property

- Upon the conclusion of the races, presentations will take place at the Agliplex. First, second and third place winners in all classes (except King of Snow events) will receive awards.  For the improved and specialty classes (with the exception of the mini class) a 50% payback of total entry fees for each class will be awarded to first and second place winners.  The King of Snow events have only one winner and they will be awarded an 80% payback of entry fees for their event.

-There is no fan-cooled in stock or improved class.

-Stock and improved stock can move up a class in their category as per director's discretion.

-There are liquid and fan classes within the Vintage drag class.

-No alcohol or Drugs anywhere!

-There is a $10.00 medical fee for each participant

  • SNOW DRAG ENTRY FEES:

VINTAGE

Vintage fan      $20.00

Vintage liquid  $20.00

 

STOCK

Mini 120 cc -     $5.00

Mini 200 cc -     $5.00

500 cc              $20.00

600cc               $20.00

700cc               $20.00

800cc               $20.00

900cc               $20.00

Stock King of Snow $30.00

IMPROVED

Mini 120cc         $5.00

500cc                $30.00

600cc                $30.00

700cc                $30.00

800cc                $30.00

900cc                $30.00

Open                $30.00

 

 

    

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Open Mini                         $ 5.00

Open Mod 600                 $30.00

Open Mod 800                 $30.00

Open Mod 1000               $30.00

 

Open King of the Snow    $50.00

 

 Classic Sport                     $30.00

Classic Muscle                   $30.00

 

600 Snowcross                  $30.00

 

Mountain 800                    $30.00

Mountain 900                    $30.00

Mountain 1000                  $30.00

Mountain unlimited          $30.00

 

  • SNOW DRAG GENERAL INFORMATION

All machines must have valid liability insurance.

All riders must wear a helmet whenever sled is in motion – pits, staging, everywhere.

All riders must wear an approved helmet, proper eye protection, and suitable clothing while on the track.

Vintage Fan cooled class – minimum age 14 yrs.

All other classes except youth classes – minimum age 16 yrs.

 

Mini sled drags classes.

120 and 200 stock classes

120 improved class

Open Mini class - must be a single cyl eng in a mini sled chassis as per directors’ discretion.

  • MACHINES

Sled # goes on both sides of hood or windshield.

Must have functional tether or throttle safety switches.

Tether cords must be attached to the operator whenever sled is running above idle speed.

Must have functional clutch & belt guards.

Any sled with picks must have track enclosed by tunnel & secured full length snow flap.

Every driver must have a snowmobile and sign a waiver.

  • TECH, PITS, STAGING, RETURN LANE

All sleds must go through tech inspection. You may not leave the pits once teched.

We reserve the right to inspect any sled at any time for any reason.

Pit speed limit 10 km/h

Return lane limit 30 km/h

Ski lifting or dangerous driving in pits or return lane may result in disqualification.

NO lifting rear of sled by hand & spinning the track!

Must use a suitable shield behind sled to spin track whether on the ice or on a stand. Use caution & be aware of bystanders – especially behind the machine.

  • RACE

Track length, 660 feet (1/8 mile)

Race order & lane position will be posted on race board.

Rider is responsible to know their heats & lanes and be ready in staging.

If you are not going to be in your heat, tell the director so there is no delay in race’s.

Rider only in staging & at the start line

Must start & finish in the assigned lane.

False or jump start may be scored as a loss.

Rider must have BOTH feet on running boards from start to finish.

Return to pits in order of finish.

Finish positions will be determined by finish line ONLY!

No discrepancies regarding finish position will be discussed once down return lane.

Race director is solely responsible for final decisions.

Protests of another sled must be submitted by two drivers in the same class. May only be submitted by drivers. Fee $250 cash. If found legal, the money goes to sled that was torn down.

For all issues - Race officials will consider polite requests only. Arguing may result in disqualification. REMEMBER –everyone here is a volunteer!

  • 2024 CLASS RULES

If you are not sure what category your sled fits into, please ASK WHEN REGISTERING

NOTE: 440/ 600 Snowcross sleds will not be run in any stock class – enter Snowcross, improved, or mod.

