Northeast Water Cross Championship Inc. PROCEDURAL MANUAL (REVISED – 3/31/2026)
I. RACE OFFICIALS
A) The Race Officials have the right to disqualify the driver or snowmobile for any reason. Race
Officials decide the final interpretation of all rules. Race Officials have the right to disqualify any
sinkers. Disciplinary action may be taken against drivers for unsportsmanlike conduct by
themselves or their crew during a race or the awards ceremony which may dismay the NEWX
its image, or the promoter’s interests. A fine of $100 and/or the expulsion from 1 race may be
imposed. The driver has the right to appeal to the President and NEWX Board concerning these
actions in writing.
B) If upon inspection a driver is found to be in violation of an NEWX rule specification in their
class, the driver wil be disqualified for the event, forfeit any prize money due, and may be
fined. If a fine is imposed driver’s NEWX . membership will be revoked until such fine is paid.
C) Drivers that drive recklessly or if determined to be in unsafe operation, as determined by the
Race Officials, and endanger spectators, another driver, or a Race Official will receive a last
place for that heat. The race director has the authority at his/her discretion to provide one
warning to a driver for unsafe behavior on or off the track. If the behavior is not corrected, the
race director has the right to disqualify the driver.
D) It will be the intent to have Tech at every race if possible. Safety tech will take place on al
snowmobiles registered to race during predetermined times disclosed to drivers at registration.
Tech sticker required on every snowmobile in order to race. Race Tech may take place if staffing
permits.
E) There will be an appointed Race Director positioned in the best place possible to monitor the
racecourse. This person will be watching for any infractions or violations and making any calls
during racing.
F) The NEWX will not allow any staff member to race at any event, unless approved by Race Director. This does not include NEWX Officers.
G) Video evidence may be used to determine critical information that will determine the results
of a race. This includes but not limited to; driver placement/position, jump starts, and driver
conduct. A driver will have up to 30 minutes (per ISR rule) after the conclusion of a race to file
contest the results of a race. To contest an outcome, the driver must contact the race director
verbally or by e-mail. The affiliate will have up to 24 hours to convene with the appropriate
parties and decide on an outcome. No awards will be given until protest has been resolved by
affiliate for the class in question.
H) If complaint is filed with Race Director regarding the behavior of a driver and/or their
affiliated crew during an NEWX event by another driver, promoter, or police the NEWX board will
convene within 24 hours and investigate complaint and develop appropriate discipline if
necessary.
********NEW ******. DRAG CLASSES
A. Open Drags i. Four (4) drivers race at a time. Points are awarded according to finish. The top four (4) drivers continue to the final. ii. Normally aspirated. iii. No nitrous oxide systems. iv. Any centrifugal clutch system allowed. v. Snowmobile frame and tunnel may be hand manufactured, but must retain stock appearance and retain the manufactures appearance and safety features. vi. Engine Classification 0-900cc.
B. Limited Drags i. Four (4) drivers race at a time. Points are awarded according to finish. The top four (4) drivers continue to the final. ii. Any Oval class snowmobile is allowed iii. Snowmobile must have been entered and started in any oval class for the weekend to compete.
C. 0-650cc / 651-850cc Sport Drags i. Four (4) drivers race at a time. Points are awarded according to finish. The top four (4) drivers continue to the final. ii. Normally aspirated. iii. No nitrous oxide systems. iv. Any centrifugal clutch system allowed. v. Snowmobile frame and tunnel must be Stock. vi. Front and rear suspensions may be altered to improve the handling of the machine. vii. Engine Classification 0-650cc and 651-850cc. viii. Seats, fuel tanks, gauges, and lights may be removed however the OEM chassis may not be altered in any way. ix. Traction products attached to the standard rubber track are allowed. However the snow f lap must touch the ground and must be secured to contain any thrown studs. x. Pro and Semi-pro drivers are not allowed enter Sport Drag classes xi.
D) In the DRAG CLASSES, hitting a buoy or out of lane will result in last place in the heat, unless determined by Race Officials that out of lane was forced by another driver. vi. In the drag classes, the Race Director may determine unsafe operation in which a driver will get last place.
