Getting Started
#1 Sno-X racing
It is the most popular form of snowmobile racing. It is an adrenaline filled and extreme form of racing. The aerial display at times is almost beyond belief. There are few that have the, let’s say yam’s, to try sno-x racing. Do you have what it takes to compete? Are you ready to enter into the Ultimate Challenge of Sno-x Racing?
#2 Sno-x Classes
UCMA has a wide range of sno-x classes. Our classes begin with the 120 Stock (first year riders), 120 Improved Stock and the 120 Mod classes. The next group of classes are the Junior classes. They go by the racers age, for example: Junior 10-14, Junior 14-15 and Junior 16-17. The Junior classes are all posted on our website. The Junior riders age 10 - 15 are not allowed to racer a sled higher than 500cc LQ.
Next in line are the Sport Classes. Sport Trail is our entry level class and is for first time racers only. We have a Sport 600 and Sport Open class. We also have a Women’s class.
UCSA has four age classes. Plus 25, Plus 30, Plus 30 Open and Masters. You must be at least 38 years of age to race in the Masters class.
After the Sport classes are the Semi Pro and the Pro classes.
# 3 The First Step
You must have a race ready snowmobile. The sled must be OEM for all stock classes. It must have a tether, functioning headlight, brake light and kill switch.
#4 Safety Gear Required
This is a crucial part of racing. We at UCMA take it very seriously. You are required to have a 50% blaze or international orange helmet. Tek Vest and knee/shin guards are mandatory. Without this safety gear you WILL NOT be allowed to race. You will also be required to wear a race jersey that has a minimum 144 square inches of orange on the front and the back. If you do not have a race jersey then you must wear a bib. We recommend that you wear knee braces and a race collar, the Pro’s wear them. Using all the recommended safety gear it will greatly increase your chances of a injury free season.
#5 Membership
You are required to have a UCMA membership. This membership must be purchased annually. The membership form and minor waiver form can be downloaded. If you are under the age of 18 you must send in a copy of your birth certificate along with your minor waiver. Fill them out and send them in.
#6 Race Classes
All entry forms and classes are on our website. Correctly fill in all the required info online. If you are under the age of 18 yrs you must have a minor waiver signed by a notary.
#8 BIB/Race Number
Each racer chooses a number, called you bib number. This number must be displayed on both sides of your snowmobile. They must be minimum 6 inches high, white on black or black on white, no itailized numbers are allowed. When you receive your membership forms, a form will be included for your bib number choice. You fill in your 3 choices. Returning members will be quarantined to keep the same numbers that they raced with the previous season.
#9 Junior Classes
Junior 10-13 yrs - Due to insurance regulation children racing in this class must have a stock fan cooled snowmobile and it must be 600cc or less. Junior 14-15 this class is allowed to run up to 500cc stock liquid or 600cc fan cooled sleds. Junior 16-17; this class is allowed to run up to 600cc liquid cooled snowmobiles but they must be stock.
# 10 Race Weekend
It begins Friday night with registration. This is between 5pm and 9pm, unless otherwise posted. It usually will take place at the Hotel. You register for your classes and sign your insurance waivers.
Saturday morning there is a Driver’s meeting / pre-tech / hot laps. The driver’s meeting is mandatory. Your snowmobile must go through pre-tech. If you have not done these two things you will not be allowed to do your hot laps.
The Staging Lanes are numbered 1-3. On the heat sheets it will tell you which race and lane you are in. It is your responsibility to have your sled staged properly.
From staging you will proceed to the Pre-start line. When you get to this line you must be in the correct order. When the starter calls you to the starting line and you pull up out of position you will receive a penalty. You will be required to wait until the entire class has picked their position on the start line before you will be allowed to line up.
Make sure that you are familiar with all the sno-x rules in the rule book and all the flags.
Remember to have fun and race safe.
#11 Rule Book
The rule book will be posted on the website. There may be new rules implemented during the season, it is important that you check our website for rule changes and updated race information. It is the racers responsibility to keep up to date on all information pertaining to racing.
#12 Class Advancement
When the child’s age permits you may automatically advance to the next class. If your child’s birthday is during the season it is up to you and your child if you wish to advance to the next age group.
If a racer is dominating a class they may be asked to advance to the next level class even if it is above their age group.
#13 120 Racer
A child that wishes to race in this class they must have a membership. The parent must supply UCMA with an original signed minor waiver form. The form is only required once during the season. The waiver form can be printed off our website. It must be signed by the 120 racers parent/legal guardian and notary of public. It must be mailed in or delivered in person.
A parent or guardian must attend the races. The child must be present at registration; a different minor waiver must be signed.
UCMA racing has rules that govern 120 racing. The classes we run are; 120 Stock, 120 Improved Stock and 120 Modified. It is the parent’s responsibility to know all 120 rules and regulations. If a 120 sled is found to be illegal, the parent must disqualify the child with a UCMA Race Official present. The 120 rules are on our website. We ask parents to be an example to your child and other children, follow the rules and allow your child to have fun!!!