Machines over 10 years old will be classed at director’s discretion.

All sleds MUST HAVE functional tether or throttle safety switches.

Rubber tracks only, unless a stock original part

No picks in any class except mod & SNO-X.

All factory turbo sleds must run in open stk, open imp stk or mountain 1000 and must have factory turbo.

  • ​4 STROKES (Listing the lowest class you may enter)

Yamaha

Attack Apex 1000 cc 4 cyl,

Stock: -- 700 stk,/ mtn 800

Modified: 700 imp/, mtn 800 Nos: mod 800

Turbo :mod /mtn unlimited/

RX-1, Warrior, 998 4 cyl

Viper Nytro Vector Rage 975 & 1049 3 cyl

Stk- 600 stk, Mod – 600 Imp/Mtn 800 with NOS –Mod 800 Turbo Mod/mtn unlimited

Phazer: 500

Stock: 500 stk

Modified: imp 500 

NOS- mod 800 turbo – mod/mtn unlimited

Sidewinder 1000

Stk Imp 1000 - Mod - mod/mtn unlimited

 Arctic Cat:

660 non-turbo-- 500 stk

660 Modified-- 500 imp

660 Stock turbo- 700 stk

660 Modified turbo- unlimited

7000 models 2018 1049 triple

Stock -600 stk/Mtn 800              

Mod- 600 imp/mtn 800 with NOS mod 800

Turbo – mod/mtn unlimited

1100 models 1056 Twin

Stk – 700 stk/mtn 800 - Mod – 700imp/mtn 800N with NOS- Mod 800 Turbo-mod/mtn unlimited

1100 Turbo models 1056 twin with Factory tu

Stk – imp 1000 Mod – mod/mtn unlimited

ZR 9000 - 1000cc 3 cyl with factory turbo

Stk - imp 1000 - mod - mtn unlimited

 Ski Doo

600 twin -   Stock 500 

600 twin mod –Imp 500 

Nos:  mod 800 - 

Turbo: mod/mtn unlimited,

1000 Twin: 500 stk, mod 500 imp

Nos: Mod 800: turbo’d – mod/mtn unlimited

900 & 1200 3 cyl: 600 stk,/ mtn 800

Modified: 600 imp/, mtn 800

Nos: mod 800/mtn 800

Turbo:mod/ mtn unlimited –

​Polaris

FST 750: -- 500 Stk

FST 750 Factory Turbo: -- 1000 Imp

Modified Turbo –mod/mtn unlimited

4 STROKES Must have functional clutch/belt guards, without hood / pan need enclosed guard.

Any sled with picks must have track enclosed by tunnel as per ISR regulations and secured full-length snow flap.

NOS allowed in all classes.

After market Turbo / Superchargers may run in unlimited and king only.

  •  600 SNOWCROSS

MX Z X —XCR/IQ —ZR/Sno-pro Designated ‘factory race’ sled class. Picks allowed with tunnel enclosure. May also run in improved and MOD. Picks only allowed in Snowcross and MOD.

  • MOUNTAIN

• Custom built, factory built, or modified for mountain use.

• Functional clutch/belt guards

• Full travel suspension, minimum 6” downward travel, no limiting.

• Chassis and engine must be in ‘mountain ride-able’ configuration.

• Minimum 141 X 2” track No lug trimming – lugs must be full original length

   No Picks

• NOS allowed in all mtn classes

• Aftermarket Turbo / Superchargers may run in unlimited and King only.

  • CLASSIC (same rules as stock/improved stock, must have oem eng and cyl)

Must be 1995 and older.

Sport = 600 cc and smaller

Muscle = 900 cc and smaller

  • VINTAGE DRAGS

   Must be 1995 and older

• Must have leaf springs

• There will be a fan class and a liquid cooled class.