E. Junior Drags - Junior Event – One (1) rider races at a time. This class will follow a two-day event per race weekend format, utilizing a timed start to finish drag to determine finishing positions. Start and finish points will be determined by race director. Points are awarded according to finishing time. i. Engine classification limited to 600cc stock only. ii. No modifications allowed. iii. Single pipe only. iv. Riders must be 12 to 15 years of age. v. All other general class rules apply unless otherwise specified.
******NEW*******. OVAL CLASSES
A. PRO/SEMI-PRO OPEN OVAL i. Normally aspirated. ii. No nitrous oxide systems. iii. Any centrifugal clutch system allowed. iv. Snowmobile frame and tunnel may be hand manufactured, but must retain stock appearance and retain the manufacture’s appearance and safety features. v. Engine Classification 0-850cc. vi. Up to four (4) drivers race at a time. Points are awarded according to finish. The top six (6) drivers continue to the final. vii. Northeast Watercross Championship Inc. legal Pro and Semipro open machines allowed in open oval classes
B. PRO/SEMI-PRO STOCK OVAL i. Chassis rules are the same as open oval Max engine size 700cc ii. Up to four (4) drivers race at a time. Points are awarded according to finish. The top six (6) drivers continue to the final. iii. Northeast Watercross Championship Inc. legal Pro and Semipro stock machines allowed in the 0-700cc class iv. Top Two overall points for the year in Semi-Pro must move up to PRO the following year.
C. Sport Oval i. Four (4) drivers race at a time. Points are awarded according to finish. ii. Normally aspirated. iii. No nitrous oxide systems. iv. Any centrifugal clutch system allowed. v. Snowmobile frame and tunnel must be Stock. vi. Front and rear suspensions may be altered to improve the handling of the machine. vii. Engine Classification 0-850cc. viii. Seats, fuel tanks, gauges, and lights may be removed however OEM chassis may not be altered in any way. ix. Traction products attached to the standard rubber track are allowed. however the snow f lap must touch the ground and must be secured to contain any thrown studs. x. Pro and Semi-pro drivers are not allowed to enter this class. xi. Top 3 drivers awarded a trophy. xii. Sport Oval drivers must be 14 years of age or older to enter.
D. Junior Oval– One (1) rider races at a time. This class will follow a two-day event per race weekend format rather than round robin, utilizing a timed two-lap format to determine finishing positions. Points are awarded according to finishing time. i. Engine classification limited to 600cc stock only. ii. No modifications allowed. iii. Single pipe only. iv. Riders must be 12 to 15 years of age. v. All other general class rules apply unless otherwise specified.
E. Woman's Ovals - Normally aspirated. ii. No nitrous oxide systems. iii. Any centrifugal clutch system allowed. iv. Snowmobile frame and tunnel may be hand manufactured, but must retain stock appearance and retain the manufacture’s appearance and safety features. v. Engine Classification 0-850cc. vi. Up to four (4) drivers race at a time. Points are awarded according to finish. The top six (6) drivers continue to the final. vii. Northeast Watercross Championship Inc. legal stock and open sleds allowed
1II. MEMBERSHIP
A) NEWX uses HOME | Northeast Watercross Racing for prepayment and management of memberships.
B) We no longer accept check payments.
C) Available Membership to the NEWX, one of which is required to race, are:
-Annual Competition Membership allows the paid driver to race at any event the entire race season. This membership is good from January 1 of race season through Nov 15 of race season. The Cost for the annual membership is $150.00.
-Reciprocity Membership will allow a driver from a recognized watercross association other than NEWX to race at events of the NEWX for free for a single event. If the driver decides to participate in additional events, they must become an annual member. A reciprocity member must contact the NEWX secretary to register for an event. No other benefits are included in this membership
D) Memberships are good for one race season. If purchased in the middle of the season it will not carry
through to next year.
E) CODE OF CONDUCT: Every entrant or other member of NEWX is expected to conduct
themselves in a professional and sportsmanlike manner. Persons whose appearance,
associations, or affiliations at or away from an event are deemed inappropriate or who exhibit
conduct which is offensive, abrasive, in bad taste, or otherwise inappropriate or who have been
convicted of criminal activity, may be denied membership or may have their existing
membership suspended or revoked by the NEWX Such conduct may also be or be considered a
violation of this CODE and may result in the imposition of other penalties.
