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 SecretaryRandy 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 racework 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 FEESM.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 FEESMountain Classes OnlyA 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 CLASSWe 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 PASSESAll 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.
INSURANCEAll 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 CERTIFICATIONAll 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 COUPONSAre 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 st Points RaceRace Site: Les & Katy Kellers 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!
nd Points RaceRace Site: Muralts Travel Plaza
Directions: I90 & US93 behind Muralts 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 Muralts 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!
rd Points RaceThis race has been canceled due to no land to race on.
M.S.R.A. 2001 Grass Drag Schedule
(contd) Page 4 th Points RaceRace Site: Les & Katy Kellers 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 th Points Race & M.S.R.A State ChampionshipsRace 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 youll be a part of our success again for our 12
th Anniversary Season.Racing at the Wests Best