  • STOCK

NOT ALLOWED: Any Modification Which May Increase Power, Lower Weight Such As, But Not Limited To:

Non-original pipes or mufflers, internal or external engine mods, – carb / intake / rotary valve / reed changes, removal of or lightweight chassis parts.

Traction products – picks / screws

Fuel additives / race / aviation fuel/fuel programmers

ALLOWED:

Carb/clutch/chassis tuning and adjusting.

Max overbore 0.020.”

Any rubber track, any track drivers, tunnel, and rail extensions.

Add/remove idler wheels – no big wheel kits.

Suspension tie downs – but must maintain 2” travel.

Any skis minimum 36”

Removal of windshield & hood grilles

Replacement of stock airbox with air filters

External jetting systems

Replacement chassis parts at director’s discretion.

Bolt in’ after market parts in stock clutches, no machining to install – no engagement RPM limit.

  • IMPROVED STOCK

NOT ALLOWED:

Stroke changes

Boring beyond 1% over class cc limit

Nitrous hardware-functional or not

Engine block must look stock for the model.

Picks / Traction products

ALLOWED (ALL ITEMS ALLOWED IN ‘STOCK’ PLUS ANY):

Fuel

Clutches

Silenced exhaust

Airbox / filters

Cooling system mods

Bored stock carbs

Internal engine mods-porting etc.

Big bore kits to 1% over class limit

‘Same brand’ engine swaps at directors’ discretion

2 ONLY ADDITIONAL LIGHTWEIGHT REPLACEMENT/ MODS SUCH AS, NOT LIMITED TO:

Rolled chain case.

Front suspension

Rear suspension

Hood / seat / body panels

Jackshaft + drive axle

Removal/lightening of chassis parts.

 

​Note:  Rules and classes may be subject to change if new information is brought to light.

2024 Drag races Index.

A-          SNOW DRAG ENTRY FEES

B-           SNOW DRAG GENERAL INFORMATION

C-           MACHINES

D-          TECH, PITS, STAGING, RETURN LANE

E-           RACE

F-           2024 CLASS RULES

G-          4 STROKES

H-          600 SNOWCROSS

I-            MOUNTAIN

J-            CLASSIC

K-           VINTAGE DRAGS

L-           STOCK

M-         IMPROVED STOCK         

- All provincial laws pertaining to insurance and vehicle registration are in effect as Alberta Beach Lions can not alter the laws and the event is on public property

- Upon the conclusion of the races, presentations will take place at the Agliplex. First, second and third place winners in all classes (except King of Snow events) will receive awards.  For the improved and specialty classes (with the exception of the mini class) a 50% payback of total entry fees for each class will be awarded to first and second place winners.  The King of Snow events have only one winner and they will be awarded an 80% payback of entry fees for their event.

-There is no fan-cooled in stock or improved class.

-Stock and improved stock can move up a class in their category as per director's discretion.

-There are liquid and fan classes within the Vintage drag class.

-No alcohol or Drugs anywhere!

-There is a $10.00 medical fee for each participant

  • SNOW DRAG ENTRY FEES:

VINTAGE

Vintage fan      $20.00

Vintage liquid  $20.00

 

STOCK

Mini 120 cc -     $5.00

Mini 200 cc -     $5.00

500 cc              $20.00

600cc               $20.00

700cc               $20.00

800cc               $20.00

900cc               $20.00

Stock King of Snow $30.00

IMPROVED

Mini 120cc         $5.00

500cc                $30.00

600cc                $30.00

700cc                $30.00

800cc                $30.00

900cc                $30.00

Open                $30.00

 

 

    

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Open Mini                         $ 5.00

Open Mod 600                 $30.00

Open Mod 800                 $30.00

Open Mod 1000               $30.00

 

Open King of the Snow    $50.00

 

 Classic Sport                     $30.00

Classic Muscle                   $30.00

 

600 Snowcross                  $30.00

 

Mountain 800                    $30.00

Mountain 900                    $30.00

Mountain 1000                  $30.00

Mountain unlimited          $30.00

 

  • SNOW DRAG GENERAL INFORMATION

All machines must have valid liability insurance.