NEWX members may be required to take part in certain fan and media activities as directed by
the officials. Such activities include, but are not limited to: Autograph sessions, television
interviews, fan forums, tech talks, pit or paddock “open houses” etc. Failure or refusal to
participate as directed, once scheduled, and notified either in person or through the event
schedule, supplementary regulations or otherwise, may result in the imposition of penalties.
Arriving late, missing the event, or departing early, without permission from the officials is a
breach of this regulation. Teams are encouraged to be fan friendly.
Failure to obey the direction of an NEWX official or NEWX designated Promoter representative, as
such pertain to the procedures and rules that govern the organization and administration of
any NEWX event will be considered a breach of the CODE.
Any Entrant or member that publicly criticizes NEWX or its officials may be considered to be
acting in an unsportsmanlike manner prejudicial or detrimental to NEWX and the best interests of
the sport.
2Actions or in-action not otherwise specifically prohibited by this CODE, of an Entrant, Rider
and/or member, while participating in any NEWX event, which is deemed by NEWX to be or to
cause a situation, unnecessarily dangerous, negligent, or otherwise inappropriate, shall be
considered a breach of the CODE.
Actions or in-action on the part of a competitor which, in the opinion of the Race Director
and/or the Stewards, results in an unfair advantage to the competitor shall constitute
unsportsmanlike conduct and is a breach of the CODE.
During each event, there may be several mandatory meetings scheduled, including riders’
meetings and entrants’ or crew chiefs’ meetings. Failure to attend, or late arrival is a breach of
this CODE.
Entrants are responsible for the conduct of their riders and crews during a competition. An
offense by a team member will be charged to the entrant.
III. ADVANCEMENT
Any driver that has competed in one of the NEWX or any other current watercross association
PRO classes during the past 10 racing seasons that has placed in top 3 will not be allowed to drop down into a Semi-Pro class without the approval of the NEWX Board of Directors no later than the Tuesday before the race at 6:00 PM to provide adequate time for the Board to make a decision. There will be no appeal and the Board’s decision is final.
B) Driver Progression: The Semi-Pro Point Champion must move up to Pro class at the end of
the season. Points will be calculated based on the finishing position of each race entered
throughout the season. The driver may petition the board against this move. The Semi-Pro
driver finishing in 2nd place, and the World Champion must also move up to Pro class,
although, they may petition board against move. All board petitions must be made timely,
preferably one week prior to the start of the following season.
C) A Pro Stock racer can compete in the Semi Pro Open class for two years, then must advance
to Pro Open.
D) Driver Progression: The Sport Open Point Champion must move up to a Semi-Pro class at the
end of the season. Points will be calculated based on the finishing position of each race entered
throughout the season. The driver may not petition the board against this move. The Sport
Open driver finishing in 2nd place, and the World Champion must also move up to a Semi-Pro
class, although, they may petition board against move. All board petitions must be made timely,
preferably one week prior to the start of the following season.
E) A Sport Oval racer cannot compete in a Pro oval class.
F) At the Board’s discretion, a racer can be forced to advance classes at the annual meeting.
3G) A racer must be 14 years of age or older and have parental consent to be allowed to enter a
Pro class. The parent must also petition the board to be granted approval of a minor entering a
Pro class. The petition must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to a registration deadline.
Without parental consent for a minor, the NEWX advancement rule cannot be applied.
IV. RACE REGISTRATION / SIGNUP
A) NEWX is now using https://www.northeastwaterx.com/ for prepayment of registration management.
C) Registration for racing will be open for preregistration. See website for
specifics. Some changes may occur with the time and date of registration close and will be
posted on the Members-Only Facebook page or the NEWX website. REGISTRATION AT THE TRACK IS AVAILABLE.
E) If an entrant registers for an event but an unforeseen event occurs that doesn’t allow the
entrant to participate, the entrant will be granted permission to transfer their entry fee to a
future event. The entrant will only be allowed to move their entry once. To be eligible, the
entrant must notify the NEWX secretary prior to the late registration deadline.
