M.S.R.A. NEWSLETTER

September 5, 2001 2001-02 Race Season

 

The information listed below is the most current for the upcoming Grass Racing season. Be sure to contact the

race organizers prior to making the journey to any race site this season.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN A SHORT TIME…ON THE TRACK!

2001-2002 Contact Information & Board Members

Mark Volkomener (406) 799-4625 Chairman

Larry Brown (406) 873-2079 Head of Tech

Bette Brown (406) 873-2079 Treasurer

Chrissie Chaffin (Pierson) (406) 756-0486  Secretary

Randy Birky (406) 752-5363 Board Member & Tech Assistant

Chad Clemons (406) 756-0486 Board Member & Tech Assistant

Mark Mortensen (406) 363-0465 Board Member & Tech Assistant

James Schmitt (406) 961-0041 Board Member & Tech Assistant

Chuck Harmon (406) 752-3255 Board Member – Alternate & Tech Assistant

Jason Schaeffer (406) 495-1954 Board Member – Alternate & Tech Assistant

*Note: At this time the new phone is not hooked up, but will keep you all informed as to that number.

General Information

Secretary is Chrissie Chaffin (Pierson) (406) 756-0486,  the race

work will be done by Chrissie this season. All correspondence is still going through me, as well

as, manufacturer and I.S.R specs. You can still contact me for race information etc.

MEMBERSHIP FEES—M.S.R.A. Membership fees are $30 for Grass season or $50 for Snow and Grass.

All other fees will remain the same. The membership fee includes the M.S.R.A. Rule Addendum Sheet,

Membership card and entitles you to receive all the mailings involved with this association.

ONE DAY FEES—Mountain Classes Only—A one day package will be offered for the racers who only want to

race one event. A $40 fee will include: One Class Entry, Insurance, One Pit-Pass and Sled Certification for the

day.

NEW CLASS—We have added a Mountain Improved Open Class. This class will be the same as the

Mountain Improved 1000 class with the exception that Rolled Chain Cases will be allowed.

PIT PASSES—All racers, pit crew, mechanics, etc. will be required to purchases pit passes this season.

Children 10 years of age and older will also be required to purchase a pit pass. Parents will get a warning on

children that are wandering the pits. The cost is $15.00 each for a Season Pit Pass. A daily pit pass will cost

$5.00 and will only be good for the race day. If a season pit pass is lost or stolen you will be charged $5.00 to

replace it. A daily pit pass, if lost or stolen during the race, will cost $2.00 to replace.

INSURANCE—All racers will pay a $10.00 insurance fee per race day. This will cover all hazards involving

racing. We carry insurance through I.S.R. (K & K Insurance).

 

 

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SLED CERTIFICATION—All machines must go through a pre-technical inspection before they are legal to race.

Our tech crews will inspect all aspects of your machines and if you are legal to run you will receive a sled

certification sticker to put on your machine. This process cost $15.00 per machine (per Season) and is

mandatory to race. One-time racers will not receive a sticker and will pay a $5.00 charge for tech services.

GATE COUPONS—Are good for 5 Grass Events. Only the racer will receive FREE entry into the gates.

Spouses, pit crews, families, etc. will have to pay to get into the gates. New racers will have to pay at the gate

at the first even and will receive a coupon at registration for the rest of the season.

PLEASE REMEMBER…We are running I.S.R. Rules with a few additions to some classes. Please refer to the

M.S.R.A. Rules Addendum sheet.

Thank You! See You All Soon!

Terri VanDam

M.S.R.A Secretary

We PROUDLY Thank our Sponsors: Budweiser, Polaris, Yamaha, Arctic Cat and Ski-Doo!

M.S.R.A. 2001 Grass Drag Schedule Page 3

September 16—Kalispell, MT 1 st Points Race

Race Site: Les & Katy Keller’s Ranch (Same Location as Last year)

Directions: 536 McMannamy Draw, Kalispell. Take West Reserve Road west all the way to the

race. You can access Reserve by Hwy 2 and Hwy 93.

Host: Flathead Snowmobile Association, Rocky Keller – President (406) 752-5758

Pay-Back: 85% - 100%

Gate Fee: $3.00 (10 and under get in free)

Motels: Cavanaughs (800) 325-4000, Aero Inn (800) 843-6114, Super 8 (406) 755-1888

Days Inn (800) 329-7466, Motel 6 (800) 466-8356

Registration: 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Racing Time: 11:00 a.m.

Notes: RACERS BE SURE TO GET TO THIS EVENT EARLY TO BE TECHED!

September 23—Missoula, MT 2 nd Points Race

Race Site: Muralt’s Travel Plaza

Directions: I90 & US93 behind Muralt’s Travel Plaza and Conoco Truck Stop

Host: Missoula Snowgoers, Joe Gollette – President (406) 721-0489 or (406) 721-2580

Pay-Back: 100%

Gate Fee: $5.00 (10 and under get in free)

Motels: Days Inn at Muralt’s Travel Plaza (Special Rate of $59.95 per night)

Registration: 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Racing Time: 11:00 a.m.

Notes: Bleacher Seating, Commercial Vendors and a Swap Meet!

September 30—Hamilton, MT 3 rd Points Race

This race has been canceled due to no land to race on.

 

M.S.R.A. 2001 Grass Drag Schedule (cont’d) Page 4

October 7—Kalispell, MT 4 th Points Race

Race Site: Les & Katy Keller’s Ranch (Same Location as Last year)

Directions: 536 McMannamy Draw, Kalispell. Take West Reserve Road west all the way to the

race. You can access Reserve by Hwy 2 and Hwy 93.

Host: Flathead Snowmobile Association, Rocky Keller – President (406) 752-5758

Pay-Back: 85% - 100%

Gate Fee: $3.00 (10 and under get in free)

Motels: Cavanaughs (800) 325-4000, Aero Inn (800) 843-6114, Super 8 (406) 755-1888

Days Inn (800) 329-7466, Motel 6 (800) 466-8356

Registration: 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Racing Time: 11:00 a.m.

Notes: This is the same location/information as the September 16 th Event

October 14—Helena, MT 5 th Points Race & M.S.R.A State Championships

Race Site: Kleffner Ranch

Directions: From Helena take Townsend exit to East Helena on Hwy 12. Go to East end and

turn right on Montana 518, go 1 mile South to Kleffner Ranch. From Montana City

take Montana 518 East for 2.5-3 miles towards East Helena to Kleffner Ranch on

Left side of road.

Host: Helena Snowmobile Club, Jason Schaeffer (406) 495-1954

Pay-Back: 80-100%

Gate Fee: $4.00 (10 and under get in free)

Motels: Elk Horn Mountain Inn (406) 442-6625 (Located in Montana City and 2.5 miles from

race site), Best Western Colonial Inn Helena (406) 443-2100, Holiday Inn Express

(406) 449-4000, Super 8 Helena (406) 443-2450

Registration: 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Racing Time: 11:00 a.m.

Notes: Bleacher Seating, Commercial Vendors and a Swap Meet!


Please remember to keep in touch with Key People. Race Information may change before race day!

Another Challenging Season is Coming Your Way!!!

We hope you’ll be a part of our success again for our 12 th Anniversary Season.

Racing at the West’s Best