Runway Park Enduro Ditch Banger Race Rules & Regulations
What is a Ditchbanger Enduro?
The Ditchbanger Y2K Enduro is an extended 90-120 minute snowcross track with no jumps. It’s designed for snowmobile enthusiasts of all skill levels to test their racing abilities. This race is all about keeping your sled steady and making strategic passes when the opportunity arises. The competition is intense, and the races are thrilling both for participants and spectators. No prior racing experience is necessary to join in on the fun.
Event Entry:
All personnel will be required to sign a liability waiver upon entry
Admission: $20/day, kids 10 & under free
Only racers and mechanics may enter staging area
Registration:
Pre-registration required. Pre-registration will close the Friday at midnight before the race day. Additional charges may be applicable for late entry requests.
In such cases as event cancellation, registration fees will be refunded in full
Maximum of 3 racers per sled for Main Enduro (age 16+); one racer per sled for all other classes
No refunds of entry fees after registration is closed, unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled by ruling of Race Directors
Registration fees paid on the day of event must be paid in cash
All racers will be called to participate in a mandatory racer meeting before event start
Mandatory Tech inspection on every race sled
Pit Rules:
No alcohol or drugs allowed
Family, mechanic(s) and pit crew personnel only – must accompany racer and/or race sled at entry
No on-ground fires; fire pits allowed but must be a minimum of 12 inches off ground in raised pit; smoke MUST NOT compromise race visibility on track or in pits
Walking speed in pit area; pit areas are caution zones where utmost in driver’s awareness is required
Dogs are allowed but must always be leashed; please be courteous as to clean up after your dog’s mess
Warmup stands allowed with protective shield mandatory
Personal Protective Equipment **for all classes**:
Chest protector mandatory
Helmet with goggles or full-face shield mandatory
Shin pads and knee pads mandatory
Orange or other high-viz apparel highly recommended
Snowmobile:
Engine size & classes:
· Main Enduro - 600cc or less (liquid or fan cooled) year 2000 or older
· Open 600cc (age 16+) – 600cc or less no year restriction
· OPEN Fan (age 16+) – 550cc or less (fan cooled) no year restriction
· Jr Fan (age 11-16) – 550cc or less (fan cooled) no year restriction
· Kids – 80 – 120cc no year restriction
· Kids - 200cc no year restriction
Engine year: Main Enduro - engine manufactured date must be 1999 or older
Chassis: Main Enduro - year 2000 or older, manufactured date 1999 or older
No year restriction on all other classes
Track and Traction: Track studs can measure a max of ½ inch max past cleat or lug
No open carbs; must have airbox or filters – for all classes
Ignition: tether cord mandatory for all classes, ignition must be stock for make and model
Lighting: working taillight mandatory - red (stock or aftermarket accepted) – for all classes
Exhaust: Any silencers/can mandatory (no straight pipes) – all classes
Skis: Any OEM, aftermarket or stock allowed (no homemade) – Ski loops must be intact; carbides allowed – all classes
Snow flap mandatory – all classes
Race numbers: 8 inch high-viz yellow, or easily seen race numbers must be located on front of windshield and right side of sled (local supplier available if needed) – all classes
All race sleds in main event will be teched prior to race – only snowmobiles passing pre-inspection will be allowed on the racetrack
Top 3 sleds will be teched further after the race
Track Rules:
Yellow flag = caution, slow down while in yellow flag zone. A yellow flag zone is that portion of the track from the first yellow flag to a point past the entire incident. Drivers must slow down and observe caution while in a yellow flag zone. No passing allowed inside this zone. Racing may be resumed after leaving this zone.
White flag = last lap
Black flag = disqualified, return to pits
Rolled black flag = an essential race component is missing or broken, return to pits for repair
Red flag = restart race, return to start line
Excessive intentional bumping, smashing, or rubbing of other snowmobiles could lead to disqualification as determined by Race Directors
Separate track entrance and exit areas will be marked
Lemans style start (all classes – this will be addressed in drivers meeting)– when the flag is dropped, drivers will run to their sleds, start it up, attach tether and ride away to begin the race
The Main race will be approximately 90-120 minutes long
- Open 600cc – 20min
- Open Fan 550cc or less – 20min
- Junior Fan 550cc or less – 15 min
- Kids 200cc – 10 min
- Kids 80 – 120cc – 10 min
On-track infractions will be determined by Race Directors and may be subject to disqualification
It is the Race Directors responsibility to determine discontinuation of race, should visibility become reduced, or any other factors that may hinder race safety
Race Directors may call race restart at their discretion, for any reason deemed fit
Drivers must remain on the confines of the racecourse as marked. At the discretion of the Race Directors, a driver may be disqualified for leaving the confines of the course.
Drivers that leave the course will have to re-enter course safely and cannot gain a position doing so – you must re-enter within 15ft of your exit off the track – cutting corners by exiting track may result in disqualification
Drivers intentionally leaving the course and re-entering multiple times as to gain track time will be disqualified.
Drivers may not stop on the racecourse. If mechanical issues or other factors require stopping, a yellow flag will come out as soon as possible. Always try to pull off track if possible. If stopped on track, please make yourself visible to on-coming traffic.
All laps must be completed by first (1st) place snowmobile to declare a finish. All competitors will be given their final position per number of laps completed.
Radio devices allowed between racers and pit crews
Safe and happy racing everyone!!