F) Snowmobiles may be entered in more than ONE (1) oval class. The show will not wait if that
snowmobile is not ready to race. NO EXCEPTIONS.
G) The race number “1” is reserved for the Pro Open oval points champion from the previous
year. All paid annual members will retain their sled numbers until the early membership
deadline unless they request a change, and the number is available.
H) NEWX will reserve bib numbers until September 31st of the following year, which allows a
driver to keep their bib number by purchasing their membership on or before the early
membership deadline. After September 31st, any bib number not used wil be placed back into
circulation for any driver to request by becoming an annual member. To keep your bib number
simply continue as a member in good standing each year by the early membership deadline.
V. ENTRY FEES
A) All fees must be paid, along with driver and pit crew waivers signed before a snowmobile can
be started.
4B) Entry Fees will be as follows:
2026 Entry Fees per Class
Ovals
· Pro: $80 (Open), $80 (Stock)
· Semi Pro: $60 (Open), $60 (Stock)
· Sport: $50 (Open), n/a (Stock)
Drags
· Pro: $65 (Open), $65 (Stock)
· Semi Pro: $55 (Open), $55 (Stock)
· Junior Drags: n/a (Open), $25 (Stock)
Note: 2026 entry fees are still to be announced for Women's, Lemans, Jump, Masters, and Junior Ovals.
VII. SAFTEY
NO ONE UNDER 14 YEARS OLD IS ALLOWED IN THE HOT PIT AREA! IF A CHILD IS BETWEEN
14-18, THEY MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE SIGNED A MINOR
CONSENT FORM, AVAILABLE AT THE NEWX MERCHANDISE TRAILER.
A. Safety Official: There will be a safety person in the pit Area, whose function will be to enforce the safety rules set by the NEWX. Sleds traveling through the pit area will be driven in a slow and safe manner, either walking beside or riding while seated, at no more than clutch engagement speed. Failure to comply will RESULT in DISQUALIFICATION.
B. Required Protective Gear: i. Full coverage helmets are mandatory. Helmets will be full protective coverage and carry the 2020, or newer, “Snell Foundation Approval Code.” Or Helmets certified under the European ECE 22.06 standard are also approved. Helmets are also mandatory in the Staging and Starting area (Any color). Helmets must be securely fastened at all times. The EWA continues to strongly encourage all drivers in all disciplines / divisions to source helmets that continue to display High Vis Colors/International Orange that cover 75% for Water cross racing ii. Full body life vest of any bright color with 100MPH rating or have four (4) one and one half (1 ½) inch straps iii. Shoes, socks, long pants (no exposed skin below the waist) and race shirts, preferably long sleeve. iv. Moto-cross style pants are required in Pro Oval and Drag classes. v. Eye protection is required for everyone in the staging and starting line areas. It is recommended that those in the pit area wear eye protection at all times.
C. Warm up Safety Stands: Stands that retain cleats and other items that are thrown by a track will be mandatory and securely placed at the rear of tunnel opening within twelve (12) inches of the track, and must be a minimum of two (2) inches wider than the tunnel whenever the rear of the machines is raised to clean out the track. The Safety stand will be constructed of materials sufficient to contain cleats or other items that might be thrown from the track. Shield must be no more than one (1) inch from the ground. Side shields are also mandatory. The sled should be on the stand whenever it is practical. The track must have a minimum of two (2) inches of ground clearance.
D. Additional Start Line Backstops There will be six (6) backstops constructed of material sufficient to contain cleats or other items thrown from a track at the start up area.
E. Engine Deadman Switch Functional Tether (deadman) Switch MUST BE used and securely attached to the operator WHENEVER the engine is running. Participants will be given only one (1) warning. The second occurrence shall result in immediate removal of the Driver and Team. All Points and Awards will be forfeited.
