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2016 HOUGHTON COUNTY FAIR 2016 RULES SIDE-BY-SIDE RACING

1500 Birch St. Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 482-6200

www.houghtoncountyfair.com

Facebook: Houghton County Fair

For questions call Will Dorman (906)370-0486 or Tim Palosaari (906)370-2960 Each driver & mechanic has an obligation to read these rules. All work must be completed on vehicles before entering pit area.

UTV Side-by-Side 2016

At time of registration all drivers and pit personnel must sign a waiver and release of liability and indemnity agreement. These rules will govern this Houghton County Fair event. All participants must comply with these rules and regulations, it is furthermore agreed that all entries, pit crew, driver, owner, sponsors, safety personnel, law enforcement will comply with these rules. No expressed or implied warranties of any kind. This is a guide set forth for the conduct of the sport and no way a guarantee against injury or death to the spectator, participant or official. Houghton County Fair has the right to accept or reject any entrees without notice.

Driver Rules: All Work Must Be Done Before Entering the Pits!!

1. Pre-entry fee is $20.00; nonrefundable due to limited entries. This entry includes the UTV and driver only. Pre-registers must be post marked to the Fair office (1500 Birch St. Hancock, MI 49930 ) one week prior to show. Limited to first 20 pre-paid entries.

2. Officials reserve the right to reject or accept any registrations.

3. Pit passes will be $15.00 per person. 2

4. No racers under the age of 18 allowed.

5. All drivers and pit crewmembers must be able to provide proof of age and picture ID – driver’s license or state issued photo ID card. This must be done at every event that he/she will be entering pit area – no exceptions.

6. Only drivers and pit persons who sign a release form will be permitted in pit area.

7. Any driver/pit crew not obeying the rules will be disqualified. The driver is responsible for the actions of his/her pit crew in all respects. Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in disqualification.

8. Driver must wear long sleeve shirt, long pants and closed toe shoes – riding gear is recommended. Full face helmets, with chinstrap and eye protection are required.

9. ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL ON GROUNDS. Anyone under the influence of intoxicating beverages or drugs prior to or during the race disqualifies the car and crew of the offending party.

10. NO hot rodding in pit area, no passengers on the vehicle.

11. The fair association will not be held responsible for personal property or damage to any UTV entering in the competition at any time.

12. At any time during the event if any official rules a car unsafe it will be disqualified.

13. If a vehicle is found illegal there will be no refund of the entry fee or pit passes. 3

14. Drivers must attend the drivers meeting held approximately ½ hour before race time.

15. All injuries must be reported before you leave the event area.

16. All vehicles must have brakes to enter.

17. A 12 inch by 12 inch number plate, with a minimum 10 inch tall black numbers on a white background must be affixed to the front and back of the vehicle.

RACE RULES

1. Any Side-by-Side, i.e.: Razor, may enter, if Houghton County Fair Officials deem it a safe vehicle.

2. No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be permitted.

3. Houghton County Fair is not responsible for any damage before, during or after any event for any vehicle that enters in to the competition.

4. Competition is limited to the first 20 prepaid entries.

5. Must be at event one hour prior to start of show.

6. Driver must attend driver’s meeting.

7. All drivers must sign liability waiver form.

8. No hot rodding in pit area! 4

9. These rules supersede any and all rules previously used. Rules & dates are subject to change without notification. THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES, SCOREKEEPERS AND OFFICIALS WILL BE FINAL!

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2016 Houghton County Fair

Side –by-Side Race Entry Contract

Participant’s name (driver) ______age ______

Number on Vehicle ______

Address______

City ______State ______ZIP ______

Phone (___) ______E-mail______

Signature______

WAIVER OF LIABILITY 5

In consideration of accepting this entry, the registrant, intending to be legally bound for themselves and their heirs, executors and administration, waive and release any and all rights for any injuries and damages they may have against the Houghton County Fair Association, all officials of the Houghton County Fair Association and the successors and assigns for any and all injuries or damages suffered in connection with the side by side race. The registrant understands that the Side-by-Side Races could be hazardous.

Driver’s name (signature) ______

Print Name______

Date______

List of side-by side classes (circle the class you will be entering)

Please remit $20.00 per class entered

1. Open class /any CC and Turbos 2. 1000 CC and 900 CC non Turbo 3. 800 CC and 700 CC 4. 600 CC and below