All riders must wear a helmet whenever sled is in motion – pits, staging, everywhere.

All riders must wear an approved helmet, proper eye protection, and suitable clothing while on the track.

Vintage Fan cooled class – minimum age 14 yrs.

All other classes except youth classes – minimum age 16 yrs.

 

Mini sled drags classes.

120 and 200 stock classes

120 improved class

Open Mini class - must be a single cyl eng in a mini sled chassis as per directors’ discretion.

  • MACHINES

Sled # goes on both sides of hood or windshield.

Must have functional tether or throttle safety switches.

Tether cords must be attached to the operator whenever sled is running above idle speed.

Must have functional clutch & belt guards.

Any sled with picks must have track enclosed by tunnel & secured full length snow flap.

Every driver must have a snowmobile and sign a waiver.

  • TECH, PITS, STAGING, RETURN LANE

All sleds must go through tech inspection. You may not leave the pits once teched.

We reserve the right to inspect any sled at any time for any reason.

Pit speed limit 10 km/h

Return lane limit 30 km/h

Ski lifting or dangerous driving in pits or return lane may result in disqualification.

NO lifting rear of sled by hand & spinning the track!

Must use a suitable shield behind sled to spin track whether on the ice or on a stand. Use caution & be aware of bystanders – especially behind the machine.

  • RACE

Track length, 660 feet (1/8 mile)

Race order & lane position will be posted on race board.

Rider is responsible to know their heats & lanes and be ready in staging.

If you are not going to be in your heat, tell the director so there is no delay in race’s.

Rider only in staging & at the start line

Must start & finish in the assigned lane.

False or jump start may be scored as a loss.

Rider must have BOTH feet on running boards from start to finish.

Return to pits in order of finish.

Finish positions will be determined by finish line ONLY!

No discrepancies regarding finish position will be discussed once down return lane.

Race director is solely responsible for final decisions.

Protests of another sled must be submitted by two drivers in the same class. May only be submitted by drivers. Fee $250 cash. If found legal, the money goes to sled that was torn down.

For all issues - Race officials will consider polite requests only. Arguing may result in disqualification. REMEMBER –everyone here is a volunteer!

  • 2024 CLASS RULES

If you are not sure what category your sled fits into, please ASK WHEN REGISTERING

NOTE: 440/ 600 Snowcross sleds will not be run in any stock class – enter Snowcross, improved, or mod.

Machines over 10 years old will be classed at director’s discretion.

All sleds MUST HAVE functional tether or throttle safety switches.

Rubber tracks only, unless a stock original part

No picks in any class except mod & SNO-X.

All factory turbo sleds must run in open stk, open imp stk or mountain 1000 and must have factory turbo.

  • ​4 STROKES (Listing the lowest class you may enter)

Yamaha

Attack Apex 1000 cc 4 cyl,

Stock: -- 700 stk,/ mtn 800

Modified: 700 imp/, mtn 800 Nos: mod 800

Turbo :mod /mtn unlimited/

RX-1, Warrior, 998 4 cyl

Viper Nytro Vector Rage 975 & 1049 3 cyl

Stk- 600 stk, Mod – 600 Imp/Mtn 800 with NOS –Mod 800 Turbo Mod/mtn unlimited

Phazer: 500

Stock: 500 stk

Modified: imp 500 

NOS- mod 800 turbo – mod/mtn unlimited

Sidewinder 1000

Stk Imp 1000 - Mod - mod/mtn unlimited

 Arctic Cat:

660 non-turbo-- 500 stk

660 Modified-- 500 imp

660 Stock turbo- 700 stk

660 Modified turbo- unlimited

7000 models 2018 1049 triple

Stock -600 stk/Mtn 800              

Mod- 600 imp/mtn 800 with NOS mod 800

Turbo – mod/mtn unlimited

1100 models 1056 Twin

Stk – 700 stk/mtn 800 - Mod – 700imp/mtn 800N with NOS- Mod 800 Turbo-mod/mtn unlimited