F. Snow Flap A rear snow flap of sufficient materials to retain a cleat that is thrown from the track will be installed in a permanent manner, and shall be held down along the distance of the snow flap so as to contain all mud, rocks, water, etc. at all speeds. The snow flap must be retained in a secure manner. (No springs or bungies)
G. Safety Inspection i. Snowmobiles must be inspected by Race Official or Tech Official before it is allowed to be used or raced. ii. Snowmobile will be checked for properly operating tether switch, brake, sharp edges, proper belt guard, proper ski tips, proper rope and buoy. iii. Each snowmobile will be issued a sticker after passing inspection. Each snowmobile must have this sticker before it is permitted to race. iv. Snowmobiles must comply with ISR Watercross racing competition rules “General Snowmobile Rules”
H. Fire Extinguisher Everyone must have a working fire extinguisher in their pit area in case of fire. One (1) reprimand will be given,
VIII. GENERAL
A) Any driver/crew has the responsibility to monitor safety in the HOT PIT and Pit Area. Any
infraction should be reported to a race official. Snowmobiles traveling through the pit area will
be driven in a slow and safe manner at NO MORE THAN CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT SPEED. Failure
to comply wil result in DISQUALIFATION.
B) STAGING and STARTING:
1) All registered sleds MUST pass a safety tech inspection before being allowed to hit the
water. If a racer hits the water without passing safety tech first, that driver is subject to
disqualification for the weekend. Safety tech inspection will consist of, but is not limited to,
clutch guard, tether, helmet, life vest, brakes, and race numbers.
2) All racers will be in the designated staging/warm up area and must have snowmobiles ready
to go for race. Once drivers are called to the starting line, driver or pit crews may not lift the
snowmobile to clear the track or motor. Driver must be prepared and ready to race.
3) If a driver has a mechanical problem, they may ask for a two (2) minute delay. If the driver is
not on the line at the end of this time, the race will go on without the driver. A competitor in
the same heat to a driver in need of more time may donate their 2-minute delay to the driver. If
the competitor chooses to do so, they will no longer have that 2-minute for themselves if the
need were to arise.
4) To set the field, Starting Line Official/Race Director will point off each driver and once the
flag hits the ground then the line is set. Any motion AFTER flag hits the ground will be counted
as a jump start. Motion before flag set will be handled by Race Director/Starting Line Official.
5) Jumping the official starter flag will result in an automatic last place for that heat or race
and receive an “S” in the scoring. Ruling on jump start is the decision of the Starting Line
Officials.
6) A driver may start his/her race after all other snowmobiles have crossed the starting line
providing the following:
–That he/she was in the staging area with their snowmobile at the time of the start of the race.
–This must be done before the end of the first full lap by all drivers still afloat.
–Driver must only enter the starting line after being flagged on by the Starting Line Official.
C) BUOY: All sleds are required to have a buoy and rope attached to their snowmobile that will
automatically deploy in an event that the driver sinks. It’s the driver’s responsibility to ensure
the proper function of their buoy. Loss of recovery buoy while racing may result in a
disqualification for that heat if the flagman or race director determines that it is causing an
unsafe situation. If a driver’s buoy is loose, the driver may stay in the race, but must move out
to the perimeter of the racecourse allowing other drivers to pass in a safe manner. If the loose
6buoy driver decides to stay on the racecourse, the driver must keep a close eye on the flagman
in case they are given the black flag.
D) It is not the responsibility of the NEWX members to retrieve a downed snowmobile that the buoy did
not release from. If opportunity and resources permit retrieval during racing will be attempted.
E) NEWX will follow the ISR rules for helmets.
F) FLAG RULES: Any competitor who does not obey the following rules will be subject to
disqualification and/or fine.
GREEN FLAG – See ISR rulebook. Start of race or signifies course is clear and race is in progress.
YELLOW FLAG – See ISR Rulebook. NEWX does not currently use a yellow flag.
RED FLAG – See ISR rulebook. A red flag signifies the immediate stop of the race. This will come
from the decision of either the starting line official or race director if they feel the conditions
are unsafe to continue or there is an injured driver on the racecourse. Drivers should exit the
racecourse as soon as possible. Once off the course, the drivers shall remain with their sled
near the starting line. The driver shall not return to their trailers with their snowmobile. After a
red flag, the race may be restarted at the race director’s discretion.
BLACK FLAG – See ISR rulebook. There are two forms of black flags, rolled and waived. A rolled
black flag is currently not used by the NEWX. A waived black flag directed at a driver is to indicate
that the driver is disqualified from that heat and must exit the racecourse as soon and safely as
possible. A driver may get a waived black flag from either a jump-start or an unsafe driving
maneuver, etc. An unsafe driving maneuver is determined by the starting line official or race
director.
WHITE FLAG – See ISR rulebook. When displayed, drivers have started their last lap.
CHECKERED FLAG – See ISR rulebook. When the checkered flag is displayed, it means the race is
complete.
I) RACE RESTART PROCEDURE
1) The Race Director may have a restart at his discretion. Race Director’s decision is final.
2) In the event of an accident involving one (1) or more snowmobiles, the Tech Director may
at his sole discretion rule said snowmobile(s) mechanically unsafe to participate in the restart.
These snowmobile(s) must be fully safety inspected and approved by the Race/Tech Director
before further competition will be permitted.
3) All snowmobiles will leave course as quickly as possible and as safely as possible when the
red flag is waved. The flagman will notify all drivers when to move snowmobiles and he will
have them proceed slowly to the point of restart. If only one (1) lap, or less, has been raced, the
order of snowmobiles for the restart will be the same as the beginning of the race (with the
following exceptions):
7I) Any snowmobile causing the stop of a race and a subsequent restart will be placed to the
rear of the restart sequence.
II) Any snowmobile unable to immediately return to the starting line will be placed to the rear
of the restart sequence.
III) After more than one (1) lap has been raced, the restart position of the snowmobiles
reverts to the last officially counted lap.
IV) No mechanical work will be allowed on the sled other than gas and lube.
V) Drivers and snowmobiles must be on the starting line within two (2) minutes of restart
notification which will occur when the track is safe to race.
IX. ALCOHOL AND MOOD-ALTERING SUBSTANCES
A) It is strictly prohibited for any entrant, pit crew, or NEWX staff to be under the influence of
alcohol or mood-altering substance unless medically prescribed during an NEWX event. This is
consistent with ISR policy. If medically prescribed, the prescription holder is to follow any/all
recommendations set forth by prescription specifically but not limited to operation of a motor
vehicle while under the influence of said prescription.
B) NO OPEN ALCOHOLIC beverages permitted in the pit area during race hours. ANYONE
suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or federally illegal drugs (including DRIVERS,
PIT CREWS OR VISITORS) while in the pit area during racing hours will result in the DRIVER’S
DISQUALIFICATION.
X. LANE ASSIGNMENT / RACE FORMAT
A) On Sunday, lanes will be determined by draw until the final race. Then lane choice will be
decided by adding points accumulated for all the finalists for Saturday and Sunday heats. Driver
with the lowest points will have first choice, driver with the second lowest points will have
second lane choice, and the driver with the third lowest points will have third lane choice. The
Tie Breaker will be how the racers placed in the last heat that they raced each other, if that
doesn’t work, the next Tie Breaker is how they finished in their last heat race, starting at the
semi-final and going backwards until the tie is broken.
B) The number of oval laps and format may change due to the size of the race site. The
determination will be made by the Race Director, Race Officials, Site Chairperson, and or Board
of Directors.
C) During a final, lanes 5 and 6 will be released on a delayed light.
8XI. RACECOURSE BOUYS
A) Buoy must be driven around. Going over the top of a buoy will be considered not going
around and can be called a violation at the discretion of the Race Officials.
B) Touching or bumping a buoy with your body is legal.
C) If you break a buoy or cover, replacement cost will be taken out of general purse for current
race if possible. If purse checks are already made, cost will be deducted from next race purse.
D) Missed racecourse buoys: It will be the discretion of the race director whether the driver
took the best course to correct a missed buoy. If the race director deems the path taken by the
driver to be reckless, he/she could be awarded a last place.
E) Downed Driver: Any racer must follow the leader around a downed driver unless by doing so,
would be unsafe. However, said driver cannot advance in position, but if occurs, must yield lead
back by next corner if the initial leader stays on the main course. This ruling is at the discretion
of the Race Director.
XII. ADDITIONAL / MISCELLANEOUS
A) The snowmobile that a driver brings to the starting line the first time for the weekend in
each class is snowmobile he/she must race the balance of the weekend. The driver can change
motors or other snowmobile parts, but the snowmobile must not change.
B) Each snowmobile registered must cross the starting line one time on Saturday to qualify for
Sunday races.