1100 Turbo models 1056 twin with Factory tu

Stk – imp 1000 Mod – mod/mtn unlimited

ZR 9000 - 1000cc 3 cyl with factory turbo

Stk - imp 1000 - mod - mtn unlimited

 Ski Doo

600 twin -   Stock 500 

600 twin mod –Imp 500 

Nos:  mod 800 - 

Turbo: mod/mtn unlimited,

1000 Twin: 500 stk, mod 500 imp

Nos: Mod 800: turbo’d – mod/mtn unlimited

900 & 1200 3 cyl: 600 stk,/ mtn 800

Modified: 600 imp/, mtn 800

Nos: mod 800/mtn 800

Turbo:mod/ mtn unlimited –

​Polaris

FST 750: -- 500 Stk

FST 750 Factory Turbo: -- 1000 Imp

Modified Turbo –mod/mtn unlimited

4 STROKES Must have functional clutch/belt guards, without hood / pan need enclosed guard.

Any sled with picks must have track enclosed by tunnel as per ISR regulations and secured full-length snow flap.

NOS allowed in all classes.

After market Turbo / Superchargers may run in unlimited and king only.

  •  600 SNOWCROSS

MX Z X —XCR/IQ —ZR/Sno-pro Designated ‘factory race’ sled class. Picks allowed with tunnel enclosure. May also run in improved and MOD. Picks only allowed in Snowcross and MOD.

  • MOUNTAIN

• Custom built, factory built, or modified for mountain use.

• Functional clutch/belt guards

• Full travel suspension, minimum 6” downward travel, no limiting.

• Chassis and engine must be in ‘mountain ride-able’ configuration.

• Minimum 141 X 2” track No lug trimming – lugs must be full original length

   No Picks

• NOS allowed in all mtn classes

• Aftermarket Turbo / Superchargers may run in unlimited and King only.

  • CLASSIC (same rules as stock/improved stock, must have oem eng and cyl)

Must be 1995 and older.

Sport = 600 cc and smaller

Muscle = 900 cc and smaller

  • VINTAGE DRAGS

   Must be 1995 and older

• Must have leaf springs

• There will be a fan class and a liquid cooled class.

  • STOCK

NOT ALLOWED: Any Modification Which May Increase Power, Lower Weight Such As, But Not Limited To:

Non-original pipes or mufflers, internal or external engine mods, – carb / intake / rotary valve / reed changes, removal of or lightweight chassis parts.

Traction products – picks / screws

Fuel additives / race / aviation fuel/fuel programmers

ALLOWED:

Carb/clutch/chassis tuning and adjusting.

Max overbore 0.020.”

Any rubber track, any track drivers, tunnel, and rail extensions.

Add/remove idler wheels – no big wheel kits.

Suspension tie downs – but must maintain 2” travel.

Any skis minimum 36”

Removal of windshield & hood grilles

Replacement of stock airbox with air filters

External jetting systems

Replacement chassis parts at director’s discretion.

Bolt in’ after market parts in stock clutches, no machining to install – no engagement RPM limit.

  • IMPROVED STOCK

NOT ALLOWED:

Stroke changes

Boring beyond 1% over class cc limit

Nitrous hardware-functional or not

Engine block must look stock for the model.

Picks / Traction products

ALLOWED (ALL ITEMS ALLOWED IN ‘STOCK’ PLUS ANY):

Fuel

Clutches

Silenced exhaust

Airbox / filters

Cooling system mods

Bored stock carbs

Internal engine mods-porting etc.

Big bore kits to 1% over class limit

‘Same brand’ engine swaps at directors’ discretion

2 ONLY ADDITIONAL LIGHTWEIGHT REPLACEMENT/ MODS SUCH AS, NOT LIMITED TO:

Rolled chain case.

Front suspension

Rear suspension

Hood / seat / body panels

Jackshaft + drive axle

Removal/lightening of chassis parts.

 

​Note:  Rules and classes may be subject to change if new information is brought to light.

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Onoway Bigway foods

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