C) If a driver fails to take the equalizer buoys and finishes the race, the driver will be scored as
sunk (S) at the last lap just prior to the first Equalizer buoy.
D) If a driver fails to show to the line for his/her heat, the driver will be marked as a DNS to
reflect “do no start”. If a driver has all DNS’s during qualifying in a class, the driver wil receive 0
points for that event. This will ensure no points given at the event if driver fails to meet criteria
in XII-B for the weekend.
E) Drivers that drive recklessly or if determined to be in unsafe operation, as determined by the
Race Officials, and endanger spectators, another driver, or a Race Official will receive a last
place for that heat.
F) The signal to end the race is the checkered flag for all drivers, no matter of position (one
checkered, all checkered). This means all drivers still racing need to cross the checkered flag to
be counted as finishing the race. All drivers should race to checkered flag/finish line. This also
means if you leave the track before crossing the finish line you could be scored lower in rank
than a driver who crosses the finish line.
G) Top 10 Pro Open Season Points winners from prior year will be granted premier front row
parking at each event they are registered for.
9XIII. WORLD SERIES / YEAR END BONUS POINT SYSTEMS
Courtney and Tom can work together on this
10. SNOWMOBILE REQUIREMENTS (These apply to all snowmobiles)
A. Fuel must comply with section 6 (Fuel Section)
B. SNOWMOBILE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING i. A FUNCTIONAL TETHER SWITCH CONNECTED TO THE OPERATOR WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ii. A standard* snowmobile track. iii. A standard* snowmobile hood and belly pan. Hood style must be no older than 2000 and from a sled 580cc or larger model. iv. PRO class belly pan must be of a model year from 2003 or newer. v. A standard* functional brake. vi. One or Two (2) standard* snowmobile skis with loop protection. The skis must have rubber tips or one (1) inch wide and at least three (3) inch diameter ski loops. NO UNPROTECTED METAL SKI TIPS ALLOWED. vii. One (1) standard* round wear bar per ski or none at all. viii. Centrifugal snowmobile clutches. ix. 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 a safe secure manner x. A nylon rope with a minimum diameter of 1/2" and a minimum of 20 feet attached to the steering column or ski as appropriate and a buoy. Length depends on the depth of the water at the race site. xi. Buoy must be secured in a safe manner at the Race Directors discretion. xii. TUNNEL / FLAP: The flap mount cannot extend more than ten (10) inches from the back of the track. Measurement will be taken from a perpendicular line to the top of the tunnel. Tunnel extensions may not protrude lower than the running board. Suspension brackets may not extend below the running board more than six (6) inches. The bracket must not extend down or back more than two (2) inches from suspension bolts. xiii. All sleds must have silenced exhaust or exhaust canister that may not exceed six (6) inches from hood maximum. Noise levels will be enforced. Repacking on occasion is mandatory. Silencers can be checked at the request of the Race Director. Drivers will be given 1 warning. Afterward a $100 fine and or disqualification may be imposed at the Race Directors discretion. xiv. Snowmobile must have biodegradable chain case oil and antifreeze. xv. White on black or black on white six (6) inch high numbers on both sides of the hood. Number One (1) is reserved for the COMBINED PRO OVAL points champion from the previous season. All others will be retained from the previous season. xvi. Handlebars must have handgrips that cover and plug ends. xvii. Hood tether, it is recommended that hoods are secured to the chassis. A tether will prevent loss of a hood. Lost hoods will not be searched for until the close of the race. Sleds will not be allowed to continue without a hood.
C. SNOWMOBILE MUST NOT HAVE THE FOLLOWING: i. No flotation devices allowed - except for boat cushions used as seat. ii. No studs or traction devices are allowed on the track. (excluding Sport class) iii. No rudders allowed - RUDDER: any type of device that attaches to the snowmobile and rides in the water at any time. The mandatory snow flap is not considered a rudder. iv. No Airfoils allowed - AIRFOIL: Any type of device other than a standard hood that attaches to the snowmobile with the primary function of altering the flow of air around the snowmobile. Nitrous Oxide v. None of the following pressurized intake systems are allowed: 1. 2. 3. Turbo Chargers Pressurized fuel tanks.